Children’s Ministry Resources
This page serves as a landing spot for children’s ministry volunteers and parents. Below you will find resources and links for the children’s ministry of Redeemer Baptist Church. Our goal is to reinforce what Christian parents are teaching in the home; all parents are welcome to use these resources and participate in the meetings for teacher training and prayer.
Class Structure
We seek to use our classroom time as a beautiful hour with direct access to God’s Word and opportunities to learn and worship through:
1) Singing great hymns of the faith in order to learn rich and comforting doctrine by heart.
2) Learning and reciting longer passages of scripture such as entire Psalms or Jesus’ parables.
3) Praying. We take our requests for ourselves and others to God and enjoy fellowship with Him. We thank God for His blessings and His attributes. We ask for His help in class and rehearse the good news of the gospel. Through prayer we demonstrate our trust in Him and that we know He hears us and will help us.
4) Hearing the Bible read directly and responding to what we hear through telling back, drawing, and creating a timeline.
5) Looking at great works of art, such as works by Rembrandt, that correspond to the Bible passage read, aiding in memory of the passage and deeper reflection.
6) Using our hands to learn a new skill that can serve and bless others such as clay sculpture, painting, calligraphy, loom weaving, and macrame. We also use this time for our card ministry.
7) Being challenged and encouraged in our faith during a literary enrichment time of hearing a missionary biography or Christian classic such as Pilgrim’s Progress.
This Year’s Study:
September 13, 2026 - May 16, 2027
Hymns: Hymn Playlist on Spotify
Softly and Tenderly
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Once in Royal David’s City
Come, Christians Join to Sing
May the Mind of Christ My Savior
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Scripture Memory and Recitation (ESV):
Luke 15:3-7 (Lost Sheep)
Psalm 24 (The King of Glory)
Luke 1:46-55 (Mary’s Song of Praise)
Psalm 100 (Thanksgiving)
Luke 10:29-37 (Good Samaritan)
1 Peter 2:22-25 (By His Wounds)
Theology ABCs: A brief time to introduce definitions of major doctrinal terms with flashcards. This year we are focusing on the ABCs of theology as well as Systematics.
Prayer: In addition to student requests, we will pray for groups around the world using the children’s book Praying Through Operation World and the IMB prayer guides.
Bible Readings: The Bible text is read directly and each student has an opportunity to respond to what they heard by telling back. This year we will cover passages from Exodus and Luke.
Fine Art Picture Studies: Studying works of art that correspond to the Bible passages read in class. This aids in reinforcement, reflection, and memory of the passage. Each student has an opportunity to respond to what they see.
Craft Service Project and Card Ministry: Students use their hands for meaningful and beautiful work that encourages members of the church or that blesses neighbors and family. This year, in addition to cards, we will focus on nature journaling, watercolor painting, basket making, mosaics, and paper stained glass.
Literary Enrichment: We use the end of class to read aloud from Christian classics or biographies. We have read biographies of Rebekah Naylor, Lottie Moon, Bill Wallace, George Müller, Cameron Townsend, and Gladys Aylward. This year we will read a children’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
Further Enrichment Activities: We will make a classroom timeline and participate in drawing or acting out Bible scenes.
Older Students: Our teens will have a special study on the Spiritual Disciplines, such as prayer. They will also have an opportunity to work on macrame and make decorated prayer journals.
Recommended Books:
Show Them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhower
God With Us by Jeremy Pierre
What Every Child Should Know About Prayer by Nancy Guthrie
The Child’s Story Bible by Catherine F. Vos
The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm
Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Little Woman by Gladys Aylward
The Dangerous Journey by Oliver Hunkin