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Also check the Bible Reference Materials for Children
Children's Ministry Resource Bible; Helping Children Grow In The Light Of God's Word (Hardcover)
1856 pages; Publisher: Nelson Bibles (January 26, 1994) By Thomas Nelson No need to reinvent the wheel. The Children's Ministry Resource Bible, developed in conjunction with Child Evangelism Fellowship, is filled with almost endless options for Bible study with children whether at home, school, or Sunday school. Fully developed lesson outlines make planning easy, while sidebar and footnote information let you take the lessons as deep as you want to go. Full-page articles and pronunciation dictionary complement the lessons. Comes complete with a special teacher training section and the Wordless Book, a colorful way to share the gospel message. The Children's Ministry Resource Bible provides just what you need to lead children ages five to twelve into a vital relationship with God. Special Features: Fully developed lesson outlines Full-page articles Tables, Charts & Timelines Teacher training section Sidebar and footnote information The Wordless Book Pronunciation dictionary Other Features Double-column format Cross-references in margin 7 point text Black letter edition Extensive Helps in back including: Table of Weights & Measures Subject Index Concordance 8 Pages of full-color maps And more New King James Version Hardcover 6 3/8" x 9 3/16" x 1 1/2"	NKJV Children's Ministry Resource Bible, Hardcover
2-minute Encouragers For Teachers (Paperback)
by Craig Jutila. Paperback: 110 pages; Group Publishing (December 1, 2004) 2-minute ENCOURAGERS for teachers is for church leaders and volunteers. Includes 52 two-page encouragers that can be photocopied for all of your children's ministry volunteers, a CD packed with 52 encouraging stories, and a CD that can be used to import the stories into your e-mails and newsletters.	2-Minute Encouragers for Teachers
Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher (Paperback)
by Ray Johnston. Paperback: 144 pages; Zondervan (April 1, 1996); It's OK---help is here! Actively involved with Youth Specialties, Johnston has creative ideas for adding zest to your Sunday school, and now shares 50 winners. Want to foster camaraderie? Give your class a cool name! Want to keep kids on their toes? Use an element of surprise! Johnston explains how. 138 pages, softcover from Zondervan.	Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher!
Teaching the Bible Creatively (Paperback)
by Steve Mabry, Mr. Bill McNabb. 208 pages; Zondervan (December 16, 1990) Want to be a more effective youth worker or Sunday school teacher? Eliminate boredom and help your kids become more intimate with God's Word! With this book, you'll learn how to apply biblical teaching to today's youth, motivate kids so that they want to study the Bible, teach them so they remember, and more. Approx. 200 pages, softcover from Zondervan.	Teaching the Bible Creatively
The Discipline Guide for Children's Ministry (Paperback)
by Jody Capehart, Gordon West, Becki West. Paperback: 160 pages; Group Publishing (June 1, 1997) Classroom discipline is a necessary part of ministry to children. This resource will train you how to teach kids of all learning styles, the importance of respecting your students, and creating a classroom environment where every child's needs can be met. You will receive expert advice onissues such as how to deal with ADD children, how to cooperate with parents, as well as the principles of positive discipline that can be developed into a unified discipline plan for your entire church. This is a great resource for anyone who ministers to children.	The Discipline Guide for Childrens Ministry
The Ultimate Bible Guide for Children's Ministry: Helping Kids Make the Bible Their Lifetime Friend (Paperback)
92 pages; Group Publishing (January 1, 1999) By Karl Bastian / Group Publishing Karl Bastian, K. Christie Bowler, La Dona Hein, Jerry Hull, Rick Osborne and Janet Teitsort. These kids friendly, 5 to 15 minute activities help children from preschool through 6th grade master the skills that make Bible reading fun. Give kids a rock solidcoundation for using the Bible and do it without boring them!	The Ultimate Bible Guide for Children's Ministry
Touching Hearts, Changing Lives: Becoming a Treasured Teacher (Paperback)
by Jody Capehart, Lori Haynes Niles. Paperback: 192 pages; Group Publishing; Rev&Updtd edition (September 1, 1999) Discover how to become an even better teacher! Here's the must-have resource for training teachers who will be admired, loved and treasured! In this updated classic, Jody Capehart, together with Lori Haynes Niles, explore learning styles, teaching strategies and more. Softcover, 191 pages.	Touching Hearts, Changing Lives: Becoming a Treasured Teacher

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