Children's Ministry Training

Free children’s ministry training for small church volunteers. Use these practical resources to prepare a teacher, engage a mixed-age class, choose curriculum wisely, and welcome children with care. Every resource in this category is free.
Training a volunteer? Start with the Small-Church Children’s Volunteer Handbook for the basics of preparation, class flow, communication, and leader support.
Teaching a mixed-age room? Use Mixed-Age Sunday School for practical classroom planning, then choose an Object Lesson, Bible Craft, or Small-Class Game that supports the day’s lesson rather than filling time.
Planning for every child. Read How to Include Children with Disabilities in Sunday School and use the Curriculum Selection Guide before making a plan.
These tools support volunteers; they do not replace your church’s safeguarding policy, parent communication, emergency procedures, or qualified professional guidance where a child needs individualized support.