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RESOURCES
Tools to help you teach, lead, and create meaningful ministry.
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From Sabbath School and special events to Bible studies, leadership tools, and ministry ideas, explore resources to help you create meaningful experiences for kids and equip the people who serve them.
Curriculum, teaching tools, and resources for creating meaningful Sabbath School experiences.
Programs, planning tools, and ideas to help children participate in worship, serve their communities, and put faith into action.
Planning tools, training resources, and support for creating an unforgettable Vacation Bible School.
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Ideas, planning tools, and resources for creating community-focused Kids Rallies with meaningful service at their heart.
Tools to help kids develop their voice and share their faith through public speaking.
Bible studies, event resources, program ideas, and practical tools for ministering to children throughout the year.
Tools for recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers while building strong, organized ministry teams.
SABBATH SCHOOL RESOURCES
Curriculum, training, printables, and practical tools for your Sabbath School team.
Annual Children’s Ministries & Sabbath School Report
Help CCC understand how children are being served across our churches. Each church should submit one report annually by the end of February for the previous year.
COMPLETE ANNUAL REPORT
Who should complete this?
Alive in Jesus
This curriculum is the official Sabbath School curriculum created by the General Conference and currently serves Babies through Primary, with Junior materials scheduled for 2027. Learn more about this curriculum using the following links.
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NAD Sabbath School Resources:
Sabbath School Resource Hub. Find resources by age group, including "Alive in Jesus," Faith in Action, Faith Through Art, The Ark Club, GraceLink, and more.
EXPLORE SABBATH SCHOOL
Printable Resources
Sabbath School Printables
Download visual schedules, mission-offering tools, and other ready-to-use classroom resources.
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLES
Sabbath School Secretary Supplies
Order free Sabbath School attendance cards and tithe envelopes for all divisions, including adult. Materials are available in both English and Spanish to help your Sabbath School team stay organized and keep essential supplies on hand.
ORDER FREE SUPPLIES
CHILDREN’S SABBATH & GLOBAL CHILDREN’S DAY
Special Days Programs and resources that help children worship, lead, serve, and put their faith into action.
Global Children’s Day
Find the current Global Children’s Day program and resources to help children get involved in compassionate service. The GC Special Days area includes resources.
VIEW GLOBAL CHILDREN'S DAY
Children’s Sabbath Grant
CCC churches can receive support for Children’s Sabbath and Global Children’s Day activities.
LEARN ABOUT THE GRANT
Children’s Sabbath
Download the complete program guide, PowerPoint, promotional materials, activities, music, and more. English, Spanish, and French resources are available.
GET CHILDREN'S SABBATH RESOURCES
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Resources to help your church choose, plan, prepare, and lead a meaningful Vacation Bible School.
Adventist VBS Programs
Explore current and past Adventist VBS programs, including program information, kits, leader resources, music, decorating materials, downloads, and more.
EXPLORE VBS PROGRAMS
VBS at CCC
Find information about VBS Live, kit reimbursement, shared VBS supplies, training, reporting, and other support available to Central California Conference churches.
VBS AT CCC
KIDS RALLY RESOURCES
Practical tools and ideas for creating a community-focused Kids Rally with meaningful service at its heart.
Kids Rally Grant
CCC churches can apply for funding to help bring their community Kids Rally to life.
LEARN ABOUT THE GRANT
Kids Rally Planning Guide
A practical guide for planning your event, building your team, choosing activities, and connecting your Rally with your community.
DOWNLOAD PLANNING GUIDE
Community Service Ideas
Ideas to help children move beyond attending an event and actively serve people in their community.
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CREATIVE COMMUNICATORS
Resources to help children develop their voice and share their faith through public speaking.
Creative Communicators Grant
Funding is available to qualifying CCC churches, schools, and homeschool groups.
LEARN ABOUT THE GRANT
Participant Workbooks
Age-appropriate activities and guidance for developing and preparing presentations.
DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK FOR
DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK FOR
Category Guides
Resources for Recitation, Storytelling, Artistic Expression, and Persuasion/Sermonette.
VIEW CATEGORY GUIDES
Coach Resources
Tools to help adults coach children without writing or creating the presentation for them.
COACH RESOURCES
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Bible studies, ministry ideas, special programs, and resources to support children and families throughout the year.
North American Division Children’s Ministries
Find resources created and curated specifically for children’s ministry in North America, including Sabbath School and Alive in Jesus resources, Children’s Sabbath, Vacation Bible School, ministry training and certification, safety resources, webinars, printables, newsletters, local church reporting, and additional tools for leaders, teachers, and families.
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General Conference Children’s Ministries
Explore worldwide Children’s Ministries resources, including children’s Bible studies, prayer resources, special-day programs, Children’s Sabbath and Global Children’s Day materials, resources for children with special needs, leadership materials, and other tools for helping children grow as disciples of Jesus.
EXPLORE GC RESOURCES
MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
Tools to help you equip volunteers, strengthen your team, and build a safe, healthy children's ministry.
Children’s Ministries HandbookA comprehensive leadership resource covering philosophy, leadership skills, programs, job descriptions, baptismal guidance, recommended resources, and more.
VIEW THE HANDBOOK
Resources for Leaders & Teachers
Explore training and ministry resources specifically selected for people leading and teaching children.
LEADER RESOURCES
Children’s Ministries CertificationTraining designed to equip Children's Ministries leaders with the knowledge and skills needed for effective ministry. Both NAD and GC currently maintain certification resources.
EXPLORE CERTIFICATION
Volunteer Screening & Safety
Creating a safe environment for children is a shared responsibility. Churches are encouraged to designate a church security officer to coordinate volunteer screening, distribute and collect required information, and help ensure safety requirements are followed.
Children’s Ministry directors should work closely with their church security officer when recruiting and preparing volunteers.
For questions about Live Scan, volunteer screening requirements, or required forms, contact the CCC Human Resources Assistant directly.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES
CCC Training & Workshops
Explore current CCC Children’s Ministry training opportunities for leaders and volunteers. Topics and events change throughout the year, so visit the Trainings & Workshops page for what’s currently available.
VIEW TRAININGS
Adventist Learning Community
Online Training for Ministry Leaders
Access on-demand Adventist training and professional development for ministry leaders. Courses and recorded presentations cover a variety of topics, including children’s ministry, teaching, faith development, inclusion, curriculum implementation, and other areas of church leadership.
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