Childhood

The Childhood Ministry of Oklahoma Baptists is built on the relationships we develop with children birth through sixth grade and the “Three Pillars of Childhood Ministry” below.

Vacation Bible School

Made to Magnify God!

Magnified! VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!

VBS Training Opportunities

Join us for one of our VBS Statewide Trainings!

Thursday, February 13, 2025 in OKC at Southern Hills Baptists Church (8601 S. Pennsylvania Ave.)

OR 

Friday, February 14th, 2025 in Tulsa at First Baptist Church (420 S. Detroit Ave.)

These trainings are open to all VBS leaders, teams, and volunteers!
Doors will open for registration and Decoration Discovery at 12:30 and the training will begin at 1:00. We’ll conclude the day at 4:00pm with some great VBS Magnified giveaways!

Cost is $10/person. (No charge for associational VBS teams registered through their associational office.)
Registration is open now! 

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Resources

Guides for Reopening Your Childhood Ministry

In our churches, we are making plans to resume children’s ministries and other functions. Use these resources and your city’s guidelines to re-open your childhood ministry in the best way possible!

E-Book: 10 Attributes of an Unshakeable Kids Ministry

Unshakable kids ministries understand that children’s ministry isn’t only about engaging kids, it is about partnering with families. To build strong ministries we need to actively equip parents and caregivers to have spiritual conversations with their own kids at home. To do this well, we need to invest in building relationships at the family level.

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Three Pillars

1. Children need to hear about Jesus.

The free gift of forgiveness of sin is offered to all people.  Children should be given an opportunity to respond.  Without providing a time of response, children will not know appropriate ways for accepting Christ and misconceptions can easily develop.

2. Children must be taught Bible skills.

Bible skills begin in the preschool departments and are sharpened as children become readers.  Children who gain Bible skills will be able to feed themselves spiritually and grow as lifelong followers of Christ.

3. Children need opportunities to serve.

Teaching about missions and praying for missionaries are wonderful but our children need time when they serve.  Allowing kids to serve others will further their understanding of obeying Jesus and following his example.  They will gain a deeper appreciation and joy in the Christian life.

Our Childhood Ministry is committed to developing leaders who are passionate about reaching children and families for Christ.  We strive to provide excellence in training and resources that the churches, pastors, ministers and teachers of Oklahoma can use effectively.

Reaching Kids

How do you talk to kids about Salvation?

Now there’s an easy way to explain God’s plan for Salvation to children of all ages.  Our tracts and counseling books are a must have for your children’s ministry.

To order yours, call the Childhood Ministry Office at (405) 942-3800 (ext. 4308).

Tracts

$7.50 a bundle
Tracts are sold in bundles of 25

Counseling Books

$6 each
8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ Spiral Counseling Guide