Resources for Children's Ministry

Guides, articles, and practical insights to help you bring character education into your Sunday School and children's programs.

Evidence-informed articles for ministry leaders, volunteers, and church staff.

What Is Character Education in Children's Ministry?

How intentional character lessons support spiritual formation and help children live out biblical values.

Children need more than moral knowledge—they need tools to act on it when emotions get in the way.

Stories create a safe space where children can explore emotions, make sense of choices, and imagine better responses.

When children hear and use their home language in church, they feel recognized, safe, and capable of participating.

Disruptions and outbursts are usually skill issues, not discipline issues. Volunteers need tools to teach, not just correct.

For character education to matter, it must travel with the child beyond Sunday. When families share the same language, everyone grows.

BeTheBuffalo provides bilingual, story-driven lessons designed for churches and volunteer leaders to teach kindness, courage, and self-control.