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Christian children’s ministries are able to make excellent use of puppets to entertain children while educating them as well. There are plenty of challenges that children’s ministry workers will face on a constant basis, and using puppets in this way can help to meet the many of the challenges and come out successful.

If you are uncertain about using puppets in your ministry or if you are wondering how they can really benefit you and the children, here is a look at some reasons why you should consider using puppets in your ministry.

Fun and Entertainment

While ministering to the children and teaching them is much more important than having fun, teaching them in a way that allows them to have fun will be a tremendous help in terms of creating an effective ministry.

While most ministry leaders like puppets because they make the messages more effective, kids see them as a fun activity and they may not even realize that they are learning a lot during the presentations because they are more interested in the fun factor. Finding ways to allow kids to have fun while learning is critical.

Educational

Yes, puppets are fun for the kids, but they also allow ministry leaders to teach and communicate in a more effective way. Because the kids are entertained and engaged they are more receptive to the messages that are being presented.

Retained Messages

If you minister to children you are not only concerned with teaching and educating them, but you also want those lessons to last and to be remembered by them in the future as they grow. Puppets often create lasting impressions.

Teamwork and Involvement

It takes many people to pull off a successful puppet ministry. While this can be a deterrent to getting started, it can actually be a blessing in disguise because it allows so many new people to get involved in the ministry and in the lives of the children.

Since many volunteers will be needed for the puppet ministry, it’s common for churches to encourage their teens to get involved in this way.

Versatile

Puppet ministries are great because they can be used in so many different situations and settings. They can be used at summer camps, Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, day cares, and just about anywhere else that children’s ministries will gather.

Financial Investment is not Necessary

Tight budgets are common for most ministries and churches. Fortunately, puppets can be made from just about anything (with a little creativity) and the need for financial investment is minimal. Pretty much everything you need can be made from things that you have lying around.

If you want to spend some money for higher quality resources, that is always an option, but it is not necessary to get started.

Availability of Scripts

If you’re interested in starting a puppet ministry, don’t let the lack of a desire to write scripts stand in your way. There are plenty of great resources for low cost or even free scripts available online.

CCES has produced a book of 15 quality puppet scripts that can be purchased and downloaded online. There are also some free scripts that are available on the site as well -Puppet skits from CCES

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