I just finished the editing round on our new Back To School: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum, and I’m excited to share the first week’s free sample lesson with you. Check it out and visit The Sunday School Store for the complete 4-lesson curriculum series. This four-week series is all about helping kids understand that God is always with them, no … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest product, the “52-Week Back To School Children’s Ministry Curriculum Bundle.” This comprehensive collection of Bible teaching curricula is meticulously designed for kids’ church or Sunday School, catering to children aged 6-12. Our new curriculum bundle is your complete teaching solution for the 2023-2024 school year. We’ve taken the stress out … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As we approach the new school year, it’s time to equip our children not just with school supplies, but also with spiritual tools to navigate this vital phase confidently. I am thrilled to introduce a new curriculum series from the Sunday School Store, titled “Back To School: Backpacks, Blessings, and New Beginnings.” This 4-week children’s ministry curriculum is designed for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This year, more than ever, kids are feeling anxiety and fear about going back to school. They need to know God is with them. God can be trusted – HE can make a difference in times of fear. I’m excited to share about a new curriculum from Bethany Darwin. It’s a special 5-week curriculum based on Hebrews 11 that will help … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s time to buy school supplies for the new school year – that’s a perfect time to share this object lesson on how Jesus erases sin. Use the link below to download and then scroll down to watch the our teaching example video. Teaching Video “Back To School” Children’s Sermon “Back to School” Children’s Message: Jesus, the Sin Eraser Main … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this creative children’s sermon for kids going back to school. It’s based on Proverbs 27:17 and uses pencils as an object lesson. Supplies: Whether or not it is back to school or class testing time, pencils are always valuable tools for demonstrating principles of Christian living. Children’s Message for “Back to School” To emphasize the pencil parables, start by … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Back to school is just right around the corner. One of my favorite things about going back to school is the supplies. The smell of new crayons, the sharpness of the new pencils, and the feel of new notepads full of paper. I just love it. Use these object lessons in Sunday School or Children’s Church to help kids prepare … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free devotional is designed to prepare the heart of the kids for “yet another” year of school. The whole family is invited to join in on this devotional so that you can learn together about God and His heart for wisdom! Devotional Reinforcements: Give each child a backpack and a Bible. Pre-Devotional Questions: Why do you go to school? … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We’re going to be heading back to school soon and it’s an important time in the lives of the students in our classes. Sometimes our kids can be nervous and anxious about heading back or starting school all together. It’s important for our kids to know that we care about what they’re going through and that we understand what they’re … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Prayer is both a spiritual discipline and a holy habit. Sometimes a seasons of changing routines can break good habits or provide opportunity for start a positive new routine. That’s what I love about prayer calendars, especially for kids launching into a new year of school. Our friends at Children’s Ministry Deals have posted this eye catching free printable calendar. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Empathy is an essential topic for children as they go back to school. Use this free Bible lesson from John 8 to help kids understand this Christian value. While at school children face many challenges. Getting along with others is one of those challenges. Whether children deal with being bullied or being a bully, a lesson in empathy can help … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these ideas in your children’s ministry as kids go back to school. Give them the spiritual boost and remind them God is going back to school alongside them! I love this time of year! Kids are headed back to school and back to church. Something about fall makes me think of big events and outreach ministries. In years past, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I have always loved the “Back to School” time in August/September. “Back to school” time to me means sharp crayons, new pencils, and any new gadgets that will make school just a little more fun and colorful. We have decided to homeschool year-round. Taking 3 months off in the Summer doesn’t work for us and we like to take different … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Returning to school excites some kids and makes others apprehensive, understandably. (Parents feel the same way.) Back to school time is an excellent opportunity for the church to equip kids with a tool that they can use all year long, prayer. Since parents and kids are busy shuttling around for those last minute school supplies, it is important to make … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net While summer is still in full swing, in just a few weeks many preteens will be back in school. The long summer days filled with swimming, snow cones, endless video game playing, the beach and staying up late will soon be gone. For preteens, back to school means experiencing lots of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Print this Back to School lesson for Sunday School to help prepare them for the first day of school! Going back-to-school is an exciting and challenging time for kids. They can make new friends, adjust to new teachers, and get back to a more structured lifestyle. It can also be a time of testing for their faith. This free Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Back to School 2020 is going to be different. So we collected our three most popular coloring pages about going to school again. Two traditional and one about online teachers. Download these free coloring page activities for kids as they get close to starting a new school year. Scroll to see the non-religious (for public school) and religious options (for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
During the summer, some ministries turn into literal “ghost towns” with empty chairs and a table full of volunteer tags. Summertime church attendance can be a bummer. All that changes in the fall as kids return home from summer vacations or weeks with the other parent. Schools open soon and parents will be focused on schedules and school supplies. What an … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Vacation Bible School (VBS) has witnessed a significant decline in popularity recently. This post examines the underlying reasons, the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Christian publishers, and potential avenues for VBS’s revival. To revive VBS, we’ll need hard work, fresh ideas, and the ability to change with the times. Even though fewer people are involved now, VBS still has an important … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids need something solid to anchor their faith in times of fear. This 5-unit study points them right to the character of GOD as displayed in the Gospel. Christ alone is our confidence in life and death. We’re so excited about the early response to FAITH OVER FEAR available only from the Sunday School Store. The promotion attached to this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another option for Sunday School this Advent Seasons. It’s a lesson plan intended to present the Christmas story of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and the Shepherd’s announcement of His birth. It was was first prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted for other ministry opportunities. Learning Goal: As students take an imaginary journey to the town of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible games are a fun way to boost kids’ attention in your children’s ministry or Sunday School. Try these fun Sunday School games in your class this weekend. We’ve put together 101 Bible games for kids with ideas that are easy to plan and will give children a fun, positive experience while learning God’s Word. Use the links below to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this week’s 100% free Sunday School lesson or find your next Sunday School curriculum series—printable Bible study lessons and activities in Children’s Ministry. Search 🔎 Sunday School Lessons Sunday School Lesson This Week This week, the featured Sunday School lesson is from Mark 5:21-43 when Jesus brings a young girl back to life. Don’t miss the craft ideas and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Revealing the Big Picture – Luke 24:36-48 is a Bible lesson and activity pack for children that aims to help them understand the significance of Jesus Christ and His resurrection. The lesson uses puzzles and pictures to illustrate how we can step back and see the “big picture” of God’s plan for us, and how Jesus is the “missing puzzle … More Children’s Ministry Resources