Volunteers are essential in every children’s ministry, but too many get discouraged and eventually quit because leaders make the following mistakes. We simply can’t be careless with the people resources God has sent our way. Work to avoid these mistakes and help keep your volunteers committed and serving in the children’s department. Click here to add your […]
“Love Your Neighbor” Sunday School Lesson (Mark 12:28-34 and Matthew 22:39)
This is a Sunday school lesson about the second greatest commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. The lesson will have children reading aloud several verses which command us to love our neighbors. The children will discuss who their neighbors are and how they can show love to them. Bible Passage: Matthew 22:39 and Mark […]
Craft: How to Make a Prayer Cube for Kids
This is a simple ministry craft idea that will help children learn to pray. Here are the basic supplies, be sure to watch the video demonstration below for full directions. Click here to leave your suggestions for others trying this craft with their children. small box (gift boxes work well) clear tape colored paper Here […]
Psalm One “Righteous Tree” Lesson
This is a Sunday school lesson about being a righteous “tree planted.” The children learn about what a righteous person is and how they need to feed on the Word of God to grow strong in the Lord. It can be followed up by an activity where the children plant tree seeds. Bible Passage: Psalm […]
Christian Poem for Father’s Day
FOR YOU ON FATHER’S DAY by Deirdre Banda For you on father’s day what ever you celebrateFathers have been here in times and seasonsFor you on Father’s Day that’s really greatTo remember you not just on this day but every dayIt’s father Day today for all fathers who have beenHere and gone Your memories live onFathers […]
Learning the Names of the Disciples
This ministry idea shared by one of our readers, Linda M Howard from First Baptist Church Tyrone, GA. I do have something I would like to share with you so you can share it with others. I wanted my class to learn the disciples but couldn’t find any ‘help’ when searching the internet. So I […]
“Readers Theater Jacob” Bible Lesson
This guest lesson was written by Wanda Parker, the founder of KidTrek. This free Bible lesson will help you teach the story of Jacob using drama and other learning activities. To use this lesson, please download either the printable PDF or Microsoft DOCX files below. Print Friendly PDF file Microsoft DOCX file Objective Aim: God is […]
Psalm 19 Sunday School Lesson “The Word of God”
This guest post was contributed by Patricia M. Tamang, a reader from the Philippines who severs as Coordinator for Christian Education in her church. Bible Lesson Title: The Word of God Bible Passage: Psalm 19:7-10 Target Age Group: Older Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 60 minutes Key Concept: God’s word gives us understanding and shows […]
Holy Spirit “Pinwheel” Craft for Sunday School
This craft activity is great for a windy, spring day. It’s would be a great Pentecost Sunday School craft. The children will make a pinwheel to teach them about how God is a spirit. A lesson can be taught, followed by making the craft and the children will finish by playing with their pinwheels outside. […]
Big Picture Bible Mural Art Project
Every week we are diligent to teach our children stories from the Bible and lessons about the character of God, but how often do we step back and put these lessons into the context of the whole Bible? As a child I was regularly taught from the Bible both at church and at home; it […]
“The Love of Money” Bible Lesson
This lesson plan is a simple Bible study for children about contentment and the love of money. It does not require any special supplies and is discussion based taking input from the children. It can be adapted to any grade level. This Bible lesson deals with the heart issues behind the love of money. The […]
Seriously??? Making Disciples in the Church Nursery?
This guest post was written by Wanda Parker, the founder of KidTrek. Too often the church nursery is thought of as “only childcare.” What if it come be something more? What if the infant and toddler ministry was a prototype for the rest of your children’s ministry? If you want to take today’s child to […]
Church Easter Egg Hunt Idea & Printable Gospel Booklet
This guest post was contributed by Jen Rhine who severs as children’s ministry director at Crossings Community Church in Columbia, PA. I created this because we often use egg hunts to invite children to the church at Easter but we do not really use the opportunity to teach about Jesus. I decided to try to use the […]
The Lion and the Lamb: A Paper Plate Craft
This craft uses simple supplies every children’s ministry probably has on hand. It is used to teach children about how Jesus is both the Lion and the Lamb. It can be spread out over two lessons or be combined into one. Key Bible Passage: Revelation 5 Appropriate Age: K-5 (The younger the children the longer […]
Bottle of Sanctification: An Object Lesson
This is an object lesson to teach children about how throughout their Christian life they will become more and more like Christ. They will learn about the concept of sanctification in a concrete way. Appropriate Age: K-6 (will be best understood by the older children) Materials Needed: One plastic bottle (perhaps labeled with name of […]
You Can Help Preteens Fight the Bully Battle
The following is a guest post submitted by Jeff Land from Kids Ministry 101. To share your ministry ideas with our readers, just email me. ~Tony K. When Jada’s mom called my wife, Abbey, she tearfully told her about how Jada had been on Facebook and suddenly started crying. When Jada’s mom, Julie, asked her […]
How To Teach Multi-Age Sunday School
A majority of the churches in America and across the world have less than 100 members. These are small churches with small children’s ministries. Many of these churches will have all children in the same classroom for Sunday School. That means multiple age groups will be learning together in one Sunday School classroom. What can […]
What Does it Mean for Our Children to Stand Firm? (David Michael)
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions Having Done All, Stand Firm: David Michael It is my joy to send you out with a word of encouragement. What is it that we want you to have ringing in your ears as you leave? My […]
Effective Kids Ministry Depends on Your Time with Jesus (Turner)
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. Your Testimonies are My Delight: Kempton Turner And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) […]
Kids Need the Good News about Jesus’ Authority (Russel Moore)
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. No Longer Tossed To and Fro: Russel Moore The text for this message was Mark 1:16-28. It is a big chunk, but worth reading through to follow the message below. The Full Gospel for Children We […]