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Kristin Highley

Kristin (Schmidt) Highley is a curriculum writer at The Sunday School Store and Ministry-To-Children.com. Thousands of churches follow her weekly craft and children's sermon videos on the Ministry-To-Children YouTube channel. Kristin is a servant of Christ who is blessed to currently be serving as Director of Christian Education at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Broomfield, CO. Originally a California native, Kristin has a master's in teaching from Biola University, as well as a master's in theology and a DCE certificate from Concordia Irvine. She spent several years in Georgia before being called to Colorado. She is overjoyed to be the mother of Samuel and wife of Colten, who also serves full-time at Risen Savior as Worship Director. In addition to enjoying her dream vocation, she also loves running, baking, music, history, and strong coffee. Education: Biola University: BA Elementary Education, 2008; MA Teaching, 2010 Concordia University Irvine: DCE Certificate; MA Theology, 2020

Seek Wisdom – Bible Craft Ideas: 1 Kings 3:3-14; Ephesians 5:15-21

Wise Up! Sunday School Lesson: 1 Kings 3:3-14; Eph. 5:15-21

Imitate Jesus: Children’s Sermon from Ephesians 4:17-5:2

Bible Crafts: Put on a New Self (Ephesians 4:17-5:2)

Copy Christ! Sunday School Lesson from Ephesians 4:17-5:2

Jesus is the Bread from Heaven (John 6:24-35) Sunday School Lesson

Bible Crafts on the Bread of Life (John 6:24-35)

Jesus is the Bread of Life: Children’s Sermon from John 6:24-35

Bible Craft Ideas “Rooted in Christ” from Ephesians 3:14-21

Rooted in Christ: Children’s Sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21

Chosen with a Purpose (Ephesians 1:3-14) Sunday School Lesson

Showing Compassion: Mark 6:30-44, 53-56 Sunday School Lesson

Bible Craft Ideas on Compassion

What is Compassion? Children’s Sermon from Mark 6:30-44, 53-56

Chosen By God: Bible Craft Ideas for Ephesians 1:3-14

Children’s Sermon (Ephesians 1:3-14) Chosen By God for a Purpose!

Children’s Sermon (2 Corinthians 12:2-10) Power in Weakness

Bible Crafts: God Gives Us Strength (2 Corinthians 12:2-10)

When I am Weak…HE is Strong! Sunday School Lesson 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Have Faith! Jesus Heals! Bible Craft Ideas (Mark 5:21-43)

Have Faith! Children’s Sermon (Mark 5:21-43) Jesus Raises Jairus’ Daughter

Bible Craft Ideas: Jesus Calms the Storm

Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41) Children’s Sermon

Bible Crafts for (1 Samuel 15:34-16:13) God Looks at the Heart

God Looks at the Heart (1 Samuel 15:34-16:13) Children’s Sermon

The Family of Christ: Bible Craft Ideas from Mark 3:20-35

The Family of Christ – Children’s Sermon on Mark 3:20-35

Bible Crafts on the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-21; John 16:4-16)

What is the Holy Spirit? Children’s Sermon (Acts 2:1-21; John 16:4-16)

Bible Craft Ideas (John 17:6-19) Jesus Gives Us Tools for Prayer

Children’s Sermon (John 17:6-19) Jesus Gives Us Tools for Prayer

Bible Crafts from John 15:9-17 “Love in Action”

Jesus is the Real Thing! (John 15:9-17) Children’s Sermon

Bear Fruit: Bible Craft Ideas from John 15:1-8

Vine and the Branches: Children’s Sermon Lesson from John 15:1-8

Bible Craft Ideas on Jesus The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18)

Who’s Your Good Shepherd? Children’s Sermon from John 10:11-18

Road to Emmaus Bible Craft Ideas (Luke 24:36-49)

Children’s Sermon (Luke 24:36-49) Jesus Proves His Identity

Sunday School Lesson on Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31) Blessed to Believe

Doubting Thomas Bible Craft Ideas

Doubting Thomas Bible Lesson Message (John 20:19-31)

Easter Craft Ideas (John 20:1-18) He is Risen!

Easter Children’s Sermon (John 20:1-18) Colors of Hope

Bible Crafts: Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11; John 12:12-16; Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-40)

Children’s Message: Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11)

Jesus Died to Give Life (John 12:20-33) Sunday School Lesson

Craft Ideas: Jesus Died to Give Life (John 12:20-33)

Children’s Sermon (John 12:20-33) Jesus Died to Give Life

Craft Ideas: God Loves the World (John 3:14-21)

God’s Big Picture (John 3:14-21) Children’s Sermon

“What Does Worship Look Like?” Sunday School Lesson from John 2:13-22

“Jesus Cleans the Temple” Bible Craft Ideas from John 2:13-22

“Jesus Cleans the Temple” Children’s Sermon from John 2:13-22

“God’s Keeps His Promises” Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Sunday School Lesson

“God’s Covenant Promises” Bible Craft Ideas

Jesus, the Suffering Hero (Mark 8:31-38) Children’s Sermon

Lent Bible Crafts on the Temptation of Christ (Mark 1:9-15)

“Pray and Prepare” Mark 1:9-15 Children’s Sermon

Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-12) Sunday School Lesson

“Passing the Torch” Bible Crafts from 2 Kings 2:11-12on the Elijah and Elisha

Children’s Sermon from Mark 9:2-9 on the Transfiguration of Christ

Jesus Heals (Mark 1:29-39) Sunday School Lesson for Kids

Jesus Heals Craft Ideas for Mark 1:29-39

“Jesus Heals” Mark 1:29-39 Children’s Sermon

“Jesus Has Authority” Mark 1:21-28 Sunday School Lesson

“Authority of Jesus” Mark 1:21-28 Bible Craft Ideas

“Jesus Has Authority” Mark 1:21-28 Children’s Sermon on Listening to Jesus

“Being a Disciple is Worth It” Children’s Sermon from Mark 1:14-20

Fishers of Men: Bible Craft Ideas from Mark 1:14-20

Called By God (John 1:43-51) Sunday School Lesson

“Chosen for a Reason” Bible Craft Ideas from John 1:43-51

“He Knows Your Name” Children’s Sermon from John 1:43-51

Craft Ideas: New Life through Baptism (Mark 1:4-11)

New Life in Baptism: Children’s Sermon from Mark 1:4-11 and Acts 19:1-7

Look at that Star! Craft Ideas for Epiphany

Follow God’s Guidance! Mathew 2:1-12 Children’s Sermon for Epiphany Sunday

Bible Craft Ideas from Simeon and Anna at the Temple in Luke 2:22-40

Children’s Sermon (Luke 2:22-40) Simeon and Anna at the Temple

“Trim Up the Tree” Sunday School Lesson based on the Traditions and Symbols of Christmas

Luke 1:26-38 Sunday School Lesson – Just Believe! God Does Impossible Things

“Behold and Believe” Bible Crafts from Luke 1:26-38 on Mary’s Visit from an Angel

“Believe and Obey” Children’s Sermon on Luke 1:26-38

Craft Ideas: Jesus is the Light of the World

“Let the Way!” Children’s Sermon from John 1:6-8, 19-28 about the John the Baptist Pointing to Jesus

John the Baptist (Mark 1:1-8) Bible Lesson for Kids

Prepare the Way: Craft Ideas on Mark 1:1-8 about the John the Baptist Pointing to Jesus

Good News: Children’s Sermon on Mark 1:1-8 about the John the Baptist Pointing to Jesus

Parable of the Fig Tree (Mark 13:24-37) Sunday School Lesson

Jesus is Coming: Bible Craft Ideas on Mark 13:24-37

Jesus is Coming: Children’s Sermon on Mark 13:24-37

“Sheep and Goats” Bible Craft Ideas from Matthew 25:31-46 Serve One Another

“Serve Others” Children’s Sermon on Matthew 25:31-46 about the Sheep and the Goats

Blessings with a Purpose: Kids Bible Lesson on the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Bible Craft Ideas: The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Use Your Gifts: Children’s Sermon on the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Be Ready for Jesus (Matthew 25:1-12) Bible Lesson for Kids Church

Bible Crafts: Be Prepared for Jesus (the Parable of the Waiting Ladies) Matthew 25:1-12

“Be Ready for Jesus” Matthew 25:1-25 Children’s Sermon (Parable of the Ten Virgins)

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About our team

Tony Kummer, founder of Ministry-To-Children

Tony Kummer is the founder and lead editor of Ministry-To-Children and The Sunday School Store. He served ten years as a full-time children's pastor in a small church, then in mission work in Haiti. He holds an M.A. in Christian Education and has written free lessons here since 2007.

Kristin Highley writes lessons and makes our craft videos.

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