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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

“Love God, Love People” Sunday School Lesson on the Greatest Commandment from Matthew 22:34-40

Autumn Sunday School Lesson for Kids Church: Fall is the Season for Harvest Joys

“It’s Not About You” Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 23:1-12

Practicing Humility: Bible Crafts from Matthew 23:1-12

Children’s Sermon (Matthew 23:1-12) Humility and Pride

“The Greatest Commandment” Bible Craft Ideas on Matthew 22:34-46

The Greatest Commandment Children’s Sermon on Matthew 22:34-40

“Give to Caesar” Bible Craft Ideas on Matthew 22:15-22

Whose Is It? Children’s Sermon (Matthew 22:15-22) Render Unto Caesar Object Lesson

Everyone’s Invited (Matthew 22:1-14) Sunday School Lesson

Bible Craft: The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 21:1-14)

Everyone’s Welcome (Matthew 22:1-14) Children’s Sermon on the Parable of the Wedding Feast

Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 21:33-46) Parable of the Vineyard Tenants

“Christ Our Cornerstone” Bible Craft ideas on Matthew 21:33-46

Children’s Sermon (Matthew 21:33-46) The Parable of the Tenants

Parable of Two Sons (Matthew 21:23-32) Sunday School Lesson for Kids

Children’s Sermon (Matthew 21:23-32) True Obedience

Bible Crafts on Obedience

Bible Crafts: The First Shall Be Last

Children’s Sermon “That’s Not Fair” from Matthew 20:1-16 on the Parable of the Workers

“God Wants Me to Forgive Everyone?” Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 18:21-35

Children’s Sermon on Forgiveness and Mercy from Matthew 18:21-35

Bible Crafts about Forgiveness and Mercy

“Forgiving Others” Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 18:15-20

Bible Crafts “Making Peace and Keeping Friends” from Matthew 18:15-20

Children’s Sermon “Can We Fix It?” from Matthew 18:15-20 on Conflict Resolution

“The Cost of Following Jesus” Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 16:21-28

“The Greatest Reward” Bible Crafts on Matthew 16:21-28

Matthew 16:21-28 Children’s Sermon “Worth the Cost”

Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 16:13-20) Who do you say that I AM?

Children’s Sermon: We are the Body of Christ (Romans 12:1-8)

Children’s Sermon (Matthew 16:13-20) Who do you say that I am?

“You are a Living Sacrifice!” Craft Ideas for the Body of Christ

Children’s Sermon: The Faith of the Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-28)

Craft Ideas: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman

Craft Ideas: Jesus & Peter Walking on the Water

Jesus & Peter Walk on Water (Matthew 14:22-33) Children’s Sermon Message

Children’s Sermon (Matthew 14:13-21) Jesus Feeds the 5000

Jesus Feeds the 5000 Crafts

Children’s Sermon (Matthew 13:44-45) What Do You Treasure?

“A Treasure Worth Having” Craft Ideas for the Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price

Parable of the Wheat and Tares (Matthew 13:24-30) Sunday School Lesson

Children’s Sermon (Matthew 13:24-30) The Parable of the Wheat and Tares

Crafts Ideas for the Parable of the Wheat and Tares

“The Parable of the Sower & Soils” Children’s Bible Study from Matthew 13:1-23

Parable of the Sower Children’s Sermon (Matthew 13)

“Parable of the Sower” Craft Ideas for Sunday School

Children’s Sermon: Freedom from Sin through Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30)

“Freedom in Christ” Craft Ideas for Independence Day

Children’s Sermon on Matthew 10:40-42 “All are Welcome”

Bible Crafts on Matthew 10:40-42 “Welcome Others”

Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 10:40-42 “Welcome One and All”

“Abba! A Father Who Provides” Father’s Day Bible Lesson for Kids

The Trinity Sunday School Lesson for Kids

Bath Time with Naaman…Following Strange Instructions

Jesus Heals a Deaf Man (Mark 7:24-37) Sunday School Lesson

What does it Mean to Trust and Obey? Sunday School Lesson on Faith

Sharing is Caring….What it means to be part of the body of Christ

A New Creation…Faith and God’s Amazing Power

The Real Temple…Jesus Reveals Himself

Peace, Perseverance, and Heavenly Hope…All in Christ

Rise Up…with Heavenly Strength!

Free to be Free…Embrace it!

Denominational Differences 101 Decisive Deal breakers or Diminutive Disagreements?

Speak, Lord… A Lesson in Listening

Train your Brain…Anything is Possible!

A Rising Star… Space-themed activities for family ministry

Just do it…For Others! Why God wants us to Have Joyful Attitudes and Serve People

Listen up and Obey! Parable in a Parable…

God is Amazing…and He is on our Side!

Don’t Let the Devil Drive the Bus! Who is in Control in your Life?

What’s that Smell? Becoming and Remaining the Aroma of Christ

Reformation Exploration… Martin Luther for Little Ones

Higher than Everest… God is above all things, but we can still Seek Him

The Apple of His Eye… Apple-themed activities for family ministry

Tread with Love… Appreciating our Fantastic Feet

Faith and Assurance: Lessons from a Canaanite Woman

Not so Trivial Pursuit… Everything Matters to God

Living Sacrifices; Spiritual Gifts… Serving God with ALL of our Being

What’s in a Name? The Power of Words and God’s Word

Growing and Producing… Object Lesson in Fruitfulness

Come and Get it…for Free! Isaiah Reminds us to Focus on What Satisfies

Inward Groaning and Holy Heroes … Object Lesson in Holy Spirit Power

Yesterday, Tomorrow, or Today? A Note on Majoring in the Minors…

Following Your Heart, and Hearing the Holy Spirit We are More than Bodies… Christian Principles from Fictional Tales

Communion and Community…Sharing and Caring

For Mothers…and Fathers, and Families of all Kinds

Teacher Devotion: Go Ahead and Rock the Boat… Jesus can Walk on Water

Unending Purity and Holiness Through Christ Bought with Blood; More Valuable than Gold

Object Lesson: Patient Planting

Dead Bones Walking! Ezekiel Promises Hope Amidst Heartache

Salvation Through Saliva… Jesus Heals a Blind Man and Refutes the Pharisees

Hope is Coming…we are Chosen for HIM

God says Get Out! From Abraham to Patrick, following Jesus is an Adventure

Stress Combat…Becoming Officers of Peace

Marvelous Beyond Understanding…the Beauty of the Mystery

Providing Family for Those who have None… Christian Responsibility to Widows and Orphans

“Our Heavenly Father Cares for Us” Object Lesson Message for Father’s Day

Craft Ideas for Father’s Day

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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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