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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

“Unity in Christ” Bible Lesson for Kids to Promote Racial Reconciliation

Children’s Sermon: Loving People Who Look Different

“Unity in Christ” Craft Ideas for Racial Reconciliation

“The Harvest is Ready” Craft Ideas about Evangelism & Sharing the Gospel

Go Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) Bible Lesson for Kids on the Great Commission

Children’s Sermon about the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)

Great Commission Craft Ideas

Children’s Message “Pentecost” Holy Spirit Wind and Fire Object Lesson (Acts 2:1-12)

Pentecost Craft Ideas

Children’s Sermon: In the World, but Unique (John 17:1-11) Bible Object Lesson

Jesus Prays for Us (John 17) Bible Lesson for Kids

“He’ll Be Back!” Kids Bible Lesson on the Ascension from Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11

“The Ascension of Jesus” Craft Ideas

Jesus Gives Us Comfort (John 14:15-21) Bible Lesson for Kids

Children’s Message (John 14:15-21) The Holy Spirit Comforter

“The Holy Spirit Comfort” Craft Ideas

Bible Lesson for Kids: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-14)

Children’s Sermon: Jesus is the Way (John 14:1-14)

“Jesus is the Way” Craft Ideas

Bible Lesson: Without the Good Shepherd… We’d All Be Baaaaad Sheep.

Children’s Sermon on Jesus the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-10)

The Good Shepherd Craft Activities

Pandemic-Proof Your VBS: 3 Ways to Adjust VBS for Coronavirus Health Concerns

Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) Bible Lesson for Kids

Children’s Sermon on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) Blessings in Disguise Object Lesson

Road to Emmaus Craft Ideas

Faith Object Lesson on Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31)

Doubting Thomas Craft Ideas

The Tomb was Empty (John 20:1-18) Kids' Bible Study for Easter

“He is Risen!” Children’s Sermon Object for Easter

"The Last Supper & Good Friday" Bible Study for Kids

How To Make Resurrection Eggs – Items Needed List and Video

3 Simple Easter Crafts for Kids

Palm Sunday Bible Study for Kids from John 12:12-19

Holy Week Children's Message – Jesus from Palm Sunday to the Last Supper

Palm Sunday: Jesus Triumphal Entry Craft Ideas

Biblical Boredom Busters: 30 Fun Bible Activities for Kids when “There’s Nothing to do”

Sunday School Lesson (John 11:1-45) Jesus Raised Lazarus from the Dead

Children's Sermon: Jesus Raised Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-45)

Craft Ideas: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead

Sunday School Lesson (John 9:1-42) Jesus Heals a Blind Man

Children's Sermon on Jesus Healing the Blind Man (John 9:1-42)

Craft Ideas on Jesus Healing the Man Born Blind

Children's Sermon: The Woman at the Well (John 4) Living Water Object Lesson

Crafts about the Woman at the Well for Sunday School

Children's Sermon (John 3:1-17) Jesus and Nicodemus

Crafts on Jesus and Nicodemus | New Life & Born Again Activities

Craft ideas on the Temptation of Jesus

Temptation of Christ Children’s Sermon Message Luke 4:1-13

Children's Sermon (Matthew 17:1-9) The Transfiguration of Jesus

Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 17:1-9) The Transfiguration of Jesus

Craft Ideas: The Transfiguration of Jesus

Valentine Children's Sermon (Matthew 5:21-37) Object Lesson

Heart Craft Ideas about the Love of Jesus (for Valentine's Day)

Children's Sermon: Be "Salt and Light" for Jesus! Matthew 5:13-20 Object Lesson

Craft Ideas: Be "Salt and Light" for Jesus

Beatitude Craft Ideas

Children's Sermon on the Beatitudes | Matthew 5:1-12

Sunday School Lesson "Fishers of Friends" Matthew 4:12-23

Children's Sermon (Matthew 4:12-23) Object Lesson on "Fishers of Men"

Sunday School Crafts on "Fishers of Men" for Jesus from Matthew 4

Sunday School Lesson (John 1:29-42) Go Make Disciples

Sunday School Crafts on the Disciples Sharing about Jesus

Children's Sermon (John 1:29-42) Object Lesson on Sharing about Jesus

Children's Sermon (Matthew 3:13-17) Baptism Object Lesson

Crafts on the Baptism of Jesus for Sunday School

Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 2:1-13) Visitation of the Magi | Epiphany

Children's Sermon (John 1:1-18) Adopted by God Object Lesson

Sunday School Lesson (Luke 2:22-40) Simeon and Anna Rejoice

Celebrate Jesus Crafts for Sunday School

Children's Sermon (Matthew 2:13-23) God is in Control Object Lesson

Mary and Joseph (The Birth of Jesus) Sunday School Lesson

Candy Cane Object Lesson for Christmas

Nativity Scenes Craft Ideas

Christmas Children's Sermon (Matthew 1:18-25)

Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 2) King Herod the (NOT) Great

“Jesus is the True King!” Craft Ideas for Sunday School

Children's Sermon (Matthew 11:2-11) "Signs of the Messiah" Object Lesson

Advent Sunday School Lesson (Luke 2:8-20) The Bethlehem Shepherds

Christmas Angels & Shepherds Crafts for Sunday School

"Shine the Light" Matthew 3:1-12 Children's Sermon

Advent Sunday School Lesson: Elizabeth & the Birth of John the Baptist

Simple Advent Crafts for Sunday School

Children's Sermon (Matthew 24:36-44) Be Prepared Object Lesson

Sunday School Lesson (Luke 23:33-43) How Jesus' Cross Connects to Christmas

Children's Sermon (Luke 23:33-43) Object Lesson on Jesus the Greatest Gift

Fun "Turkey Time" Crafts for Sunday School

Children's Sermon (Luke 21:5-19) Object Lesson on Trusting Jesus'

Sunday School Lesson (Judges 6-7) The Story of Gideon for Kids

Gideon Craft Ideas for Sunday School

Children's Sermon (Exodus 3:1-15) Moses and the Burning Bush

3 Paper Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Children's Sermon (1 Thess 5:16-19) Object Lesson

Sunday School Lesson (Luke 19:1-10) “Zacchaeus the Tax Collector”

Fall Crafts for Sunday School – Autumn Themed Ideas

Zacchaeus Crafts for Sunday School (Luke 19:1-10) Craft Activities

Zacchaeus Children's Sermon (Luke 19:1-10) Changed Hearts Object Lesson

Sunday School Lesson (Luke 18:9-14) Pharisee and Tax Collector

Bible Craft Activities: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

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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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