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
Summer is different in children’s ministry. After all the VBS activities, regular weekly programs like Sunday School can see lower attendance. This is true in children’s church too. Many congregations pause their Wednesday evening programs when school is out for Summer vacation. This page links all our best ideas for making the most of Summertime in your Sunday School. Don’t … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We see in God’s word that the Lord rewards faith. Sometimes we don’t quite understand what this means, but persistence is important. Not only that, but often there are elements of life that we don’t at first comprehend, but God makes clear. This lesson looks at Jesus and His interaction with a woman who did some unique and surprising things. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you searching for a way to teach your children about empathy, culture, race, and prejudice? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin? We can help. Deep Blue Life: Faith and Culture—Anti-Racism includes three sessions teaching about “Prejudice and Stereotypes,” “Curiosity and Empathy,” and “Colors and Cultures.” Download the free 3 lesson series from Cokesbury Kids Anti-Racism … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In kids church and Sunday School, having a great lesson plan is only the start. We all need backup learning activities to help children enjoy their Bible learning. Take this poll and let us know which activities are most important when you teach children the Bible. What activities do you use most often in your Bible lessons? (check all that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There is a big difference between giving a lesson plan and telling an God’s amazing story. This guest post from David Rausch (creator of an awesome children’s church lessons called GO! Curriculum). He shares simple tips to make your Bible teaching more interactive. 10 interactive storytelling ideas for ELEMENTARY kids If you want to make your KidMin lessons more interactive … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids sometimes learn best by example. As we talk about definitions of “faith”, it can sometimes still seem to be a confusing term. We want to make sure our faith is in the right thing—in the trustworthiness of God alone. But how does that play out in practical daily life? There are a lot of conflicting distractions and directions that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus’ Triumphant entry was an amazing moment in Bible history. Download the kids version of the Palm Sunday story below in video format. Scroll down of lessons, crafts, and printables. This is another wonderful free video from Crossroads KidsClub. Be sure to checkout their page on Vimeo. Lessons on Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Lesson Preschool Version Triumphant Entry Lesson Palm … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is an amazing story to teach kids about God’s love. Children can learn that God is a loving father and wants to welcome them back even when they do bad things. This page lists our lesson plans, craft activities, and coloring pages based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Lesson Plans … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free 42 lesson series to teach kids about the character and attributes of God. Attributes of God Lessons for Kids God is Almighty= He has absolute power or is all powerful God is the Alpha and Omega= He is the beginning and the end, the first and the last God is Awesome = He inspires awe and amazement God is Compassionate = He shows a deep concern … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Ten: Judge (Shophet)/Intercessor Main Idea: God is perfectly righteous and he demands perfect justice. The Judge has given … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Nine: The Rock/Cornerstone Main Idea: God the Rock is our place of safety. Jesus is the cornerstone and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Eight: Lord of Hosts, King, King of Kings Main Idea: God the King is in charge of everything … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download and print our 100% free activities for the 4th of July in Sunday School. God has blessed America! Let’s teach kids to respect their freedom and give thanks to God on the 4th of July. The Fourth of July is a major holiday in the United States. It’s officially called Independence Day and is a celebration about our freedom as a nation. The Fourth … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Okay don’t hate me but Nickelodeon inspires me, or at least it used to. You know the channel I’m talking about, the one where everything is geared to kids and there short attention span, or least it was. Now I know fully that Nickelodeon is about as holy as the MTV channel but nevertheless, kids watch it. I wondered why, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part 1 of 16 in our study of the Names of God for kids called, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Use the links below to navigate through this curriculum. You are here — What’s in a Name? “Elohim / The Word” “Yahweh / I AM” “Adonai” “Abba / Father” “Consuming Fire / … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love science experiments. So its cool when you can use science experiments to teach them lessons from the Bible. Children’s Ministry Deals just released a brand new curriculum series called Bible Science 6-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum and you can download the first lesson and science experiment for free. This goes way beyond science object lessons – its full Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love the idea of heroes. There is no better way to get the attention of elementary aged boys then talking about Superheros. That’s why this curriculum for children’s church will be a powerful addition to your ministry on Sunday morning. This is a brand new 12-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum from our friends at Children’s Ministry Deals. It’s appropriately titled, “How … More Children’s Ministry Resources