This game would work well on Easter Sunday morning, when you have extra visitors. It teaches basic Christian truths, and it requires no prior knowledge. Kids will enjoy Easter Bingo and learn the basics of how Jesus rose from the grave. Print the bingo cards and the bingo calling cards on card stock or heavy paper, and cut apart the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If we say we believe the Bible, there are certain truths we must believe. Children need to know what the Bible teaches us to believe. This activity would be appropriate for any lesson about believing or faith. Materials needed are scissors, pencils, crayons or markers, copy paper, and tape. Download: “I Believe” Letters and Picture Cards Print one copy of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
* This guest post is from Matt Morgan, writer for preteenministry.net While Easter is still weeks away, it’s a great idea to be prepared way in advance. Here is a great preteen Easter object lesson. Enjoy! PREP Get a 1-gallon fish bowl or similar size clear vase. Fill the bowl with 50-60 ounces of water. Place the bowl on a table … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We created this free printable as a tool to help children learn about the book of Leviticus. Click on the image to download a print-friendly PDF version. You can also download the JPEG image if you would like to customize the coloring sheet. In one illustration, Mandy has show several of the main themes from the scriptural narrative. We hope … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free printable coloring page to introduce children to the biblical book of Exodus. This is a continuation of our series for each book in the Bible (it will take many months to complete). We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now you can follow our progress on this page. Click on the image to download … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Object lessons on transformation can help you illustrate important Bible promises like the one found in 2 Corinthians 3:18. The scripture says, “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (NIV) What hope! Don’t believe that God-inspired transformation is lost on kids. Children get … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible study is so important in our daily lives. If we want to get to know our Creator, we have to read His book. We also want our children to read their Bible so that they can grow in their relationship with the Lord. For children who go to public school, this has to be a separate time from their … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Genesis coloring page can be used to introduce children to the first book of the Bible. It begins our series for each book in the Bible. Download the print-friendly PDF version. We also uploaded the JPEG image for anyone who would like to customize the coloring sheet. In one illustration, Mandy has show several of the main themes from the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teaching a large group of children can be intimidating, but it is such an awesome opportunity. When preparing, here are seven things that you should NOT do when trying to engage a large group of kids. Thou shalt not… 1. Hide behind book/paper. If you have a paper or book in between you and the audience, you are setting up … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I feel that it is important for children to study the Bible. Each time a child goes to a Sunday School class or is read a book about the Bible, they are learning about it. But are they studying it? In the Scholastic Children’s Dictionary, the word “study” means “to spend time learning a subject or skill by reading about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Nursery ministry is so special. What a joy to minister to little ones the love and peace of God! One of the most important things we can hope for in a church nursery is a holy peace. That doesn’t mean babies won’t cry and parents won’t agonize over leaving their babies behind, even for a few hours. However, you can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
asdIsn’t it amazing how captivated kids are by balloons? Offer kids a bag of candy or a balloon and nine times out of ten, they’ll reach for the balloon. I’m a firm believer that we should never let a tool go to waste so I’ve found some fun ways to use balloons during children’s church. Keep kids focused on your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When you hear the word “dynamic” used in a description of your children’s ministry, it’s a good feeling. No matter where you are today, you can infuse the dynamic into your kids ministry just be doing a few things differently. Shake up your kids’ church by implementing these tips for an energetic, living ministry. Some of these “secrets” may take … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson completes the study of Ephesians and focuses on the believer’s need to be prepared for spiritual battle. The lessons were created for older students and can be adapted for your ministry’s needs. Learning Goal: Students will learn how making daily time in God’s Word and prayer a priority prepares them for spiritual battles. Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Church growth is a fickle thing. Too much focus on one area and not another on another and you could see your numbers fading. Besides shrinking church growth, you could also face personal discouragement and disappointment. No matter who you are, these things can happen. The best way to keep growing and moving forward in ministry is to avoid doing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fifth lesson in the series of Bible lessons from Ephesians. The focus continues to teach students how a believer should live his/her life. A personal daily time with God studying His Word and praying strengthens the believer and enables them to know what a life that pleases God looks like. This lesson was created for older elementary … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson plan is designed for a group of children of various ages. It would work well in children’s church or a multi-age Sunday School class. It deals with our spiritual thirst for God and will help children realize their need for a relationship with Him. Learning Aim: Children will learn that they need God, just like they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Several years ago in the youth service at my church, our former youth pastor spoke about the baggage that we carry around with us daily. This topic has really been stuck in my mind since that night. Each of us has things in our lives that we try to deal with on our own. Maybe we are angry or bitter … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson plan for children comes from Genesis 12, where God reveals his promise to Abraham. This passage lays out the big picture of what God will do throughout the rest of scripture. Through the blessing of Abraham, God is making a new people who will ultimately bring blessing to all peoples. Lesson Title: Abram Follows God Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth lesson from the Book of Ephesians. Students will discover that believers are called to a worthy walk. They will learn what a worthy walk of a believer looks like. The lesson is prepared with older students in mind. Learning Goal: Students will learn from Ephesians 4 what makes a believer’s walk worthy before the Lord. Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the third in the series teaching from the Book of Ephesians emphasizing the importance of a personal daily quiet time with God. This lesson focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit available to all believers. The lesson was created for older students. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to do God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the second lesson in the study of Ephesians with an emphasis of the importance of a believer’s daily quiet time with God. The focus of the lesson is the transformation of who we are before Christ and who we are after we put our faith in Christ. The lesson was prepared for older students and can be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In just a short time we’ll be welcoming our new baby. Here are a few steps I’m taking to get our ministry ready for my time away from the office. If you’ve had a similar experience, we would love to hear how you got ready. Leave a comment below to share your story with other readers. 1. Identify everything that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
New mamas are the epitome of the nervous parent. Often the church nursery is the first place where they release their precious little one to someone else. They are torn between desperately wanting to go be a grown up and guilt of being away from their little one. By recognizing their apprehension, we have the opportunity in the church nursery … More Children’s Ministry Resources