For the letter “S” our readers chose the theme “Savior”. This beautiful illustration features a hill with three crosses surrounded by the letter itself. Around the borders are Palm Branches. All this refers to Jesus Christ, who is the Savior of the world. This coloring sheet could be used with any variety of Bible lessons. Click on the preview image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download these free sequenced story sheets to teach children how God saved Daniel from the Lion’s Den. The first page shows the events from Daniel 6 in storyboard illustrations. Have the children color then cut and paste to the numbered sheets below. For a framed effect, print the numbered sheets on colored card stock paper. Click on the preview image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s important for children to begin thinking of Jesus as a real person who wants to have a personal relationship with them. Too often, they assume he’s only a distant historical figure. We must show them the living God is calling out to them through the Scriptures. This simple lesson will help younger children begin to think about a personal … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Movie Clip: We Bought a Zoo Topic: Courage Bible Passage: David and Goliathâ1 Samuel 17 Activity: â20 Secondsâ This activity can be done in small groups or as individuals in a larger group. Create a list of physical activities such as running in place, jumping jacks, singing a nursery rhyme, or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third lesson plan in our series titled, “Toddlers Knowing God.” Each of these studies help children age 18-24 months better understand the character & nature of God. Click here to see the main index for these Bible lessons. This particular lesson is based on Psalm 18:28;Â 27:1. In very simple language, it shows how God can guide us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second lesson plan in our series titled, “Toddlers Knowing God.” Each of these studies help children age 18-24 months better understand the character & nature of God. Click here to see the main index for these Bible lessons. This particular lesson is based on  Psalm 18:1-2; 2 Samuel 22:33. In very simple language, it shows how God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first lesson plan in our series titled, “Toddlers Knowing God.” Each of these studies help children age 18-24 months better understand the character & nature of God. Click here to see the main index for these Bible lessons. This particular lesson is based on Psalm 23 and John 10. In very simple language, it shows how God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a series of Bible lesson designed to help younger children understand the character and nature of God. Each simple lesson in the unit is targeted for children age 18-24 months. Click the links below to access the individual lesson plans. These studies can be modified for other age groups, but we have included very specific activity suggestions for toddlers. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the seventh Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. These lessons are designed to accompany the printable Fruit of the Spirit coloring book from our website. Click here to see all the lessons in this series. Suggested … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This new lesson from Daniel 6 allows students to see Danielâs consistent Godly character even in his old age.  When studying Danielâs life an inescapable fact for all believers is that Godly character doesnât happen by accident. Daniel faithfully trusts and obeys God in an ungodly foreign land. Believers can live a life that pleases God by living faithfully and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You might not think that a banana split has a spiritual side but I have found that it does! I take inspiration from Jesusâ example â I think everyday objects make great teaching tools. About ten summers ago, some volunteers helped me come up with this idea. We advertised it as the communityâs largest banana split and invited kids to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This new lesson from the Book of Daniel focuses on the attitude of arrogance versus an attitude of confidence in Christ. The lesson was prepared with older students in mind. Â The lesson is a guide to provide ideas to teach Daniel 5. Please adapt according to the needs of your students. Bible Story:Â Belshazzar’s Arrogance Scripture: Daniel 5 Target Age Group: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Before I became involved in childrenâs ministries, I never associated kids with revival. However, now that my life is âall things kids,â I clearly see the need for fanning the flames of a childâs faith. Like their adult counterparts, kids get distracted by life and can fall into complacency. Itâs easy to go through the motions, especially if church attendance … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This isn’t the preschool “Jesus loves me song” that you remember. It’s a new original song & video with an upbeat sound and eye catching graphics. Show it to your kids and sing along. This video is from CrossRoads Kids Club. Watch this free worship song and share it with the kids in your ministry. Get the free download directly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
From the life of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 students will learn that God will humble those who are filled with pride. This lesson was originally presented to older children and teaches them to protect their hearts from pride by choosing to praise God for all things. Â The lesson is only a guide and may be adapted to the needs of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A childrenâs church store may not be top priority for a busy kidsâ pastor but if you struggle with discipline, it could be a good idea for your group. Running a childrenâs church store requires some planning and tracking but the results are worth the effort. Besides encouraging good behavior, a childrenâs church store promotes attendance, builds excitement and faith. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These two coloring pages can be used for a simple learning craft about Daniel and in the Lion’s Den. The first page shows the prophet Daniel emerging from the cave with lions behind him asleep. The second page is a stone  that conceals the opening. The illustrations suggests a strong connection between God’s salvation of Daniel and the Resurrection of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For the letter “R” our readers chose the theme “Resurrection.” This points both to the Resurrection of Jesus and the future resurrection of our physical bodies when Jesus returns. This simple illustration shows two leaves, one withered and the other alive. You could use this to talk about the many ways God uses nature to illustrate the reality of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Successful Christian living begins with an awareness of sin. Without this unhappy awareness, personal conviction of sins is impossible. Once a child understands that sin separates them from God and that they too have committed sin, they can receive the joyous message that Jesusâ blood cleanses our sins away. One good way to demonstrate how this cleansing occurs is through … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the sixth Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. These lessons are designed to accompany the printable Fruit of the Spirit coloring book from our website. Click here to see all the lessons in this series. Suggested … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson about Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego focuses on the importance of knowing and obeying Godâs Word without compromise. Students will be challenged to examine their lives to see how much of their daily choices are made in obedience to Godâs Word or not.  It is only a suggested guide to help you get ideas on how to present … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The last day of school means freedom and fun for kids; for the children’s minister it marks the beginning of a season of low attendance and waning participation. For some ministers, it is a season for planning and personal revival. (The rest of us spend time worrying that our sheep aren’t coming back! Thank goodness most of them do!) As … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Taken from Daniel 2 this lesson focuses on how a follower of Christ receives wisdom and understanding when they seek God for answers. Â This lesson was prepared for older students but with adaptation can be used for other ages as well. Â It is only a suggested guide to help you get ideas on how to present this chapter to your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net My 10 year-old son Ethan, plays baseball. His team lost the first game in the playoffs, but they are determined to not give up. In fact, they had practice Memorial Day weekend. The baseball fields are usually packed with kids of all ages on any given Saturday. But they were all … More Children’s Ministry Resources