I was looking for Easter hymn “Low in the Grave” or “Up from the Grave He Arose” and found this adorable clip on YouTube. It appears to be a recording of two brothers presenting a music special at a small church. They really sing their hearts out and get most of the words correct. This may be my new favorite … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you’re looking for a last minute supplement to your Easter Bible Lesson, this page is a great place to look. Here are some of the most popular free resources from our website, plus a few more from other sites that we recommend. Easter Poem for Children Using M&M’s (free Printable) God’s Story “Easter” Video Clip 3 Egg Object Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I found this playful version of the Easter Story on Jenny Funderburke’s blog. I thought it would be a nice option for teenagers and feed some good conversation about what the Resurrection really means. It includes scenes from the Gospel’s acted out using traditional Easter candy. You can watch it on YouTube, but you’ll need an Internet connection to use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We just discovered another helpful video that presents the Easter Story for children. This one is just over 4 minutes long and would be a perfect supplement to any lesson plan about Jesus’ Resurrection. See more free Easter videos from Crossroads Kids. Download on VIMEO (look for the download button under the video) The download is free on Vimeo.com if you sign … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The animated clips form the Jesus Storybook Bible are perfect media tools to supplement my children’s ministry lesson. Here is a new one, just released for Easter, that tells the story of Jesus and the Last Supper. The download is free on Vimeo.com if you sign up for their free account. I love they way they capture the essence of Jesus as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The unassuming egg plays no role in the true, Easter story but kids don’t care. Thousands of little ones wake up expecting a basket and eggs to hunt every year. As teachers, I think it’s a smart move to capitalize on popular culture. In my children’s church, Spongebob Squarepants got saved and declared, “I’m ready! I’m ready! I’m ready for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Preteens crave an authentic relationship with God and are eager to grow their friendship with Him. They’re capable of owning the relationship, independently of their mom or dad. One of the best things leaders can do is provide preteens opportunities to grow in their faith. Here are a three ideas to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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Recently, I was looking for fundraising inspiration – we needed some new equipment and the church’s budget was tight. I wanted an idea that would excite the supporters of my ministry but that donors would like too. After attending my son’s school’s spring fling, I found holiday inspiration. Today, our kids’ church Easter auction is the talk of the church, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Easter lesson was created to focus on the importance of the resurrection and reviews what the students have learned from studying the Book of Acts. This lesson was prepared for older students but can be adapted to the needs of your ministry. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the resurrection is vitally important in sharing the Good News. Optional Activities: You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you think Easter outreach is limited to an egg hunt or a preschool passion play – think again! Easter is an excellent time to grow the church in new and exciting ways. Sometimes a multi-pronged strategy is best, especially if you want to reach different areas. These four Easter outreach ideas make good tools for getting into the local … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free printable will help children number the days on the calendar and remember that every day is a special creation of God. Click here to see all the months in our calendar. The illustration shows a girl holding an umbrella and other sketches related to springtime. The short poem prayer reads: God, this April, come what may Give us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My teaching style leans toward the classical type, teaching Bible stories and talking about the Bible’s characters; however, I love bringing the gospel to life using popular characters in pop culture. I find inspiration everywhere and make it my own. For example, one year when SpongeBob first appeared on the screen, I recorded his “I’m ready, I’m ready,” episode and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net In a previous post, Harnessing the High Energy of Preteens, I wrote about using the high energy level of preteens (especially boys) constructively. One idea mentioned was to play a large group game at the beginning of your gathering. Below is a great example of a fun relationship building game that preteens … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is perfect to invite others to come with you to church on Eater morning. You can download the print-friendly PDF version or a higher resolution PNG image for advanced editing. If you enjoy this printable invitation, be sure to browse all our Easter coloring pages. You can also leave a comment below to share when & … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We started with 68 blogs and the competition has come down to only four. Which of these finalists will be crowed 2012 Kids Ministry Blog champion? You have until next Thursday 29 March (approx 10 PM EST) to rally support for your favorites. Endorsements, smack talk, and predictions welcome in the comment section below. Jenny Funderburke: Champion The polls have closed and Jenny … More Children’s Ministry Resources
During my 12 plus years of working in children’s ministry, I have to say this past year was a first! My track records includes teaching small children’s church, the “big” kids’ church, an all-girl praise dance class and Sidewalk Sunday School. When the opportunity arose to be a temporary teacher in a boys’ class, I didn’t hesitate. I’m a fool … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another cartoon illustration related to April Fool’s Day from Elgin Bolling. This one is based on Proverbs 26:11 where it says, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.” The illustration might be too gross for some, but it’s a clear presentation of what the Bible actually says. Remember, this is God’s divine perspective … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Last week, readers on Facebook were asking for resources related to April Fool’s Day. Elgin Bolling, a professional illustrator and sketch artist from New York City, took up the challenge and created this cartoon & coloring page based on Psalm 14:1. Directions: Click on the preview images or links below to download the a print-friendly version of this artwork. Full-color illustration (PDF … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The first round was fun and several brackets came down to the final hours of voting. This round will end on Sunday night 25 March 2012. >> The Final Round has begun, voting runs through Thursday 29 March. The top pick in each division will move on to the finals. As always, feel free to endorse yourself or exchange some … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon in your church on Super Bowl weekend. 1 Samuel 16:7, “But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’ This sermon for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Christian teachers teach all the time, whether they know it or not. I think to keep teaching fun, God provides us the occassional “aha” or teaching moment. It’s our job to recognize those windows of opportunity to unite kids with their God and a greater understanding of the faith. Besides these golden moments, Christian teachers should expect a few other … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Elgin has created this cartoon illustration for Easter. It shows the empty tomb and a large “Vacant” sign. Meanwhile a cartoon character of the Devil looks on in frustration. You can use the black & white version as a coloring sheet. Directions: Click on the preview image above to download this coloring page as a print-friendly PDF document. We’ve also … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth 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. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources