Welcome Spring with this collection of family devotions ideas. You’ll be searching for treasures, playing in the mud, creating artwork, spring cleaning, and planting new life. Grab your rain boots and allow the Word of God to speak anew. Enjoy! 1. New Life Treasure Hunt Grab a camera and entrust it to your child if youâre brave. Take binoculars and/or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Whether you are reading to your own children or reading a book as part of your Sunday morning lesson at church, it is important that you read it in such a manner that kids will be captivated and engaged by it. Imagine hearing a song with awesome music where the artist sings in a very monotone voice and never looks … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click the image above to download a printable version of this Jonah coloring page. We’ve also uploaded a high resolution jpeg image for advanced editing. You can also browse all our free Jonah lessons and resources. This cartoon clip-art style pictures shows Jonah running away from God. The illustration shows two directional signs, one points toward Nineveh and the other toward Tarshish. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s been about three weeks since I asked readers to pick the most important hymns we should be teaching to the next generation. There was so many good suggestions from Facebook that I launched a poll here on the website to sort out the best. The results have been steadily coming in and a consensus is growing. Click here if … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is about Paulâs journey to Jerusalem. Every place that Paul traveled the Holy Spirit warned him that prison and hardships were facing him. Paul perseveres in the mission of sharing the Good News because he is enabled by the Holy Spirit to do the work he has been called to do. Students will learn that believers who obey … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Select the preview picture above to download this story of Ruth coloring page as a printable PDF file. The higher resolution jpeg is also available for advanced editing. This coloring page about Ruth shows the young woman gleaning grain from a field. This is a major part of the story of Ruth & Naomi. When she rose to glean, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This coloring page shows the prophet Daniel as a young boy praying beside his window. The drawing is cartoon clip art style and perfect for children to color. This sheet could be used along with a Daniel Sunday School lesson or simply as an illustration about prayer. Directions: Click on the preview image to the right for the print-friendly version … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This coloring page illustrates the attempted sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham. This is perhaps one of the clearest signs in the Old Testament of what God would do through Jesus to forgive our sins. The simple coloring page shows the boy tied down to an alter with his father standing over him. This story is from Genesis 22. Directions: Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible memorization helps to give kids a foundation for their spiritual journey that will take a life time. As they grow older, it gives them the ability to have Godâs Word on the tip of their tongue when they face trials and temptations. As the enemy attacks them, having those words written on their hearts can be their line of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the preview above to download the print friendly version of this coloring page. We’ve also uploaded a higher resolution jpeg image for advanced users. This free coloring sheet continues our series of illustrations about the Fruit of the Spirit. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. In this picture, a young boy is sharing his ice cream … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from Mark 7:1-20 where Jesus confronts a wrong idea about what makes a person sinful. Preschoolers will know nothing on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This contest has moved on to the final round. Click here to check it out and vote for your favorite kids ministry blogger. Our first round had all the upsets, comebacks, and buzzer beaters you would expect. The competition got a little more intense when several of the bloggers sniffed out the grand prize. Â Yes, I am really going to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson begins a new series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each installment will focus on a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. This free Bible lesson teaches children about love. It reminds them of how much Jesus loved and how they can follow him by loving others too. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This past fall, the group Go Fish released their 6th album for kids. The name of the album is Kickinâ It Old School, and I couldnât wait to get my hands on it.  As soon as I downloaded it from ITunes, I knew I wasnât going to be disappointed. The general idea for this album was to take old classic … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Easter. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool childrenâs church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Bible Story: The Story of Easter SundayScripture: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Childrenâs Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It goes over the story of Easter Sunday. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson plan for childrenâs Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Look for additional teaching ideas and resources linked at the bottom … More Children’s Ministry Resources
K-Love Radio may have started something a few years back when they called for Christians to celebrate John 3:16 Day. The basic idea was to use March 16th (3/16) to share the message of Jesus with others. The challenge was simple – Tell someone about God’s love today. I’ve already noticed a jump in people printing out out our John 3:16 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As I write this, it is Thursday morning, and I am coming off of another exhausting night of running games for the Awana program at our church. I should start by saying that doing that is one of the highlights of my week each week despite the fact that it leaves me thoroughly drained and exhausted. As I walked into … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the image above to download this free resource as a print-friendly PDF. We’ve also uploaded it as a jpeg for advanced editing. This free coloring page for kids continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. Each will show contemporary scenes where the spiritual fruit from Galatians 5:22-23 relate to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s time for another epic contest to see which kids ministry blogger will become a champion. You may even discover a few new blogs you’d like to follow. We will have three rounds, mirroring the NCAA basketball tournament. This opening round has closed, click here to see round 2. Then go rally support for your friends. This is all just … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions Having Done All, Stand Firm: David Michael It is my joy to send you out with a word of encouragement. What is it that we want you to have ringing in your ears as you leave? My parting word to you at … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. Your Testimonies are My Delight: Kempton Turner And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. No Longer Tossed To and Fro: Russel Moore The text for this message was Mark 1:16-28. It is a big chunk, but worth reading through to follow the message below. The Full Gospel for Children We are used to seeing warning … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. The Sum or Your Word Is Truth: John Piper Teaching our children to approach truth with a cavalier and disdaining attitude is the greatest scandal today with regard to the minds of our young people. The worst we can do … More Children’s Ministry Resources