Use this Super Bowl lesson in your Sunday School or Children’s Church. It’s based on Proverbs 20:31, “Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?” This Sunday School lesson will show the children that following God is the most important team! Super Bowl Sunday School Lesson Proverbs 20:11 Lesson for Kids Lots … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This guest post was contributed by Lynda Freeman who blogs at About the Children’s Department. Bible Journeys provide unique opportunities for families to work together to provide special events where church and community families can experience God’s Word together and come to understand what it means and how to live it in their everyday lives! Resurrection Sunday Bible Journey is an event with four … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The success of a church’s VBS often hinges on the help of teens from the church’s student ministry. Middle-school and high-school-aged youth can bring enthusiasm and valued assistance to an over-packed class of energetic children. But without screening or training, teens can unintentionally add to the chaos. Setting expectations and outlining seemingly common sense pointers for youth helpers may be the best … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Gideon and how God used him to save his people. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Gideon and how God used him to save his people. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson plan for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. For younger children, you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple craft activity for a group of kids learning about the days of creation. All you need is a large roll of paper, some washable markers, and masking tape. Watch my video below for details. Some Variations: A simple way to change this up would be adding specific boxes for each day of creation. Just have a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the preview image above to download this orphan care coloring page as a print friendly PDF file. We’ve also uploaded it as a higher resolution jpeg image for any advanced editing needs. This picture shows a couple holding open arms as a young boy runs toward them. In the background is a puzzle. This is a symbol of how … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple lesson plan to use with preschool aged children. It would be ideal as a Valentine lesson for preschool kids at church. Like all our resources, it is 100% free for you to use in church, home, or school. This lesson includes a craft suggestion and a free coloring page from our website. Click here to leave feedback about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
He was a scrappy little guy. Hair disheveled, quick with his fists, faster with his mouth. Teachers branded him grades before he ran into my class. I was never very fond of those heads-ups, but I suppose they got me prepped. Upon stepping into my fourth grade classroom, I practiced a little rebellion of my own. There were encouraging notes … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Holiday parties make the perfect venue for kids to socialize with Christian teachers and kids. Chances are the local school and some families will already host many of these love-related parties. If plan to hold a Valentine’s Day party, make your event stand out with these 5 ideas for a Christian Valentine party. Use this fun event to demonstrate to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The children gathered excitedly in front of me, sitting on their little red or blue plastic chairs. There were about thirty kids, ranging in age from three to seven years old. I sat my large dalmation Firedog puppet from Amaze Healing Wings on my right knee. A previous generation of kids I pastored long ago had named him “Scruffy.” As the children quieted down, I began … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This video has been showing up all around the Internet lately. It’s definitely a powerful presentation, I love how the big picture of the Bible all points to Jesus. Enjoy and click here to share it on Facebook. The boy in this video is only 11 years old. What would happen if all the kids in our ministry could understand … 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 focuses on the meaning important task that Jesus gave to his disciples. This passage is sometimes called the parable of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Last year we posted a free VBS curriculum written by Tara Tegard called “Bible Boot Camp VBS.” It is still available for download and hundreds of churches have used it in their ministry. Tara has written a second Vacation Bible School curriculum and wants to share it with readers on our website. It is titled “BigHeart Farms” and covers Galatians 5:16-26, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Adding simple hand motions is an easy way to help kids memorize scripture. These don’t have to be elaborate or even graceful. The key is to connect the body movement with the concept as the kids recite their bible memory verse. Here is a recent example from Deuteronomy 6:5 in our children’s church. Our Movements for Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love (cross arms over heart) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I am a big proponent of using things around the house in order to teach my son his homeschooling objectives. Even when I was teaching in the public schools, I loved to adapt my curriculum to teach with a hands-on approach, rather than a worksheet approach. I took the objectives given to me and then looked around my classroom to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I had high expectations when I first heard about the Easter DVD collection from God’s Kids Worship. So far, everything they’ve sent me has been very impressive. In fact, their modern worship kids music has become my default music for kids church. After previewing the Big Basket of Easter Songs, my respect for Bob Singleton has only grown. This DVD … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free six page coloring book was designed to help kids talk about and understand the concept of adoption. It highlights the biblical themes behind Christian adoption and how God cares for all his children. Use the download link to get the whole project in one printable PDF file. You can also scroll down to see the individual adoption coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I found this funny video on YouTube about the real heroes who serve in the church nursery every week. It looks like a video clip produced to encourage church members but you might just forward it to your nursery volunteers. I could also imaging showing it in your next early childhood ministry training meeting. Click here to share it on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When I first received this book I immediately thought, “this could be the perfect holiday book.” Soon I discovered it was even better after the holidays. This is not just another Christmas book. It’s the story of a young man who understood how Jesus wanted us to reflect Him in our lives; to love others, to help others and to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson covers how the Jewish Council solves the problem that arose when Jewish believers said that Gentiles must be circumcised in order to be saved. This subtle addition to God’s free gift of salvation occurs even in our generation. Students will learn that Satan does whatever he feels necessary to try and stop the spread of the powerful message … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the preview image above to download this orphan care coloring page as a print friendly PDF file. We’ve also uploaded it as a higher resolution jpeg image for any advanced editing needs. The picture shows a mother holding her young adopted child. The text reads, “Adoption is a blessing from God.” This is just one sheet from … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the preview image above to download this orphan care coloring page as a print friendly PDF file. We’ve also uploaded it as a higher resolution jpeg image for any advanced editing needs. The picture has a horizontal orientation and pictures two children. The young girl on the right is placing money in an offering plate collection. The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I don’t know about you, but here in the northeast we have gotten hammered with snow. Now I am not a cold weather person in the least, but I do adore the affect that snow has on kids. The sheer thrill of snowflakes falling makes every limb of theirs dance stubbornly in their too big for them snowsuits. Because they love snow, … More Children’s Ministry Resources