Do you work with older children and youth? Could you use a curriculum that’s adult user-friendly, yet has real appeal for your tweens and teens? Well if your answer is yes, you may just want to give re:form a chance. The publishing company, Spark House, a division of Augsburg Fortress, claims, re:form is a fully customizable curriculum that’s rooted in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You signed up to teach kids about God but instead you spend most of the class pulling kids off furniture and intercepting squabbles. After a few weeks, you may begin to have feelings of discouragement and inadequacy. You begin to second-guess your decision to serve and you may even consider turning in your resignation. Dear friend in ministry, are not … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Once in a while you come across a book that you just have to tell everyone about, and Grandpa’s Box is one of these books. Written by Starr Meade, it is styled as a devotional, but seems to be the perfect read aloud bedtime story. In the book, Grandpa capitalizes on his grandson’s love of military strategy to introduce to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is such an easy way to put together a solid Christmas musical for your children at church. It’s a split track DVD with kid friendly arrangements of 20 familiar Christmas chorals. This might be just the right resource for your struggling Christmas musical. Click here to learn more about this DVD. Share the joy – leave a comment below and say what you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Today’s families are in trouble. That’s old news for anyone working in kids ministry. But now more than ever, we need to find ways to encourage and disciple Christian parents. One strategy is providing resources for the home. In my ministry, that has been a powerful way to help families grow together toward Christ. That’s why I wanted to talk … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A child’s world is not always the bright landscape of “Oompa Loompas” and candy forests that we hope it to be. Kids today face a myriad of fearful challenges often without a solid family structure to offer an important comfort – loving discipline. For the children’s minister, this means an increase in problematic attendees, many coping with varying degrees of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page maze shows Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath. Simply click the preview image to the right to download it as a print friendly PDF file. This Bible story is from 1 Kings 17:7-16. This would be a helpful activity for our Elijah and the Widow Sunday School lesson. We also have a coloring page that illustrates … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Many churches celebrate clergy / pastor appreciation Sunday on the second Sunday of October. Here is a way for the children in your church to take part in showing their love for their pastor. This pastor appreciation coloring page is free for you to print and use in your church, home, or school. Directions: Simply click on the preview image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1: 14-20 when Jesus calls his disciples to follow him. It is designed to help these younger children learn what it means to follow after Jesus. Even the kids in your preschool Sunday School can be disciples of Christ. This is the fourth lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these printable changing seasons coloring page to remind of the awesome world God created. This is a perfect companion to our God made the seasons preschool Bible lesson. Scroll down this page for the free download. Don’t miss the 40-page Calendar, Seasons, and Routine bundle from the Sunday School Store. It’s an upgraded format of this free resource and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our website is mainly for kids ministry, but often people will ask me where they can find Sunday School lessons for their youth, teenage, or high school ministry. So, I’ve complied the following places where I would check out. This is not an exhaustive list and their are many very good options for High School Sunday School lessons. Free Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This series of Creation Preschool Bible lessons will introduce younger children to God’s Work as maker of all. Each lesson is printable and includes extra ideas. This is a six part series of lesson plans to teach preschool aged children about God making the world. I’ve also linked to our craft and song ideas for these lessons. Lesson Index Creation … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a guest post by Sue Miller as part of Orange Week. Orange is a strategy of bringing the church (yellow) and families (red) together to reach the next generation. If you’re new to Orange, you should click here to learn more. I spent some time recently with a group of leaders talking about children’s ministry. They were sharing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the follow-up lesson about King Saul and continues our series on the Kings of Israel. Click here to see the lesson index. God gave Israel their request to have a king and Saul was a true reflection of their hearts. He looked good on the outside but was disobedient in his heart. Students will learn from Saul’s life … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a guest post by Reggie Joiner as part of Orange Week. Orange is a strategy of bringing the church (yellow) and families (red) together to reach the next generation. If you’re new to Orange, you should click here to learn more. What About Halloween? Here are a few stats about Halloween: An estimated 47 percent of household consumers decorate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Maybe I just have a thing for aesthetics, but there is something to be said for a warm and welcoming environment. Have you ever walked into a classroom that invites you in with color and comfort and encouragement? These places of learning are organized, interactive, and vibrant. On the walls, you’ll find pictures of students laughing, words of wisdom and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this teaching story to supplement any children’s Bible lesson about trusting God. It could also work as a standalone activity in your Sunday School class. It will help kids flesh out biblical principles in real life. At the end of this page I’ve listed bible topics and verses related to this story. Everyday stories, like this one, can be used … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In this coloring sheet, Thomas is pictured bowing down before the risen Jesus. He is not longer in doubt, but knows for certain that Christ is Alive! Here is a free coloring page that shows Thomas bowing low before the resurrected Jesus. In this picture he is no longer a doubter but a convinced believer in Christ. This coloring page was sent … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a free ‘spot the difference’ worksheet for your Sunday School lessons about Doubting Thomas. It was sent to use from a reader in the Philippines named Carlos Bautista. This activity sheet was used created for their Vacation Bible School, but it would be a helpful addition to your Sunday School lesson. If you enjoy this worksheet, please leave … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a coloring page submitted by a reader from the Philippines named Carlos Bautista. He first created this Bible activity page about Nicodemus for their Vacation Bible School. This would be a handy lesson activity for your Sunday School lessons about Nicodemus seeking Jesus at night. Directions: You can click on the preview image to the right to download … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What’s the deal with poor quality kids music? Does it make you crazy? If so, then you’re not alone. Too often the technical side of children’s worship music is a low priority. That’s why I wanted to talk with Bob Singleton. He is a real music production professional with years of experience. He’s busy now making some great worship resources … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Help children celebrate the changing seasons with this easy print coloring page. It’s part of our Fall Sunday School lesson and the Changing Seasons coloring pages for kids.. The changing seasons is a great time to give thanks to God for the beauty of his creation. Here is a simple coloring page that will help children remember their maker during … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children love to learn and are quick to absorb new knowledge, but to ensure their new knowledge is long-lasting requires review and repetition. It is important to regularly check your kids’ knowledge to see if they are remembering all the great things you are teaching them. Using games as a way of review can make it fun for you and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the second in the series of Israel’s Kings. This lesson covers the anointing of Saul as Israel’s first king. Click here to see the lesson index. Although Saul begins his reign humbly his rebellion towards God causes him to lose his position as king. The study of Saul will be in two parts. This first lesson focuses … More Children’s Ministry Resources