Put a fifth grader in a classroom with a six year old and you’ve got Miley Cyrus meets Hello Kitty. Two very different worlds collide. The Miley fan is thinking of using her allowance to buy eye shadow, if her mom allows. The Hello Kitty fan has just fallen off her chair, thinking that she really wants to play dress-up. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson will help children begin a discussion and gain understanding to the Lord’s desire to use hard times in their lives to strengthen them and teach them more about Himself and to strengthen their trust in the Lord. This lesson is based on James 1:1-4 and can be used for Sunday School or Children’s Church. Bible Truth: God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a simple lesson plan to teach a group of preschool children about worship. It is based on the theme “Worship the Lord with gladness” and would be ideal for a preschool Sunday School class. This lesson should work for any small or large group of preschool children. You can browse all the preschool Bible lessons and crafts on our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Becoming an Intergenerational Church: What does this mean? Simply stated, intergenerational is “one or more age groups doing something together” (Allen, 2003, p. 2). Intergenerational Ministry (IM), however, encompasses intentional interaction between the generations that promotes the faith and spiritual development of all ages. This article will take a thorough look at research conducted in this field in order to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God has blessed us richly in this life, and the natural reaction to that blessing should be a desire to give back. The Bible also tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. So, how do you convey that excitement about giving to children and encourage them to give themselves. Obviously, it begins with teaching them the biblical reasons and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Print off this free Sunday School lesson based on Acts 9 where Peter raises Dorcas back to life. This lesson teaches children the difference their lives can have on others, and the power of how the Lord can work in the lives of those willing to obey Him. You can also modify this lesson to work in Kids church or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This week I want to honor another kids ministry blogger as the “Kids Ministry Champion of the Week.” Thanks for all the feedback after last week. Each Tuesday I will select a new champion and feature their blog feed in our sidebar. Karl Bastian is a Kids Ministry Champion because of his massive resource website called Kidology. He has served … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is our next printable coloring sheet about God’s work of creation. Each of these have been made by Mandy Groce, an illustrator from Louisville, KY. Please leave your comments below if you would like to let her know how you are using these resources. This coloring picture depicts the events from Genesis 1:6-8 where God separates the water and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Each week in our Kindergarten and First Grade room, we take an offering that goes to help the support the children our church has sponsored through the World Help Organization. In total, the various Children’s Ministries at our church sponsor six children. In our room, we focus on Daniel so that the kids can feel a personal connection with him. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is the second in a four-part series for children to encourage them to love God. To learn more about this Bible curriculum, including tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson for children teaches about the events in Acts 8. After a period of success and rapid growth, persecution breaks out against the early church in Jerusalem. God uses these hard times to spread the Gospel to the surrounding region and eventually to all the world. This Bible lesson about the early church would also work well … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This weekend may very well be just another weekend for you – not so different than the one that came before or the ones to come. It may be a weekend just like any other in your life. Saturday, you’ll spend some time preparing for your Sunday lesson. You’ll get a good night’s sleep Saturday to be ready for the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Today I am launching a new feature called, “Kids Ministry Champion of the Week.” My goal is to honor the kids ministry bloggers who are making a difference through their writings. These are writers who have been personally helpful to me and many others. My plan is to announce this award toward the beginning of each week and feature their … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Spark interest in your event by promoting these popular VBS themes. These favorite themes are ideal for drawing kids who may never have attended church or your church before. Utilize these ideas to create a VBS your kids will be proud to attend and tell their peers about. Archaeology Archaeology is a subject that interests kids and adults alike. Use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Memorial Day is May 27, 2019 in the United States. It’s the unofficial start of Summer and typically opening weekend for youth baseball and public swimming pools. It’s also a major camping or long weekend for families. So many of your regular kids may be missing (and a few out of town family visitors may show up). It makes sense … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fluff. Watered-down. Just a waste of time. About 5 years ago that was my opinion of any kids ministry that focused on fun. My thinking has changed a lot since then. I’ve learned some things from experience and now I wholeheartedly endorse FUN. No children’s ministry can ignore the role of fun. It should be an intentional value in your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Worship Songs for Kids Promote Christian Growth I am always looking for ways to help kids grow spiritually apart from formal instruction times. In my experience, solid kids worship music is one easy way to make that happen. That is why I’m excited about all the great resources available for children today. When kids really enjoy a worship CD, that music becomes the default soundtrack for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is the first in a four-part series for children on knowing God. For more information about this curriculum and tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified for any age … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a fun game we played on a Wednesday night during our AWANA large group game time. It is equal parts road race, dodge ball and American Gladiators. I originally envisioned this game without the M&Ms, but then we had a chocolate themed night for AWANA, and it just seemed like a natural fit! This game was fun for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Vacation Bible School is so much fun when you use a special theme. With a little research, you can find an appropriate theme that will set kids up with the opportunity for a true God encounter. Themes help teachers plan their lessons, crafts and games. We have got more creative ideas for you to use at your next VBS. Here … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another free Bible coloring page you can download and print out. It was drawn by Mandy Groce, an artist from Louisville, KY. If you appreciate this resource, please leave a comment to let her know. This coloring page about creation features the events from Genesis 1:3 where God says, “Let there be light.” Directions: Click on the image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
4 Easy & Fun Games for Preschool Children Preschoolers have a bit of energy, shall we say? Plus, they’re creative, they’ve got incredible imaginations, and they like to have fun. Since children learn through play, here are four of my favorite preschool games that can be used as an outlet for energy, to help teach a concept, and/or to engage … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here’s a great idea for teaching children Bible stories that allows you to have some fun and reinforce the story over and over. I would love to claim credit for this idea because I like it that much, but the truth is I heard it from some genius in children’s ministry somewhere else along the way. It seems like I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free kids Sunday School lesson is based on the story of Stephen in Acts 6-7. It is targeted for older elementary students. It highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in giving courage to Christians, especially when they are suffering. It also shows that believers who suffer for obedience to Jesus will be rewarded. You can also adapt this … More Children’s Ministry Resources