Your heart will melt when you hear the children singing praise to God this Easter morning. Use this video playlist with our favorite songs for Holy Week 2019. We’ve listed all the names on our original Kids’ Easter Songs post. Sing Along Preschool Songs for Easter Download these simple songs for toddlers or preschoolers to sing for Easter. They follow … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God saved Daniel from the Lions’s Den — this is a powerful lesson for kids about trusting in the LORD’s protection. Print our free storybook, lesson plans, & coloring pages to make sure children know they can trust God in times of trouble Printable Storybook Crafts & Coloring Pages Sunday School Lesson Games & Activities Preschool Lesson Movie Clips Summary: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple heart craft is a perfect add-on to your Valentine’s Day Sunday School lessons. It has the words of John 3:16 inside a heart coloring page to remind kids that God’s love is what matters most! Use the link below to print the PDF version If you’re looking for Christian ideas for Valentine’s day, this John 3:16 valentine printable … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Valentine’s Day is perfect for a Sunday School lesson about God’s Love! Use our free Bible lesson plans and coloring pages to encourage children to love Jesus most of all. Listed below you will find crafts, lessons, and bonus ideas to make the most of this February. Valentines Sunday School Lessons Valentine’s Object Lesson “What is True Love?” Bible Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson covers chapter seven of a ten part series from the book of Esther. It can be used for Children’s Church or Sunday School. Though God’s name is never mentioned in this book, this lesson helps to see how God uses people to bring about His will. This lesson provides a framework for teaching from Esther chapter 7. Note: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Adopting an Olympic theme into your children’s ministry is a good way to encourage a spirit of excellence amongst your attendees and volunteers. An Olympic theme is the perfect backdrop for exciting kids’ games that everyone will enjoy. Get your curriculum ready, decorate your children’s facility and use these wacky Olympic-sized games. Bible Baton Relay Before you play this game, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use science to illustrate Bible Truth! This classic object lesson is a fun way to explain that God’s Holy Spirit is everywhere even when we can’t see it. Watch the video example below. Have you ever been asked the following question? How can the Holy Spirit be a person in the Trinity and yet He cannot be seen and does … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a collection of simple songs for children that talk about families. We first uploaded these to use with our Bible Lessons about Joseph and his family. These might be especially helpful for preschool Sunday school songs. These songs were collected from several sources around the Internet. If you have another to share leave it in the comment section below. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Joseph and his family. 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 as needed. Please leave any feedback … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Joseph and the interaction with him and his brothers. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the sixth part of a ten part series on the book of Esther, recounting the events that happened between Queen Esther’s first banquet for King Xerxes and Haman, and the second banquet. Note: The book of Esther can be difficult to relate back to Jesus and his Good News. One clear connection is the promise that the Savior … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is from Daniel 5 where Belshazzar is punished for his pride and arrogance against the Most High God. This lesson can be used for upper elementary students for Sunday School or used as a Children’s Church Lesson. With simplification this lesson can be used for preschool age and younger elementary students. Following the lesson are additional resources to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Using themes for kids’ ministry excites kids, teachers and volunteers. An Olympic theme is an especially good theme because it is a topic of excellence and endurance. Use an Olympic theme over an entire quarter or just a few classes in your kids’ ministry. Teach kids about what God thinks about sportsmanship, working as a team and the importance of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Always [be] prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you” –1 Peter 3:15 Recently, we interviewed Ken Ham and he talked about the need for apologetics to be taught in the Sunday School room and in the church in general. We, here at Ministry to Children, want to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sharing the Gospel with kids can be a challenge. I struggle with getting all the basics covered without overwhelming children with too much information. That is where the “Who Will Be King?” booklet has really helped me. We were so excited about this approach that we created a Gospel Coloring Book that prompts kids to ask the question. “Who is my King?” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There’s been a bizarre magnetic field around my Bible of late, mostly around John 15. Every day, I feel like I should read some other chapters, but John 15 gets me every time. It has to. I say that because we are entrenched in ministry. We serve in our home, in our church, in schools, and in the community. We … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Give Something Up? No way!” The following Children’s Message is intended for grades 1st-6th and was initially utilized for a Christian Elementary School Chapel. However, it can also be adapted to meet your specific ministry needs. Materials: bathrobe, slippers, pillow, remote, pretzels, pictures of athletes, doctors, missionaries, and/or other accomplished people; Bible with references marked; $10 bill; [print_link] this lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I have been watching a lot of news the last few day, trying to keep up with the situation in Haiti. The more I watch, the worse the it seems to get. I feel a burden to do something to help the people who are suffering so badly right now. It reminders me of this Bible verse. But if anyone has the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your preschool children will enjoy Cullen’s telling of the Creation Story using a felt board for illustrations. This video could be watched at home with your children or even shared with a preschool aged group of children. If you are a preschool Sunday School teacher, then you might benefit from watching her example of storytelling. Don’t miss Cullen’s other videos … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of the brothers – Jacob and Esau – and the choices that they made. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Jacob and Esau and the choices that they made. 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 as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The lesson of Esther from chapter 5 shows the children the way that anger and vengeance grows in the heart when left unchecked and the wisdom of patience even in desperate situations. This lesson would work for children’s church or you can use it for ideas with a children’s Sunday School lesson about Esther. Note: The book of Esther can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is part 3 of 3 of our special interview with Ken Ham, the president of Answers in Genesis. Here are the links to read part one and part two. MtC: What do you believe is the solution to the mass exodus taking place with the younger generation? Ken: Churches need to do a better job of teaching young … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is part 2 of 3 of our special interview with Ken Ham, the president of Answers in Genesis. Here are the links to read part one and part three. MtC: You recently wrote a book entitled “Already Gone” with the help of research performed by Britt Beemer. While it is safe to say that many in the church are … More Children’s Ministry Resources