This Bible lesson for children is based on the story of Moses from Exodus 1:15-2:10 and his mother releasing him to the care of the Pharoah’s daughter. This lesson shows the deep love of a birthmother for her child and the gift of life she gives when she releases her child for adoption. The theme of adoption is a powerful … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Welcome to another session of the Children’s Ministry Think Tank. This is a monthly feature where we discuss controversial or difficult topics related to children’s ministry. Our responses are just a starting point, we encourage you to share your views in the comment section below. What About the Age of Accountability? What do you teach about concerning a child’s condition … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Big, small, rich, poor, progressive, conservative, thriving, struggling, traditional, unique, and the list of adjectives could go on and on in an attempt to include the vast array of church characteristics we may be faced with as leaders of children’s ministry. Each church is so different, with its own strengths and weaknesses, and yet, one challenge we all seem to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Last year I wrote a post about finding Christmas plays for your children’s ministry. In the comments that followed, one reader offered to share her Christmas play. We are posting it here for anyone to use in their church Christmas pageant. Please leave feedback or say thanks in the comment form at the bottom of this post. This Christmas play … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another great craft idea from Cullen’s Abcs. This craft is super easy and will help the children understand what it means to be thankful. It would be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving Sunday School lesson. Simply make the poster at church and send home a note for parents about how to use it as a family ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a printable Bible coloring page features Genesis 1:1 which says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” It is designed as a learning activity to reinforce this simple Bible memory verse.You can use it for a memory verse or coloring sheet in your Sunday school or children’s church. Directions: To print this Bible coloring page, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A few weeks back, I asked our readers to answer one simple question – why do you love children’s ministry? The response has been amazing and each answer has personally encouraged me. This post is an edited list of those responses, with a few of my own mixed in. I tried to combine duplicate answers or clarify when needed. I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for a service project to involve your students in this year? Try Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization. They made our list of top ministry groups to sponsor a child for the coming new year. As described on its website, Samaritan’s Purse “has helped meet the need of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson completes a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It 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 for improvement … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the last of a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation.. This lesson plan is designed to remind the preschool aged children about the days of creation as previously taught in the our related lesson plans. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a printable Bible coloring page for your children’s minsitry or Sunday School. It features Proverbs 30:5 which says, “Every word of God proves true.” It is designed as a learning activity to reinforce this simple Bible memory verse. Directions: To print this Bible coloring page, click on the image itself. It will open full size in a new … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus was a master story-teller. Droves of people followed Him wherever He went. They listened to His every word. His parables utilized simple objects to convey more complex truths. They were relevant to the audience and they often ended with some type of surprise or twist. In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson follows in the series about the prophet Elijah. The story picks up where Elisha helps a widow who has no money to pay a debt her husband owed. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students in mind. The lesson can be adapted for younger student and can be used as a Children’s Church lesson. It would also … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for children is from John 11:1-44 where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. This is a key Bible story where Jesus demonstrates his power over the grave. This material will work as a Sunday School lesson about Lazarus or in Children’s Church. Please leave comments about this lesson plan in the form at the bottom of this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the fourth lesson in a series of five that explore the theme “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” through Bible stories that each involve the sharing of a meal. This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church. The introduction activity may be used as a children’s sermon illustration for this Bible story. Estimated length is 45-60 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Watch this video to learn the Arky Arky Song for your preschool Sunday School class. This song about Noah’s Ark (not “arc”) is something the younger children at your church will love. It could be tied into a preschool lesson about Noah or just a fun activity on its own. Arky Arky Preschool Song about Noah If you are looking … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple kids Christmas skit for church. You can download, print, and use with your children’s choir. Like all our resources this is 100% free for you to use in your children’s ministry. This pageant is written directly from the Bible, only adding songs and direction for the actors. There are no speaking parts for the actors, only … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s Wednesday again, and that means another roundup of interesting and helpful kids minsitry links. This is a great way to stay current with trends and news related to children’s ministry. Enjoy! We Love Lists! There is something about a list that grabs my attention. 10 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends at Church from one of the Awana … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the sixth and seventh days of creation. This includes God making mankind in his image and then resting on the seventh day. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It covers the final two day of creation when God makes man on the sixth day and then rests on the seventh. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation.This material could could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you are like me, you don’t have a huge budget at your church for Children’s Ministry. In fact, you may not have a budget at all. Maybe the budget that you do have comes from your own debit card. Maybe you’re living in an impoverished area, where money is going towards basic necessities like food, water, and medicine. Maybe … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for children is based on John 8:1-11, the story of the Adulterous Woman talking to Jesus. This lesson shows how willing Christ is to forgive every sin, even the ones our culture considers unforgivable. It could be used in children’s church or expanded for a kids Sunday School lesson. Please leave any suggestions at the bottom of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I want to put together a massive list of why we love serving in children’s ministry, but I need your help. The finished list will be a great way to encourage other people in children’s ministry. In one sentence, share why you love serving in children’s ministry. Read 101 reasons to love children’s ministry.
I took part in a roundtable discussion yesterday with pastors and staff from churches around the area. The topic and reason for the conference was the subject of evangelism. It was a great time of church leaders sharing different ways that they try to reach people for Jesus. I was the lone children’s pastor in attendance so I gave my … More Children’s Ministry Resources