Use this lesson plan to teach kids about the 5th day of Creation when God made the birds and sea animals. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. It could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the fifth day of creation when God made the birds and the sea creatures. 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. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this lesson plan based on the story of Ruth and Naomi to teach children about kindness. It would work in any children’s ministry setting but is designed for kids church or Sunday School. Please leave your feedback in the comment section at the end of this lesson. Objectives: To define kindness through the book of Ruth. To develop students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Prayer is our direct connection with God. As children grow spiritually we teach them to call on their Father in Heaven. Sometimes the honesty of these prayers reminds us what Jesus meant by the faith of a child. Here is an amazing video that features the real prayers that children pray. This is the kind of video that really encourages … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the 4th in the series of lessons on Elijah. This story includes Elijah running for his life, Elisha being called as Elijah’s successor and Elijah’s departure to heaven. It was written for upper elementary age children Sunday school class in mind. This lesson can be adapted to younger students or used in Children’s church as well. Additional … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another “backpocket” game that you can play if you have a large group of kids and a large area where they can run. This can be a game that you can play to fill up time at an Easter Egg Hunt, Backyard Bible Club, or whatever the situation. Like Quiet Ball and Silent Football, the point of a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another lesson plan based on John 6:4-14 where Jesus miraculously feeds 5,000 men along with their families. This Bible lesson for children could be used in children’s church or expanded for a kids Sunday School lesson. Please leave any suggestions at the bottom of this page. For more help, you can review another lesson plan based on this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The spirit of fear plays upon the deepest parts of a child’s being. A child’s natural tendency is to fear the great big world he finds himself in. Children’s workers are familiar with the common but serious fears of children. The most popular are fear of the dark, what is under the bed and anything unfamiliar in his life. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 2-5 to teach about the fourth day of creation. On that day, the Bible says that God made the Sun, Moon and stars. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. This lesson could also be used as the Bible lesson for preschool Sunday school. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is the next in our series of children’s church lessons about the days of creation. On day four, God made the Sun, Moon and stars. This lesson was originally designed for as a kids church lesson for children age 5 – 11. It would also work as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. This lesson is part of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this preschool Bible lesson to teach children about the 3rd day of creation when God made the plants. This lesson plan was first written for children age 2-5. It could also be used as the Bible lesson for Sunday school or children’s church. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. Be sure to consider your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is shared today as Ministry-To-Children’s contribution to Blog Action Day 2009. The goal of the event is to encourage bloggers worldwide to post about the same issue on the same day on their blogs, sparking discussion about a topic of global importance. Today, in an attempt to help create the largest social change event on the web ever, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My friend Cullen from Cullen’s Abc’s posted this great video on YouTube and it would be a great help in teaching kids the story of the Good Samaritan. You could be use it in Sunday School to supplement a children’s Bible lesson. As always, Cullen models good storytelling technique. If you are looking for spiritual songs for children, you can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another roundup of interesting articles and newsworthy events relevant to Children’s Ministry. This week there is a little something about everything. If you’re looking for more, check out my list of recommended kids ministry blogs. Jonathan Cliff earns his #1 blog ranking with 3 great posts about the new child dedication process at his church. Child Dedication StrategyChild … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson is designed to teach preschool aged children about the second day of creation when God made the water & the sky. 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. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Ever-watching Father: we pray for the suffering children whom we do not see. We know that your eyes see their tears, that your heart knows their sorrow, that your hands can reach them now. We remember that Jesus was once a child, that poverty stole his bread, that tyrants sought his life, that his mother tasted tears. We ask you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a resource to help you spread your passion for children’s ministry. It’s called 68 Practical Benefits of Children’s Ministry and it’s free for you to print off and share. 68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters: 14 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Kids 8 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Families 24 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps The Church 8 Ways Children’s Ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs has recently hit the big screen. Though I’ve not seen the movie, I love the book version. This lesson plan uses that story to introduce children to the biblical accounts of God providing manna in the wilderness for the Israelites. This lesson would work for children’s church or Sunday school and is targeted for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For many of us, Sunday school is a deeply rooted tradition, although it is actually a rather modern institution. Have you ever wondered about the origins and history of Sunday school? If so, here are a few facts you may find interesting. The idea of a “Sabbath school” for poor and uneducated children began in England in the late 18th … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is based on the Bible story where Elijah gathers the false prophets on Mt. Carmel to have a contest to prove that God is the True Living God. It is written for upper elementary age students yet it can be adapted for younger children or children’s church. At the end of the post there are additional resources to help you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the third 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 and baby picture activities may be used as children’s sermon illustrations for this Bible story. Estimated length … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download and print this Bible storybook to help children learn about God’s work of creation. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. Each PDF file tells the story of creation based on Genesis and includes color visuals. Use the links below to select the chapter you need. Story of Creation Book (PDF) Creation Day 1 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the current buzzwords in churchlife today is the phrase, “family-integrated.” However, what looks to the casual observer as simply a “fad” is more than that: it is a theological, methodological, and philosophical conviction for those leaders in churches who are truly family-integrated. Family-Integrated Church, by J. Mark Fox, (Xulon, 2006) is one church’s story of how it transformed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the first day of creation. 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. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. As always, consider your own ministry context … More Children’s Ministry Resources