Fun "Turkey Time" Crafts for Sunday School

Thanksgiving turkey crafts for children's ministry and sunday school

Thanksgiving is all about showing gratitude toward God and enjoying the start of the holiday seasons. These cute Thanksgiving Turkey crafts for Sunday School will be a fun addition to your Thanksgiving Sunday School lessons or children’s ministry activities. Download the directions below and then watch our video demonstration of the craft projects. Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts Fun & Simple Project … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Coloring Page (Hebrews 13:8) Jesus Never Changes

jesus never changes coloring page

Download this free Bible coloring page is based on this powerful promise in Hebrews 13:8. It’s available below in a printable PDF format, you can also click directly on the illustration to open the JPEG version. “Jesus Never Changes” Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 NIV About this Coloring Page The illustration … More Children’s Ministry Resources

When Families Skip Church…

when families skip church

So last week’s post, STOP SHAMING BUSY PARENTS, got some mixed reactions. I think it’s a helpful conversation and a good time to rethink how our shares on Facebook might affect people who are struggling. Let’s all agree to the following… 1. Kids attending church is a good thing (excluding illness etc.) I don’t see any argument here – especially … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Why Is Vacation Bible School So Important?

why is vacation bible school important

Vacation Bible School is the perfect way to immerse visitors into your unique church culture and VBS provides a wide opportunity for volunteers to work in children’s ministry. If you’re not excited yet, just take a look at all the awesome 2020 VBS themes that are coming out for next summer. It’s time to shine for Jesus! Who’s ready to … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Gideon Craft Ideas for Sunday School

Army of Gideon Crafts for Sunday School

Try these easy craft ideas for your Sunday School activities based on the story of Gideon for kids from Judges 6-7. Print the directions below and watch the craft demonstration video to finish your preparation. “Gideon Craft Ideas” Judges 6-7 Bible Craft Activities for Sunday School The story of Gideon is an amazing and sometimes lesser-known Biblical classic. It is … More Children’s Ministry Resources

What Is the Purpose of Vacation Bible School?

What's the purpose of Vacation Bible School

Unless you’ve grown up attending Vacation Bible School regularly, you may not understand the purpose. Why host a VBS? Are they really necessary? Why did we start this tradition to begin with? Well, there’s a lot of history Vacation Bible School but just know that Vacation Bible School’s purpose hasn’t really changed. In the beginning, such bible schools were used … More Children’s Ministry Resources

3 Paper Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Crafts for Children's Ministry

Kids will love these easy construction paper based crafts in Sunday School or Children’s Church. Download the printable instructions and then watch how-to craft directions below. You’ll be ready to help kids learn about gratitude with simple hands on projects. Thanksgiving Crafts Paper Crafts for Teaching Thankfulness to Kids The fall Sunday School  craft projects possibilities are really endless, but … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Thanksgiving Children's Sermon (1 Thess 5:16-19) Object Lesson

Thankfulness object lesson for thanksgiving children's sermon

Download this Thankfulness object lesson to remind kids to have gratitude the whole Thanksgiving month of November. Then watch our the children’s sermon demonstration video below to prepare to share this message with kids in your church or Sunday School. “Thankful November” Children’s Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Object Lesson Message: A Month of Thanksgiving – The Importance of Gratitude and … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Kids and Trauma: You Ministry is Their Lifeline

Every week hurting kids are coming to our churches, but do we recognize the symptoms? Are we prepared to offer God’s love to a child who demonstrates difficult behaviors rooted in difficult life experience? I’m grateful to work of so many leaders who are drawing attention to this ministry opportunity (and challenge). Here are some resources from Kim Botto to … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Fall Crafts for Sunday School – Autumn Themed Ideas

Fall craft ideas for Sunday School

Download these craft directions below to help you prepare some fun Autumn themed activities for your Sunday School class. Then watch our demonstration video to make sure your are ready to share these Fall crafts for Sunday School kids. Fall Crafts for Kids Sunday School Autumn themed activities for children The leaves are changing, the wind is picking up, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources

"Big Fish Bay" VBS from Regular Baptist Press

Big Fish Bay VBS 2020 RBP

This fun program for VBS 2020 is from Regular Baptist Press. Big Fish Bay (official website) has a ocean / fishing boat theme and focuses on the Biblical story of Jonah. RBP is a longtime supporter of our website and we love to highlight their excellent resources for children’s ministry. Our website doesn’t sell curriculum, but we review all the … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Craft Activities: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Pharisee and Tax Collector Bible Crafts

Download our printable Bible craft directions for these two ideas based on Luke 18:9-14, “The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector.“ Then watch our example video below to see how-to make these crafts with your Sunday School class. Don’t miss our children’s sermon on Luke 18:9-14. Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14) Craft Activities for Sunday School Walk Humbly … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Object Lesson (Luke 18:9-14) Children's Sermon on the Pharisee and Tax Collector

Bible object lesson on Luke 18:9-14 message - pharisee and tax collector

This object lesson message shows kids the meaning of repentance and humility based on the Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector in Luke 18:9-14. Download the message outline and then watch our teaching example video. “It’s Not Yours to Brag About?” Children’s Sermon from Luke 18:9-14 Object Lesson Message on the Meaning of Humility               Main Objective: Students will gain … More Children’s Ministry Resources