I believe God designed us to learn self-control during early childhood but for a number of reasons, this doesn’t always happen. Let’s be honest–some children have stronger wills than others and insist on touching the “hot stove” even when they are told not to. Poor impulse control can manifest in different ways–constant interruptions during conversations, throwing a fit, ignoring instructions … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: He will Come Unto Us like Rain Bible Reference: Hosea 6:1-3 Target Age Group: Preschool to Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Memory Verse: “And he shall come unto us as the rain.” Hosea 6:3 Gospel Connection: Sometimes in life we allow ourselves to drift further apart from God than we should. We are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Three: The Light of the World Main idea: Jesus is the light that shows us the way out of our dark sin.Series: This study is part of a 8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans.Teacher preparation: Scripture references: Game: Red Light, Green Light.The person who is “it” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This craft came about while I was working on a lesson about Jesus raising a woman’s son from the dead. This story is in Luke 7:12-17 and it occurs directly after Jesus heals the Centurion’s Servant. Jesus is walking along and he sees a dead man being carried out. The man was the only son of his mother and she … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Over the years, we’ve shared dozens of free children’s ministry resources for Easter. The full list is a little overwhelming for new readers! So here are the most popular of our collection along with easy to download formats. For download files, it’s sometimes easier to right-click the link and select “save as.” 1. Easter Coloring Sheets – Browse or simply download them in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here’s another excellent video from CrossRoads Kids Club. It’s part of their “God’s Story” series and teaches about the Lord’s Supper in a child friendly approach. Download the video by going HERE. They also have a printable poster about this story. It’s designed for families to observe Good Friday together. Institution of the Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:14-23 ESV)And when the hour came, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This crossword contains key words from the stories of Adam and Eve and their sons. You will need one copy of the first page for each student. The second page is an answer key for the teacher. Click here to download This is part of a series called Bible Puzzle with a variety of different puzzles. Besides pencils, some need … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This activity helps children understand being the salt of earth by portraying shakers containing good salt and bad salt. They are challenged to have good salt in their lives. Click here to download This is part of a series called Bible Puzzle with a variety of different puzzles. Besides pencils, some need Bibles, crayons, and/or scissors and glue. Some are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teaching kids about the love of God is a privilege and a joy but what happens when your group includes a negative child? Everyone has a down day occasionally but this little one sees the glass half empty all the time. If it’s snack time, he bemoans the cookie and cracker selection. During the teaching time, he interrupts to infuse … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bullies are the pits. They can really make life hard for children and it is hard to remember at times that bullies are also children. That’s great information if you’re a teacher who has a bully in her classroom but what about the kid to whom bullies seem to gravitate. Perhaps he’s smaller than the rest of the kids, maybe … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Color squares in a grid to discover the hidden Bible verse – “Pray at all times.” Click here to download This is part of a series called Bible Puzzle with a variety of different puzzles. Besides pencils, some need Bibles, crayons, and/or scissors and glue. Some are easier or harder than others.
Review the story of Ruth with a word find puzzle containing the important words in the story. Click here to download This is part of a series called Bible Puzzle with a variety of different puzzles. Besides pencils, some need Bibles, crayons, and/or scissors and glue. Some are easier or harder than others. Bible Puzzle Ruth’s Family Word Find … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Two: The Bread of Life. Main idea: Jesus fills up our physical and spiritual needs. Series: This study is part of a 8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 6:1-59, Proverbs 30:8, and Exodus 16:1-18 Gather: Bible, dry erase markers or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Palm Sunday Lesson was created for a small group of children between the ages of 6-9. They will discover that the greatest need for all people is to be forgiven from their sins. Bible Passage: Matthew 21 Bible Story Title: Jesus’ Final Days: The Triumphal Entry Target Age Group: Ages 6-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fellow children’s pastor Mark Jones just sent me a copy of his book, “A Dad’s Gotta Do What a Dad’s Gotta Do.” I normally don’t write book reviews, but Mark is a friend and this book was a fun read with my kids. So, here’s what I like about this book: I’m a grouchy dad, especially in the morning. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bearing spiritual fruit is proof that God is at work in your life! Even though they are small, this Bible principle applies to kids, too. However, kids won’t know about developing spiritual fruit if we don’t teach them. Include these fruit of the Spirit activities in your next lesson and watch the “spiritual lightbulbs” come one. This fun, playful ideas … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What must parents think when they pop into kids’ church or Sunday School and find Junior sitting solo in time out? From experience, I can give you an idea. “What now?” and “Not here too…” I have been working in kids’ ministry for almost two decades and I totally get how “wonderful” the time out chair can be. It’s probably … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Easter is so glorious–I really take my responsibility as teacher seriously on special days like this. (Well, all the time but more so on Easter!) There’s so many important details that it is hard to know what to mention. You could just read the story of Easter or show a video of the resurrection but I believe it is always … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When you have a dozen pairs of curious eyes staring at you and the lesson is over–you need a game. I know that scenario happens to me and quite frequently. No matter how hard you plan, I always need one more activity or game. Rather than dreaming up something complicated or even expensive, reach for some hula hoops. Inexpensive and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Nehemiah and the others worked together to build the wall around Jerusalem. Children glue bricks showing the names of those who helped, creating a picture of everyone working together. Click here to download This is part of a series called Bible Puzzle with a variety of different puzzles. Besides pencils, some need Bibles, crayons, and/or scissors and glue. Some are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use the code to discover the list of the fruits of the Spirit. This is a reminder of the fruit the Spirit wants to produce in our lives. Click here to download This is part of a series called Bible Puzzle with a variety of different puzzles. Besides pencils, some need Bibles, crayons, and/or scissors and glue. Some are easier … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids can’t resist balloons, can they? This thought inspired me to get busy planning a fun game using a bunch of balloons. While we’re having fun, it doesn’t hurt to reinforce a bible verse! This active game is perfect for kids age 6 and up but you could probably introduce it to smaller kids if they don’t mind popping a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for ideas to make your annual Easter egg hunt a bit more exciting? It’s hard to imagine that the prospect of an exciting church service, chocolate bunnies and jellybeans would need any help but just in case you were curious, we’ve got some twists you can add. From community-wide hunts to a family gathering, we’ve got something for everyone … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Without the help of volunteers, where would be? I don’t know about everyone else but I would probably be found crying in my classroom. This Easter, show your volunteers how much you appreciate them with their own Easter basket. You don’t have to blow the entire kids min budget but arranging a few themed items in a basket, along with … More Children’s Ministry Resources