This Children’s Sermon will teach kids that Jesus is Alive. It’s based on John 20:1-18 and tells the Story of Easter for children. The Bible object lesson teaches about that God raised JESUS from the dead, so we can put our hope in Him. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In case you didn’t know, my youngest daughter Ariana is an amazing artist (even at age 9). This is her doodle turned into a coloring page to help everyone remember that that the “joy of the LORD is our strength”. Use the link below to download the print friendly PDF coloring page. Please leave a comment for Ariana if you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Giving” and “offering” are words that make every minister shy — Your pastor isn’t called to panhandle for offerings. Nobody wants to be a televangelist during this pandemic. Even to mention “online giving” will trigger the haters on Facebook. BUT…. Right now — creative and brave church leaders are finding ways to impact their community. They are looking outside their … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 12th and final lesson in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This study will show that we can happily obey the Ten Commandments to show love to God and to our neighbors – because Jesus changes our hearts. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach about Moses with this coloring page. “Moses” is the first illustration in our new Bible Heroes Coloring Book. This line art illustration shows the story of Moses for kids. It features the name “Moses” in block letters. Download the PDF coloring page below or click on the large image to directly print the JPEG image. About this Coloring Page … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you need a children’s sermon on the Beatitudes? This object lesson message is from Matthew 5:1-12. Share it with your church on Groundhog Day this upcoming Sunday (February 2, 2020). Print the message script and then watch our teaching example video below. Children’s Message on Matthew 5:1-12 Object Lesson for Ground Hogs Day – February 2, 2020 “Don’t Hope … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #8 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This lesson will explain how the commandment “Do not commit adultery” applies to all the promises we make as God’s people. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Got a great question from a reader today: Hello! is there any video clips that you have created about Christmas or any video clip that you can recommend about Christmas? 10 Awesome Video Clips for Kids about Christmas Any of these videos would be a strong addition to your Christmas Sunday School lessons. God’s Story: Christmas Crossroads Kids’ Club People … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #4 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “God’s Holy Name” Lesson #4 in the God’s Good Rules Series: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #2 in our series called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Who’s Number One?” Lesson #2 in the God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Nick Blevins just released our podcast conversation talking about the latest children’s ministry statistics and what that means for local churches. We talk about how kids are coming to Christ and how families are essential at every step of that process. You can also download our full 33-page special report (PDF). Transcript: Importance of Children’s Ministry Introduction: Welcome to the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s time to check out next summer’s themes for VBS 2020. This post takes a closer look at the new offering from LifeWay VBS (official website). This year they feature a construction theme called “Concrete & Cranes – building on the love of Jesus.” Be sure to leave a comment below or take our survey about the new VBS 2020 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“VBS 2020” Themes for Vacation Bible School It’s time to launch into our 2020 Vacation Bible School planning – This page will help you pick the right VBS program for your church this summer of 2020. Browse the curriculum listing below to discover which publisher has the best VBS theme. BOLT! New Quarantine friendly VBS at Home – This is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this complete Sunday School lesson for kids based on Luke 14:25-35. The link below includes two coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and the Bible teaching plan. We make your ministry easy – so you can focus on the kids God is bringing to your class. This Gospel message can be somewhat challenging to communicate with children. Hating family … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Watch the video demonstration below and download our printable message script to share this children’s sermon in your church. It’s based on the passage in Luke 14 where Jesus warns about the high cost of discipleship. Teaching Example Video Children’s Message: Counting the Cost, the Meaning of Discipleship Main Objective: The main objective of this message is to communicate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Do Not Worry – Keep Your Treasures in Haven” Children’s Sermon on Luke 12:22-34) Children’s Message: Choose your Treasures Wisely – Seeking God’s Kingdom First Main Objective: Following up on the idea of placing priority in God first, this lesson seeks to remind students that God wants us to love Him above all things. Sometimes we worry, or have a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Even the best Christians mess up, but Jesus is ready to forgive (and use them in His Service). This children’s message from John 21:1-19 teaches those lessons from Peter’s reinstatement. Print the PDF lesson and watch our video example below. Fore more teaching ideas, see our full Jesus Restores Peter Sunday School Lesson. Teaching Example Video — Jesus Forgives Peter … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A Series on the Names of God Lesson Thirteen: Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah-Jireh) Main Idea: When we obey him, Yahweh-Yireh will provide everything we need. Memory Verse: “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 This is part 13 of 16 in our study of the Names … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Cokesbury is an important friend to our website and we are excited to let you know about their new VBS curriculum for 2019 called “Mission to Mars.” Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us! – Ephesians 3:20 If you’re just hearing about this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Welcome to the exhaustive list of kids ministry blogs – updated March 2019. We started with 101 but ended up listing 153 different sites about ministry to children! Happy browsing. TOP 25 CHILDREN’s MINISTRY BLOGS #1 Children’s Ministry (dot com) The most widely read magazine in children’s ministry also has an amazing blog! Their content is a virtual education in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Blessed or Broken…it’s up to You! Actions Have Consequence… Throughout the Old Testament, there is a clear pattern surrounding the people of Israel and how God responds to them…the tendency involves a cycle of blessing and curse. People obey and good things abound…then they drift away, and consequence comes. While it sometimes seems the Lord’s people ignored Him and disobeyed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is easy to overlook the minor prophets as just that—minor, less important. But bearing in mind that “minor” only refers to fewer writings, there are many nuggets of truth and insight to be gleaned from examining some of these lesser-celebrated Old Testament heroes. Rather than overlooking or neglecting them, it can be important to share with students the lessons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part 1 of 16 in our study of the Names of God for kids called, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Use the links below to navigate through this curriculum. You are here — What’s in a Name? “Elohim / The Word” “Yahweh / I AM” “Adonai” “Abba / Father” “Consuming Fire / … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What do we want children to feel when they think about God? What attributes do we emphasize and what impressions are left when we teach students? Often, we tend to air on the side of caution. Nervous about portraying our Heavenly Father as a judgmental punisher, we sometimes wind up “dumbing God down” and highlighting His softer and friendlier elements. … More Children’s Ministry Resources