Print this Back to School lesson for Sunday School to help prepare them for the first day of school! Going back-to-school is an exciting and challenging time for kids. They can make new friends, adjust to new teachers, and get back to a more structured lifestyle. It can also be a time of testing for their faith. This free Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There are tons of great childrenâs ministry blogs out there. You can check out a great list of them here on Ministry-to-Children.com. Part of our role as childrenâs ministers, though, is to provide kids a solid foundation of knowledge in Christ and various Biblical doctrines. In order to do that, we must also be firmly grounded in those truths. Here … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from Mark 9:2-10 where Jesus is transfigured before his disciples. This reveals His true form from eternity past and confirms his divinity.  This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson continues our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each installment will focus on a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. Children will know joy is a fruit of the Spirit, God is our joy, from His Word comes joy, and our hope for eternity gives us joy. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions Having Done All, Stand Firm: David Michael It is my joy to send you out with a word of encouragement. What is it that we want you to have ringing in your ears as you leave? My parting word to you at … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. Your Testimonies are My Delight: Kempton Turner And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. No Longer Tossed To and Fro: Russel Moore The text for this message was Mark 1:16-28. It is a big chunk, but worth reading through to follow the message below. The Full Gospel for Children We are used to seeing warning … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from Mark 6:33-52 where Jesus performs a series of miracles. While these are often familiar stories for adults they may be new … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson covers the whole chapter of Acts 19. Depending on your class you can just focus on the riot in Ephesus. Our class covered the entire chapter as part of the curriculum we use. To tie it all together the focus is when God’s Word is taught, the Holy Spirit gives light to the hearer. The hearer can respond … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from Mark 5:21-24; 35-43 when Jesus heals the daughter of Jairus. This story points to the power of Jesus and the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s Sunday School lesson is the next in the series from the Book of Acts. Paul decides to visit the believers from their first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas part company over a disagreement whether to take John Mark with them. Paul chooses Silas and begins his second missionary journey. This lesson teaches students that the Holy Spirit guides … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Holiday parties make the perfect venue for kids to socialize with Christian teachers and kids. Chances are the local school and some families will already host many of these love-related parties. If plan to hold a Valentineâs Day party, make your event stand out with these 5 ideas for a Christian Valentine party. Use this fun event to demonstrate to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson covers how the Jewish Council solves the problem that arose when Jewish believers said that Gentiles must be circumcised in order to be saved. This subtle addition to Godâs free gift of salvation occurs even in our generation. Students will learn that Satan does whatever he feels necessary to try and stop the spread of the powerful message … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of my biggest frustrations is when kids know right & wrong but choose to do wrong anyway. This drives me crazy, especially when it’s just a small temptation that wins them over. So, I began to brainstorm a way to teach about the practical effects of sin even when they don’t get caught. Watch the video below to see … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson covers the reign of Rehoboam and Jeroboam and continues our series on the Kings of Israel. Click here to see the lesson index. Studying these first kings that reign in the divided kingdom will reveal how Godâs people must guard their hearts from being led astray. This lesson was prepared for older students and can be adapted for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson focuses on the meaning of Jesus’s call to follow and obey. Preschoolers will understand that Jesus wants them to be his … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan continues our series about the Kings of Israel. It continues the story of Solomon where he turns away from God and worships the false gods of his many pagan wives. This Bible story is a warning to all of us the danger of disobedience. Even this wise man was deceived by his own sin. It should remind us how … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I often take for granted all the formal Bible training I’ve had. But when I talk with Christians from around the world I realize my days in seminary were a real privilege. I often recommend online theological training to help these believers. So, let me introduce a few online training tools to help you deepen your understanding of God’s Word. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson focuses on Jesus desire to call us to himself, no matter how great our sin. Preschoolers will begin to understand and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is a continuation of Israelâs Kings. It is the conclusion to the study of David. Click here to see the lesson index. The focus of this lesson is how David becomes king in Godâs timing. The lesson is a reminder that God keeps His promises and as His followers we are to trust Him completely and follow Him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit.  Click here to see the series index. This lesson first prepared for a Childrenâs Church setting, but would be ideal for a kids Sunday School. Through object lessons, a small group study of multiple verses, and a memory verse game, students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1: 14-20 when Jesus calls his disciples to follow him. It is designed to help these younger children learn what it means to follow after Jesus. Even the kids in your preschool Sunday School can be disciples of Christ. This is the fourth lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is the second lesson in our series for called “Preschoolers Knowing Jesus.” This one teaches about his baptism as found in Mark 1:9-11. It will introduce younger children to the concept of baptism and how Jesus publicly showed his submission to God’s mission. They will also learn what it means for God to call Jesus his Son. This is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Silly Bands are one of the biggest fads right now for children. These simple toys have captured the imagination of kids all across the US. You’ll see kids wearing their collections and bartering with their friends for new bands. Dale Hudson saw this as an opportunity to share the Gospel. His church created a Bible lesson build around giant silly … More Children’s Ministry Resources