This is lesson 25 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 90 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the most common questions I hear from new teachers (or those considering serving in children’s ministry) is about classroom management and discipline. How do I keep them all under control? What are the rules? What do I do when someone disobeys? What does discipline look like in the classroom? These are all great questions and should all be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is very different from any I have previously written. I have been privileged so far to be used by God to write two VBS programs and dozens of Sunday school lessons. My passion, my calling, is to write Christian curriculum. But today I need to share something different. I have to be honest, I have put off writing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When I was a kid, we used to watch the Bozo Show. Bozo was a clown and they had kids play different games on the show. We loved watching the kids win their prizes. My favorite game on the show was called the Bozo Game. It was where there were 6 buckets line up behind each other in a line. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second set of our New Testament Bible character trading cards. This is deck #2 of New Testament. You’ll see above that it includes: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the Lesser, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot. Click on the preview image above to download this printable. We’re uploading the whole series (51 cards total). If you’d like to download the whole set, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love science experiments. So its cool when you can use science experiments to teach them lessons from the Bible. Children’s Ministry Deals just released a brand new curriculum series called Bible Science 6-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum and you can download the first lesson and science experiment for free. This goes way beyond science object lessons – its full Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My boys are enthralled with trading cards. They love to collect them all. My youngest even likes to collect any sort of card that may come with a toy. They read them, they study them, they play with them, they trade with them. They just love cards. Why can’t we have Bible character cards for our kids to enjoy? That’s why … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Back to school is just right around the corner. One of my favorite things about going back to school is the supplies. The smell of new crayons, the sharpness of the new pencils, and the feel of new notepads full of paper. I just love it. Use these object lessons in Sunday School or Children’s Church to help kids prepare … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free devotional is designed to prepare the heart of the kids for “yet another” year of school. The whole family is invited to join in on this devotional so that you can learn together about God and His heart for wisdom! Devotional Reinforcements: Give each child a backpack and a Bible. Pre-Devotional Questions: Why do you go to school? … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our friends at Children’s Ministry Deals have released a free lesson series for preteens (or upper elementary) students. It’s a 4 week Bible study that will help them trust in God when life gets messy. Just looking at the reviews, tons of churches have already used this and given it high marks. If you are struggling to engage this age group, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I have a confession to make. I don’t often teach children from the Song of Solomon but I love one particular scripture. Here’s the verse I’m talking about: Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. Song of Solomon 2:15 It’s not only wonderfully descriptive, it’s an accurate depiction and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 24 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 66 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable devotion for kids entitled “What is Love?” is the second of its kind. Click here to see the first devotional plan about hope. Children are given a scripture to read and a question to answer each day to practice studying God’s word. This particular topic is important because biblical love is one of the most misunderstood topics in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ve struggled for quite some time to help the 5th and 6th graders in my Sunday school class understand the importance of daily bible reading and prayer. It can be challenging for anyone to start (and stick with) the habit of daily time with the Lord, but it’s even more true for today’s youth who are busier and face more … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Moses and Elijah Appear with Jesus Bible Reference: Luke 9:28-36 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: The story told in Luke 9:28-36 is very important because it is when God himself affirmed that Jesus was His son. The clouds open up and Elijah and Moses talk to Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Water games are always fun when it comes to VBS recreation, so here’s a list of exciting and amusing games ideal for keeping the kids cool each day. Basket-Head Balloon Toss Materials: Two circular laundry baskets, water balloons, timer Instructions: Divide the kids into two teams and pick someone from each team to hold a laundry basket on top of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Paul had a unique encounter with Christ, and the evidence of his changed heart is extraordinary! In this last lesson of the “Forever Changed” series, children will study the magnitude of Paul’s past and the power of God to turn his life around and use him to spread the gospel. They will also learn how to apply what they have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 21 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 54 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring sheet is intended as a craft for our Jesus Washing the Disciples Feet lesson for preschoolers. However, you could use it with any class that needs an easy craft or activity to accompany teaching on this Bible Story. Click on the preview above to download the PDF printable Read the whole Bible Story in John 13 (Jesus) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children are often quite willing to believe what they are told. Very young kids revere adults so much that it seems we can do no wrong in their little eyes. It can be easy to take advantage of this trust, and we sometimes use it strategically if we are aiming to modify certain behaviors. Kids will eat broccoli if they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Peter was a charismatic and bold follower of Jesus. His experiences with Christ before the crucifixion were certainly climatic, but after the resurrection Peter’s faith became even stronger as the leader of the early church. In “Peter is Transformed by Jesus” (lesson 4 of the “Forever Changed” series), children will learn that God also wants to use their individual abilities … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Being modern-day Christians, kids today may take for granted how radical it once was for non-Jews to get attention or hear the gospel. But we still at times might consider some things off-limits or “taboo,” or we think some types of people to be better than others. In this story, we see how God transformed Peter’s heart to realize how … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson is based on the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. You can use these lesson activities with Luke 4:1-11. The lesson plan below includes the complete teacher notes, craft ideas, worksheets, and coloring pages. It’s everything you need to teach kids about the Temptation of Christ. Jesus is Tempted Lesson Plan for Kids Sunday School Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Mother’s Day is arriving soon and what better way to teach our youngsters about how special mothers are than to teach them about the mothers in the Bible. For some young children it is difficult to understand that people in the Bible were real and that they were babies at one point. I have put together these readers for the … More Children’s Ministry Resources