Got a handful of colorful candy or maybe a few boxes left over from a recent holiday? Perhaps leftovers aren’t the best choice but you can find different colored candies at the dollar store or your favorite department store for a couple of dollars. Dump those candy pieces into clear bowls and use them for the Lord! Kids love sweet … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson focuses on Nehemiah’s opposition to rebuild the wall. Students will discover from Nehemiah’s example how they can overcome obstacles they may face to serve and obey God. This lesson was created for older students but can easily be adapted to use for your ministry needs. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 4,6 Bible Story Title: Nehemiah’s Opposition Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love their toys and remote-controlled race cars continue to be a kid favorite. Since I have kids of my own, I always have a toy box full of object lesson inspiration, including a few remote-controlled cars, robots and dinosaurs. I grabbed a few remote-controlled cars and used them in these three different object lessons. (One important note — remember … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second lesson in a series from the Book of Nehemiah. The students discover from reading about Nehemiah repairing Jerusalem’s walls that every believer has work to do. The lesson was prepared for older students, but can easily be modified for any ministry context. We welcome your suggestions and ideas in the comment box below. Bible Passage: Nehemiah … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is the first lesson in a series from the Book of Nehemiah. This lesson was prepared for older students. The focus of the lesson was to help students to discover from Nehemiah’s burden that their burdens for others should lead them to pray and seek wisdom from God. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 1-2 Bible Story Title: Nehemiah’s Burden … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This continues a series of the study of Esther. In this lesson the students will discover that we all have the power to influence others. Either we will influence people positively or negatively. A believer who walks daily with Jesus by reading God’s Word, praying and obeying will make be a positive influence in the lives of others. This lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 9th lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Exciting. Epic. Life changing. That’s the adjectives I want to hear when kids and parents reflect on how I’m telling Bible stories. I’m not a professional storyteller but I do love the Word of God and I love sharing it with my kids and adult helpers. I may share the object lessons, the games and the activities but when it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 8th lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is the beginning of a new series teaching through the Book of Esther. The focus of this lesson is an overview of Esther introducing students to the main characters, places and themes. It is a good opportunity to refresh students’ minds who the Jewish people are, God’s Covenant with His people and why the Jews are living … More Children’s Ministry Resources
asdIsn’t it amazing how captivated kids are by balloons? Offer kids a bag of candy or a balloon and nine times out of ten, they’ll reach for the balloon. I’m a firm believer that we should never let a tool go to waste so I’ve found some fun ways to use balloons during children’s church. Keep kids focused on your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fifth lesson in the series of Bible lessons from Ephesians. The focus continues to teach students how a believer should live his/her life. A personal daily time with God studying His Word and praying strengthens the believer and enables them to know what a life that pleases God looks like. This lesson was created for older elementary … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth lesson from the Book of Ephesians. Students will discover that believers are called to a worthy walk. They will learn what a worthy walk of a believer looks like. The lesson is prepared with older students in mind. Learning Goal: Students will learn from Ephesians 4 what makes a believer’s walk worthy before the Lord. Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the third in the series teaching from the Book of Ephesians emphasizing the importance of a personal daily quiet time with God. This lesson focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit available to all believers. The lesson was created for older students. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to do God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the second lesson in the study of Ephesians with an emphasis of the importance of a believer’s daily quiet time with God. The focus of the lesson is the transformation of who we are before Christ and who we are after we put our faith in Christ. The lesson was prepared for older students and can be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the sixth lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fifth lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues in a series to help students develop and maintain a daily quiet time with God. This lesson was scheduled the week before Christmas so it has a Christmas theme to it. This is only a suggested guide to help you create a lesson for your ministry’s needs. Bible Passage: Ephesians 1 Bible Story Title: Gifts in Christ … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Philippians 4 is a continuation of lessons helping older elementary students to establish and make a daily quiet time with God a priority. When believers spend time daily in God’s Word and prayer and putting into practice what they learn their hearts will be guarded from sin. Bible Passage: Philippians 4 Bible Story Title: A guarded heart is a contented heart … More Children’s Ministry Resources
At the first of every year, I began to fervently pray for volunteers. Whether they’ve signed on for a month or for six, most volunteers need and appreciate training. I believe in hands-on training but you’ve got to teach too. Host regular training conferences for volunteers and inspire your team to minister to children effectively. Incorporate a few ideas into a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Being a reactionary always put you at the losing end, take my word for it. When you spend your time responding to bad behavior, you don’t have the time to recognize good behavior. Chances are your little attention-grabbers need you but sadly, they’ve been trained to have their needs fulfilled in a negative manner. If you’ve got behavior challenges in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
During the course of my ministry, God constantly fills my path with people. As a pastor, I try to touch their lives by ministering healing, teaching the Word and administering grace but a few years I began to wonder — what about mentoring? Jesus gave his disciples clear instructions on discipling: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We live in a society that has tarnished biblical parenthood. Our society has slowly taken males out of the equation of the family. Men, as shown by comic strips, TV, etc., are shown to be ignorant, immature and unable to do simple tasks. Both the husband and wife have a responsibility to the development of children as well as the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts … More Children’s Ministry Resources