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 Children’s 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
I was working on reviewing some curriculum the other day for Dad in the Middle, and I needed to come up with some sort of framework for evaluating it. I came up with the following and thought it might be useful for other people. Whether you are writing curriculum reviews or just searching for a curriculum for your children’s ministry, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A child’s world is not always the bright landscape of “Oompa Loompas” and candy forests that we hope it to be. Kids today face a myriad of fearful challenges often without a solid family structure to offer an important comfort – loving discipline. For the children’s minister, this means an increase in problematic attendees, many coping with varying degrees of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s ministry volunteers are the precious jewels of your ministry, the force that keeps the vision moving forward. Unfortunately, at some point in your ministry, you will likely experience a volunteer shortage or some in cases a drought of willing hands. A lack of these cherished volunteers can put a strain on your first string, tried and true helpers and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Trunk or Treat can be a fun way for churches to serve their community around Halloween. It’s a simple idea – volunteers decorate their cars in the church parking lot and invite the kids to trick or treat in a safe environment. This post shares some simple ideas for car decorations. Christian trunk or treat ideas 7 Awesome Trunk or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What kind of advice do you wish future-you could give current-you right now? Of course, you can’t even guess and that’s just the problem with hindsight. Sometimes life and ministry are like walking backwards. The best way to get insight is calling out to people who have been on the journey longer than you. I especially like to hear from … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is taken from Jonah 3 where Jonah obeys God and is given a second chance to go to Nineveh. As Jonah obeys God the people of Nineveh believe God’s message and repent. This lesson shows the importance of believers obeying God’s command to go into the world and preach the Good News and leave the results up to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you looking for materials for your children’s Sunday School? Then you’ll love all the free resources we have posting and linked on our website. Here is a collection of our most popular resources to get you started. New Materials for Sunday School Need something else? Then, use the search feature in the right sidebar or browse our table of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Sunday School lesson to teach children about the birth of the Christian church as told in Acts 2. This lesson plan was first prepared for an older elementary Sunday School class, but you could easily modify it for younger children or kids church. In the present form the estimated length is about 60 minutes. We’ve included links to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable Bible lesson would serve well in children’s Sunday School. You could also modify it for children’s church. It teaches about the Day of Pentecost where God gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to the early church.Be sure to note the additional resource links at the end of the lesson for more crafts and activities. Bible Story: Pentecost and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This holiday is more than candy and the color green! Let’s ensure kids hear that Jesus saved Patrick and sent him back to share God’s love with his enemies! Enjoy our most popular St. Patrick’s Day activities for children’s ministry. 3-in-1 Shamrock Coloring Page Children’s Sermon for St. Patrick’s Day Lesson on God’s Plan (Jer. 31) Veggie Tales Story of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Using themes for kids’ ministry excites kids, teachers and volunteers. An Olympic theme is an especially good theme because it is a topic of excellence and endurance. Use an Olympic theme over an entire quarter or just a few classes in your kids’ ministry. Teach kids about what God thinks about sportsmanship, working as a team and the importance of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Christmas is coming soon, now is the time to plan that special activity, craft, or Bible lesson. This page lists some of the most popular resources on our website related to Christmas. Be sure to check back, we will be adding new content to this page leading up to Christmas. >> NEW for 2018 our Advent Coloring Calendar (one sheet … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try these creative ides to add a hands-on craft activity to your next Sunday School class. Browse our featured ideas below or use our search feature to look for a specific Bible story or lesson theme. Like all our resources, these crafts are 100% and easy to print. Easy Bible Crafts for Kids Sunday School Are you looking for a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Safety and security is one of the biggest topics in children’s ministry today. This is true for both small and large churches. Keeping kids safe should be a priority in every church. In this article, I will discuss the leading concerns about Sunday school security and offer some ways to improve safety at your church. Security and Safety Concerns For … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you looking for a craft idea for your Sunday school lesson? Do you need just the right idea to supplement your Bible lesson? Check out these popular websites that provide Sunday school craft projects. Some are free, and some require a membership. Do you know of another website that features Sunday school crafts? If so, let me know in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve been asked to teach children’s church this Sunday – without curriculum. Here is the 9 step process I use every week to write lessons for children’s church. If this article is helpful please leave a comment to let me know. This article is a work in progress and I would love to hear your ideas. Need More Help? Check … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible games are an engaging way to capture kids’ attention in your children’s ministry or Sunday School. Explore these fun Sunday School games this weekend to make your class interactive and exciting. We’ve compiled 101 Bible games for kids, packed with easy-to-plan ideas that provide a fun, positive experience while learning God’s Word. Use the links below to download these … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Pentecost Bible Lesson for Kids (Acts 2:1-21) is the featured lesson for May 19, 2024. Teach kids about the coming of the Holy Spirit to empower the disciples to spread the message of Jesus. This powerful Bible story shows that the Gospel is for everyone. This Sunday School lesson can be used in children’s ministry, Sunday School, or kids church. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I know many of you are deep in the trenches of children’s ministry, navigating the roller coaster of teaching and nurturing young people toward faith in Jesus. We all know how tough it can be, especially when our culture is constantly screaming “faster, more, now!” at our kids. It’s a real challenge to instill patience and trust in God’s perfect … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Rainbows are quite a marvel of nature, but they’re far more than a scientific phenomenon or inspiring Judy Garland song. The rainbow is a beautiful reminder that God keeps His promises to us. He promised not to destroy the Earth again, and He won’t. He promised a savior, and Jesus came…and will come again! Use this lesson to discuss special … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Pumpkin Prayer Challenge is a 4-lesson Sunday School curriculum designed for kids. It offers an easy-to-teach lesson plan with various resources to engage children in learning and understanding the Bible. Download the free sample lesson below to help kids grow their prayer life. The curriculum includes: The Pumpkin Prayer Challenge is part of the Sunday School Store’s collection of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest product, the “52-Week Back To School Children’s Ministry Curriculum Bundle.” This comprehensive collection of Bible teaching curricula is meticulously designed for kids’ church or Sunday School, catering to children aged 6-12. Our new curriculum bundle is your complete teaching solution for the 2023-2024 school year. We’ve taken the stress out … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest curriculum series, “So Satisfying,” from the Sunday School Store. This 4-week children’s ministry curriculum is designed to guide children aged 6-12 years to understand that the true and lasting satisfaction they seek can only be found in a relationship with Jesus. In today’s world, children are constantly bombarded with messages … More Children’s Ministry Resources