Jonah 3-4 Lesson (step 4) Response Time

This lesson continues the process of teaching older elementary students how to study God’s Word for themselves.  The challenge for all people who hear and learn facts from God’s Word is to take what they know and do something about it that transforms their life.  There are those who will hear and receive facts and do nothing resulting in an … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lesson: The Two Paths (Psalm 1)

This lesson allows students to use inductive Bible study methods with Psalm 1.  The lesson combines the 4 methods introduced in previous lessons (Jonah and Philemon).  The lesson was prepared for older elementary students and can be used as a guide for your ministry’s needs. Learning Goal:  Students will discover how to take the path of the righteous and avoid … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lesson: Attitude Check (Philippians 2)

This lesson continues the study of Philippians for older students.  As students make daily quiet time a priority they will learn to have attitudes that reflect the Lord Jesus.  This is a lesson guide on a possible way to teach older students. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the more time they spend studying God’s word each day and apply what … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lesson: Walking in the Light (Ephesians 5)

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

Bible Lesson: Overview of Esther

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

Bible Lesson: Finding Favor (Esther 1-2)

The following lesson is the second in the series of Esther.  This lesson focuses on how Esther won the favor of everyone she was around.  Student will discover that God gives His favor to those who live a blameless life.  The format for the lesson is mostly teaching verse by verse and allowing students to examine what the Scriptures say … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: The Battle Plan is Prayer

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

Jesus Birthday Party for Children

**This is a guest post by Glenys Nellist  from Kids Ministry Matters Imagine this… you are a young mom with three little kids. It is Christmas Eve. Your kids are in a state of high excitement. The kitchen counter top is strewn with multi colored sprinkles and blobs of red frosting… tell tale signs that you have just finished decorating the … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Quick Guide for a New Sunday School Superintendent

Sunday School changed my life! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that statement during my experience teaching children’s classes. A vibrant, exciting Sunday Sunday educates believers by familiarizing them with the Bible record while teaching them how to  apply the principles to their lives. As a new superintendent, you have the responsibility of making that vision happen … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship

This Bible lesson will teach children about the spiritual discipline of stewardship and giving. This is an often overlooked way that God grows the faith of children. Remember, it’s not the size of the gift but the heart that matters most.  This lesson is designed for a smaller group of children, but could be adapted for any Sunday School or … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Are Preteens Ready for Ministry Leadership?

**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net God always amazes me when he uses preteens in leadership. A friend of mine, Clint May, President of CDM International, told me the story of Sarah, who went through a preteen leadership program at his church. Here’s the story in Clint’s words. “One year we did a mission trip in San … More Children’s Ministry Resources

When Children Leave Your Ministry

Children love freely with complete abandon and without thought for tomorrow – so do many children’s ministers. How can you avoid caring for the ones God cares for? Watching children grow in God, seeing the light come on during a lesson; these things make us love our kids even more. I know how it feels; pouring your heart into a … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lesson: Belshazzar’s Arrogance

This new lesson from the Book of Daniel focuses on the attitude of arrogance versus an attitude of confidence in Christ. The lesson was prepared with older students in mind.  The lesson is a guide to provide ideas to teach Daniel 5. Please adapt according to the needs of your students. Bible Story: Belshazzar’s Arrogance Scripture: Daniel 5 Target Age Group: … More Children’s Ministry Resources

5 Ways to Reach More Children for Jesus

When the scope of your ministry needs enlarging you have to do more than pray kids into the pews. Put shoes on those prayers and get out into the community to reach more kids. Expand your Christian ministry by moving into these five areas of ministry. They don’t require expensive equipment or a committee of public relations people. Get back … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Daniel 7 God's Team Will Win

This an adaptation to an earlier lesson submitted about this chapter.  This lesson has additional resources to help teach this lesson.  It was used in an older elementary class.  It is only a guide to be used as a tool to give you ideas as you teach your students. Bible Story: Daniel 7 Saints are the winning team Scripture: Daniel 7 … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Daniel's Response to God's Word

This is another lesson for Daniel 9.  The focus on this lesson is how prayer is a response to God’s Word.  Daniel prays in response to what he realizes from Jeremiah’s prophecy about the 70 year captivity.  This lesson provides practical opportunities for students to pray in response to God’s Word.  The lesson was prepared for older students and can … More Children’s Ministry Resources

"God is My Song" Lesson for Toddlers

This is the fifth lesson plan in our series titled, “Toddlers Knowing God.” Each of these studies help children age 18-24 months better understand the character & nature of God. Click here to see the main index for these Bible lessons. This particular lesson is based on Exodus 15:2, Psalm 118:14. In very simple language, it shows how God gives … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson "Prayer is Powerful" from Daniel 10

The following lesson builds on the principle from Daniel 9-Prayer is a response to God’s Word.  Students will discover from Daniel’s experience that there is a spiritual battle taking place.  Believers do not need to be afraid because God has given us spiritual armor and the the powerful weapon of prayer.  This lesson was created for older students and can … More Children’s Ministry Resources