This children’s Bible lesson continues the study of the Book of Acts. The lesson is about Peter explaining God’s hand in the conversion of Gentiles. The lesson focuses on how change brought growth for the Church. Kids need to know that God can be trusted in times of change. The original setting for this lesson plan was older elementary Sunday School. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is taken from the story of Peter visiting the saints in Lydda and Joppa. When Aeneas is healed and Tabitha is raised from the dead others turn their eyes to the Lord and many believe in Jesus. This lesson was prepared for Sunday School and could be used for Children’s Church. It can be modified to use with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the final lesson in our 4 part series for children about knowing and loving God. This mini-curriculum is titled “Discovering the Divine.” Follow that link to learn more about these lesson and read important tips for teaching them in your ministry. This lesson is targeted for older elementary children, but it could be adapted for other age groups. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is intended for use on Father’s Day weekend. It focuses on the book of Proverbs and how children should listen to their fathers as a source of wisdom in their lives. It was prepared with children’s church in mind, but could be modified for Sunday School or other ministry settings. Be sure to check out our free coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is the third in a four-part series for children to encourage them to love God. To learn more about this Bible curriculum, including tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified for any … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson on Saul’s conversion teaches students that God completely transforms a person’s life when they believe in Jesus. God chose Saul to be His instrument to share the Good News with the Gentiles. Students will learn that God has a purpose and plan for each person that places his/her faith in Jesus. This can be used as a guide … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Summertime ministry to children is touch and go. Outside of big events like VBS, regular weekly attendance can wane during the summer months in the children’s ministry. Kids go on family vacations, head to summer camps and focus on play rather than worship. Meanwhile, nervous children’s ministry leaders anxiously await the return of their children knowing that a few will … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the members at my church recently asked me if I knew of any good books for young children who were asking questions about spiritual matters. There is a plethora of children’s bibles and curriculum geared towards older children, but it can be difficult to find foundational materials that invest in younger children. A series with which I have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these religious coloring pages to help kids show honor to their Dad on Father’s Day. These printable illustrations have options for every age group. If you prefer the JPG image files separate, get the free download bundle in ZIP form the Sunday School Store. Use the link above to download the our free printable coloring pages for Father’s Day. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Many Christians celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the church and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The holiday falls 50 days after Easter Sunday. So this lesson may be particularly appropriate at that time, but could also be used any time in exploration of the Bible text found in Acts 2. This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Print off this free Sunday School lesson based on Acts 9 where Peter raises Dorcas back to life. This lesson teaches children the difference their lives can have on others, and the power of how the Lord can work in the lives of those willing to obey Him. You can also modify this lesson to work in Kids church or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is the second in a four-part series for children to encourage them to love God. To learn more about this Bible curriculum, including tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Spark interest in your event by promoting these popular VBS themes. These favorite themes are ideal for drawing kids who may never have attended church or your church before. Utilize these ideas to create a VBS your kids will be proud to attend and tell their peers about. Archaeology Archaeology is a subject that interests kids and adults alike. Use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is the first in a four-part series for children on knowing God. For more information about this curriculum and tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified for any age … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a fun game we played on a Wednesday night during our AWANA large group game time. It is equal parts road race, dodge ball and American Gladiators. I originally envisioned this game without the M&Ms, but then we had a chocolate themed night for AWANA, and it just seemed like a natural fit! This game was fun for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
9 Steps to Launching a Kids Program at Your Church How do I organize my children’s ministry? Starting a children’s ministry from scratch can be a big challenge. You have to navigate parental expectations, curriculum options, and hundreds of little questions about how things should work. For this discussion, I’m assuming you are at a smaller church with no paid … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson is based on Acts 6 where the church chose seven men to serve. This is often considered the beginning of the office of deacon in the New Testament church. In this lesson plan, children will learn that every believer has a responsibility to serve. This lesson was first prepared for an older elementary Sunday School class … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you searching for ideas to liven up your Vacation Bible School this year? Look no further! This post is jam-packed with fun games that can be played indoors or outdoors, with or without fancy supplies. 🎲 There are even some that are super active to get those wiggles out, and some that are a little quieter to help with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s not a chore! Learning scripture can be fun if you know the right games. Test these creative ideas and help kids make amazing progress! Each idea below is easy to learn and gets kids “hands on” with the Bible verses. Taking apart and putting the verse back together is a great way to use repetition without creating boredom! 1) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson for children teaches the importance of Wisdom based on Proverbs 2:1-15. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting but would work well as Sunday School lesson about wisdom. The children will discover that wisdom is a hidden treasure given by God. This lesson plan also includes several case studies and other learning activities to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Vacation Bible School is an exciting time for a church or ministry. The opportunity to meet new children and adults is always exciting for volunteers and the leadership. Choosing the right VBS theme for your event is important to your success. There is nothing wrong or amiss with using VBS kits. These are good resource tools perfect for some. For … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson will help the children see the importance and power of praying for one another. It is based on the Bible story in Acts 12 where God rescues Peter from jail while the other disciples were praying for his safety. This lesson was first taught in Children’s Sunday School but could easily be modified for Children’s Church or other … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is based on Acts chapter 4 and teaches children about the Spirits role in empowering their Christian witness for Christ. It was originally prepared for an upper elementary Sunday School lesson, but you can modify it for children’s church or younger kids. Be sure to check out the additional learning activities and teaching resources linked at the end … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson teaches children the difference Jesus can make in a person’s life when they put their faith and trust in Him as their Savior. The children will learn that the sins we think the Lord would never forgive, He does forgive. This lesson was first prepared for a Sunday School context but could be modified to work as a … More Children’s Ministry Resources