Praying for your kids seems so easy when they are small, sweet and perfect. However, if your child gets sick, or appears to lose interest in God or strays from the recommended path, it’s not as simple. As children’s ministry leaders, we also have the responsibility to pray for all the sheep in our care, still many leaders don’t know … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is an adaptation that I made for our older elementary age students. Students will discover that we show our love for God by obedience to His Word. This is only a lesson guide, please adapt to the the needs of your ministry. Bible Passage: Joshua 23-24 Bible Story Title: Serve God Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade U.S.A.) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Lesson Title: Thirsty? (Woman at the Well) Bible Passage: John 4:7–10; 13–14 Bottom Line: Like water satisfies the body, Jesus satisfies the soul. OPENING GAME – HUNGRY? Supplies — Signs that say: Family, School, Sports, Shopping, T.V., Online Activity, Video Games. Feel free to modify this list based on your specific preteen … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson begins a brief study of Judges. The students will discover that God’s people continuously sinned and turned away from Him They were punished and God faithfully delivered them when they cried out to Him. This is only a suggested guide to teach this lesson. Please prepare and adapt for the needs of your ministry. Bible Passage: Judges 3 Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One wise minister once said, “If you don’t put on a program for kids, they will put on one for you.” Those words are so true! From beginning to end, I plan almost every detail of our weekly meeting but I used to fall short with pre-church activities. Many of our children arrive early on one of our vans or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring sheet is one part of Mandy’s six page coloring book for kids about honoring God with their daily routine. Use the links below to download this sheet or get the entire book in one file. The PDF format is easiest to print and the JPEG is helpful if you plan to edit the text using Photoshop. Time to Pray … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s that time of year! Time to get into the community and meet new people. This summer, try one of these seven outreaches or use them all and you may experience a surprising increase in attendance. Meet new families or build stronger ties with current ones with these fun summer outreaches. Host a puppet class. This outreach only takes a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for an inexpensive summer theme for a VBS, kids’ event or Sunday School? You can easily put together a summer Sunday camp with items from around your home. Kids love this playful theme and it works for day and night! If you can get your hands on one, a star projector works great at a “camp in.” Flip off … More Children’s Ministry Resources
So you arrive at church and the Children’s Minister asks you to teach a class for a teacher who got sick just this morning. No problem, right? Just follow the lesson that they had prepared and it’ll be smooth sailing. Wait! If the teacher is home sick, then, most likely, the lesson is home with them. Ok, you can do … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our church recently began The Gospel Project for adults and children. The following lesson was inspired by curriculum and their approach of showing how every story relates back to Jesus. The students discover that God blesses those who obey Him by faith. This lesson was adapted for an older elementary class. Bible Passage: Joshua 8 Bible Story Title: The defeat of Ai … More Children’s Ministry Resources
According to the book of James, “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27) At no time during the year does this call to minister to the fatherless seem so important than Father’s Day. I don’t need to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible study in your children’s Sunday School or Kids Church. It recounts the story Elijah and the how God used him to heal the son of a widow in 1 Kings 17. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve this lesson plan, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page. Lesson Title: The Widow’s Son … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible study in your children’s Sunday School or Kids Church. It recounts the story of God’s care for Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve this lesson plan, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page. The download below includes bonus coloring pages and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
No offense to the curriculum professionals but I just love dreaming up and creating crusade ideas from popular culture; however, I am a child evangelist at heart. A few months ago, I began planning our next kids’ crusade; we have several a year. I really wanted to return to an old favorite based on the movie, “The Prince of Egypt” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Nothing speaks to a child’s playfulness like a bouncing beach ball. Thankfully, these lightweight toys are inexpensive and easy to find. Shopping clearance beach toys every August is a tradition for me and I use every one I find. Besides tossing beach balls around during the praise service, I’ve found some other ways to use these colorful toys. Find yourself … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As students study Nehemiah 7-8 they will discover the importance of God’s Word in our daily lives to protect against the destructiveness of sin. This lesson was created for older elementary students. You are welcome to modify it for any teaching context. We welcome your feedback in the comment section and tips for other readers. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 7-8 Bible Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s back to the toy box for easy object lessons for your children’s ministry. Toys and playtime are languages that kids understand. Drag out a bucket of building blocks or logs for this lesson idea. Colorful toys grab a kids attention but do set them out of sight before your lesson time or you could have a difficult time getting … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids can’t drive but they still hold a tremendous influence over parents that do. When kids are motivated to attend church there is no stopping them. So short of an expensive, time-consuming event what is a children’s pastor to do? Start by motivating the group that you already have. Strengthen your base with ministry segments that will keep kids coming … 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
Hosting a kids’ event takes a ton of effort, planning and prayer. By the time the event comes around, I’m ready for it to be over but just running through it without thought won’t yield the results I want. After investing so much, financially and spiritually, I want to get the most from the kids’ event I’m involved with. You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson on prayer is based on Matthew 7:7-12 in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Use it in your Sunday School or Children’s Church. Please modify to best meet the ministry setting and the children you will teach. We welcome your ideas and feedback in the comment section below. Gospel Connection: In this passage, we are reminded of … 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 children’s Bible lesson is based on Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders. In this well known passage, our Lord teaches about the value of living out his commandments – namely the Sermon on the Mount. This parable is also recorded in Luke 6:46-49. Learning Aim: Children will learn what it means to have wisdom and where they … More Children’s Ministry Resources