This Sunday School lesson is based on the story of Simeon and Anna when Joseph and Mary present Jesus in the Temple. It was prepared for a class of 3rd and 4th graders, but could be modified for any elementary aged class. Feel free to print it out or adapt it for your children’s church. The schedule for this class … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple 12 Symbols of Christmas booklet is one of our most popular resources during the Christmas season. Use the link below to download the PDF printable version. Printable 12 Symbols of Christmas Mini-Book for Teaching Kids the Meaning of Christmas Here is a printable Christmas book about the 12 Symbols of Christmas. I have taken symbols of Christmas that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It covers the story of Adam and Eve as well as the First Sin. This material could could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This short Bible lesson for children comes from Matthew 5:38-48 where Jesus discusses how to respond to our enemies. This material will work as a Sunday School lesson or in Children’s Church. Time: 25 Minutes Learning Objectives: After this lesson…. Children discuss the key people and main message of these verses by retelling the lessons Jesus gave to His listeners. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free lesson in your children’s church to teach children the biblical story of Christmas. This is the final lesson in a 3 part series about the birth of Christ. It could be modified to use in Sunday School or any children’s ministry setting. Be sure to modify it to best fit your ministry situation. Your feedback is welcome … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this lesson plan based on the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 to teach children about thankfulness. It would work in any children’s ministry setting but is designed for Children’s Church or Sunday School. Objectives: To identify Biblical strategies for dealing with problems in our lives, based on Jehoshaphat’s response to an attacking army. To develop students who … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this lesson plan with your Sunday School or Children’s Church this Christmas seasons. It is part 2 of a 3-part series about the Christmas Story. This lesson teaches about the details of the Shepherds visiting the baby Jesus. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. Be sure to consider your own ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this lesson plan with your Sunday School or Children’s Church this Christmas seasons. It is part 1 of a 3-part series about the Christmas Story. This lesson teaches about the details of the King of Kings being born in a stable. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. Be sure to consider … 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
A few weeks back, I asked our readers to answer one simple question – why do you love children’s ministry? The response has been amazing and each answer has personally encouraged me. This post is an edited list of those responses, with a few of my own mixed in. I tried to combine duplicate answers or clarify when needed. I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for a service project to involve your students in this year? Try Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization. They made our list of top ministry groups to sponsor a child for the coming new year. As described on its website, Samaritan’s Purse “has helped meet the need of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson completes a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the fourth lesson in a series of five that explore the theme “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” through Bible stories that each involve the sharing of a meal. This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church. The introduction activity may be used as a children’s sermon illustration for this Bible story. Estimated length is 45-60 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple kids Christmas skit for church. You can download, print, and use with your children’s choir. Like all our resources this is 100% free for you to use in your children’s ministry. This pageant is written directly from the Bible, only adding songs and direction for the actors. There are no speaking parts for the actors, only … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It covers the final two day of creation when God makes man on the sixth day and then rests on the seventh. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation.This material could could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this lesson plan to teach kids about the 5th day of Creation when God made the birds and sea animals. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. It could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this lesson plan based on the story of Ruth and Naomi to teach children about kindness. It would work in any children’s ministry setting but is designed for kids church or Sunday School. Please leave your feedback in the comment section at the end of this lesson. Objectives: To define kindness through the book of Ruth. To develop students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the 4th in the series of lessons on Elijah. This story includes Elijah running for his life, Elisha being called as Elijah’s successor and Elijah’s departure to heaven. It was written for upper elementary age children Sunday school class in mind. This lesson can be adapted to younger students or used in Children’s church as well. Additional … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is the next in our series of children’s church lessons about the days of creation. On day four, God made the Sun, Moon and stars. This lesson was originally designed for as a kids church lesson for children age 5 – 11. It would also work as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. This lesson is part of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is shared today as Ministry-To-Children’s contribution to Blog Action Day 2009. The goal of the event is to encourage bloggers worldwide to post about the same issue on the same day on their blogs, sparking discussion about a topic of global importance. Today, in an attempt to help create the largest social change event on the web ever, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another roundup of interesting articles and newsworthy events relevant to Children’s Ministry. This week there is a little something about everything. If you’re looking for more, check out my list of recommended kids ministry blogs. Jonathan Cliff earns his #1 blog ranking with 3 great posts about the new child dedication process at his church. Child Dedication StrategyChild … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is based on the Bible story where Elijah gathers the false prophets on Mt. Carmel to have a contest to prove that God is the True Living God. It is written for upper elementary age students yet it can be adapted for younger children or children’s church. At the end of the post there are additional resources to help you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the third lesson in a series of five that explore the theme “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” through Bible stories that each involve the sharing of a meal. This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church. The introduction and baby picture activities may be used as children’s sermon illustrations for this Bible story. Estimated length … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is next in the series following Elijah confronts Ahab. After the brook dries up God lead Elijah to the widow in Zarephath where He provides a never-ending supply of oil and flour. This Bible lesson is targeted for an older elementary Sunday School class, but could be used in other ministry settings with some modification. See the … More Children’s Ministry Resources