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Jesus Birthday Party – Ideas for Kids Wishing Jesus a Happy Birthday!

Are you looking for a special activity for your children’s ministry this Christmas? Then consider having a Jesus Birthday Party. This activity includes hearing the story of Jesus’ birth and thinking about what gifts we can give to Jesus, and compares the celebration of Christ’s birth with a traditional birthday party. The download below includes the invitations, directions, planning guide, cupcake … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Elisha's Enemies (Sunday School Lesson for Kids)

This free Bible lesson is based on the story where the King of Syria sends his armies to capture Elisha because he reveals his military plans to Israel’s king. Elisha calms his servant’s fears by praying that God would allow him to see the heavenly armies protecting them. This lesson was prepared with upper elementary age students in mind. The … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Thanksgiving Sunday School Lesson & Kids Bible Activities

thanksgiving sunday school lessons

This page is your 100% free resource for planning this year’s Thanksgiving Sunday School Lesson. Choose from printable PDF lesson plans below and then choose just the right craft project or coloring page to help the children remember what they learned in your class. Sunday School Lessons on Thankfulness We’ve combined our most popular 3 unit study for Thanksgiving into … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Thankfulness No Matter What: A Bible Lesson about Jehoshaphat

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

Elisha and Shunammite Woman (Sunday School Lesson)

This lesson is based on the story where a Shunammite woman provides a room for Elisha to stay.  God rewards her kindness by giving her a son.  The son dies and God raises him through Elisha. The lesson is prepared for upper elementary age students and can be modified for younger students or used for Children’s Church.  Be sure to … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Preschool Christmas Songs

Here are several simple songs about Christmas for children. They would be a great addition to a Christmas Sunday School lesson or in children’s church. Because they are so simple, they would be great for preschool aged children at church. These songs were collected from several sources around the Internet. If you have another to share leave it in the … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The Age of Accountability: Rethinking Children and Salvation

Welcome to another session of the Children’s Ministry Think Tank. This is a monthly feature where we discuss controversial or difficult topics related to children’s ministry. Our responses are just a starting point, we encourage you to share your views in the comment section below. What About the Age of Accountability? What do you teach about concerning a child’s condition … More Children’s Ministry Resources

110 Reasons to Love Children's Ministry

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

Bible Coloring Pages for Kids

Bible Coloring Pages

Enjoy over 450 free Bible coloring pages. Use the download links to print in PDF format or purchase a Bible coloring book bundle. This page lists our free, downloadable Bible coloring pages that can be used for Christian children’s ministry, including Sunday School and homeschooling. The coloring pages depict stories and themes from the Bible, making them an excellent resource … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Four Bible Storytelling Tips for Children's Ministry

Jesus was a master story-teller. Droves of people followed Him wherever He went.  They listened to His every word.  His parables utilized simple objects to convey more complex truths.  They were relevant to the audience and they often ended with some type of surprise or twist. In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Elisha Helps a Widow (Sunday School Lesson)

This lesson follows in the series about the prophet Elijah. The story picks up where Elisha helps a widow who has no money to pay a debt her husband owed. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students in mind. The lesson can be adapted for younger student and can be used as a Children’s Church lesson. It would also … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Children's Bible Lesson: The Passover

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

Children's Bible Lesson: Kids' Mission The Environment

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

Bible Lesson: Not Meatballs, But Manna

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs has recently hit the big screen.  Though I’ve not seen the movie, I love the book version. This lesson plan uses that story to introduce children to the biblical accounts of God providing manna in the wilderness for the Israelites.  This lesson would work for children’s church or Sunday school and is targeted for … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Miraculous Catch (John 21:1-14) Lesson for Kids

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

Lesson: God provides For Elijah And Widow

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

How Do You Teach Children To Pray?

Welcome to session #6 of the Children’s Ministry Think Tank.  This time I’ve asked our contributors to share their experience of teaching kids to pray. If you would like to participate, just read over the responses and leave your thoughts in the comment section. Don’t miss our evening prayers for children printable PDF. Here is the question: How Should We … More Children’s Ministry Resources