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Sheep LOVED by a Shepherd: Preschool Lesson

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This is the first of three lesson plans called Jesus is my Good Shepherd and intended for preschool children (ages 2-5).  It is designed for a children’s church or Sunday School, but can be adapted to meet your particular ministry setting. Don’t miss our free printable preschool Bible lessons and preschool coloring pages. There are over 600 references to sheep, lamb, shepherds, and ewe in the Bible.  Sheep are a consistent animal used in scripture to teach

Lesson: Joshua and the Wall of Jericho

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This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. It shows how God was the one who knocked down the wall. This story shows how God keeps his promises and provides help for his people, even when they face a dire situation. Sometimes this Bible story is called

Joshua and the Walls of Jericho (Preschool Lesson)

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This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of the Walls of Jericho. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Because this story is made for preschoolers it does not focus on the battle of Jericho, rather on the help God

Children’s Bible Lesson: You, Joseph, and Greatness

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The following Children’s Message is intended for grades 1st-6th and was initially utilized for a Christian Elementary School Chapel.  However, it can also be adapted to meet your specific ministry needs. It would serve well as a large group children’s church lesson or even with your kids Sunday School class. Lesson Plan Focus: Children often get asked the following question:  What do you want to be when you grow up?  While it is good for children to have

Esther Bible Lessons for Children: Part 7

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This lesson covers chapter seven of a ten part series from the book of Esther. It can be used for Children’s Church or Sunday School. Though God’s name is never mentioned in this book, this lesson helps to see how God uses people to bring about His will. This lesson provides a framework for teaching from Esther chapter 7. Note: The book of Esther can be difficult to relate back to Jesus and his Good News. One

Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors (A Children's Church Lesson)

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This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Joseph and the interaction with him and his brothers. This material 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 in the comment box at the bottom of this page. We also have a preschool

Video: The Creation Bible Story for Preschoolers With Felt Board

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Your preschool children will enjoy Cullen’s telling of the Creation Story using a felt board for illustrations. This video could be watched at home with your children or even shared with a preschool aged group of children. If you are a preschool Sunday School teacher, then you might benefit from watching her example of storytelling. Don’t miss Cullen’s other videos on YouTube. Felt Board Creation Story for Preschoolers In the video she walks the children through the

God Saves Noah from the Flood (Preschool Bible Lesson)

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This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Noah. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement in the comment box at the bottom of this page. We also have an elementary aged

Lesson: God Saves from the Fiery Furnace

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This is the second children’s Bible lesson in a series from the book of Daniel.  It is from chapter 3 where Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego choose to obey God and are thrown in a fiery furnace.  This was written for upper elementary students.  It can be simplified for preschool students and modified to be used as a Children’s Church Lesson.  At the end there are additional resources that may be helpful for your individual class needs. Bible

Santa Claus and Children's Ministry: How Do You Respond?

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It happens almost every year. One kid comes to children’s church with a personal mission to prove Santa is not real. Besides the disruption, it creates a situation where one child is calling someone’s mom a liar. That’s why I’m calling to order a special Christmas edition of our Think Tank. How do you handle the whole issue of Santa Claus in your ministry? How would you redirect a group of children at church who are debating

Classic Teaching Principles for Children's Ministry

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I recently had the opportunity to attend a seminar on Creative Bible Teaching at the National Youth Workers’ Convention.  Though the seminar was structured to meet the needs of junior high and high school teachers, there was a considerable amount of information that was transferrable to those who work in children’s ministry. The following is a list of seven classic teaching principles, compiled by Marv Penner.  As we apply these principles in our specific ministry contexts, may

Preschool Thanksgiving Lesson: Jesus and the Ten Lepers

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This is a lesson plan intended to be used for Thanksgiving, but you could utilize it at any time of year.  It is the account in Luke 17:11-19 of the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus, yet only one returned to give thanks.   The lesson is designed for children’s church or Sunday School and is intended for preschool children, ages 3-5. Objectives: To develop students who form a pattern of thankfulness at an early age.  To

God Looks At the Heart (Children's Bible Lesson)

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This Bible lesson for children comes from 1 Samuel 16:1-13 where Samuel anoints a young shepherd boy named David as the next king of Israel. It teaches the truth that the Lord looks at the heart of people and not their outward appearance. This material will work as a Sunday School lesson or in Children’s Church. Please leave comments about this lesson plan in the form at the bottom of this page. Curriculum text: 1 Samuel 16:1-3;

The Age of Accountability: Rethinking Children and Salvation

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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 (sometimes called age) of accountability for responding to the Gospel? How would you counsel a parent who

10 Tips for Finding (and Keeping!) Children's Ministry Volunteers

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Big, small, rich, poor, progressive, conservative, thriving, struggling, traditional, unique, and the list of adjectives could go on and on in an attempt to include the vast array of church characteristics we may be faced with as leaders of children’s ministry.  Each church is so different, with its own strengths and weaknesses, and yet, one challenge we all seem to share is the never ending endeavor to find, and more importantly to sustain, passionate, skilled, dependable church

Creation Review Lesson for Children’s Church

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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 in the comment box at the bottom of this page. Bible Story: The Story of Creation from Genesis

Creation Review (Preschool Bible Lesson)

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This is the last of a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation.. This lesson plan is designed to remind the preschool aged children about the days of creation as previously taught in the our related lesson plans. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please

Children's Bible Lesson: The Passover

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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 minutes. By contributing writer, Nicole VanderMeulen, Children’s Ministry Coordinator at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Renton, Washington.

Creation Days 6 and 7 (Preschool Bible Lesson)

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This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the sixth and seventh days of creation. This includes God making mankind in his image and then resting on the seventh day.  This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context

Creation Days 6 and 7 Lesson for Children's Church

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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 Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave

Lesson: Elijah Versus The False Prophets On Mt. Carmel

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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 adapt to the needs of your class. Scripture: 1 Kings 18 Target Age Group:  School ages 3rd-5th Memory

Creation Bible Story Book for Children

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Download and print this Bible storybook to help children learn about God’s work of creation. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. Each PDF file tells the story of creation based on Genesis and includes color visuals. Use the links below to select the chapter you need. Story of Creation Book (PDF) Creation Day 1 Booklet Creation Day 2 Booklet Creation Day 3 Booklet Creation Day 4 Booklet Creation Day 5 Booklet

301 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers (Review Quiz)

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Get ready for Bible Trivia — Download our 301 printable Bible questions for Kids. Play a fun quiz style game with children, teens, or adults. Free PDF or Word Doc available. Bible Trivia Questions & Answer (on Video) As with any resource, please consider the level of children you are teaching. Our Bible quiz questions include a mix of simple and hard questions. For younger children, choose the easy questions or turn the right answer into a

7 Tips For Better Communication In Children's Ministry

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What time does the program start? When was that registration deadline? Do you have a class for my 4 year old? These questions bombard children’s ministry leaders every Sunday. In every size and type of congregation, communication is a challenge. If you are like me, you may be tempted to complain. You may want to blame the parents in your church for being absent minded. That is the wrong approach. As leaders in children’s ministry, we must