Kids, especially younger ones, don’t necessarily grasp the difference between the Holy Spirit and a ghost they see on television. But the Holy Spirit is one of the greatest blessings…
Holy Week is coming soon, and you may be looking for Holy Week craft ideas to help your kids learn about Jesus’ final week before his crucifixion and resurrection. These…
This free Halloween devotional will help your preteens think more deeply about Halloween and supernatural forces.
Halloween is around the corner, and that can stir up some thoughts about the…
In this children’s church lesson, kids discover the context of Pentecost as they explore the Holy Spirit’s power. These activities come from DIG IN Sunday School and Children’s Church curriculums.…
Use this preteen Bible study about the Holy Spirit with kids in grades 4, 5, and 6.
If you say the words “Holy Spirit” to kids, you may conjure images…
In this lesson, preschoolers explore the fruit of the Spirit and discover how the Holy Spirit helps us.
The Holy Spirit Helps Us
You’ll need:
Bible
Hold up a Bible.…
Use these awe-inspiring experiences to help kids discover that Easter—and all of Holy Week—is wholly about Jesus.
Whether you’re looking for exciting new ideas to add to your traditions, scouting…
Strategic follow-up plays a huge role in making the most of your VBS. In fact, intentional follow-up should be an important part of your regular VBS planning, right from the…
Ever wonder if you have the right person in the right volunteer role or if the volunteer understands your ministry? Here’s what you need to know to get your volunteers…
Use this creative message to help kids experience what may have happened on the day of Pentecost.
Theme: Pentecost
Scripture: Acts 2:1-13
What You’ll Need:
a copy of the language…
Transform your Easter celebrations with these 22 Jesus-centered, Holy Week ideas for kids in your ministry.
Make your Holy Week both memorable and educational with a week-long series of activities…
Begin Holy Week with a spirited start when it includes family devotions, service projects, easy crafts, yummy snacks, fun games, a complete Seder Meal plan, and more—just for Easter! Every…
Teach kids about the power of the Holy Spirit through the story of Nicodemus and this fun hands-on experiment.
Cook’s Eye View: Kids will have “tasty” fun with this experiment…
Family ministry is something most children’s ministry leaders feel like they should be doing—or doing more. According to a 2021 Barna study, 90 percent of children’s ministry leaders said that…
In need of a spiritual refresher?
It feels like you just got done with VBS season, and now fall and winter events loom on the horizon. It can feel like…
Do you find yourself growing increasingly snappy at your volunteers? Postponing phone calls? Growing more and more impatient with kids? Sighing a lot? Perhaps you’re not getting enough rest to…
Is your church stressing out families? Read on to discover if your innocent–but stressful–practices are pushing families away from church.
Between Mom, Dad, and the kids, families may be attending…
In this free Bible lesson, kids discover the significance of the Pentecost as they color an activity page and discuss the Scripture.
Scripture: Acts 2:1-12, Matthew 28:20b
Supplies:
Bible
“The…
This Molded to Be Holy elementary object lesson will have a profound impact on the way the kids in your children’s ministry view being holy.
You’ll need:
Bibles
aluminum foil…
Our teachers complained that kids in our program didn’t seem to know the Bible well. Here’s what we determined kids must know about the Bible at each age.
All the…
How well does your children’s ministry recognize the importance of kids’ milestones and rites?
In many cultures around the world, children are officially connected to their culture, ancestry, and belief…
