Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Free Bible Lesson for Children’s Ministry: Jesus Calms the Storm In this Bible lesson, kids explore Jesus’ power as they experience a storm. Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27 You’ll need: Bible Life Savers candies (1 per child) 2 box fans extension cords… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have bushels of fun! Fall is the perfect… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 4 mins Kids’ Bible Lesson on Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control In this Bible lesson, kids explore the fruit of the Spirit and discover how to have self-control. You’ll need: Bibles timer paper markers, including red markers Have a Color Challenge… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Icebreaker Game: Back-to-Back Meeting new people and making friends can be a very challenging thing—even in a church environment. This simple elementary and preteen icebreaker game is a great way to help break… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 6 Creative Ways to Help Kids Build Friendships As kids enter elementary school, they also enter a time when friendships become a central element in their lives. Kids this age are still learning how to make friends, and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Kids’ Bible Craft: Jesus Heals a Blind Man In this craft, kids will use googly eyes to make Braille cards as they learn about one of Jesus’ miracles (healing a man who was blind). Scripture: John 9:1-41 You’ll… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Craft: Feeling Bags This feeling bags craft for children in kindergarten through second grade is the perfect activity to help children better understand their emotions. You’ll need: 7 large paper grocery bags markers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 4 mins 10 Everyone-Wins Fall Festival Games for Your Children’s Ministry These 10 “everyone-wins” games and activities are perfect for a church fall festival. As children play together, they’ll discover new things about one another—and they’ll have a blast! You’ll build… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Creative Fall Festival Idea: Wonderful Winding Tunnel Looking for an inventive way to pass out candy at your fall fest? Try one church’s plan for a Wonderful Winding Tunnel. Trust us, kids will love it! Each year,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Children’s Message: Compassion Counts This Compassion Counts children’s message is good to use with kids of all ages to teach them that to be compassionate, we must set aside our own concerns. Scripture: Luke… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Celebrate Grandparents’ Day With This Children’s Message Grandparents and grandchildren have always been special to each other—even back in Bible times. This interactive devotion and craft are designed to honor our grandparents on Grandparents’ Day. Theme: Grandparents’… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 4 mins Free Bible Lesson: Jesus Miraculously Helps at a Wedding Enjoy a sneak peak of Simply Loved, a brand-new children’s ministry curriculum from Group Publishing. Through this hands-on Bible lesson, you’ll help kids discover that Jesus does the impossible. Plus!… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Ministry Craft: God’s Plan Vases Use this elementary and preteen craft so children can create a visual reminder that God has a plan for their lives. You’ll need to collect clear glass bottles of different… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Craft: Simple Homemade Friendship Bracelets Have elementary children make their own friendship bracelets (including the beads!) from start to finish. Use these bracelets as a reminder to pray for one another! Salt Dough Recipe Salt… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Transition Kids Back-to-School With This Quick Message Homework is on the horizon, as kids prepare to go back to school. Use this fun children’s message to help transition kids back into school-year mentality. Theme: Homework Bible Verses:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Game: Ultimate Keep-Away Everyone gets to play, but everyone also gets left out in this ultimate keep-away Bible game for preteens and elementary-aged kids. “May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins 16 A+ Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 16 A+ ideas will keep your kids from playing hooky from church! Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 3 Back-to-School Activities for Kids in Your Children’s Ministry Here are three back-to-school activities to get your kids centered on Jesus as they begin the school year. Back-to-School Activity 1: Music Message You’ll need: Bible tape paper markers Tape… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Respond to the Anxieties of Children at All Ages Children of all ages face anxieties. Here is what you need to know about these worries, and how you can help ease their concerns. Children’s Anxieties – Ages 2 to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 1 min Labor Day Elementary Classroom Activity: All Dressed Up Use Colossians 3:23-24 to talk about how God values the work that we do. This elementary children’s ministry activity is a fun addition to your Labor Day celebration. Labor Day… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 9 mins Elementary Sunday School Lesson: What Is Prayer? Use this Sunday school lesson with kids of all ages from the popular book Kids’ Travel Guide to the Lord’s Prayer. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
