Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Activity: Take Your Kids on a Prayer Walk Looking for an opportunity to teach children about praying for their neighbors? Take your kids on a prayer walk around your neighborhood. Here’s how. Take Your Kids on a Prayer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 10 mins FREE Easter Lesson: Jesus Has Victory Over Death This Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s DIG IN Sunday school curriculum teaches elementary kids that Jesus has victory over death. Pick and choose the sections to create the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Springtime Craft: God Creates the World Consider using this easy, printable craft in the spring to teach kids about God’s creation as they create their own masterpieces! Scripture: Genesis 1:1–2:22 You’ll need: Bible copies of “God… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Spring Object Lesson for All Ages: God Cares for You In this spring object lesson, kids discover that just as God cares for flowers, he cares for them, too. You’ll need: Bible individually packed flowering bedding plants foam cups potting… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fruit of the Spirit Game for All Ages: Overflowing Joy In this game, kids discover how our hearts overflow with joy from God as they experience overflowing sand. Scripture: Romans 15:13 Although children don’t regularly use the word “joy,” most… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Why Bribes Hurt Kids’ Spiritual Growth Bribes — long a staple in Christian classrooms — may be more harmful than helpful. Read on to find out more. You remember the familiar image of the stubborn donkey… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Easter Outreach Idea for All Ages: Food to Spare Just as Jesus told Peter to “feed [his] lambs,” kids will do just that for their community in this Easter outreach idea. Scripture: John 21:4-6, 12-13, 15-17 You’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Jesus Saves Us: Free and Fun Easter Bible Lesson Ideas Need some easy Easter ideas for kids at your church? Look no further! Here is a free, flexible Bible lesson that playfully (and effectively) teaches that Jesus saves us! Simply… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary St. Patrick’s Day Craft: Luck or Blessings Use this St. Patrick’s Day craft to help children understand the difference between luck and blessings. Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11 What you’ll need: Bibles 4 white cone-type coffee filters per child… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 5 Innovative Prayer Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Trying to find ways to incorporate more prayer in your children’s ministry? Look no further! Here are five unique ideas to get you started. 1. Prayer Walk If it’s safe… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Discipline Q&A: Should I Avoid Negative Consequences? We all want the children in our ministries to have a good time at church. But is this a reason to avoid negative consequences? Here’s what the experts have to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins 9 Indoor and Outdoor Easter Games + 4 Bonus Snacks Welcome guests and your church family with these wild and fun Easter games. They’re a great companion for your Bible lessons and activities from Palm Sunday through Jesus’ resurrection. With… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min FREE Elementary Family Devotion on Prayer: Jesus Shows Us How to Live and Talk With God Use this free elementary family devotion to teach kids and families about prayer. Prayer Grows Friendship With God In Jesus’ day, prayer came with a lot of rules. Some religious… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Devotion: St. Patrick’s Shamrock In this elementary devotion, kids will learn how St. Patrick used a shamrock to teach about the Trinity. Scripture: Romans 8:15; John 3:16; John 20:21-22 You’ll need: Bible 3 heart… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Easter Game: Musical Jelly Bean Walk Play this musical Easter Jelly Bean Walk with colored jelly beans to remind kids of the Easter message. You’ll need: large, cut-out jelly bean shapes in the following colors: red,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 1 min Elementary Bible Game: Throw Away Your Worries Heed the wisdom found in the Bible and throw away discouragement and your concerns with this fun-filled paper fight game! You’ll need: a Bible paper pencils painter’s tape Elementary Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Easter Devotion for Children: Light From the Broken Pieces Easter Devotion for Children: Light From the Broken Pieces is a great children’s message to help children understand what Jesus did for them on the cross. Easy Prep For each… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Quick Game for All Ages: Change It Up In this simple and quick game for all ages, kids do some improv acting as they learn how Jesus changes our lives. This game helps kids explore Acts 9:1-19 with… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Saint Patrick’s Day Outreach Idea: Beautiful Feet Through this Saint Patrick’s Day outreach idea, children will share the good news of Jesus by collecting shoes and socks for those in need. Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 You’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Creative Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry These 3 creative Valentine’s Day ideas submitted by our readers are a fantastic way to celebrate God’s love this February. 1. Valentine Boxes Consider having your elementary kids decorate, fill,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Holiday Read in 1 min Valentine’s Day Teacher Appreciation Cards Children’s ministry teachers and volunteers are so important! Their hearts overflow with love for kids. That’s why children’s ministry leaders like you thank them so often! Here’s a simple way… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
