Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen and Elementary Prayer Idea: Sweet and Sour Grab Bags Use this delicious, sensory Bible activity to teach your children’s ministry kids a sweet lesson on prayer that they’ll remember. Preteen and Elementary Prayer Idea: Sweet and Sour Grab Bags… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Easter Snack for All Ages: Good News Bouquet For this Easter snack, kids create edible bouquets as they discover how Jesus gives new life! Scripture: Romans 6:7-10 You’ll need: Bible clear plastic cups Chex Mix marshmallows kabob skewers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Holy Week Craft Ideas: 7 Awesome Palm Print Crafts for Palm Sunday 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Easter Bible Craft: Easter Memory Magnets Preteens can make these Easter memory magnets as a reminder of the miracle that happened that day. You’ll need: cardboard scissors pebbles glue clothespins paper pens self-adhesive magnetic strips Preteen… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Game: Easter Ice Breaker Since church attendance tends to be higher than normal on Easter Sunday, help children get acquainted with one another by playing this Easter ice breaker. You’ll need: small sticky notes… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Outreach for All Ages: Cleanup Committee In this Earth Day outreach idea, kids and their families help take care of God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 You’ll need: Bible work gloves eco-friendly trash bags Earth Day Outreach… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft on Jesus’ Love: The Prodigal Son In this craft, kids will make “decotropes” (pictures they can twirl) that always show a heart, representing Jesus’ love. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 You’ll need: “Twirlers” handout (1 per child) scissors… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min No-Prep, No-Supply Game: What’s on My Head? In this no-prep, no-supply game, kids play a version of Charades as they explore the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. This game helps kids explore Acts 1:6-14; Acts… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Surprising Easter Devotions for Families There are so many surprising things to learn about Jesus! Use these family devotions to help families in your church discover more about Jesus. These devotions take only a few… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Easter Extras That Will Inspire Kids’ Love for Jesus Help the children in your ministry discover even more about Jesus and Easter with these delightful activities. 3 Easter Extras That Will Inspire Kids’ Love for Jesus 1. An Easter… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen High Energy Game: Noodle Ball Check out this high-energy fun you can create almost anywhere! All you need are pool noodles, an inflatable beach ball, and a bit of tape. Elementary and Preteen High Energy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Easter Preteen Lesson: If Jesus Conquered Death, Why Do People Still Die? Although preteens are starting to think more abstractly, the concept of death is still pretty concrete to them. When they hear that Jesus died for us, they may wonder what… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 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 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
