Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins 3 Easy and Fun Bible Memory Activities The true gem of Bible memorization is found when kids really understand and apply what they’re memorizing, not just recalling words. Here are three quick and easy Bible memory activities… Read More
Prayer Read in 3 mins 4 Meaningful Prayer Ideas for Kids Every day is a great day to pray. There’s a World Day of Prayer in March. The United States sets aside National Day of Prayer on the first Thursday of… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Operation Faith Challenge: 3 Preteen Devotions for Spiritual Growth Use these three Operation Faith Challenge devotions to foster spiritual growth and development in your preteen kids. Operation Faith Challenge: Heal What’s Broken Directive: Give others grace and forgiveness. Armor:… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Fun and Quick Team Activity: Touch the Floor When you have extra time to spare, consider using this simple team activity where kids discover the importance of getting along with others. This game helps kids explore 1 Samuel… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Simple Preteen Bible Activities Looking for new ideas to use with the preteens in your ministry? Try one of these three simple preteen Bible activities! 3 Simple Preteen Bible Activities Preteen Bible Activity #1:… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Last-Minute Activity: Soldier On In this last-minute activity, kids race across the room wearing imaginary armor as they explore being strong in God. This game helps kids explore Ephesians 6:10-18 with the Bible story:… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Earth Day Craft: Leafy T-Shirts These leafy t-shirts are a fun and creative way for elementary kids and preteens in your ministry to celebrate Earth Day! You’ll need: plastic tablecloth cardboard pieces fresh, green leaves… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 9 Quick Tips for Teaching Kids to Pray Prayer habits that last a lifetime are most often formed in childhood. That’s why teaching kids to pray is so critical. As with most spiritual disciplines, prayer is caught more… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Can’t-Miss Mother’s Day Ideas for Children’s Ministry Use these 3 can’t-miss Mother’s Day ideas this spring to celebrate the women who are raising the children in your ministry. These ideas adapt for use at home, as well!… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Devotion: My Beloved Son (Matthew 3:13-17) This children’s devotion will teach kids in kindergarten through sixth-grade about the idea of pleasing God. You’ll Need Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) white crayon piece of white construction paper… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Bible Game: Grow Friendship With Blanket Volleyball Kids will have a ball playing this Blanket Volleyball Bible game that demonstrates how important it is to help our friends. Bible Game: Grow Friendship With Blanket Volleyball You’ll need:… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Good Friday Experience Use this powerful Good Friday service experience to help children learn to serve one another. Prepare for the Good Friday Experience You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version) washcloth (1… Read More
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 (try this kid-friendly version!) work gloves eco-friendly trash… Read More
Age Level Read in 2 mins Memorial Day Elementary Game: Matchbox Memorial This low-energy Memorial Day elementary game will help your kids discover that Christians have heroes of faith—just like their country has national heroes. Prepare for the Memorial Day Elementary Game… Read More
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
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Preteen Prayer Bible Lesson: We Pray for Each Other Use this preteen prayer Bible lesson to help kids explore how we communicate with God through prayer. Prayer is a pretty abstract concept. But for preteens, who are moving from… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Children’s Message: Busting Putdowns and Hurtful Words This preteen children’s message is a simple balloon trick that increases preteens’ sensitivity to the consequences of hurtful words. You’ll Need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) 2 balloons needle Preteen… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels In this preteen craft, kids make fun conversation starters as a way to tell others about Jesus. Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels You’ll need: construction paper scissors straight pins beads pencils… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Woman at the Well Use this preteen Sunday school lesson, Woman at the Well, to teach kids about Jesus. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. Preteen Sunday… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Bible Game on Temptation: The Floor Is Lava Use the classic children’s game, the Floor is Lava, to teach a Bible lesson about temptation. I think we have all played the Floor Is Lava game at least once.… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Older Elementary Craft: Stop Action Bible Flipbooks Want your older elementary-aged kids to engage with God’s Word? Create these stop action Bible flipbooks to learn about heroes in the Bible. You’ll Need: 3X5 cards fine-tipped markers string… Read More
