Age Level Read in 1 min Labor Day Elementary Kids’ Ministry 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preschool Ministry Craft Idea: Autumn Sensory Boxes In this preschool fall craft, kids make “feely fabric boxes” from sensory craft supplies such as cotton balls, feathers, felt, fake fur, and burlap. You’ll Need: tacky craft glue ribbon… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: What Influences Our Attitudes? Use this children’s message: Attitude Influence with kids ages 6 to 12 as you teach your students about 1 Thessalonians 5:16. You’ll Need: Bible (check out this kid-friendly version!) a… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Celebrate Grandparents’ Day With This Children’s Message Celebrate Grandparent’s Day in your kids’ ministry! Try this interactive children’s message designed to honor grandparents. You’ll Need: Bible (check out this kid-friendly version!) colorful papers pens Grandparents’ Day Message… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft on Jesus’ Love: The Prodigal Son Try out this craft based on Luke 15:11-32 about the prodigal son. Preteens in your children’s ministry will love it! Prepare for the Craft You’ll Need: “Twirlers” handout (1 per… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Bible Craft: Rain Sticks and God’s Promise to Us Have preteens (ages 10-12) create these rain sticks to teach them about the great flood, Noah, and God’s promises to us. Prepare for the Preteen Bible Craft Prep Time: 10… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Shine the Light of Jesus’ Love! Share this children’s message based on Matthew 5:15-16 with kids to encourage them to shine bright with the light of Jesus’ love each and every day. Prepare for the Children’s… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Plan in a Can: The Ultimate Classroom Saver When your class time is over and the sermon isn’t, what do you do? Make sure kids are bored no more! Try a Plan in a Can! It’s Sunday morning… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins 7 Relationship-Building Games to Foster Community in Children’s Ministry Building relationships in your ministry is so important! Jesus said the way we love each other will prove that we follow him (John 13:35). The church in Acts 2 and… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Family Ministry Outing Event: Zoo Scavenger Hunt Looking for a fun family ministry outing? Try this zoo scavenger hunt where families think about the Bible while looking at animals! Family Ministry Outing Event: Zoo Scavenger Hunt Our… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 6 mins 3 Children’s Ministry Games for Small Churches Small churches rock! If you’ve ever felt discouraged about being a small church, be uplifted by hearing that a recent Barna study shows people are more trusting of local, small… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Free Bible Lesson on Prayer: Having the Right Attitude In this free Bible lesson, kids will learn more about having the right attitude in prayer by exploring the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector. The idea of… Read More
