Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple No-Prep Activity: Unwelcome Home! When you have extra time in your lesson, consider using this simple, no-prep activity where kids play a version of Capture the Flag and learn how Jesus loves us no… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft for All Ages: Gifts From Above In this Thanksgiving craft, kids direct their thanks to God as they consider his good and perfect gifts. Scripture: James 1:17 You’ll need: Bible full 8-ounce bottles of water (1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Supplies: construction paper scissors straight pins beads pencils with… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preschool Game: God Helps Us Be Brave In this free preschool game, kids build up and knock down cup towers as they discover how God helps us be brave. Bible Passage: Joshua 1:1-11; 5:13–6:27 Bible Point: God… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins What You Need to Know About Bullying Bullying. You may hear this word a lot. What is it, exactly? When does unkind behavior cross the line and become bullying? How can we help kids who are bullied?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preschool Bible Lesson: You Can Have a Friendship With Jesus In this preschool Bible lesson, kids color activity pages as they discover what it means to have a friendship with Jesus. Scripture: John 14:5-14 Supplies: heart beads (1 per child)… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Free Preschool Bible Lesson: God Chooses David as King In this preschool Bible lesson, kids hear how God chose David to be the new king and discover that what’s inside our hearts matters most to God. Preschool Bible Lesson:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Jesus Cares: A Note to Children’s Ministry Leaders Following Texas Floods A special message to our friends in ministry as we grieve the aftermath of flooding in Texas and lives lost at Camp Mystic. We trust that Jesus cares. Here at… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 3 Ways to Treat VBS Volunteers Like VIPs As summer approaches, is VBS on your mind? Perhaps you’re asking yourself a question nearly as old as ministry itself: “How do I hang onto good volunteers?” You certainly aren’t… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 15 Do’s and Don’ts of Mental Health Care in Children’s Ministry Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are on the rise in children, and it’s important that our children’s ministries are safe places for kids with challenges. To find… 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
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Bible Memory That Goes From the Head to the Heart What do you envision when you hear the words “Bible memory?” You may picture a Bible verse on the fridge that parents work on with kids at home. Or perhaps… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins How to Help Young Families Have a Happy Easter! We love Easter Sunday! But for parents of young children, Easter brings a change of routine and some extra stress. Here are seven ways your church can set young families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Steps to Handling Burnout—Plus How to Avoid It Ministry can mean long hours. And it’s not just the workload that can be overwhelming; sometimes the emotional toll it takes can feel even greater. That means at times, it’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Outreach Tips: Intentional Ways to Befriend New Families Every outreach effort you undertake can be effective if you approach it from a practical perspective. Consider these outreach tips! Outreach. The word alone suggests a powerful connection and relevance… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins 4 Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Crafts It’s the season for sharing God’s love with others! Help kids say, “I love you!” with these heartfelt Valentine’s Day crafts for children’s ministry. Valentine’s Day Craft #1: Pop-Up Cards… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Recruit for a Successful Ministry One of the biggest pain points children’s ministry directors face is how to recruit volunteers that love children, want to serve, and will stick around. To help ease the pain… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best VBS for Your Church Use our complete guide to choosing the best VBS to ensure maximum outreach in your community and impact in kids’ lives. Choose the best VBS by using the following 20… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Working With Divorced Families Over Christmas If you lead a children’s ministry, check out these five tips for working with divorced families over Christmas. If you work with family ministry, chances are you have kids in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Church: How Is It Different Than Sunday School? There are two terms that often come up regarding children’s ministry programming: Sunday school and children’s church. But what are they? How do they differ? Well, that’s a complicated question… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Object Lesson: Jesus Performs His First Miracle In this preschool object lesson, kids discover Jesus’ first miracle as they experience water changing colors. Scripture: John 2:1-12 Supplies: flashlight with batteries red cellophane (check the gift wrap section… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
