Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Helping Children Process Another School Shooting Tragedy It’s happened again. How can we fathom news about another deadly school shooting? Precious children’s lives are lost. Families are mourning. We all grieve. Especially as people who love and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Easter Object Lesson for Preschoolers: Wobbly Eggs From DIG IN Sunday school curriculum, this Easter object lesson encourages preschoolers to experiment with plastic Easter eggs as they discover how Jesus came back to life. You’ll need: plastic… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Craft: Mini Easter Garden Kids create mini Easter gardens as they retell the Easter story and celebrate that Jesus’ tomb was empty! Mini Easter Garden Crafts You’ll need: Bible shallow dishes or trays (1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Easter 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
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Why You Should Build Up Preteen Leaders in Your Children’s Ministry Captivating preteen’s interest in Sunday school isn’t always easy. So instead, consider a different approach: Building up preteen leaders. By equipping preteens with leadership skills, you’ll find they have a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children in Church: A Senior Pastor’s Heart for Including Children Growth happens when children’s ministry leaders and senior pastors partner together to welcome and celebrate children in their churches. Spiritual growth occurs, and churches may even grow in number! Most… 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min A Calendar for Lent to Share With Families at Your Church Share this FREE downloadable resource for Lent with families at your church. Lent prepares us for Easter! It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the Saturday before Easter Sunday. That’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Jesus Calms the Storm: Experiential Game for Preschoolers Use this fun, experiential, and meaningful game to reinforce the story of Jesus calming the storm with preschoolers. Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 You’ll need: bedsheet or tablecloth foam ball Jesus Calms… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 20 Ways to Promote Serving and Recruit Volunteers in Your Church Recruiting volunteers doesn’t always come easy. So consider these 20 ways to promote serving in your church! In most churches the congregation seems to be struck by blindness when it… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Preschool Object Lesson: Jesus Heals 10 Men of Leprosy In this object lesson, preschoolers see an experiment with water and colors as they discover how Jesus healed 10 men who had leprosy. Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 You’ll need: Bible 4… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Children’s Message: Faith to Move Mountains In this children’s message, kids explore the power of faith while they play with modeling dough and discover God’s faithfulness. Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22 You’ll need: Bible measuring cups spatulas mixing… 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 Puzzles With a Purpose: From Time Filler to Teaching Tool Using puzzles and activity pages in children’s ministry is nothing new. I grew up doing Bible word searches and dutifully filling in the blanks. But Group has historically taken a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Worship Wonders: Teaching Kids to Worship in Children’s Church When we think of worship, we often think of singing praise songs to God. And the book of Psalms shows us that music can certainly be an act of worship!… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Christmas Snack for Children’s Ministry: First Christmas Morning Mix Kids experience the Christmas story while enjoying this Christmas snack. You’re not supposed to talk with your mouth full, but nobody said your food can’t talk for itself! In this… 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
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 3 Discipline Tips for Your Children’s Ministry That Work Here are three discipline tips to create a happier and healthier classroom environment. Frustration over discipline issues is perhaps the biggest reason Sunday school volunteers quit. Well-meaning people sign up… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Object Lesson: A Miraculous Catch of Fish Preschoolers explore the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5:1-11 and miraculously discover these sea creatures on their papers! Together you’ll find out that Jesus is amazing. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Shine the Light of Jesus’ Love! Share this children’s message with kids to encourage them to shine bright with the light of Jesus’ love each and every day. Scripture: Matthew 5:15-16 You’ll need: Bible small lamp… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 4 mins Kids’ Bible Lesson on Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control In this Bible lesson, kids explore the fruit of the Spirit and discover how to have self-control. You’ll need: Bibles timer paper markers, including red markers Have a Color Challenge… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
