Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 8 Awesome Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make With Kids Does your church like to help kids make Christmas tree ornaments each year? If so, we’ve got ideas for you! Check out these 8 awesome ornaments we found on Pinterest.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins What “Grandfamilies” Need From Your Church Wondering how to better serve “grandfamilies” in your church? Read on to consider practical ways to partner with grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Traditionally, when we picture “young families”… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Object Lesson: Jesus Eats With Sinners at Matthew’s House In this object lesson, elementary-age kids perform a water experiment as they discover Jesus’ love for everyone. Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Supplies: clear cups (1 set of 6 for every 10… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Family Adventures: How Listening to a Podcast Can Grow Faith in Families Family ministry is something most children’s ministry leaders feel like they should be doing—or doing more. According to a 2021 Barna study, 90 percent of children’s ministry leaders said that… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Message on Forgiveness: Letting Go In this children’s message, kids experience a weight being lifted as they discover the power of choosing to forgive. Scripture: Ephesians 4:26 Supplies: Bible bucket of medium-sized rocks (1 per… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Do’s and Don’ts When Talking to Kids Being Bullied Kids may be growing in an ever-changing world, but bullying remains a constant. Here are tips on what to say and not to say to kids experiencing bullying. Every bullying… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Quick, Easy, No-Prep Game: 3 Big Breaths In this quick, easy, no-prep game, kids explore how Jesus calms our fears as they react to “scary” scenarios. No-Prep Game: 3 Big Breaths Say: Jesus calms our fears. Let’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Free Bible Lesson for Kids: We Belong to God No one likes to be left out, but kids especially are searching for where they belong in the world. In this Bible lesson, kids discover what it means to belong… 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Top 5 Family Christmas Activities for This Holiday Season Looking for fun family Christmas ideas for families in your church? Here are five of our favorite family Christmas activities that keep Jesus at the center of the holiday season.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Fall Craft: Fall Feely Sensory Boxes In this preschool fall craft, kids make “feely fabric boxes” from sensory scraps such as cotton balls, feathers, felt, fake fur, and burlap. You’ll need: tacky craft glue ribbon lace… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Craft: Jesus Forgives Us In this craft, preschoolers discover God’s love as they explore how Jesus forgives us and erases our sin. Scripture: John 8:1-11 Supplies: “Jesus Forgives Board” handout (1 copy per child)… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Joyful Jumble Snack Mix: Fruit of the Spirit This joyful snack mix is the perfect add-on for when you’re teaching on the fruit of the Spirit. Kids enjoy a tasty treat as they explore the joy Jesus gives… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Tips for Responding to Bullying in Your Ministry Consider these seven concrete, practical steps to thwart bullying and to build a caring community in your ministry. While schools have come under scrutiny because of violent incidents, churches often… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Object Lesson for Elementary Kids: Hold on to God’s Faithfulness We can trust God! This object lessons helps kids discover that our faithful God always keeps his promises. Scripture: Titus 1:2 You’ll need: Bible sturdy rope adult volunteer Object Lesson… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 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 Take a walk… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins 3 No-Fail, Super Fun, Befriending Games for Kids Having friends at church is important to kids! Kids are more likely to enjoy going to church when they are known, befriended, and having a blast. So as you start… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Game: Tangled in Friendship In this game, preteens will learn names, get to know friends better, and discuss friendship while linking themselves together with yarn. This low-energy game allows for preteens to get to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Lead With Love: 4 Loving Principles That Will Change Your Ministry How can children’s ministry leaders lead with love in a world—and a Church—filled with divisions and arguments? Read on to discover four loving principles that will change the way you… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Object Lesson: The Armor of God This object lesson will help kids understand how the armor of God keeps their hearts safe and secure. Protecting Important Things You’ll need: Bible bucket half-filled with water paper towels… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
