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
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 Give… 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 Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Follow the Leader In this children’s message, kids play Follow the Leader as they learn about following the real leader—Jesus! Scripture: John 12:26 Supplies: Bible Follow the Leader Play Follow the Leader several… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Object Lesson: Kindness Coins In this elementary object lesson, kids experience what it’s like to give and receive kindness while exploring 1 Thessalonians 5:15. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Supplies: Bible coins (3 per child)… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Summer Snack for All Ages: Sandy Cups In this summer snack, kids enjoy a “desert” snack as they discover that God is with us everywhere. Bible Story: Joseph is imprisoned. (Genesis 39–40) Bible Verse: “For the Lord… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Craft: Sweet Flower Gardens In this preschool craft, kids make flower gardens as they explore the parable of the farmer and the seed. Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Luke 8:4-15 Supplies: foam bowls (1 per… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Free Bible Lesson: The Parable of the Persistent Widow In this free Bible lesson, kids explore the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18 as they discover that God wants us to be persistent in our prayers. Scripture:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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
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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Family Faith Adventures: 7 Ways to Take Faith on the Road This Summer Family Adventure 1: Keep a Sheep Challenge families to grab a cotton ball or (clean) crumpled tissue and make it the family pet sheep for the week. They’ll give it… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Devotion: What’s a Leader? In this children’s devotion, kids take guesses on an unseen object as they explore the meaning of leadership. Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9-10 You’ll need: Bible a small object Children’s Devotion:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Tips for a Big Summer in Your Small Church Summer’s fast approaching and those of us in the children’s ministry world are feeling the heat—and not just on the thermometer! While teachers and families may look at summer as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Partner Activity: Fearless Noses In this simple partner activity, kids lead partners who have their eyes closed to explore how God is bigger than our fears. This game helps kids explore Numbers 13:1–14:9 with… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Reach Volunteers With These Digital Resources Whether you’ve been in ministry for 30 years or 30 days, it’s likely that volunteers are high on your list of challenges. You may wonder how to recruit new leaders… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preteen Object Lesson: Jesus Talks With Peter In this preteen object lesson, kids discover God’s lovingkindness as they poke holes in bags of water and watch the water stay put. Scripture: John 13:31-38; 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-25 Supplies:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Earth Day Snack for All Ages: Seven Days to Praise In this Earth Day snack, kids gobble up goodies as they praise God for his amazing creation. Scripture: Psalm 148:3-5; Genesis 1:1–2:4a Supplies: Bible white paper for place mats markers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Tough Stuff: Navigating Divorce With Families in Your Church Not sure how to support kids and their parents as they navigate divorce? Read on for helpful insight and practical examples of how to help kids and families process divorce. … Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Digital Discipleship: 3 Powerful Tools to Deepen Kids’ Faith and Reach Families! Full confession. Technology and I have a tenuous relationship. As a child of the 70’s, I’m a digital immigrant. Fax machines, landlines, and inter-office memos—we all go way back. (Maybe… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
