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
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 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 3 Simple Children’s Messages to Use in a Pinch Need a quick and simple children’s message? Look no further! Here are three simple children’s messages from Simply Loved curriculum to add to your ministry to children this week. 1.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Fun, Simple, Mystery Game: Nod, Hide In this fun mystery game, kids explore how God works through unlikely people as they guess who is hiding the spies. This game helps kids explore Joshua 2 with the… 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 Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Last-Minute Activity: Soldier On In this last-minute activity, kids race across the room wearing imaginary armor as they explore being strong in God. This game helps kids explore Ephesians 6:10-18 with the Bible story:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Object Lesson for Kids: Building Kindness In this object lesson, kids explore the meaning of kindness as they build up and tear down block buildings. Scripture: Ephesians 4:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 You’ll need: Bible 8 wooden… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Preteen Bible Lesson: We Pray for Each Other Use this lesson to help kids explore how we communicate with God through prayer. Prayer is a pretty abstract concept. But for preteens, who are moving from concrete thinking to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 10 Last-Minute Games for Children’s Ministry Looking for some quick, no-prep games to add to your lessons? We’ve got you covered with 10 of our favorite last-minute games. 10 Last-Minute Games for Children’s Ministry 1. Quick,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
