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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
