In this no-prep, no-supply game, kids play a version of Charades as they explore the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
This game helps kids explore Acts 1:6-14; Acts…
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…
Want to help children understand the story of Easter in age-appropriate ways? These age level insights from a Licensed Pastoral Counselor will help.
After his mom read aloud a book…
What’s wrong with character education in children’s ministry? What happens when we focus more on character than on relationship with Jesus?
What’s the goal of your children’s ministry? Is it…
Try this elementary devotion where kids will learn how St. Patrick used a shamrock to teach about the Trinity.
Scripture: Romans 8:15; John 3:16; John 20:21-22
You’ll need:
Bible (try…
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.
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Here’s your personal retreat plan: Come Away, My Beloved. It’s time to kick back and do nothing but be renewed. Schedule a few hours for just you and God.
Location…
For this new year, we invite you to resolve to pray these daily prayers over your children’s ministry.
What better time to get into a new rhythm of prayer than…
How can we teach kids to pray without ceasing? These 7 key points can help.
“Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples…
Share this delightful children’s message about the fruit of the Spirit on Father’s Day. It’ll provide a special way for kids describe their dads and honor all the men in…
Have you ever planned an event so monumental that you knew it would be a crazy success—or a crazy failure? Then you’ll get a chuckle out of this children’s minister’s…
These Bible games are just what you’re looking for when you have an event or Sunday school lesson that needs a little something else! Kids will love these games!
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A child-friendly church helps children sense that they’re a part of the church-not apart from the church. It’s never too early to help children catch the wonder of being God’s…
Discover these 3 effective ministry outreaches that reach urban children, families, and ex-inmates
Where is Jesus? He is with the neediest of all of us—and he invites us to minister…
The 10 top tips for teaching toddlers are best revealed in the top 10 statements of the under-3 set. Discover why these traits make teaching toddlers such a joy…and a…
Here’s a lovely way for families in your church to think about Jesus during this Lenten season: as they pray together! Read on to find out more and receive the…
It seems that there’s a Bible app for everything. Will digital Bible resources replace Biblical literacy?
In a random fourth grade class not too long ago, the teacher recited that…
Once the dust settles following VBS, you may worry about whether your weary volunteers will stick around. Never fear! They will continue serving when you employ a strategy for volunteer…
Do today’s kids really have Biblical Literacy? Let’s dig into the assumptions and realities of Bible literacy.
“Yes, I know who Noah is. He’s that boy on TV on that…
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…
Sometimes in children’s ministry, kids ask hard questions. So let’s tackle three tough questions kids ask about God. Hopefully these will help guide you the next time a child asks…
