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…
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…
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…
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…
Consider these nontraditional versions on the standard children’s ministry Christmas play. They can provide a big payoff, with less preparation (and stress!) than ever before.
Through the stories of the…
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…
This totally silent, low-energy game will help your kids understand the concept that no branch can bear fruit by itself. Instead, we can only produce the fruit of the Spirit…
Help parents cultivate faith in their families with these seven practical tips.
Growing up on a farm, Joani Schultz learned early the meaning of faith. Each year her dad, Bud,…
Use this fun Easter Treasure Hunt to help kids better understand the true meaning of the “treasure” God has given each of us.
For Easter we have an Easter treasure…
Use these 9 can’t-miss Easter ideas to help children in your ministry celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection this holiday season.
Easter Idea #1: A New Dozen
Easter eggs are a…
Use these new Resurrection Eggs ingredients to capture kids’ attention this Easter!
Easter eggs are a great way to tell about Easter. The filled plastic Easter eggs can be opened…
Help families focus on Jesus during Holy Week.
At Easter, we celebrate Jesus! When he died on the cross and came back to life again, Jesus made a way for…
This Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s Dig In Sunday school curriculum teaches kids that Jesus came back to life so we can live forever. Pick and choose the…
This Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s Dig In Sunday school curriculum teaches kids that Jesus is our Savior. Pick and choose the sections to create the perfect lesson…
Try these six Palm Sunday activities preschoolers will love during your Palm Sunday services. These activities have been specially designed with preschoolers in mind, so you can communicate the events…
This Easter, try one of these eight Easter ideas that’ll capture everyone’s attention for Jesus—the real center of Easter.
“Jesus returned to the Sea of Galilee and climbed a hill…
Lacking lots of Easter volunteers this year? These seven ways to maximize a small volunteer team will help children’s ministry leaders overcome volunteer recruitment challenges and embrace new opportunities for…
Batten down the hatches because conflict is blowing your way! How will you weather the storm?
In times of conflict the phrase “Ministry is hard!” seems like the biggest understatement…
This preteen Bible lesson is perfect for Valentine’s Day. In this lesson, kids experience conditional and unconditional love as they discover God’s love for us.
God’s love is infinite. Unconditional.…
Here are 4 do’s and 4 don’ts of safety awareness for your church and your children’s ministry.
“I’m going to tell my daughter! She thinks I’m too overprotective!”
This was…
If you want to have a real impact in children’s ministry, use these four ingredients of R.E.A.L. Learning.
In a past VBS experience, we taught kids about the time Jesus…
