Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins Preteen Bible Lesson: Jesus Wants To Be Our Friend Use this Bible lesson to teach preteens that Jesus wants to be our friend. Bible Point: Jesus wants to be our friend. Scripture: Jesus visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Halloween Elementary Sunday School Lesson Use this kids’ Sunday school lesson around Halloween to put smiles on kids’ faces! Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. Halloween Elementary Sunday… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Keys to Open Up Faith-Building at Home Today’s parents come with a wide variety of home-life circumstances. Church leaders need these 5 keys to open up faith-building at home. Use these tools to understand today’s parents. Then,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Object Lesson Read in 2 mins Tasty Halloween Object Lesson for Elementary: Pumpkin Pancakes In this elementary object lesson, kids will learn how new life springs from death with these Halloween-themed pumpkin pancakes. With Halloween being a spooky and scary time for kids, there’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins Preteen Halloween Devotional: What’s So Bad About Ouija Boards and Magic? This free Halloween devotional will help your preteens think more deeply about Halloween and supernatural forces. Halloween is around the corner, and that can stir up some thoughts about the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Mary and Martha Use this Preschool Sunday School Lesson, Mary and Martha, to help children learn to make time for Jesus. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min No-Prep, No-Supply Game: What’s on My Head? 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins 7 Safety Tips to Strengthen Your Children’s Ministry This Year A large part of ministry is keeping kids safe whenever they’re in your care. Use these ministry safety tips and guidelines to strengthen your ministry’s security. Six-year-old Jolene loves coming… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help for Handling Different Types of Behavior Problems Behavior struggles can be exhausting, but these tips can help you get your bearings and energy back. First, let’s look into the heart of kids’ behavior problems. David was precocious… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Icebreaker Game: Have a Ball Learning Names Try this fun preschool icebreaker game to help kids get to know one another and learn the names of the other students in their class. Plus it can help get… 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
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Things You Need to Know to Get a Raise in Children’s Ministry Ministry isn’t about money, but there are times you need to be smart about getting a raise in children’s ministry. Here’s how. Stories from the Kidmin Front Lines “I resigned… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 6 mins Ages and Stages: Lessons for Grandparents’ Day Use these wonderful Bible activities to build relationships and engage seniors with children in your ministry. These lessons are great for intergenerational ministry at any time and a perfect way… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Snacks Read in 3 mins Non-Tricky Treats: Allergy-Friendly Goodies for Children’s Ministry Wondering about food allergies as you purchase candy for children’s ministry events? We’re here to help! Consider these online resources when gathering allergy-friendly treats to serve kids at your church.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 New Nursery Ideas to Try in Your Ministry This Fall Looking for a few new ministry ideas for this fall? Don’t forget about your youngest kids! 3 New Nursery Ideas to Try in Your Ministry This Fall Nursery Idea 1:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 4 mins How to Use the 5 Senses to Calm and Ease Kids’ Stress Children today are experiencing unprecedented, prolonged stress. From lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to having sometimes frightening world news at their fingertips through digital devices. Counselors and therapists suggest… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Shine the Light on Halloween: Elementary Lesson Use this fun and creative lesson around Halloween to help kids shine the light of Jesus. And explore these other great elementary Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Activity: Creating Family Timelines Use this timeline activity to help families celebrate their journey with God and to reflect on his faithfulness in their lives over the years. For each family, you’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Celebrate Grandparents’ Day With This Children’s Message Use this interactive devotion and craft to honor special family members and friends on Grandparents’ Day. Text: Genesis 48:8-16 Preparation: You’ll need Bible colorful papers pens Grandparents’ Day Message Say:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Take the Spooky Out of Halloween To help take the “spooky” out of Halloween, use these Bible lessons for preschoolers for your Sunday school class. Plus, find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Group Game for All Ages: Harvest Relay Harvest Relay, a group game that’s perfect for all ages, will teach kids about the importance of sticking with God’s harvest even when it gets challenging. You’ll Need: a large… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
