Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Pumpkin Children’s Message: God’s Word the Seed Use this children’s message “God’s Word the Seed” to help children see that planting seeds of faith will grow good things in them. You’ll need: a large pumpkin a small… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Seasonal Elementary + Preteen Object Lesson: Corn Husking Kids will enjoy this corn-husking race that encourages them to remember what really matters. Seasonal Elementary + Preteen Object Lesson: Corn Husking You’ll Need: Bible unhusked corn Place corn on… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack for Preschoolers: Upside-Down Pumpkin Pies These upside-down pumpkin pies are the perfect addition for lessons about harvest or Thanksgiving. And kids will love making this Thanksgiving snack! Thanksgiving Snack: Upside-Down Pumpkin Pies You’ll Need: bulletin-board… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins 4 Difficult Situations—Handled by Children’s Ministry Experts Do you recognize any of these four difficult ministry situations? Our KidMin experts get real when it comes to tough times in ministry. Have you ever found yourself facing a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Cornucopia Blessings Craft for Your Nursery Help little ones in your church nursery explore gratitude this Thanksgiving with this cornucopia blessings craft. It’s the perfect craft to add to your Thanksgiving lesson. You’ll need: a paper… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Redeem Halloween With This Pumpkin Gospel Presentation Use the pumpkin gospel presentation as a children’s message in big church or your children’s ministry class. Materials needed: 1 pumpkin with the top already cut open sharp carving knife… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 12 mins How to Minister in the Wake of Tragedy, Violence, and Disaster These three ministries have overcome tragedy, violence, and disaster. Here are their stories—and what you can learn from their experiences. When tragedy strikes a community, it often comes quickly and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preteen Sunday School Lesson: God Can Do All Things Use this preteen Sunday school lesson to teach kids that God can do all things! Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. Preteen Sunday… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Special Needs Ministry: Creating Inclusive Worship Experiences Inviting children into “big church” allows them to learn the worship format as well as reap the benefits of a multigenerational experience. For families affected by disabilities, however, worship can… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message for Halloween: Jesus’ Power This is a powerful children’s message to use at Halloween to show children Jesus’ power. Halloween Children’s Message: Jesus’ Power Say: How many of you get scared at Halloween? Halloween… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preschool Game: God Helps Us Be Brave In this free preschool game, kids build up and knock down cup towers as they discover how God helps us be brave. Bible Passage: Joshua 1:1-11; 5:13–6:27 Bible Point: God… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts: 7 Bible Memory Tips to Make Scripture Stick Helping kids learn Scripture is important. But what does it really look like? We want kids to hide God’s Word in their hearts, but does that mean rote Bible memory?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 6 Fantastic Fall Craft Ideas for All Ages As the air becomes cool and crisp and the leaves begin to change into a variety of beautiful colors, you can use these six fantastic fall craft ideas to settle… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Download: Empower Kids to Fight Their Fears Use this free download to create adorable monsters that help kids fight their fears. You’ll need: crayons scissors tape 1 Scary Figure per child (download these here) To help kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 10 mins Sunday School Lesson: Prophets Foretell Jesus’ Coming Use this lesson to help kids learn about how the prophets told of how Jesus fulfilled God’s promise. This lesson comes from FaithWeaver NOW Sunday School. Find more great Sunday… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 11 Must-Have Items for Welcome Bags When new guests visit your ministry for the first time, why not give them a welcome packet from the children’s ministry with these 11 must-have items for Welcome Bags? Of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins 21 Cheap Ideas to Save Your Children’s Ministry Budget Here are tons of low-cost and no-cost ideas to use in any season for any reason to help keep your children’s ministry budget on track. If the best things in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Craft: Pine Cone Bird Feeders In this craft, preschoolers will make bird feeders as they learn about God’s love for them. Scripture: Luke 12:24 Pine Cone Bird Feeders make wonderful gifts for grandparents and other… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Quick Faith Builders for Parents: 12 Methods to Put Jesus First Parents need simple, quick faith-builders to help kids put Jesus first. Here are 12 tools you can share with parents to bring Jesus to the forefront of their children’s lives.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Large-Church Children’s Message: A Friend Nearby This short, memorable children’s message is perfect to use with your whole church. It teaches children—and grown-ups too—the importance of having friends around you. Theme: Friends Scripture Basis: Proverbs 27:10… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Volunteer-Free Fall Family Events Pumpkin patches. Hot cocoa. Apples. And candy! When temps begin to drop, families at your church may start looking for these treats and other fall traditions and festivities. Perhaps your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
