Age Level Read in 2 mins Memorial Day Elementary Game: Matchbox Memorial This low-energy Memorial Day elementary game will help your kids discover that Christians have heroes of faith—just like their country has national heroes. Prepare for the Memorial Day Elementary Game… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Keepsake Craft for Mother’s or Father’s Day Help kids create this heartwarming preschool keepsake craft for moms on Mother’s Day or dads on Father’s Day. You’ll Need: washable paints large paintbrushes baby wipes construction paper markers warm… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Saving Summer: 3 Ways to Partner With Families Over Summer Break Partner with families to fill kids’ summer breaks with positive programming and experiences. Groupon, an online commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants, surveyed 2,000 parents and found that… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins What the Bible Says About Casting Your Church Volunteer Recruiting Net Recruiting church volunteers can be the most difficult and discouraging area of volunteer management—if we try to do it in our time and by our plans. But in God’s time… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 4 mins Children’s Church Lesson for Pentecost: The Holy Spirit Gives Us Power In this children’s church lesson, kids discover the context of Pentecost as they explore the Holy Spirit’s power. These activities come from DIG IN Sunday School and Children’s Church curriculum.… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Mother’s Day Craft for Elementary Kids: Thanks, Mom! This Mother’s Day craft for your elementary church classroom is a great way for kids to say, “Thanks, Mom!” Children will honor their mothers by creating paper chains describing some… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Teach Kids to Pray If you want to teach kids to pray, answer these five important questions. The class ends, and you plop into a chair to quietly ponder the morning. You started class… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fruit of the Spirit Game for All Ages: Overflowing Joy Although children don’t regularly use the word “joy,” most children understand that joy means something similar to “happiness.” For kids, though, happiness often relates to something tangible—ice cream for dessert,… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Mother’s Day Children’s Message: Miriam Protects Moses In this Mother’s Day children’s message, kids explore how God takes care of us through others as they carefully pass a large sheet of tissue paper. You’ll Need: Bible (try… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 6 Keys to Summer Program Success in Your Ministry Summer. Kids are experiencing downtime—time that could easily be filled with television after the initial summer thrill wears off. When I directed children’s ministry at Crossroads Covenant Church in Loveland,… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen High Energy Game: Noodle Ball Check out this high-energy fun you can create almost anywhere! All you need are pool noodles, an inflatable beach ball, and a bit of tape. Elementary and Preteen High Energy… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschooler Mother’s Day Gift: Flowerpot Card Crafts Help preschoolers in your ministry create these colorful flowerpot crafts to give as a Mother’s Day gift to a woman in their lives that they love. You’ll Need: white card… Read More
