Children’s Ministry Ideas for Small Churches (cont.)
3. Use active Bible lessons with kids.
Because kids learn through play, fun is vital. Try a Bible verse scavenger hunt around the church. Hopscotch on mats featuring words from Scripture. Snack time can double as teaching time too. For example, use flavor varieties to talk about diversity in the body of Christ.
Bible crafts also can be simple yet powerful. Think rainbow bracelets for a Noah’s Ark lesson or a paper crown for the Kingdom of God.
4. Connect with the community.
Last but not least: Small churches can have outsized impact through outreach. Take a neighborhood prayer walk with students. Host a Family Night where kids invite friends for a Bible lesson and games. Organize a simple service project; for example, have children color Bible-verse bookmarks for seniors.
Seasonal options abound too. Think a Back-to-School Blessing event, Trunk-or-Treat, Nativity plays, and more.
These activities teach children about serving others. Plus, your ministry connects with unchurched families.
Final Thoughts: Children’s Ministry Ideas for Small Churches
So never underestimate a small-church kidmin program. You can build mighty faith that grows and spreads. Children don’t care about building size or flashy supplies. They need people who know them and welcome them into God’s story.
Your ministry might not have dozens of volunteers. And it probably lacks a dedicated children’s wing. But you have something far more valuable. God calls you to love children and help them know Jesus. Through him, a ministry of any size will bear fruit.
