Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Memory Verse Games: 10 Fun Bible Activities for Groups of Children

Bible memory verse games are a great way to engage young learners while helping them hide Scripture in their hearts. Enjoy these fun games with groups of children!

Sunday School Lesson on Prayer: Accept God’s Invitation to Chat!

Use this Sunday school lesson on prayer with kids of all ages. It’s from the popular book Kids’ Travel Guide to the Lord’s Prayer.

The Slippery Slope of Families Attending Church Less

There is a trend happening in churches. Families are attending church less frequently.  In most cases, families that used to attend twice a month are now attending church once a month. Families that used to come once a month are now only showing up at Christmas and Easter.

Mary and Joseph Travel to Bethlehem: A Free Bible Lesson for Kids

In this creative Christmas lesson, Mary and Joseph Travel to Bethlehem, children learn about the important journey that occurred before Jesus was born. Children will learn that God had important plans for Jesus' earthly parents. And he has important plans for us, too!

Christmas Family Night: Host a Happy Holiday Happening

People love fun Christmas events. Here's how to host a Christmas family night that will make it a holiday to remember!

Memories Instead of Gifts: A High-Value Approach to Christmas

As parents, we want to give our kids great gifts at Christmas. But what if we focused on making memories instead of gifts galore?

Christmas Eve Traditions: 16 Fun Ways to Celebrate Jesus’ Birth

Christmas Eve traditions lead to treasured memories while helping children learn and cherish the Christmas story. Here's a gift-bag full of Christmas Eve traditions and activities for families.

Christmas Object Lesson: Explore 5 Colors of the Season

Use this Christmas object lesson to teach children about the real meaning of the season. All you need are ornaments or decorations in the various colors.