Some of the best online tools, lessons, and ideas for building a Christ-centered, creative, and life-changing ministry for kids.
Building a Strong Foundation for Faith
Children’s Church is not childcare. It is one of the most vital ministries in the church. These are the years when kids’ hearts are open, their minds are curious, and their faith can take deep root. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me” (Matthew 19:14), and every Sunday we have a chance to help them do exactly that.
Whether you are a parent, volunteer, or ministry leader, here are trusted online resources to help you build a fun, faithful, and Christ-centered Children’s Church experience.
Children’s Church Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Building a Solid Biblical Foundation through Engaging Teaching
- Life.Church Open Network (Kids Curriculum) – Free downloadable lessons, videos, small group activities, and teaching materials.
open.life.church - Orange Kids (Think Orange) – Comprehensive weekly curriculum for nursery through preteen, emphasizing connection between church and home.
orangekidmin.com - Group Publishing (Kids Sunday School Curriculum) – Hands-on lessons and VBS materials built around relational learning.
group.com - RightNow Media (Kids Channel) – Streaming library of biblically based videos and lessons for kids, including animated Bible stories and series from trusted teachers.
rightnowmedia.org - Ministry-to-Children – Free printable lessons, crafts, and object talks for ages 3–12.
ministry-to-children.com - Children’s Ministry Deals – Affordable curriculum bundles and creative games for Children’s Church.
childrens-ministry-deals.com
Bible Lessons and Teaching Helps
Creative Ways to Help Kids Understand God’s Word
- Sermons4Kids – Weekly object lessons, coloring pages, and teacher guides linked to the lectionary.
sermons4kids.com - ShareFaith Kids – Animated Bible lessons with slides, worship videos, and teacher notes.
sharefaith.com - RightNow Media (Children’s Bible Stories) – On-demand video series that bring Scripture to life with animation and storytelling.
rightnowmedia.org - Kids Sunday School Place – Member site with hundreds of Bible lessons, games, and teaching resources.
kidssundayschool.com - Go! Curriculum – Gospel-centered, chronological Bible curriculum for elementary and preschool.
gocurriculum.com - The Gospel Project for Kids (LifeWay) – A Christ-centered, chronological curriculum connecting every Bible story to Jesus.
gospelproject.com/kids
Worship, Music, and Media Resources
Helping Kids Praise God with Joy and Energy
- Yancy Ministries (Little Praise Party) – Joyful, Scripture-based songs kids love.
yancyministries.com - Seeds Family Worship – Bible verses set to contemporary worship music that help kids memorize Scripture.
seedsfamilyworship.com - Go Fish Resources – Music and videos that teach God’s Word through fun, high-energy songs.
gofishresources.com - WorshipHouse Kids – Videos, countdowns, and mini movies for Children’s Church worship.
worshiphousekids.com - Crossroads Kids’ Club (Crossroads Church) – Free worship videos and story-based lessons.
crossroadskidsclub.net - RightNow Media (Kids Worship and Stories) – A large collection of songs, short devotionals, and animated stories to use during worship or small groups.
rightnowmedia.org
Crafts, Activities, and Games
Hands-On Learning that Makes Bible Truths Stick
- DLTK Bible Crafts for Kids – Free printable crafts, coloring pages, and puzzles for Bible stories.
dltk-bible.com - Christian Preschool Printables – Crafts and activity sheets for younger children.
christianpreschoolprintables.com - Bible Games Central – Free Bible-based games for classrooms, VBS, and family devotions.
biblegamescentral.com - Sunday School Works – Activity and coloring sheets with printable memory verse cards.
sundayschool.works - Crafting the Word of God – Creative projects that bring Bible stories to life.
craftingthewordofgod.com
Leader Training and Volunteer Support
Equipping and Encouraging the Ones Who Lead
- Children’s Ministry Leader Resources (LifeWay) – Tips for recruiting, training, and caring for volunteers.
lifeway.com - Kidmin Nation – Online community for Children’s Ministry leaders offering conferences and coaching.
kidminnation.com - INCM (International Network of Children’s Ministry) – Global network offering conferences, research, and best practices.
incm.org - Children’s Ministry Deals Blog – Practical articles and ideas for leading children’s programs.
childrens-ministry-deals.com/blogs - RightNow Media (Training Library) – Leadership training videos for pastors, volunteers, and children’s ministry teams.
rightnowmedia.org - Kidology – Large library of leadership training, creative ideas, and lesson materials.
kidology.org
Family Discipleship and Parent Partnerships
Linking Sunday Lessons with Everyday Life at Home
- Parent Cue (Orange) – Blog, podcast, and resources to help parents continue faith conversations at home.
theparentcue.org - Focus on the Family (Parenting and Faith) – Articles and activities that connect home life with biblical truth.
focusonthefamily.com - Seeds Family Worship Blog – Encouragement and worship ideas for family devotion time.
seedsfamilyworship.com - FaithWeaver NOW (Group Publishing) – Curriculum that connects Sunday lessons with weekday parent devotions.
group.com - RightNow Media (Family Series and Kids Devotionals) – Faith-based videos, devotionals, and family Bible studies to encourage discipleship at home.
rightnowmedia.org - BibleProject Kids Videos (YouTube) – Engaging visual storytelling to help children see the big story of Scripture.
youtube.com/bibleproject
Practical Steps for Your Ministry
Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Program
- Start small and choose one curriculum and one music resource that fit your church’s size and budget.
- Train and encourage volunteers regularly. Remind them that what they do shapes eternal lives.
- Build strong connections with parents. Send home devotion sheets or prayer cards.
- Rotate between active games and quiet learning to keep kids engaged.
- Use video tools like RightNow Media or Seeds Family Worship to help kids learn Scripture creatively.
- Above all, make sure every child hears and understands the gospel of Jesus clearly and often.
Final Thoughts
Helping Kids Encounter Jesus and Grow in Faith
Children’s ministry is sacred work. Every craft, song, and story can plant a seed of faith that grows for life. The goal is not to entertain kids for an hour but to help them encounter Jesus in ways they remember forever.
Proverbs 22:6 reminds us, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
May your Children’s Church be filled with joy, truth, and transformation as you point young hearts to Christ.
Compiled and Written for Well Faith – Equipping the church to worship, encourage, learn, and love, even the youngest disciples.