Creative Ideas Zone

A quest through different rooms (reminiscent of the Indiana Jones adventures) to find the answer to Eternal Life.

Object lesson for teaching kids about having an authentic relationship with God. Can also be used for discussing false prophets, the one true God, and such.

Based on an anecdote I read in an email, this lesson shows how God is the tie that binds us all together in this country and that He is the true power behind our nation.

This is an entry level skit which requires three adults and very few props. While it was written for Valentine's Day, it can be performed at any time of the year. The skit is about what toys do after everyone leaves a toy store, but it's also about abstinence, i.e. waiting until you're married to have sex. It's done in a very innocent way - there is nothing sexual or romantic in this skit.

These simple thumbs up, or thumbs down cards can be used in any number of contexts to help visualize good ideas from bad ones.

In our children's church we designed a "time machine" that we use to bring Bible characters forward to teach the kids.

This is a fun Halloween outreach idea.

Kids collect Ugly Ties & Votes are money Necktie voted "Ugliest" is worn by Pastor

Here is a fun and off-the-wall way to use popular television shows to raise money for missions.

This is a short liturgy for small children to present in a worship service in February or any time of the year. It is simple enough that they can easily learn and present well.

This is a short Valentine program that may be implemented into a Church Worship service on a Sunday morning. This may be used with a small or large group of children.

A cute idea to show your children's ministry camp volunteers that you appreciate them, using s'mores!

Creative ideas my church uses that allows kids to worship God in a variety of ways.

Weekly list of tasks that must be accomplished on a weekly basis.

3-5 year olds will understand the concept of being "poor" as an introduction to 1 Kings 17, God's provision for the widow.

A set of Christmas-themed rebus puzzles.

A fun skit to recruit volunteers

Using the current Wii games for a family oriented outreach event.

The Kidology Report reviews Aaron Reynolds' book, The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School, and provides ideas on how to transform your children's ministry.