Creative Ideas Zone

Keep your relationships strong this summer by staying connected to the kids you teach. 

To help with the idea of doing while learning, here are 8 kid-tested and teacher-approved games to help your students learn the books of the Bible.

Do you ever feel like you’re buried under the “to do list” pile, or feel like you’re not making enough progress in your ministry?  Here are eight ways that are simple and easy to implement that will make a difference in your ministry THIS WEEKEND!

Fidget Spinners: What's the Big Deal? If you've never heard of a fidget spinner, then chances are, you've never made contact with someone between the ages of 6 and 16 in the past two months. Here is a fun devotional to tap into that fad! (While it lasts)

First Timothy 4:12 commands children to be an example for those older than them. Can children set an example in leading adults in worship? Brian Dollar shares how the kids at his church are able to do so.

Great idea for your next volunteer training.

Training and equipping our kidmin leaders is of utmost importance if we want them to lead well in their ministry area and to have longevity in serving with us.

A short article on adding "marshmallow fluff" to your ministry.

Here's a great idea for your next free will offering collection. Excellent for camp or VBS!

Real heros come in ordinary packages.

Take the DIY project you've been working on and use it to teach a valuable lesson in applying God's Word.

Kids will love to submit their artwork and you'll get to stick it on your fridge.

Use these creative ideas to kick off your kids ministry this fall.

The kids are headed back to school, here are some ministry tips and ideas for Fall.

Use grocery bags to teach children a Bible memory verse!

Make a soda can stand at a 45 degree angle by adding only one thing! Then relate the balance to the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. 

Why are arts and crafts projects important for your kid's ministry?

Teaching kids is kind of an art form. So how do you keep their attention without pulling your hair out? Try these attention getters!

Bible Character Museum is a simple way to bring Bible characters to life, using either adult/teen volunteers, or older children. This can be used for just about any context, so read on!

Use these simple crafts in your Sunday School class when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42.

Here's a fun way to help your kids remember their scripture reading!

Is it okay to sin as long as you keep it hidden? Can you really keep sin hidden from God? Use this object lesson to teach about the concept of hidden sin. 

Looking for new ideas for teaching the books of the Bible to your class? These Books of the Bible Cards are a great way for kids to interact with and learn the books of the Bible. Includes instructions for 7 different games.

Instead of a pine word derby, try a cardboard box car derby!

Dig out of your rut by taking a hike!

Use this simple incentive to help grow your children's hearts for missions and encourage them to bring their Bibles.

A fun activity that helps kids understand how to be nice to others

Fun buzzers for a review game.

Be intentional in guiding your children to develop an internal Biblical Roadmap.

Have you ever played the London Bridge Game? These Christian versions of this children's game will not only be fun for your children, but will also help teach them about God!

Looking for a last minute activity for Christmas Eve Children's Service? Here is a fun printable worksheet you can use this week. 

Engage kids with these great games for your bus ministry.

Two object lessons that visually display to kids the power of what Jesus did on the cross. They naturally lead into an alter call, helping kids truly understand the gospel.

Too cold to be outdoors? Bring the outdoors in! Try these winter crafts with your kids, at home or at church. 

3 steps to collaborative problem solving.

Have fun this Easter by changing up your egg hunt!

We are impressed with Kidmin who are creative. We enjoy the fruit of their creativity. However, our Creative God made us like Him, creative! Here are six creative habits that creatives use.

Use the latest craze to connect with kids!

An adaptation of David and Bathsheba to teach about hiding sin. 

Easter Scripture Readings in a whole new way!

Here are ten things I’ve learned over the years about how to put together quality content for a 45-minute stage show.

Moses once boldly said: "Show Me Your Glory!" If you want a game to introduce a lesson on Exodus 33:18, then "How Well Do You Know Your Sibling?" is the game for you!

Great ideas on engaging kids with books to teach spiritual lessons

Romans 12:2, "but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

Using a Dr. Seuss' "Book of Books" to Explain how the Bible was put together.

Using birthday candles and a match or lighter, you can cause an egg to be sucked up into a bottle and use it to teach children the importance of drawing close to God.

Karl presents a creative teaching style and encourages us to stop using the DVD player while teaching.

Can you draw the church?

This is probably the easiest large group game ever invented. If you can think of an easier one, please let me know in the comments.

When looking at your ministry make sure you evaluate everything. The 3 easy elements are friendliness, cleanliness, and follow-up.