Back Pocket Ideas for Random Moments
By Rhonda VanCleave If you have taught kids at church longer than 30 minutes, you’ve probably had that “what do I do next” feeling. Can you …
6 Budget-Friendly Backyard Games for Kids
“I’m bored!” Those words can trigger waves of anxiety and eye-rolls in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule …
The VBS 2020 Theme Is….
We’re so excited for Concrete & Cranes and hope you are too! If you haven\’t already, head over to the Lifeway VBS Facebook page and …
VBS 2020 Clue #5
Your final clue for Lifeway’s 2020 VBS is hidden in the illustration above (hint: click here to view it fullscreen!). Find the five items and …
VBS 2020 Clue #4
Need a quick break from your work day? Spend a few minutes doing this word scramble. But wait! This isn\’t just a fun activity. There’s …
5 Ways to Make Your Games Phenomenally Fun
At ETCH Family Ministry Conference, I’m leading a session with Micheal Walley from CentriKid Camps about how stage games we use at camp can be helpful …
Rescue Games for Children’s Ministry
Today’s episode gets really, really practical. Often we need a game to play that will better teach the material we are learning or stretch the …
Bible Skill Games for Easter
Try these fun Bible skill activities using plastic Easter eggs to enhance your Easter Bible study celebration this week: You\’ll Need: Lots of …
Game of the Week: Minor Prophet Muffin Mix
How many times have you wondered how to start a lesson? Or maybe you\’ve finished the Bible story quicker than you expected, and you want to …
Preschool Bible-learning Activity of the Week: Bible Story Review
Prepare a fun way to review your Bible story with preschoolers by finding a small, square box. Cover the box with brightly colored paper as if …
4 Free Fun Fall Fellowships
You have your new crop of kiddos for the the year in your class or ministry and now is the perfect time to get to know them. What better way to get to …
Game of the Week: Book Ball
Teaching Bible skills can be fun! Kids will learn ten divisions of the Bible and have a great time, too. GATHER: 5 large plastic cups 10 File Folder …
