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Paul and Silas Game: Earthquake!
Here’s a great game for teaching preschoolers about Paul and Silas. Excerpted from The Giant Book of Preschool Ideas for Children’s Ministry Earthquake! Say: Let’s play a game of Tag to remember that...
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Trash Toss
Excerpted from The Giant Book of Games for Children’s Ministry Use this game to help kids learn why trusting God is important through Jonah’s experience. Best for: Ages 6 to 9 Scripture reference:...
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Wash Tag
Excerpted from The Giant Book of Games for Children’s Ministry Use this game to teach kids the act of serving. Kids try to avoid letting someone else wash their feet. Best for: Ages 6 to 9 Scripture:...
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Stationary Soccer: Bible Game
Excerpted from The Giant Book of Games This game helps kids preteens discover wisdom based on Psalm 37:23-24. Kids learn about finding God’s direction while playing this silent game. Supplies: Bible...
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Game: Hard Heart or Soft Heart?
Excerpted from The Giant Book of Games for Children’s Ministry This game teaches kids how to work through conflict based on 1 John 3:11-12. Kids race to soften frozen bubble gum and explore the...
View ArticleHow to Bring Summer Camp to You—FREE program!
Some of the best summer childhood memories come from dusty mountain trails, wacky outdoor crafts, and silly songs sung around a campfire. The carefree, fun-focused experience of camp is a natural draw...
View ArticleEditor’s Choice: Best Bible Racing Games
Looking for great games? Look no further than these squeal-inducing racing games guaranteed to keep kids on their toes. Water Balloon Races Form teams for these three wet relay options. Balance water...
View ArticleWhy Games Are a Teacher’s Best Friend
Games can improve—and transform—your ministry to kids. If you think games are all fun and but no substance—think again! When kids are active and having fun, amazing things happen. Kids learn better....
View ArticleGames, Games, Games: For Groups of 2 to 222
Thanks for checking out this special sneak peek of a feature article in the Sept/Oct 2015 issue of Children’s Ministry Magazine. Now subscribe today and get more great articles like this one—delivered...
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Bible Games: Solomon’s Wisdom
Use these Bible games for kids to help them learn about the wisdom God gave Solomon. Set out clay. Say: Solomon was a very powerful king. He was in charge of all the leaders in his kingdom, and Solomon...
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Bible Game: What’s Inside?
Excerpted from The Giant Book of Preschool Ideas for Children’s Ministry In this preschool Bible Game: What’s Inside?, kids experience 1 Samuel 16:7 when God helped Samuel see how he looks at our...
View ArticleLaundry Basket Fun for Nursery
Toddlers love these laundry basket activities that offer fun ways to learn Bible lessons. Baby Moses-Wrap a doll in a blanket and place it in the basket. Tell toddlers how God helped baby Moses and...
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Bible Game: The Mystery of the Holy Spirit
Use this Bible Game: The Mystery of the Holy Spirit with children at church or Sunday school. If the Holy Spirit is unseen, how can we know when he is present in our lives? Mark a line on the floor at...
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10 Active Indoor Games
10 active indoor games help kids work out the “squirm” and grow in their faith The cold winter months can make kids stircrazy. Stuck inside, they dream of a warmer season when they can run and play...
View ArticlePreteen Bible Game: Thanksgiving Bingo
Use this Preteen Bible game: Thanksgiving Bingo with kids to spark a discussion on thankfulness. You’ll need a Bible, a bowl, paper, pens, scissors, and Bingo board games. Say: God wants us to be...
View ArticleBible Game: No Room Here!
Use this Bible Game: No Room Here! to help elementary-age children experience what it may’ve been like for Mary and Joseph. Age Level: 5 to 9 Materials: Activity area, masking tape, and a Bible Time:...
View ArticleGetting to Know You Game
This Getting to Know You game is a fun crowdbreaker to help children get to know each other in your Sunday school class. Before class, fill one box with enough candy treats for each child. Then wrap...
View Article4 Children’s Ministry Ideas for the Hasbro Pie Face Game
Here are four children’s ministry ideas for the Hasbro Pie Face Game that’ll create outrageous fun — and eternal lessons! Pie Face is all the rage these days — and you can play with groups of kids in...
View ArticleGame: Help Kids Show Gratitude With Thanksgiving Bingo
Want to help kids show gratitude? Use this fun Thanksgiving Bingo game to spark a discussion with kids on thankfulness. You’ll need paper, pencils, scissors, a bowl, Bingo game boards. Download the...
View ArticleGreat Elf On The Shelf Ideas That Give More Meaning
Love the Elf on The Shelf? Or are you looking to make the Elf On The Shelf ideas a little more meaning? Here are ideas you can use to adapt this popular idea for your ministry. Use the Elf with the...
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