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Know God Prayer Activity for Kids

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Use this activity to give kids a practical and hands-on explanation of prayer and how prayer is vital to our relationship with God.  [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="DOWNLOAD HERE!" align="center" css="" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FDKM-Know-God-Prayer-Activity-For-Kids.pdf|target:_blank"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="95030" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css="" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/know-god-inward-5-week-series-on-the-inward-spiritual-disciplines/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]This is one of the activities in our Know God Inward series, a 5-week series for elementary kids focused on the inward spiritual...
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Children’s Church By Age: What, When, and How to Teach Each Age Group

Teaching kids, especially multiple age groups, can be tricky, but when we keep kids' developmental traits in mind, teaching gets easier and more effective (a win-win in our minds). In this week's guest blog post, the team at Ministry Spark explores how you can reach every age group when you keep their key developmental stages and characteristics in mind. (And if you want to dive deep into engaging elementary kids through interactive teaching methods, join us for our next online workshop! More details here.)  Teaching kids every Sunday poses its own unique set of challenges. It can be even more challenging when you serve several age groups. That’s because age groups represent different stages of cognitive development, so they react to and process information differently. If we want to truly reach the kids we’re serving, we must make sure...
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Don’t Ask For Volunteers, Invite Them

"I have more volunteers than I know what to do with." - Said no kidmin leader ever. Volunteers can be hard to come by, and it requires constant and consistent recruitment to add to your team. As you navigate what it looks like to build a team for your ministry, consider a subtle but intentional shift in the language you use: Rather than asking for volunteers to serve in your ministry, invite them into the story of what God is doing in your ministry. (Join us for a full 90-minute online workshop where we unpack and apply this thinking here.) Think about the difference between an ask vs an invitation. An ask implies they're doing you a favor, while an invitation is something they want to be part of. An ask can be ambiguous with no definitive boundaries while an invitation provides clear details and descriptions. An ask communicates that you just...
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Volunteer Recruitment Elevator Pitch Script Template

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Use the following prompts to draft your 30-second elevator pitch for recruiting volunteers to serve in your children’s ministry. This template applies the ideas from this blog post that positions volunteer recruitment as an invitation rather than just an ask. Find all of our volunteer resources here. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the elevator pitch template here! " align="center" css=""...
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The Post-Easter To-Do List Every KidMin Leader Needs

Easter weekend is over. You did it! The volunteers showed up (mostly), the kids were energetic, the lesson landed, and you survived the holiday chaos with your sanity roughly intact. So now what? Here's the thing nobody tells you: what you do in the week after Easter matters just as much as everything you did to prepare for it. So here is the post-Easter to-do list I think every kidmin leader needs. 1. Rest - I know, I know. You are already thinking about what's next (VBS and summer programming anyone?). But listen: your body and your brain just ran a sprint, and they need a minute to catch up (plus, we'll get to summer in a minute). Rest is not laziness. It is faithfulness to the calling you can't sustain on empty. Take a real day off. Sleep in. Take a nap. Go for a walk in the sunshine. Read a book just for fun. Spend time with your people. Do...
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KidMin Leader Easter Coloring Page

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Use this coloring page to help you pause during Holy Week and the Easter season to remember the power and grace in the cross. Here's a quick reminder to help you slow down and savor the week even in the midst of the volunteer-scheduling, parent-emailing, and lesson-prepping. Find all of our Easter resources here.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download here! " align="center" css="" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FDKM-KidMin-Leader-Coloring-Page.pdf|target:_blank"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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A Holy Week Invitation for Kidmin Leaders

If you serve in children's ministry, there's a good chance Holy Week looks a little different for you than most of the world. You're thinking about volunteer schedules, cleaning up from Easter events, printing parent resources, gathering supplies, and running through the Easter Sunday morning plan in your head. Don't get me wrong; all of those details matter. Doing ministry with excellence is part of loving the families we serve. But sometimes we spend so much time preparing the Easter story for others that we forget to sit in its truth and power ourselves. So here is a small Holy Week invitation just for you, kidmin leader: Before you send the next email or check off the next thing on your to-do list, take two quiet minutes and read Matthew 28:5–6 slowly: “Do not be afraid… He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” The women...
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Summer Camp Parent Info Sheet Template Freebie

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you headed to overnight camp this summer with the kids or preteens in your ministry (here are 5 reasons why you should be)? Use this free Camp Parent Info Sheet Template to share all of the important details parents need to know in one simple document! It includes details like the packing list, itinerary details, contact info, etc.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download this freebie here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2FDKM-Camp-Parent-Info-Sheet-Freebie.docx|target:_blank"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="82482" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/so-youre-going-to-camp-bundle/"][/vc_column][vc_column...
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Top 7 Easter Worship Songs for Kids

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]This week's blog post was compiled and written by Dylan Arms, a worship leader, songwriter, and new dad. Check out his music and lyric videos for kids worship in the DKM Marketplace here, and find out more about Dylan here. Easter is one of the most meaningful opportunities we have in kids ministry. It is a chance to help children understand the hope, joy, and new life we have because of Jesus. Worship plays a powerful role in helping kids experience and remember these truths long after the service ends. If you are planning your Easter gathering, here are seven songs that work especially well for helping kids celebrate the resurrection in engaging and meaningful ways. 1. For God So Loved the World (John 3:16) – Seeds Family Worship - This song beautifully captures the heart of the gospel...
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Palm Sunday Prayer Activity for Kids

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Use this simple prayer activity to invite kids to shout out prayers and praises to Jesus, just like the crowds on Palm Sunday.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="DOWNLOAD HERE!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FPalm-Sunday-Prayer-Activity-For-Kids.pdf|target:_blank"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="123100" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css="" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/palm-sunday-prayer-stations-for-kids/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]This activity is one of the prayer stations in our Palm Sunday Kids Prayer Stations resource. Use these 4 unique prayer stations to invite kids to experience and learn about Palm Sunday...
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Building a VBS Team Without Begging for Help

I've always said that trying to do ministry alone is like trying to play on a seesaw by yourself, and leading VBS is no different. Recruiting VBS volunteers might be the most stressful part of the entire week, and it happens months before VBS even starts. The good news is VBS recruiting does not have to feel like chasing people down hallways. (And if you want more support and tools for general volunteer recruitment, don't miss this.) Here are 3 ways to build your VBS team without begging for help: Start Early - If your VBS is in June or July, recruiting starts in January and February, especially with key leaders. Begin with conversations with people already invested in your ministry and invite them into the extra fun of VBS. Then write down everything that has to happen and every role required to make it happen. Identify key leaders like...
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VBS Volunteer Job Descriptions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The more clarity you can provide around a volunteer position, the better your team will be able to serve. Use these short and simple job descriptions to help recruit your VBS Volunteer team! Find more tips to building your VBS team here. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FDKM-VBS-Job-Descriptions-Freebie.pdf|target:_blank"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="174650" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css="" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/vbs-planning-bundle-and-masterclass-replay/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]Want even more tools to help you build your VBS team, plan ahead,...
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3 Questions to Shape Your Easter Sunday Lesson (And Make it More Effective)

On Easter, we have the privilege of teaching kids a central moment in the story of the gospel. Last week, we shared 20 creative ways to teach the Easter story to kids, but if you're having trouble deciding how you want to engage kids in the story of Easter this year, ask 3 simple questions to help bring clarity to your teaching: What do you want kids to think? What do you want kids to feel? What do you want kids to do? Answering these questions ahead of time helps you teach with intention, and it can help you invite kids to experience and apply the gospel, not just hear it. What Do You Want Kids to THINK? Easter is a story kids hear every year, but it’s more than a story to remember. It’s a truth to understand. Rather than explaining every detail, focus on one clear takeaway, like: Jesus really died and really came back to life....
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20 Creative Ways to Teach the Easter Story to Kids

The Easter story is a pivotal point in the full story of the Gospel, but when you teach the Easter story every year, it can be hard to find fresh, meaningful ways to share such an important message. So here are 20 creative and interactive ideas for teaching the Easter story in your children’s ministry this year! Use these ideas during Sunday services, family events, Easter weekend, or anytime you want to help kids connect with Jesus’ death and resurrection in a hands-on, memorable way. Find all of our Easter resources here! Interactive Storytelling Ideas Resurrection Story Stations - Set up simple stations that walk kids through key moments of Holy Week and Easter (Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Cross, the Tomb, the Resurrection). Kids move through each station as the story unfolds. This Easter lesson/event turns the stations into a...
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3 Ways to Simplify Your KidMin Social Media Strategy

Social media is a valuable tool at our disposal, especially when it comes to partnering with the parents in our ministry and connecting beyond Sunday morning, but it can feel overwhelming, time-consuming, and intimidating. So here are 3 ways to simplify your KidMin social media strategy so you can better utilize this tool for discipleship: Lean into short, simple content. B-roll is short, supplemental video footage (like scenery, close-ups, or action shots) used to add visual interest and context. You don’t have to have a 2-minute or even 1-minute video of you talking for every video post. Use short clips of 5-10 seconds from a Sunday morning and add quotes, information, Bible verses, reminders, etc. as text over the b-roll. This works for carousel posts too! Choose one picture. Add a text box over the picture. Change the text on each...
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Sunday Morning KidMin B-Roll Checklist

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Children’s ministry is busy. You don’t have time for perfectly planned content or fancy filming days. This checklist is designed to help you capture real ministry moments that help you post effectively, easily, and quickly on social media throughout the week. Keep this handy so when you’re already at church, you can grab b-roll in a few seconds and move on with your day. Tip: Give this list to a high school volunteer one Sunday a month and task them with capturing each one![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the list here! " align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FDKM-KidMin-B-roll-checklist.pdf|target:_blank"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="174312" img_size="full" alignment="center"...
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Wondering to Jerusalem: New Lent Devotion Book for Kids!

Developing a child’s biblical imagination is a key element of their spiritual development, which is why I am STOKED for the newest Lent Devotional for Kids from one of my favorite authors: Wondering to Jerusalem: A Wonder-filled Lent Devotional For Kids.  In Wondering to Jerusalem, author Vanessa Myers invites kids to dive into their wonder and imagination as they journey with Jesus and His disciples to Jerusalem and the cross! Starting on Ash Wednesday and going through Good Friday, kids explore the events of Holy Week through a daily short Scripture reading, devotional explanation, and prayer prompt. Each daily devotional also includes wondering questions that prompt kids to put themselves in the Scripture passage and think more deeply about its events. Plus the extras like the Wondering Journal, Wondering Snapshot, souvenirs section, and...
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5 Priorities for Hosting an Impactful Easter Event

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Holy Week and Easter are like the Super Bowl Sunday of ministry life and one of the busiest seasons of the year. A lot of work (and time and energy and prayer) goes into planning the events for Easter and the surrounding days, and sometimes you may wonder if everything you're doing is worth it. Spoiler alert: it is. Your ministry efforts are never wasted, but there may be things that could be better utilized or prioritized when it comes to planning and hosting your Easter events to increase their lasting influence on the discipleship of kids and families. If you want to see greater impact, deeper connections, and more discipleship from your Easter events, you need to prioritize these 5 things: Decide the Experience Before the Activities - Before you plan the schedule, get clear on how you want...
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Easter Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Play this flashlight scavenger hunt game to invite kids and families to hunt for symbols from the Bible and the Easter story! Use it on Sunday mornings, as a small group activity, or as part of a family Easter event! Supplies: Scavenger Hunt Sheet (1 per child/family) writing or coloring utensil flashlight (1 per child/family) Clue Cards “hidden” around your space so they can be found with a flashlight (for larger groups, hide multiple sets of Clue Cards) Dim lights to create a nighttime effect. Soft music playing in the background to set a quiet mood. Details: Each child/family will work together, searching with their flashlight for the hidden clue cards hung up in your ministry space. The clue cards will give them the words they need to fill in the blanks on the Scavenger...
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8 Ways to Encourage Families To Celebrate Lent (No Matter Their Background)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lent is the Christian season, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending with Holy Week, that encourages believers to pray, fast, and serve as a way to prepare their hearts for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal of Lent is to draw closer to God. Much like Advent prepares our hearts for Christmas, Lent prepares our hearts for Easter. Not all Christian traditions place the same emphasis on Lent. I never observed Lent growing up, and 99% of what I know about Lent, I've learned as an adult. I have friends who take the season very seriously with daily devotions and family-wide fasting, and I have other friends who don't really pay much attention until Holy Week. At our current church, we host an Ash Wednesday service, our pastor leads us through a Lenten series each Sunday leading up...
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Fasting Plan for Kids Activity Page

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Use this fasting plan activity page to help kids think about something they might give up for Lent (or anytime you’re learning about fasting). Use the script below or come up with your own. Dive deeper into the discussion about whether or not kids should/can fast here. Supplies: Coloring utensils, activity printable from download 1) Say: “Today, we’re all going to choose something to give up. It could be TV, it could be YouTube, it could be playing iPad games - really anything that would be hard to give up. And then, you’re going to choose how long you’ll fast that thing - it could be a day, a week, a month, or more! Most people give up that thing until Easter. Finally, you’re going to choose what you’ll do instead of that thing you’re fasting from. Make sure it’s something that will...
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5 Interactive Valentine’s Day Activities for KidMin

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and it's a great opportunity to invite kids to explore God's love! This week, we're sharing some of our favorite ideas from Nathan Hamilton, the creator of Kids Enjoying Jesus, along with some of our own DKM favorites! Use these ready-to-go ideas to help you incorporate play-based learning into your Sunday School class, ministry time, or to share with families this Valentine's Day. (From Nathan and DKM) Share the story of St. Valentine - One of our favorite Valentine’s Day traditions is telling our kids who Valentine really was. St. Valentine lived a couple hundred years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He refused to stop loving Jesus when the emperor of Rome outlawed Christianity and he was subsequently martyred for his faith. If you’re interested in a kid-friendly version of the story of...
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4 Tips for Making VBS More Than Just a Fun Week of the Summer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It might only be January, but it's time to start planning your VBS! I know there are lots of solid VBS curriculum options out there (we even have a few of our own!), and this week's guest blog post comes from the creator of a new VBS curriculum I just learned about! Meet Samantha Kuiper, creator of Diving Deep VBS, and read on to discover 4 tips for making VBS more than just a fun week of your kidmin summer.  It may seem a bit early to be talking about summer, but as the new year begins, we start looking forward to and planning our ministries’ next big events and programs. One summer event that I advocate for every year is Vacation Bible School (VBS). Whether your church holds a traditional VBS or you do summer camps and programs, gathering your kids for some intentional, fun, and engaging time to learn...
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Catch a Fish Craft for KidMin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]This free fish craft goes along with a lesson taught on Matthew 4:18-22 when Jesus calls the disciples to be "fishers of men" in the Diving Deep VBS curriculum. This craft can also accompany a lot of other lessons! You could use it with the story of Jonah and the fish, feeding the 5,000, or Peter finding the coin in the fish. Have fun, get creative, and enjoy this resource!! Find 4 tips on making your VBS impactful here.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the craft here!" align="center" css=""...
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3 Ways to Balance the Big Picture and the Small Details of Leading Children’s Ministry

Ministry has a way of tugging us in a hundred directions at once. Some days you’re dreaming big, praying big, and planning big. Other days, you’re digging through the weeds just trying to pull the details, supplies, and volunteers together for Sunday. And most days? You’re doing both at the exact same time. Both the big picture and the details matter. Both are valuable. Both are part of how God wired you to lead. But living in the tension between the two can leave you feeling stretched thin, scattered, or stuck in survival mode. So how can we balance both? Here are 3 steps to start with: Evaluate and rearrange your time. Take a hard look at where your time is actually going each week. Are you spending most of it reacting to urgent tasks, or are you carving out space for the things that matter most in the long run? Shifting your schedule to...
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