Creative Ideas Zone
Need a Bright Idea?
The "Creative Idea" Zone is kinda the "Everything Else" Zone. If it isn't an object lesson, or a craft, or a story, or a game, or a magic trick, or puppet script, or a... you get the idea... then it's HERE!
There are tons of great ideas in here, so surf to your heart's content. Or better yet, use the search tool to search by key word or topic. And be sure to submit YOUR great ideas!
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The LOVE Patrol
What is the most important volunteer role in your Children’s Church service? |
Volunteers |
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The Magic Coloring Book Bible
Magic Coloring Book Explanation |
Bible | |
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The Price Is Wrong
A fun game show gone amuck helps teach kids the meaning of worship! |
Worship | |
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The Romans Road to Heaven!
Simple way to present the gospel message using 8 verses from Romans. |
Gospel, Evangelism, | |
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The Water Race
Exciting relay that gets all the kids involved as they work as a team to pass the water. |
water, relay | |
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Top Secret Encouragement
Help the kids in your ministry become an encouragement to missionaries. |
Encouragement, | |
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Training Kids to Pray in Group
3 practical ideas to help your kids pray from the H.E.A.R.T |
Prayer, Praise, Guiding | |
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Trapped in a Cup Tower!
Get ready to stack some cups in huge towers, as the kids use creativity to construct walls! |
Creative, faithful, abilities | |
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Ultimate Rock, Paper, Scissors
Everyone knows Rock, Paper, Scissors - this large group version is a LOT of fun and teaches teamwork, encouragement and the power of prayer! |
Fun Game / Power of Prayer | |
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Volunteer Spotlight Templates
A simple fun way to recognize new or super volunteers! Just add a pictures and some interesting facts and post outside the room they serve in! |
Volunteer Appreciation |
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Vote for Jesus! A FUN Patriotic Lesson
This is a FUN interactive lesson about how we "Vote for Jesus" every day by the choices we make! |
Fruit of the Spirit | |
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Vote with Your Feet
This opening lesson activity helps to illustrate that while we have many things that make us different... there are some things we can all agree on. |
Fun Lesson Intro | |
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Which one is the Bible?
Teach kids about the different translations in the Bible in a way that they will remember, by acting it out. |
Bible Translations | |
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Who's Missing?
Webster's Dictionary defines memorizing as "committing (something) to memory," or "learning (something)by heart." Use this simple game to introduce a time of Scripture memory or show children the importance of memorizing Scripture. |
Scripture memory |
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Why Does Popcorn Pop?
This is a fun poem about popcorn for preschool learners when learning about food for a creation lesson. |
How God Made Popcorn | |
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Windshield Prayer Cards
Let your ministry encourage the whole church as you give the kids an opportunity to pray. |
Prayer, Ministry | |
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Worship Together
Great family devotional that helps us draw into worship together. |
Worship |
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Written Testimony Book
Instructions on how to create a book of all your kids testimonies. |
Testimony, Salvation | |
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Yummy Water
This object lesson visually demonstrates the change that happens to a person when they become a Christian - they change from ordinary to something very special! |
Gifts of the Spirit | |
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5 Minute Roller Coaster Countdown Video
5 Minute Roller Coaster Countdown Video |
Countdown Video |
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Flash Class: Taking Your Kidmin Digital
Replay of Karl's live Flash Class: Taking Your Kidmin Digital |
Online Ministry |
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Recruiting Tool: Volunteer Encouragement Postcards
Four volunteer encouragement postcards. |
Recruiting |
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Yuck Day
Yuck Day is a fun outdoor event for kids. Ready to get messy and have fun building relationships with kids? This is just what you are looking for. |
Fun Event for Kids | |
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Holy Spirit Balloon Game & Object Lesson
A fun game that also teaches four things the Holy Spirit does for us. |
Holy Spirit Helps | |
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Recruiting Tool: Parent Survey
Parent Survey print-outs to encourage volunteering in the Children's Ministry. |
Recruiting |
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Recruiting Tool: Super Volunteer Poster
A fun poster highlighting the traits that make a Super Volunteer! |
Recruiting SUPER Volunteers |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Answer the Call
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion every episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Answer the Call - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Envelope Prediction
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion every episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Envelope Prediction - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: How Sweet It Is - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: How Sweet It Is - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: In a Moment - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: In a Moment - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Magic Paper Bag - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Magic Paper Bag - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Messed Up Money - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Messed Up Money - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Paper to Money - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Paper to Money - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Priceless - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Priceless - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Shielded by Faith - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Shielded by Faith - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Lord is Our Healer - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Lord is Our Healer - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Meaning of Life - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Meaning of Life - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Right Choice - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Right Choice - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |