Sunday School Ideas

Sunday School Ideas

Sunday School Ideas for Christmas, Easter and more! Free to use in your ministry! Put on your thinking caps!

Check out some great holiday ideas for your classes. Also... see our Teacher Training Program, which has been used all over the world, and other Recommended Resources!

Featured Article: Gearing Up for Fall!


Sunday School Ideas

Just Us Little Guys!
Find a year's worth of curriculum for children ages 4-7. 


Bible Coloring Pages!
Coloring pages with Bible Story for children ages 4-11.


Children's Bible Lessons!
Sunday School Lessons for elementary age children, ages 7-11. 


Youth Lessons!
Find 9 months of lessons (or more) to use with your Youth. Discussion-based questions that will help liven up any Youth Group. Look up what the Bible has to say about the questions too!


Holiday Sunday School Lessons!

Find Sunday School Ideas for lessons for Christmas, Easter and more...



Teacher Training 101
Are You Called? (Not on the phone.)
Are You Led? (Not by the nose.)

Are you a new Sunday School Teacher? Do you have questions, fears, doubts?  

Are you an established teacher or an administrator?  Do you have issues or problems... or do you need Teacher Training material?

Visit our Teacher Training page!

There you will find this manual for teachers and administrators...

Teacher Training 101

Never fear! God is BIG! Remember, you have the Holy Spirit living in you!



Share the Gospel with Others!

The Jesus Film® app is now available. Download the app for free, and access all of the Jesus Film Project's movies and videos for free! Get your free app now and start sharing The Jesus Film and other great resources with people you meet!!

The God Tools app from Cru makes it easier than ever to share your faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. We recommend this app for youth or adults to use to share their faith in an easy, fun way.

Suggest these apps to your Youth Group to help them talk to their friends about Jesus.



FEATURED ARTICLE:

Gearing Up for Fall!

Summer is a great time! In the world of Sunday School, it appears to be the perfect time to sit back, reflect on how things went this past year, and make plans for the future.

However, in reality summer is also the time for VBS (Vacation Bible School) and for vacations in general, both of which have the effect of making the summer Sunday School schedule seem hectic or even disorganized.

Every time you look around (or even try to catch your breath) someone else is off on vacation and you are left looking for a substitute. And all the while, VBS continues to loom in the distance, sneaking up on you little by little, until finally it becomes virtually all-consuming. In the end you may be left with neither the time nor the patience to do your planning for the coming year.

This need not be. But it requires prayer and forethought.

First of all, quiet your heart. Take some time to "sit alone" quietly before the Lord. This will take some planning and quite possibly some duct tape... but make it happen! Take a Bible, some paper and a pen with you. Find a quiet place to spend a few hours alone, without interruptions from the outside world, or even from your own adorable children! (That's where the duct tape comes in... Just kidding!) Then just take some time to be in the presence of God. Tell Him that you love Him and thank Him for loving you!

Next, praise God for His faithfulness. Think back over the past year. What has been accomplished for the Kingdom of God through your ministry? Think about the lives which have been touched or changed. Thank God and praise Him for all of the events which have positively impacted others for Christ. Keep in mind that we cannot fully know, at this time, which things (no matter how small) will have the most impact in the future. But we do know that God is faithful and that He will make the most of everything which is offered to Him in faith. (Remember the Bible story of the widow and her two mites!)

Then pour out your heart to God about your hopes and dreams for Sunday School. Listen quietly for the "still, small voice" of the Holy Spirit as He leads you in contemplation about what the future might hold for your ministry. Take notes on things that may come to mind, so that you may discuss them later with your church leadership.

Pray for those with whom you work. Mention individuals by name as they come to your mind. Ask God to bless your efforts and those with whom you will be serving as teachers and administrators. Ask also for wisdom to know which programs and classes to pursue or to change.

Finally, thank God for blessing you and for allowing you to serve Him through your ministry.

Taking time to do all of these things in the summer will help you gear up for fall. Having already prayed and thought through some new Sunday School ideas, you can take time to explore their feasibility with others and "kick around" a few of the options with church leadership. Then when organizational meetings are finally held in the late summer, you will be better prepared to make the decisions before you.

As far as the challenges that summer itself brings, remember that God has a plan and that He never leaves us alone. He promises to always be with us. It is He, in fact, and not us, who brings about the enlargement of His Kingdom (even though it may be difficult to remember that when you find yourself knee-deep in the Toddler Room!)

Allow yourself to rest in the Lord! Whenever you feel yourself insufficient to the task at hand, remember that God is there and that He is in control. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 God says to the apostle Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

When you find that you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it (either from God or from those around you.) Make a list of all the things that need to happen next and ask God to provide for everything in His will which is on the list. Then watch what happens!

We serve a big and glorious God and NOTHING is beyond His control.

Keep praying and be faithful to the task at hand and you will be amazed at how God will provide everything you need (and right on time!)

God bless you this summer as you begin the process of Gearing Up for Fall and preparing for the year to come!

Sharon Chatwell 


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More Sunday School Ideas...

Our Sunday School Ideas section of our website has been expanded to include pages with Sunday School ideas for Teachers' Training, and Recommended Resources. Be sure and check these out!

In the future, I hope that you will be able to come Sunday School Ideas page to find more good ideas, helpful advice, and much needed encouragement in Christ!

You are the workforce that keeps Sunday School up and running! I want you to have access to Sunday School ideas that will be helpful to you in your ministry!

God bless you as you continue to serve God right where you are!

With love in Christ,
Sharon


Other Topics from Sunday School Ideas...

  • Halloween Ideas!
    Read the article "Halloween: Party or No Party?" Find links to helpful resources for planning an Alternative Event for Youth or for hosting the Perfect Kids' Party! You'll also find links to Halloween Sunday School lessons for children (Preschool to Youth.) Remember... "The best defense is a good offense."
  • Christmas Ideas!
    Read the article "Teaching the True Meaning of Christmas" which reminds us of the importance of teaching our children the truth behind the celebration of Christmas: The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On this page you will also find links to Christmas skits, as well as to a full set of Christmas lessons, which include skits, activities, and crafts.
  • Easter Ideas!
    Read the article on "Teaching About the Empty Tomb". Find out about Easter Skits and get Ideas for Easter Sunday School Lessons, which include crafts, skits, and other activities.
  • Teacher Appreciation!
    "Read the article "How Do You Thank a Sunday School Teacher?" Access several helpful resources that will make planning the perfect Teacher Appreciation Day somewhat less impossible! Templates for Teacher Appreciation Certificates are included!
  • Recommended Resources!
    Find recommended resources for Sunday School, available online for you to use. You will love these valuable ideas for Sunday School!  
  • Teacher Training!
    Teacher Training ideas and materials for Sunday School Teachers and Administrators. Whether you're Planning your own Teacher Training program, or you just need a few answers to your questions about teaching, this is for you!
  • Gearing Up for Fall!
    Read the article "Gearing Up for Fall!" Learn about how to prepare yourself to plan for Sunday School programs this fall! Get some good advice on things to think about and pray over, as you make plans for the new Sunday School year!

Thank you for visiting our Sunday School Ideas page!  God bless you!




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