Kids Ministry Leaders
Fuel your kids ministry with trustworthy training and resources that fit your church needs.
Lifeway Kids Catalog
The current Lifeway Kids catalog showcases our full selection of Sunday school curriculum, Bible studies, leader resources, magazines, devotionals, VBS, Bibles, and camps.
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Teach Kids the Important Doctrines of the Christian Faith
Preschoolers and kids will systematically learn theological concepts through 76 questions and answers around six overarching categories.
Teach Kids the 10 Biblical Concept Areas
As kids grow, their understanding of foundational truths grows with them. Levels of Biblical Learning covers 10 biblical concept areas that children and students can learn as they study God’s Word.
God | Jesus | Holy Spirit | Bible | Salvation | Creation | Church | People | Family | Community & World
The concept areas are presented through eight different age ranges, from infancy through high school, and reflect levels of understanding that follow how God designed children to learn.
Help Kids Develop Bible Skills
Get free resources to help guide kids through practical ways to build Bible skills in their lives.
Bible Skills Booklet includes ways to teach Bible skills, foundational Bible stories, memory verses, and what to look for in a Bible for kids.
Poster provides a chart for Bible skill goals for four age groups: Younger Preschool, Older Preschool, Younger Kids, and Older Kids.
VBS 2025 - Magnified!
Encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God.
Proclaim the Lord's greatness with me; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3
Bible Study Curriculum
Hyfi
A new digital curriculum to reach the next generation.
Bible Studies for Life
Tackles real life issues, while creating a safe environment for spiritual conversations.
The Gospel Project
Christ-centered, chronological studies help kids understand the unifying story of Scripture.
Explore the Bible
Builds foundational Bible knowledge and encourage kids to live what they learn.
Training Resources
Kids Ministry 101 Blog
Get the most current training, tips, and helps for you and your children's ministry leaders.
Kids Ministry 101 Podcast
Listen to the Lifeway Kids podcasts.
Gospel Presentation Videos
Help your leaders feel confident in sharing the gospel message with kids.
Special Needs
Equip your church to serve every family.
Key Books for Kids Ministry Leaders
Flip The Script
Reach the next generation of kids.
Learn how to teach timeless truths of the gospel with new strategies that engage kids and address their cultural need to belong, and encourage them to look to the Savior for true belonging.
Nothing Less
Encourage kids to know God and grow in faith.
Trends show that our culture is increasingly secular with fewer younger generations staying in the church. Families are busy and fill their lives pursuing what is practical in their eyes and to make them happy.
It's Worth It
See how VBS can transform your church.
Lifeway Research and Lifeway Kids show how VBS is the one week that mobilizes the entire church to reach the community with the gospel, while simultaneously providing a unique discipleship experience for the individual child and volunteer.
Featured Short-Term Bible Studies
Kids Ministry Articles
How to Plan an Unforgettable VBS
If you're a children's minster or director, you probably have the responsibility of planning, coordinating and overseeing the development of a major event at your church. The planning of VBS is crucial and felt church-wide, but the benefits are lasting.
6 Ways to Get Your Team Ready for VBS Season
VBS season just around the corner, it is time to finalize last-minute preparations. During these days of great anticipation as well as great anxiety, it is important to not overlook team building and training. Just like Spring training for baseball, now is the time to work through issues, sharpen skills, and ensure your team is ready for the tasks ahead.
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Hyfi Kids Bible Curriculum
Through 12 simple biblical truths, Hyfi guides kids and students to learn who they are because of who God is. Hyfi equips leaders with an experience that cultivates deep trust and connection with every kid that walks through the door.
Safeguard Your Ministry with Background Checks
The Lifeway One Source program provides discounted prices on background checks for churches and religious organizations looking to protect their ministries. Screen your staff, volunteers, treasurers, teachers, bus drivers, camp counselors and more!
Easy online registration
No application or setup fees
No monthly or annual fees
Only pay for the background checks you order