Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a trusted global platform where educators share downloadable resources for nearly every subject and age group. Among its millions of listings, ministry leaders can find a wide range of Christian education tools including Bible lessons, Sunday school curriculum, VBS activities, and lectionary-based materials. Content is created by real teachers and priced affordably—or even free.

Sermons4Kids is a trusted hub for Bible-based children’s sermons and ministry resources. It provides weekly messages rooted in the Revised Common Lectionary or Narrative Lectionary, along with printable activities, crafts, and short videos to help leaders teach the gospel in ways children understand and enjoy. Free and subscription-based options are available for individual leaders or entire teams.

A collection of weekly children’s sermons is designed to help ministry leaders connect scripture to kids’ everyday lives. Created by Pastor John Stevens of Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), these messages often use inexpensive items from dollar stores as object lessons and follow the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and Narrative Lectionary. Many congregations find them useful for in-person, hybrid, and fully online worship services.

Messy Church offers an alternative way to be the church with children, parents, grandparents, and friends—all learning together. This ministry creates space for worship, creativity, food, and fun, with a focus on reaching families who may not connect with traditional Sunday services. It’s used by churches across Canada and internationally to build relationships, share stories of Jesus, and foster lifelong discipleship in new ways.

Opening Doors to Discipleship is an online learning hub created by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) and the Office of Christian Formation in the PC(USA). It offers free, self-guided modules to help church leaders, volunteers, and educators deepen their understanding of Reformed theology, improve their teaching skills, and support lifelong faith formation in a variety of ministry contexts.

Liturgies for Parents by Kayla Craig offers prayerful support for caregivers navigating the holy mess of family life. Through books, podcasts, and newsletters, Kayla offers modern liturgies, breath prayers, and reflections to nurture parents’ souls and ground families in sacred rhythms.

The Around the Table Quick Sheets from the PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation equip families and church leaders with creative, portable ideas for integrating faith practices into everyday life. These downloadable tools help build spiritual habits outside traditional settings, ideal for families navigating busy schedules.

Real Kids Real Faith is an online hub offering research-based, practical resources for nurturing children's spirituality in everyday contexts. It empowers families, educators, and ministry leaders to engage kids in authentic, embodied, and inclusive spiritual practices.

What Is the Bible? is a vibrant and lyrical picture book that invites children to explore the Bible as a beautiful and diverse collection of stories about God, the world, and Jesus. Inspired by Rachel Held Evans’ legacy and completed by Matthew Paul Turner, it helps young readers (and their adults) see how God's story connects with their own lives in accessible, imaginative ways.

A Facebook group for any persons in Children's Ministry who are committed to Children's Ministry in a faith that isn't hierarchical, controlling and fundamentalist.

The Book of Belonging is an illustrated Bible storybook to help children understand the rich diversity of God's people, emphasizing identity, contemplation, and wonder. It presents 42 Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, featuring diverse narratives and illustrations that include women, men expressing emotions, and people of color, ensuring that every child can see themselves reflected in the stories. The book encourages imagination and wonder, allowing kids the freedom to explore, question, and discover a personal connection to their Creator.

The Orange Theory is built on the concept of blending two influential forces—home and church—to foster vibrant, holistic faith in the next generation. Represented by the colour red, the home symbolizes the love, warmth, and personal investment parents and caregivers bring to a child’s faith journey. The church, symbolized by yellow, provides the light of wisdom, guidance, and communal support through teachings and relationships with mentors and peers. When combined, these two colors create orange, a dynamic partnership where church and home work together to create a cohesive, impactful faith experience. This approach encourages church leaders to align with parents as primary faith influencers, equipping them to reinforce biblical values and support spiritual growth at home. By leveraging both environments, the Orange Theory aims to build resilient, relational, and service-oriented faith in children and youth.

Faith Forward is reimagining children’s and youth ministry through forward-thinking approaches to faith formation, community, and theological engagement. Faith Forward equips leaders to nurture young people’s spirituality in ways that are inclusive, contextually aware, and responsive to contemporary challenges. Faith Forward’s mission is to inspire ministry practices that cross traditional boundaries, support diverse expressions of faith, and foster resilience, justice, and compassion in young people.

Dandelion Marketplace is a platform that provides progressive spiritual formation content for families and communities. Dandelion serves as a colander, offering the most reliable resources, without having to sift through fundamentalist search options.

Feasting on the Word: Children's Sermons is a valuable resource for pastors and church leaders who seek guidance on delivering meaningful and engaging children's sermons. Written by Christian educator Carol Wehrheim, the series provides practical suggestions for preparing and presenting sermons based on the Revised Common Lectionary.

Sparkhouse is a Christian publishing company that creates innovative, engaging faith formation resources for children, youth, and adults. Their curriculum is designed to make faith accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for learners of all ages. Sparkhouse offers various curricula, such as Frolic (for preschoolers), Whirl and Holy Moly (for elementary-aged kids), Connect (for preteens), and Re:form (for teens), among others. Each curriculum aims to help churches and families foster spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and discipleship in creative, age-appropriate ways.

ROOTS is an ecumenical partnership of Christian organizations that has been providing lectionary-based worship resources since 2002. Designed for use every week of the year, ROOTS offers two sets of resources: Adult & All Age and Children & Youth.

Looking for resources that won't bore your kids, overwhelm your parents, and scare your volunteers?

We Are KidMin makes it easy to transform ordinary moments into sacred, faith-building connections.

Kids Sunday School Place is an online resource providing materials for children’s Sunday school and kids' ministry, serving both grade school and preschool levels. The site offers a wide range of creative resources including printable lessons, Bible crafts, Christian activities, object lessons, stories, skits, games, and songs, all designed to make teaching Sunday school engaging and rewarding.