Bible Explore

31/08/2026

Season of Creation begins this tomorrow, which is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on 4 October, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. How are you marking this season in your church this year? We have a bunch of resources on our website, if you're looking for ideas -

The Season of Creation starts on 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on 4 October, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. The Season of Creation is an annual...

29/05/2026

Looking ahead for ideas for the special Sundays coming up?
Over the next couple of months we’ll be sharing resources for Trinity Sunday, Matariki, Refugee Sunday, Disability Sunday, Sea Sunday, Te Pouhere Sunday and more.

At Bible Explore NZ we’re passionate about helping churches create engaging, thoughtful, intergenerational worship and learning experiences for all ages. Whether you’re planning a full service, a children’s talk, play-based learning, prayers, wondering questions or creative activities — we hope these resources help your community explore faith together.

Keep an eye on the website over the coming weeks as new pages and ideas are added regularly!

30/11/2025

Advent starts today!
Don't forget to check out all the fab Advent ideas on https://www.bibleexplore.nz/advent1a.html 💜

31/08/2025

Hello September 😄 Lots happening this month!

Sept 7 sees the start of our Season of Creation - an annual month long celebration of prayer and action to protect God's amazing creation. 🌳🪴🍄🌾🪻🐋🐝🦉🦇 Sept 7th is also Father's Day 💐

Also in Sept is Te wiki o te reo Māori (Māori Language Week) and daylight savings!

See you on Bible Explore 🎉

10/04/2025

We hope you're enjoying all the preschool ideas and resources for bringing the Bible stories to life. Here is another great idea from Sun Hats and Wellie Boots for helping kids play the Easter story using a sand tray, blocks and figures.

Crafts and outdoor activities for kids and families

28/02/2025

💜 Hello March! And welcome to Lent 💜

Bible Explore has some wonderful ideas for our season of Lent and our journey towards Easter. Check them out at www.bibleexplore.nz

07/02/2025

Feels like summer!🚣‍♀️🏖 How's that planning going for Sunday?

27/01/2025

So many great things to talk about in this week's lectionary reading of Luke 2:22-40. 👩‍🦳🧓👶🙏

And don't forget Strandz' awesome back-to-school resources - to help our students and teachers have the best start to the school year. ❤️

21/01/2025

Happy New Year! This week we're talking prophecy in Nazareth with Jesus or possibly playing through 1 Corinthians 12 with Mr Potato Head 😆🍟

How are things shaping up for Kids Ministry in your patch? What would you like to see on Bible Explore this year?

As kids head back to school this year, we want to ensure they know they are supported by their local church whānau. Check out this week's link to the Strandz website for great ideas and resources to help you pray for your students and teachers, giving them the best start to the school year. Small things really can make a big difference. ❤️

16/12/2024

Whether you’re a meticulous children’s ministry organiser, or a ‘fly-by-the-seat - winging it - it’s testing my faith each Saturday night’ kinda planner, our Bible Explore website has you covered in 2025. www.bibleexplore.nz