Go Ye Kids

Printable Bible resources for Children’s Ministry, Christian schools, and homeschool 📖
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06/17/2026

We lost followers when we made a similar post on Mother’s Day, but we still stand behind this message. If going to church on Father’s Day feels unbearable to you, it’s okay to take the day off—even if you serve in ministry.

Here’s the deal: Church is important. Dads are important. But you know what else is important? You.

If you want to be at church on Father’s Day, even if it’s hard for you, that’s wonderful! Do it.

If you feel you have to be there to be right with God, by all means, definitely go!

If going makes the day easier for you, absolutely go!

But if going makes your pain feel unbearable, if you dread the day and would rather be literally anywhere else, it’s okay to take the day off.

“But there’s nobody to fill in for me.”

Let me ask you something: if you got into a car accident on the way to church and had to go to the hospital instead of church, who would fill in for you?

Who would teach your class? Who would lead the kids choir? Who would guide the kids to pass out Father’s Day gifts?

Ask those people to fill in for you.

Your church will not fall apart because you need the day off (and technically, it’s no less spiritual than taking any other Sunday off). Your dads will still be honored because there is ALWAYS somebody else in the church who can step in (unless you are literally the only staff member/volunteer).

This post isn’t telling you not to go. It’s telling you that it’s okay to choose what you need, whether that’s going or not going.

And for those who serve and have wonderful Father’s Days, can I ask something of you? Show grace to those who are hurting. Show love. Be willing to step up and take on an extra task. Ministry isn’t only about serving the non-staff members of the church; it’s about serving and loving one another—all of us.

06/15/2026

Should AI be used in ministry? A lot of people feel strongly one way or another, and it's a serious issue that's facing senior pastors, children's and youth ministry leaders, and others who serve in the church.

Whatever your view, there are some instances in ministry in which AI should not be used. Here are five of them:

1. Guest Follow-Up
2. Writing Lessons
3. Replacing Employees and/or Volunteers
4. To Steal IP (Intellectual Property)
5. Connection

Do you agree or disagree? Do you use AI in your ministry? In what ways do you use it and in what ways do you refuse to use it?

06/09/2026

Learn about some dads in the Bible while getting hands-on Bible practice!

Your students will look up eight different Bible verses covering eight different dads--including our own heavenly Father!

Perfect for Father's Day lessons, this puzzle is part of our All-Year Holidays Crosswords collection. 10 printable crossword puzzles covering different holidays throughout the year!

These puzzles work great for children's ministry, Sunday School, Christian schools, homeschooling, "busy bags", and more!

Available now at https://www.goyekids.com/product-page/all-year-holiday-crossword-puzzles

06/08/2026

If our students could be openly honest with us, what would they tell us?

And what would we change if we knew where each one of them was coming from? What would we change if we knew what each one was facing, what each one was feeling, and what each one needed?

Because to us, it might just be a snack. But to some of them, it might be their only meal of the day.

To us, it might just be distracting behavior. To some of them, it might be a cry for help.

To us, it might just be excessive crying. To some of them, it might be the sign of a heart that’s breaking.

To us, it might feel great having students who behave perfectly. To some of them, good behavior might be a survival technique.

To us, it might look like a kid who’s irresponsible or disobedient. To some of them, it might be doing the best they can.

If our students could be openly honest with us, how would it change our perspectives, our approaches, and our actions?

When we step into our roles as children’s ministry leaders, as teachers, as volunteers—whatever our roles may be—let us show a little more love, a little more grace, a little more patience. Because our kids can’t always be openly honest.

[If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please take your role as a mandated reported seriously. Your immediate action could save a child’s life.]

06/03/2026

If your church is doing VBS (Vacation Bible School) this year, what's your theme?

05/18/2026

In my experience, anytime someone on social media mentions Jonah and the whale, there’s always someone in the comments arguing that the Bible never says whale.

Except it does in some translations, including one of the most popular translations of all time, the King James Version.

Let’s explore what the Bible says, what it means, and whether or not Jonah was swallowed by a whale or by a big fish or other sea creature 🏊‍♂️🐋

05/12/2026

Noah and the Ark
The Israelites Cross the Red Sea
Jonah and the Big Fish
Jesus Calms the Storm
Jesus Walks on Water

So many stories in the Bible have a water element, and if you want to add a fun effect to your Bible lesson try using a spray bottle!

As you teach your lesson, walk past some of the students and spray a little water in their direction when you get to parts about water. The excitement of not knowing when they'll get sprayed will help hold their attention, and feeling the water will help cement the story into their minds.

TIPS:

-Use a clean spray bottle that has only ever held water. Do NOT use bottles that have previously held cleaning solutions or other chemicals that could cause irritation or harm.

-Have a "No Splash Zone" in your classroom. Some students may not want to get wet and they shouldn't have to worry about it. Let them choose, and honor that choice. Do NOT, even jokingly, spray the "no splash zone" kids.

-Don't soak the kids with water. Set the nozzle to mist and only do a few sprays per section.

-Don't use water near open Bibles.

Have you used water in any of your lessons? How did it go? What tips do you have for other teachers?

05/11/2026

Sometimes teaching can feel frustrating because you're not sure if your students are really getting what you're saying... And then moments like these happen and it reminds you that your work is not in vain!

If you feel discouraged, keep on keeping on and remember: you might be reaching students in ways you're not even aware of!

04/30/2026

Okay look, I know this is probably a controversial take. But I stand behind it.

Church is important. Moms are important. And you know what? YOU are important.

Here’s the deal: if you want to be at church on Mother’s Day, even if it’s hard for you, that’s wonderful! Do it.

But if going makes your pain feel unbearable and you dread the day coming and would literally rather be anywhere else, it’s okay to take the day off.

What if there’s nobody to fill in for you?

Let me ask you something: if you got into a car accident on the way to church and had to go to the hospital instead of church, who would fill in for you?

Who would teach your class? Who would lead the kids choir? Who would guide the kids to pass out the Mother’s Day gifts?

Ask those people to fill in for you.

Your church will not fall apart because you need the day off. Your moms will still be honored, because there is ALWAYS somebody else in the church who can step in (unless you are literally the only staff member).

This post isn’t telling you not to go, it’s telling you that it’s okay to choose what you need, whether that’s going or not going.

And for those who serve and have wonderful Mother’s Days, can I ask something of you? Show grace to those who are hurting. Show love. Be willing to step up and take on an extra task. Ministry isn’t only about serving the non-staff members of the church; it’s about serving and loving one another—all of us.

04/21/2026

Pentecost Sunday is coming up soon and this set of activities is perfect for learning about Acts 2 🔥

Students will learn about and reinforce their knowledge of the Day of Pentecost with activities like fill-in-the-blanks, word search, fill-in puzzle, word scramble, cut-and-paste Bible verse, pixel art, headband craft, and more!

This bundle has activities for a wide variety of ages, perfect for use over multiple classrooms, mixed-age classrooms, and homeschoolers!

Get your copy now in the Premium Resources section of our site. Link in bio.

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