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VANESSA TAYLOR

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Hi! I'm Vanessa, the creator of GoYeKids.com, and this is my wonderful husband Daniel.

Believe it or not, in the beginning I wanted NOTHING to do with children's ministry. But now? I fully embrace it as a fundamental part of God's mission and I love EVERY SINGLE SECOND of it!

Click the button below to learn more about my story and about WHY I'm so passionate about helping children's ministry leaders!

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Kids' Bible Studies are Buy 2, Get 1 FREE through this Saturday!

With these instant download/printable Bible Studies, your kids will learn about core doctrinal topics in-depth at a kid-friendly level.

Using fun activities, puzzles, and hands-on Bible prompts, your kids will explore God and who He is; what the purpose of water baptism is, how it is done, and how to know if you're ready to be baptized; and discover the power of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost) in a believer's life.

Get your Bible studies now in our Premium Resources section. Link in bio.

If you lead volunteers, treat them well.

If you are a volunteer, know that you deserve to be treated well.

FREEBIE FRIDAY!! 🎉🎉

Use this simple vine craft template to create a fun, Bible-based finger painting activity! 🍇🌿

Students will need one template each (best printed on cardstock), and purple and green finger paints. Students will dip their finger into the purple paint and use their fingerprints to create clusters of grapes, then use the green paint for leaves.

Template features the text of John 15:5 (NKJV): "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

Available in the Free Resources section of our site. Link in bio.

Guide your students' readings of the parables and reinforce key story elements with this collection of word searches!

This set includes ten word searches:

The Good Samaritan
The Wise and Foolish Builders
The Prodigal Son
The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin
The Seed Sower
The Unmerciful Servant
The Vineyard Workers
The Ten Bridesmaids
The Hidden Treasure/Pearl of Great Price
The Talents

One $5 download allows you to make as many copies as needed for your local church, local organization, or home!

Purchase now in the Premium Resources section of our site. Link in bio.

Here are the activity pages you need for your lessons on the parables!

Your students will have fun exploring God’s Word as they use these ten activities:

- Parables Scripture Matching Activity
- Hidden Treasure/Pearl of Great Price Craft
- Ten Bridesmaids Lamp Coloring Activity
- Wise and Foolish Builders Finish-the-Story Cut and Paste Acrivity
- Unmerciful Servant Crossword Puzzle
- Vineyard Workers Craft
- Talents Cut and Paste Activity
- Good Samaritan Code Breaker
- Seed Sower Illustration Activity
- Lost Sheep/Lost Coin/Lost Son Code Activity and Hidden Picture

One $5 download gives you a license to make as many copies as needed for your local ministry!

Download now from our Premium Resources section. Link in bio.

You have entered the Twilight Zone.
*cue spooky music* ☆⋆｡𖦹°�‧★

Wins, celebrations, oof moments, tell us about something that happened at your church yesterday! ⛪️

Did you look?
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If you did, you might understand some of what Adam and Eve felt when they ate of the fruit.

Temptation is hard, and this freebie will help you discuss it with your students.

Simply print the document double-sided, cut out the cards, and give one to each student at the beginning of your lesson on Genesis 3.

Once you finish reading about the fall, discuss with your students if they felt tempted to look at the back of the card, and ask if anyone wants to volunteer to tell whether or not they looked.

Use this as a launching point for discussing sin, temptation, and God's forgiveness.

Get this free download by visiting the Free Resources section of our site. Link in bio.

Happy Independence Day to our American followers!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

If you serve in ministry, or even if you just attend a church, it's likely that you will spend time with your pastor. So what are some signs of heathy and unhealthy relationships? Let's discuss. ✅ ❌

What did we miss? Add your opinion to the comments!

A free sheep craft for the littles!

Students will color the page as they like, then glue cotton balls to the body of the sheep to give it "wool" 🐑

Features the text of Matthew 18:12.

Download now in our Free Resources section. Link in bio.

One way to show you value volunteers is to give them ownership in the ministry!

These five questions can help you lead the conversation on what went well, what could be done differently, what topics/themes people feel excited about... and help you start building next year's team.

What questions would you add or change?

Everybody belongs at church.

Everybody.

A fishy freebie about one of Jesus' miracles!

Students will color and cut out the fish, mouth pieces, and coin, then glue them together and store the coin in the fish's mouth.

Get your freebie in the Free Resources section of our site! Link in bio.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever left yourself a note for?

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Use this freebie to guide a discussion on Peter's vision in Acts 10!

Students will color and cut out various animals and a sheet, then place the animals onto the sheet as you discuss the purpose of the vision.

Download now in our Free Resources section. Link in bio!

These freebie coloring pages aren't Bible-based, but they are based on the Christian principle of liberty.

Set of two coloring pages:
⭐ Independence Day (4th of July) with text from the Declaration of Independence
⭐ Juneteenth with text from the Gettysburg Address

To download, visit GoYeKids.com and click on Free Resources, or tap the link in our bio!

When it comes to serving in ministry, boundaries are important for everyone. It doesn't matter what position or title you have, what area you serve in, your education level or gender, or whether you come from a long line of ministers or you're the first in your family, you deserve to have and enforce personal boundaries.

Check out these four important boundaries, then add any others you can think of in the comments!

How can I get kids involved in worship?

Each week, introduce a biblical way to praise, and encourage your students to try out each way. As students learn these methods, let them know it’s okay to use the ways they feel most comfortable with. After all, it’s about the heart behind the praise, not the outward action itself (be sure to stress that in your lessons!).

Can you think of ways we haven’t listed here? Share in the comments!

"Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:26b-28 (NLT)

Children's ministry is not just a women's ministry. Men are needed, wanted, and valued.

Learn the Great Commission with these free printable footprint cards!

Color and cut out each footprint, then arrange them to spell out the Great Commission.

Download now in the Free Resources section of our site. Link in bio!

Explore different mothers in the Bible with this free activity page!

Students will use their Bibles to look up verses about eight different mothers, then find those mothers in the word search.

Includes two versions, which are entirely identical except for the spelling of Elizabeth/Elisabeth. Use the version that best aligns with your Bible translation.

Download in the Free Resources section of our website. Link in bio!

Did you know the average church in America has fewer than 100 attendees each week?

If you feel frustrated, like your church isn’t growing fast enough or that you don’t have the same access to resources larger churches have, take heart.

It takes time to grow a church, and eventually you may see that growth in your congregation. But even if you don’t, or even if it takes a long time, know that what you’re doing right now with what you have is just as important and just as impactful.

It’s hard to admit failure, but being honest about our mistakes can help us grow and help others avoid those same mistakes.

Here are three mistakes I’ve made, and I hope sharing them will help others avoid falling into the same traps.

If you’d like to share any of yours, feel free to do so in the comments!

Designed to unify Americans in prayer, President Truman, in 1952, signed into law that the first Thursday of each May be observed as the National Day of Prayer.

This week is a good time to discuss prayer with your students, and if you’re looking for a launching point for your discussions, check out our activity bundle on The Lord’s Prayer 🙏 (Link in bio)

We’re celebrating our 100th resource today!! 🎉🎉🎉

All resources are BOGO FREE today only!!

This collection of printable 10 Commandments activities is perfect for supplementing your lessons or helping you build your own!

This mini-bundle includes the following activities:

-10 Commandments Word Search
-Moses on Mount Sinai Craft
-10 Commandments Cut and Paste Activity
-10 Commandments Interactive Page
-Matching Activity that compares the 10 Commandments to the Great Commandments given by Jesus in the Gospels

$2.50. To view samples and to download, visit GoYeKids.com or click on the link in bio!

Not sure which Bible lessons to teach between now and Pentecost Sunday?

Check out this tentative list:
April 27 - The Road to Emmaus
May 4 - Jesus appears to Thomas
May 11 - Jesus restores Peter (this is also Mother's Day)
May 18 - Jesus gives the Great Commission
May 25 - The Ascension
June 1 - Matthias chosen to replace Judas
June 8 - Pentecost Sunday

Oh, and Volunteers? You're ministry leaders too, so this applies to you as well.

A note for this week.

Share with someone who needs to hear this 💜

What have been your favorite visual aids you've used? Share your ideas in the comments!

Reenact the Triumphal Entry with this free craft printable!

To download, tap the link in bio and hit Free Resources

They 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 eventually say yes, right? Right?

Familiarize your students with Israel's judges and some of their stories and facts!

This bundle includes:
Word Search
Crossword Puzzle
Fill-In Puzzle
Code Breaker
Cut and Paste Activity
Missing Vowels Puzzle
Cross Out Activity
Israel's Cycle of Sin Cut and Paste Activity
Lift-Flap Interactive Page Template

$5. This is an instant download product and one download allows you to print as many copies as needed for your local church, local organization, or home!

For more information and to download, tap the link in our bio and hit Premium Resources.

Tactile learning is a fantastic way to get kids involved in your lesson!

Whether you're adding the sense of touch to your lessons with objects or giving students materials for hands-on experiences, you're sure to generate excitement and engagement!

What kinds of tactile experiences have you used in your classroom?

How have you used taste in your lessons? Share your ideas in the comments!

Looking for free Holy Week activities?

Download these templates in our Free Resources section! Link in bio.

This Communion/Lord's Supper freebie can be used as a coloring page or as a craft to make a scented and textured piece of artwork!

For more details on making the craft and to print this freebie, visit our Free Resources section. Link in bio.

Have you ever used sounds in Kids Church before? Tell us about it!

Color the home, then use red paint (or another red art tool) to “apply blood” around the door.

Coloring page includes the text of Exodus 12:13.

This freebie is available now in the Free Resources section of our site. Link in bio.

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As part of our commitment to put quality curriculum into the hands of every children’s leader regardless
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CONFERENCE-LEVEL
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD