You don’t have to be a pastor, a children’s minister, or even a volunteer teacher to care about children’s Bible study curriculum. As a father, you have a lot invested in the spiritual growth of your sons and daughters. It’s only natural for you to learn as much as you can about the Bible study curriculum for kids.

Thankfully, church leaders and parents have a lot of options when it comes to solid Bible study curricula for children. Some come from larger publishers, while some can be downloaded for free from the internet. The key is ensuring the children’s Bible study curriculum your church uses connects with kids and helps them become more like Jesus.

Connect Home and Curriculum

Sometimes, you might want to know about children’s Bible study curriculum for your family’s use. After all, parents should always be on the lookout for Bible students they can do with their kids at home. But beyond that, knowing about Bible studies for kids can help strengthen the partnership between church and home.

That partnership usually plays out in two ways. First, the best children’s curriculum has a component that follows up what happens at church with something at home. It could be a handout or devotional, or some other supplemental tool. But it allows parents like you to know and reinforce what’s been taught at church.

Second, the best children’s Bible study curriculum recognizes that parents are the primary spiritual mentors of their kids. This means that parents can let their kids be a part of the study because they are confident that the content aligns with their family’s core values. Again, the focus is on partnership.

Seven Producers of Children’s Bible Study Curriculum

Like so many other areas of Christian education, the field of children’s Bible study curriculum has caught fire in recent years. Companies built from scratch are now active in the market with larger, traditional publishers. So, while the growing number of options is great, the emphasis you and your church place on doctrinal integrity and educational principles has to be stronger than ever.

Below is a list of seven quality curriculum providers in the kids’ space. As you become familiar with the list, reach out to your children’s minister or another church leader and discuss each line’s pros and cons. And if your church isn’t using one of these lines, find out what is being used and how it compares. 

Again, as a parent, you have a lot invested in your child’s spiritual life, so you need to be plugged into the children’s Bible study curriculum your church has chosen.

1. Manhood Journey.

If you’re a faithful reader of these blogs, you already know the powerful impact Manhood Journey’s resources can have on your relationship with your kids, especially your sons. Whether it’s our 1-on-1 studies or one of our small group guides, the content can help you connect with your kids in powerful ways. These aren’t traditional Sunday school materials but Bible studies that can transform your family.

2. Lifeway.

Lifeway has been creating Sunday school and small-group resources since 1891. And that includes a diverse selection of children’s Bible study curriculum options. The company’s three traditional lines for kids are Explore the Bible (book-by-book), Bible Studies for Life (topical), and The Gospel Project (chronological). Earlier this year, Lifeway also introduced a new digital line of a curriculum called Hyfi, which focuses on building connections with the church and nurturing a culture of belonging.

3. Group.

Another long-time publisher in the children’s Bible study curriculum market, Group Publishing emphasizes relationships and experiences through its materials. With several lines to choose from, Group challenges learners to dig into Scripture and find ways to apply its truths so spiritual transformation can take place—across childhood and across a lifetime.

4. Orange Kids.

The primary children’s Bible study curriculum offered by Orange Kids is called 252 Kids. The resource provides a holistic educational experience for children that also reaches into the home. In fact, Orange Kids is committed to connecting homes and churches through every resource it creates.

 

5. Answers in Genesis.

The kids’ Bible study curriculum offered by Answers in Genesis is actually part of a larger strategy to reach the entire family. While the curriculum is age-graded, it aligns with adult resources. This encourages families to work through Bible together during a four-year span as part of a church’s Bible study program. Another unique feature of the Answers in Genesis curriculum is its four-year homeschool curriculum.

6. Grow Kids.

As part of its comprehensive plan for children’s ministry, the Grow Kids curriculum offers a different unit of topical study each month for a year. The current line is Volume 6. Grow Kids also has several tools for parenting connections and a customizable option for smaller churches. Training resources for leaders are also part of the package.

7. High Voltage.

The content creators from High Voltage have deep roots in the world of children’s Bible study curriculum. As practicing children’s pastors in local churches, the team understands the ups and downs of both church leaders and parents. High Voltage offers a kid’s Bible study curriculum for elementary students and preschoolers. The downside is that the curriculum requires an annual membership, and the membership portal is only open for registration at certain times of the year. 

Make it a Team Effort

Of course, these are not the only options for children’s Bible study curriculum, but they are solid and reliable resources that can make a difference in the spiritual life of your child. Again, touch base with the children’s ministry leaders at your church. Ask questions and dig into the strategy behind what’s being used and why. Share what is important to you as a parent when it comes to the church’s role in helping your kid grow closer to Jesus.

You are the primary spiritual mentor of your child, but the church can be a valuable partner in the journey.