God’s resounding word for a multicultural world
“We have been using Echoes Sunday School materials for many years. The lessons are relatable at all ages, and we find the Scriptures and present-day illustrations relevant in connecting Bible application to daily living. Our teachers and students find the materials inspiring, provocative, and soul-searching. We are motivated to study more and more.”
For all ages—toddler to adult
Select by age level or provide one solution for all. Unified themes for Preschool through High School. Adult follows the Uniform Lesson Series—ISSL’s multi-year cycle covering all major Bible themes.
Bible-based and theologically sound
Filled with Bible stories and pictures, Bible-based themes, activities, memory verses, and more—all from a balanced theological perspective.
Spiritual growth for every stage
Developmentally appropriate lessons for each level foster spiritual growth. Lessons are designed for multiple learning styles with built-in flexibility and customizable options.
Easy to prepare and teach
Teachers love the easy-to-teach, 4-step lesson shape. Designed for teaching high-quality, engaging lessons with minimal preparation time and materials.
Focus on real-life application
No matter where students are in their walk with Jesus, Echoes communicates the gospel with life-changing clarity and motivates them toward life application.
Real Life Downloaded
Free weekly downloads through RealLifeDownloaded.com tie into current news stories and topics to take your upper elementary through adult classes deeper.
Do you struggle to find curriculum that works for your church?
- Do your volunteers need simple, ready-to-go lesson plans?
- Are you frustrated by resources that don’t fit or flex with your needs?
- Are you concerned that today’s generations don’t know God’s Word?
- Do you worry about spending your budget on programs that aren’t effective?
Since 1989, Echoes has been the chosen curriculum that has taught God’s Word to life, presenting the relevant gospel of Jesus Christ to the African American church. This curriculum is Christ-centered, theologically sound and has biblically based lessons for every age, Toddler through Adult.
Echoes provides teacher-friendly options for churches of all sizes.
- Step-by-step lesson plans and creative extras
- Everyday life lessons rooted in God’s truth
- Long-term, comprehensive, and expandable program
- Complete printed materials, plus optional videos and downloads
Echoes features the popular NIV® translation for all ages, plus KJV option for adult lessons.
Reach Every Student, Every Age and Every Day
Kids
Each step-by-step lesson plan is designed to include:
- Spiritual development to form a faith foundation
- A variety of age-appropriate activities to support Bible learning
- Built-in flexibility for multiple learning styles and class sizes
- A 2-year scope and sequence
Toddler / 2 • Ages 18—36 Months
Introduce toddlers to Bible stories that create a Sunday school experience they’ll enjoy.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, one per class
- Creative Teaching Aids, one per class
- Starting Steps Craft/Take-Home, one per child
Preschool • Ages 3 years—Prekindergarten
Guide preschoolers to know God’s love and discover the truth of His Word.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, one per class
- Creative Teaching Aids, one per class
- Make-It Take-It Craft Book, one per student
- My Sunday Pictures Take-Home, one per student
- Lesson Videos available
Early Elementary • Kindergarten—Grade 1
Help kids see God’s truth all around them and discover how it connects to their lives.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, one per class
- Creative Teaching Aids, one per class
- Bible Beginnings Student Book, one per student
- Make-It Take-It Craft Book, one per student
- Storytime Take-Home, one per student
- Lesson Videos available
- Scripture Memory Videos available
Elementary • Grades 2—3
Help kids see God’s truth all around them and discover how it connects to their lives.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, one per class
- Creative Teaching Aids, one per class
- Bible Discoveries Student Book, one per student
- Discovery Pack Craft Book, one per student
- Friends Take-Home, one per student
- Lesson Videos available
- Scripture Memory Videos available
Upper Elementary • Grades 4—5
Challenge preteens to live out their faith in everyday life.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, one per class
- Creative Teaching Aids, one per class
- Bible Adventures Student Book, one per student
- Pix Take-Home, one per student
- Lesson Videos available
- Scripture Memory Videos available
- Real Life Downloaded weekly talking points on current events and news topics
Teens
- Spiritual development to foster ownership of their faith
- Deeper discovery of the Bible in class and throughout the week
- Group discussions that connect God’s truth to current events and news topics
- A variety of creative peer stories, activities, and articles
Middle School: Grades 6—8
Transform hearts and minds with the never-changing truth of God’s Word.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide
- Creative Teaching Aids
- The Rock Student Book
- Real Life Downloaded weekly talking points on current events and news topics
High School: Grades 9—12
Transform hearts and minds with the never-changing truth of God’s Word.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide
- Blueprint Quarterly Magazine
- Real Life Downloaded weekly talking points on current events and news topics
Adults
- Heart-transforming study and application of the Bible
- Group discussions that connect God’s truth to current events and news topics
- Relationships that challenge them to keep growing spiritually
Adult
Bible-in-Life Adult is a fully resourced curriculum:
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher’s Guide features a reduction of the Student Book
- Student Book available in regular and large print
- Creative Teaching Aids with handouts and posters
- The Quiet Hour daily devotional
- Power for Living weekly “magazine” style take home
- Real Life Downloaded features stories, music, and links to free commentaries that expand the lesson
- Lessons are new each week, with practical life applications for Sunday school or community groups
- NIV® and KJV texts are printed side-by-side, helping people with different translations study together
“I thoroughly enjoy the Echoes Sunday School Series and it has enhanced my spiritual walk so much.”
Sample Echoes
Get instant access for a closer look at Echoes sample lessons and browse samples for all David C Cook curriculum programs. If you have questions, one of our friendly ministry consultants will be happy to help.
More ways to strengthen faith and connection
Lesson Videos
When replayed weekly, each monthly video reinforces a big-picture God theme and shows kids living out their faith in everyday life. The video icon in your Teacher Guide suggests when to use the video, and a Video Connection Guide offers tips to help teachers connect the dots for kids.
Family Devotion Guides
Real Life Downloaded
Free weekly downloads tie into current news stories and topics to take your upper elementary through adult classes deeper.
Lessons for today. Faith for a lifetime.
Focusing on the Word, Echoes lets you build a Sunday school and/or ministry program that fits your church budget and grows your church in their knowledge. The lessons help students in developing their relationship with the Lord.
Day to Day
With real-world applications, Echoes helps kids, youth, and adults see God’s truth all around them.
- Stories and pictures inspired by real life
- Bible-based themes, activities, memory verses, and more
- Age-appropriate ideas, questions, and issues to connect with student’s daily experiences
- Weekly Downloadable resources on RealLIfeDownloaded.com
Step by Step
Echoes is easy to teach, make it perfect for churches of all sizes.
- Easy to prepare and teach
- Lessons are user friendly for classroom teacher and for volunteers
- Teacher Commentaries provides step-by-step instructions
- Designed to reach everyone you teach with multiple learning styles
Year after Year
Echoes is the cornerstone for a long-term, comprehensive and expandable curriculum.
- Developmentally appropriate for each age group
- Encourages student to study the Word and to apply it to their lives
- Lessons are customizable, allowing for flexibility
- Children and Youth will go through the Bible four times at age appropriate levels
- Unified, theme-based lessons
“My class loves Echoes. It is relevant to today. Easy to read and give self reflection about our lives.”
