Point Kids to Jesus in every Bible lesson
Do you struggle to find curriculum that fosters a personal connection to Jesus?
- Are you concerned about today’s generations losing faith?
- Do you worry that kids can learn Bible stories without truly knowing Jesus?
- Do your volunteers need lessons that fuel their passion for the gospel?
- Do you want to children’s program that builds relationships?
“Even our adults are learning to find Jesus throughout the Bible. We never thought a kids’ curriculum would have such an impact on our own faith. The kids love it because the teachers love it.”
Classroom or Large/Small Group
Choose the approach that meets the needs of your church and fits your context best.
Bible lessons with gospel emphasis
Gospel Light curriculum is designed to guide children to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is through relational connection, Bible teaching, and a central focus on the gospel.
Nursery to Grade 6
Builds year upon year from birth through preteen with a proven scope and sequence and age-appropriate lessons. Children will journey through the Bible 5 times from preschool to preteen.
Gospel Light emphasizes a relational experience of evangelism and discipleship.
Through our engaging approach to Bible storytelling and relationships, you can build a ministry program that inspires volunteers to share the gospel and guides kids to a deep understanding of Jesus.
- Easy-prep lesson plans that share the gospel every week
- Full-color printed materials plus songs, videos, and more
- Mentoring approach to understanding Jesus and the Bible
- Options for classroom, large/small group and second hour
Gospel Light features the popular NIV™ translation for all ages.
Always pointing kids to Jesus
From Baby Beginnings through Grade 6, Gospel Light guides children to explore the Bible five times and develop deep understanding of Jesus through mentoring relationships.
Young Children
Each quarterly kit equips teachers to relate to children with:
- Creative play to introduce Jesus through games, music, puppets, and more
- Engaging activities that use simple supplies
- Take-home resources to connect church and home
- A 2-year scope and sequence of Bible lessons
Nursery • Ages 0-2 Years
Give babies and toddlers a foundation of God’s love.
Recommended Class Materials
- 2 Teacher Guides, one set per class
- Nursery Smart Pages, one per class
- I Love to Look! Bible Story Picture Cards, two sets per class, included
- 12 monthly Nursery Posters, one set per class
- Reproducible I Love to Sing! digital music with 42 short, singable songs, one per class
- Home Discussion Guides
Ask your Ministry Consultant about value pricing as a kit.
Preschool • Ages 2-3 Years
Play, listen, talk, and teach preschoolers to love Jesus.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, one per class
- Preschool Poster Pack, one set per class
- Reproducible Preschool music downloads and song sheets, one set per class
- Talk Time activity pages with stickers, sets for 10 children
- Family Fun Time take-home papers, sets for 10 families
- Plush puppets to animate every lesson
- God’s Story for Me Bible
- Home Discussion Guides
Ask your Ministry Consultant about value pricing as a kit.
Pre-Kindergarten—Kindergarten • Ages 4-5 Years
Play, listen, talk, and teach children to love Jesus.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, one per class
- Preschool Poster Pack, one set per class
- 2 reproducible Preschool music downloads and song sheets, one set per class
- Talk Time activity pages with stickers, sets for 10 children
- Family Fun Time take-home papers, sets for 10 families
- Plush puppets to animate every lesson
- God’s Story for Me Bible
- Home Discussion Guides
Ask your Ministry Consultant about value pricing as a kit.
Elementary Children
Each quarterly kit equips teachers to relate to children with:
- Concise, colorful resources to discover Jesus throughout the Bible
- Weekly teacher-training tips and devotionals
- Take-home resources to connect church and home
- A 4-year scope and sequence of Bible lessons
Grades 1-2
Help elementary kids find Jesus in every Bible story.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, Grades 1–2, one per class
- Poster Pack, Grades 1-4, one set per class
- Kid Talk Cards, Grades 1–2, sets for 10 children
- Family Fridge Fun take-home papers, Grades 1-4, sets for 10 children
- Reproducible Get Going! music digital downloads, one per class
- Creative Clips digital downloads, Years A and B, one per class
- Get Going! Worship digital downloads, Years C and D, one per class
- God’s Story for Me Bible
- Home Discussion Guides
Ask your Ministry Consultant about value pricing as a kit.
Grades 3-4
Help elementary kids find Jesus in every Bible story.
Recommended Class Materials
- Teacher Guide, Grades 3–4, one per class
Poster Pack, Grades 1-4, one set per class - Kid Talk Cards, Grades 3–4, sets for 10 children
- Family Fridge Fun take-home papers, Grades 1-4, sets for 10 children
- Reproducible Get Going! music digital downloads, one per class
- Creative Clips digital downloads, Years A and B, one per class
- Get Going! Worship digital downloads, Years C and D, one per class
- God’s Story for Me Bible
- Home Discussion Guides
Ask your Ministry Consultant about value pricing as a kit.
Large Group/Small Group • Grades 1-4
Help elementary kids find Jesus in every Bible story.
Recommended Class Materials Kit
- Quarterly Leader Guide for any size group
- Online access to reproducible games, small group guides, posters, and more
- Mix It Up! digital downloads of skits, music lyric videos, and PowerPoint for every lesson
- Home Discussion Guides
“With all of the great lessons and activities, we are able to play our way to giving kids a first impression of our loving Savior, Jesus Christ.”
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More ways to strengthen faith and connection
Building on the solid foundation of Gospel Light lessons, these extras let you further customize the class experience, relationship connections, and take-home opportunity at every age level.
Home Discussion Guides
Parents appreciate these helpful discussion starters that bring home the biblical truths children learn in each weekly lesson. With 13 free downloaded guides to accompany each quarter’s curriculum, you have ready-to-use printed handouts, parent email messages, or teacher tips for parent connection.
Training
Support your leaders in their teaching of God’s Word to children and youth through Gospel Light’s training resources. From learning child development characteristics to learning how to spiritually prepare for teaching, empower your leaders to be confident teachers.
Plush Puppets
Every Gospel Light preschool lesson includes a puppet script to enhance Bible storytelling with help from Buddy the Dog and Daffodil the Duck (Year A), as well as Callie the Cat and Skitter the Squirrel (Year B). With your curriculum, we’ll share where you can purchase these soft and lovable puppet friends that appeal to the heart and imagination of any child.
Worship Songs and Video Clips
At every age level, music provides a creative way for kids to connect with God. In addition to the CD provided with each curriculum kit, we offer digital downloads of music videos and creative clips to further enhance the class experience for your elementary and middle school students. Ask your Ministry Consultant about adding digital download resources to your curriculum order.
God's Story for Me Bible
This children’s Bible goes with every story in the Gospel Light curriculum. It’s packed with 104 essential stories, each illustrated with inviting pictures that make God’s Word come alive. Parents, grandparents, and teachers will be able to guide their preschool-aged children to a deeper understanding of God’s Word with interactive discussion starters that help explain why God wants us to know His story and how it connects to each child’s life.
With a comprehensive catalog of flexible materials, Bible in Life lets you build a ministry program that fits your budget and your church.
Day to Day
With real-world applications, Bible in Life 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 kids’ daily experiences
Step by Step
Bible in Life is easy to teach, making it perfect for churches of all sizes.
- High-quality, engaging lesson plans
- Designed for multiple learning styles and class sizes
- Lessons are easy to teach, for volunteers and church leaders alike
- User-friendly teaching tools provide step-by-step instructions
- Minimal preparation time and very few additional materials
Year after Year
Bible in Life is the cornerstone for a long-term, comprehensive and expandable curriculum.
- Developmentally appropriate for each age group
- Encourages habits that foster lifelong spiritual growth
- Helps children and youth continually deepen their faith through reflection and conversation
- Every lesson is fully customizable, for built-in flexibility
- The full curriculum includes materials for every age group and educational level, from toddlers to adults
