{"id":444169,"date":"2024-03-11T12:28:23","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T16:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growcurriculum.org\/go?p=444169"},"modified":"2025-07-17T15:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:24:22","slug":"5-fun-outdoor-games-childrens-ministry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growcurriculum.org\/go\/5-fun-outdoor-games-childrens-ministry\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevate Church Events: 5 Fun Outdoor Games for Children’s Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re like most children’s ministry leaders, you’re always<\/em> looking for new ways to keep your kids entertained. That’s a pretty important part of your role. Not only are you responsible for helping kids grow their relationship with Jesus, but you have to do it in a way that helps them connect to God and the other kids around them. That’s a lot to balance, but you’re not alone! All around the world, pastors and ministry leaders like you are sharing a similar burden. You’re looking for ways to create a fun, inviting environment while helping kids foster their relationship with Jesus. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe you’re reading this and thinking, “But why games? Aren’t there other ways to have fun and help kids grow closer to Jesus?” Yes! There are! Games aren’t the only way to create a fun environment for kids to learn and develop their faith. You can craft with kids, show them videos and images, talk with them, and so many more. We actually think there are 13 ways to teach kids effectively<\/a>. Games are just one small part of creating a great environment for your kids.<\/p>\n

Games have the unique ability to bring people together through fun. When we play games together, we build connections with people through a shared experience. A lot of our favorite memories from childhood are associated with the different games we played. So, we play games to create shared experiences, but those experiences are just a part of it. When we create experiences<\/a>, we create connections, and those connections can help a kid start to feel comfortable enough to share something. Talking with a group of people you don’t know can feel intimidating, but talking with a bunch of kids who just launched water balloons at their leader? That’s something something we can all do.<\/p>\n

Playing games and doing other activities during your weekly environment can both be key parts of making kids feel welcomed and comfortable. They’re so much more than a way to entertain kids or fill time each week. Instead, games can serve a powerful, strategic role in your ministry, so all you need to do is find some great games to play.<\/p>\n

To help make that search just a little bit easier, we’ve put together this list of games you could play with your kids and leaders the next time you see them. We’ve pulled together five great games to play outside. But, if you’re looking for something to do inside<\/em>, we’ve got a great list of over 670 game ideas over in the Grow Games App. There are all types of games over there\u2014 indoor, screen, large group games, up-front games, and so many more. But you’re probably looking for that list by now, so let’s go!<\/p>\n

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