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Missions for Kids

Missions Articles for Families & Kids

Practical guides, devotional ideas, and hands-on activities to help your family learn about unreached people groups, pray for the nations, and bring world missions into your home, classroom, or church.

Diverse group of people together representing all nations

February 25, 2026

All Nations Bible Verses

Every Bible verse about all nations gathered in one place. Discover God's heart for every tribe, tongue, and people from Genesis to Revelation.

Art supplies and colored pencils for free printable Bible coloring pages

February 25, 2026

Bible Coloring Pages for Kids

Free printable Bible coloring pages for kids. Missions-themed coloring sheets featuring Bible stories, world cultures, and people groups.

Stack of Bibles and books representing global Bible translation efforts

February 25, 2026

Bible Translation Statistics

Bible translation statistics for kids and families. How many languages have the Bible, and how many are still waiting? The numbers tell a story.

Open Bible pages with highlighted verses about world missions

February 25, 2026

Bible Verses About Missions

25 Bible verses about missions for kids and families. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals God's heart for every nation, tribe, and people.

Golden pagoda in Myanmar where Adoniram Judson served as the first American missionary

February 25, 2026

Adoniram Judson: Missionary to Burma

The true story of Adoniram Judson for kids and families. The first American foreign missionary spent 38 years translating the Bible into Burmese.

Historic Dutch canal houses in the Netherlands, Corrie ten Boom's homeland

February 25, 2026

Corrie ten Boom: The Hiding Place

The true story of Corrie ten Boom for kids and families. How a watchmaker's daughter hid Jewish refugees and forgave her captors.

African savanna landscape at sunset where David Livingstone explored and shared the gospel

February 25, 2026

David Livingstone: Africa's Missionary

The true story of David Livingstone for kids and families. How a Scottish factory boy became Africa's most famous missionary explorer.

Dramatic Scottish highlands landscape, Eric Liddell's homeland

February 25, 2026

Eric Liddell: Missionary to China

The true story of Eric Liddell for kids and families. The Olympic gold medalist who gave up fame to serve God as a missionary in China.

Historic cityscape of Bristol, England where George Muller cared for orphans

February 25, 2026

George Muller: A Life of Prayer

The true story of George Muller for kids and families. How a man who never asked for money fed and housed over 10,000 orphans by prayer alone.

Mountain trail through misty Chinese mountains where Gladys Aylward led children to safety

February 25, 2026

Gladys Aylward: Missionary to China

The true story of Gladys Aylward for kids and families. How a London parlor maid traveled to China and led 100 children over the mountains.

Vintage world map with compass evoking missionary journeys across the globe

February 25, 2026

Missionary Heroes for Kids

Meet the missionary heroes who changed the world. True stories of faith, courage, and sacrifice written for kids and families.

Dense Amazon jungle river in Ecuador where Jim Elliot gave his life

February 25, 2026

Jim Elliot: Missionary to Ecuador

The true story of Jim Elliot for kids and families. The young missionary whose famous quote and sacrifice changed missions forever.

Rural Chinese countryside village where Lottie Moon served

February 25, 2026

Lottie Moon: Missionary to China

The true story of Lottie Moon for kids and families. How a tiny Southern woman gave her life to reach China and inspired millions to give.

Lush Ecuador jungle rainforest where Nate Saint served as a missionary pilot

February 25, 2026

Nate Saint: Jungle Pilot for God

The true story of Nate Saint for kids and families. How a jungle pilot and four friends gave their lives to reach the Waodani people of Ecuador.

Colorful landscape of India where William Carey translated the Bible

February 25, 2026

William Carey: Father of Missions

The true story of William Carey for kids and families. How a poor cobbler became the father of modern missions in India.

Church congregation gathered together for a missions conference

February 25, 2026

Missions Conference Ideas

Practical missions conference ideas for churches. How to plan an event that inspires your congregation to engage with God's global mission.

Golden sunset over a field evoking prayer for the nations

February 25, 2026

Prayer for the Nations: A Guide

A practical family guide to praying for the nations. How to build a prayer rhythm that connects your kids to God's global mission.

Golden harvest field at sunset reflecting the blessing of Psalm 67

February 25, 2026

Psalm 67: The Missions Psalm

Psalm 67 explained for kids and families. Why the Bible calls every nation to praise God, and how this short psalm reveals God's heart for the world.

Colorful art supplies and colored pencils for Christian coloring pages

February 23, 2026

Christian Coloring Pages for Kids — Free Printables

Christian coloring pages for kids: free printable Bible story and missions coloring pages for Sunday school, homeschool, family devotions, and VBS.

Colorful subscription box filled with Christian resources for kids

February 23, 2026

Christian Subscription Boxes for Kids

A guide to Christian subscription boxes for kids, what to look for, how they build faith, and why missions-focused boxes like Wonder Letters stand out.

Family gathered together for Bible study and devotional time

February 23, 2026

Family Bible Study Guide for Kids

A practical guide to family Bible study: how to read Scripture together with kids of all ages, build a rhythm, and connect it to God's global mission.

Open Bible illuminated by sunlight with Great Commission verses

February 23, 2026

Great Commission Bible Verses

Every Great Commission Bible verse explained for families, from Genesis 12 to Revelation 7, with the whole-Bible story of God's heart for every nation.

Misty mountain landscape in inland China where Hudson Taylor served

February 23, 2026

Hudson Taylor: Missionary to China

The story of Hudson Taylor for kids: the missionary who founded China Inland Mission and spent 51 years sharing the gospel in inland China.

Children engaged in Sunday school missions lessons

February 23, 2026

Missions Sunday School Lessons for Kids

Sunday school lessons for kids that go beyond Bible stories to teach God's heart for every nation: practical curriculum ideas with missions integration.

Children enjoying group activities at a missions-themed vacation Bible school

February 23, 2026

VBS Missions Curriculum & Themes

VBS curriculum and themes built around world missions: five-day plans, activity ideas, and resources for a vacation Bible school that goes global.

People serving together in community reflecting the heart of missionary work

February 23, 2026

What Is a Missionary?

What is a missionary? A kid-friendly guide explaining who missionaries are, what they do each day, and why God sends people to live among every nation.

Family praying together during missions devotional time

February 20, 2026

A 7-Day Family Missions Devotional

A week of family devotions exploring God's heart for the nations, with Scripture, discussion questions, and prayer activities for each day.

Children working together to support missions as senders

February 20, 2026

How Kids Can Be Senders

Not everyone goes overseas, but every child can support missionaries through prayer, giving, and encouragement. A guide to raising senders.

Colorful Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, southern India where Amy Carmichael served

February 20, 2026

Amy Carmichael: Missionary to India

Amy Carmichael spent 55 years in India rescuing children from temple slavery. Her true story for kids and families, a biography of faithfulness.

Hands folded in prayer for unreached people groups around the world

February 20, 2026

Missions Prayer Cards for Kids

Free printable prayer cards featuring unreached people groups from around the world. Each card includes a photo, key facts, and prayer points for children.

Hands folded in prayer for unreached people groups around the world

February 20, 2026

Praying for Unreached People Groups

A practical family guide to praying for unreached people groups by name, with age-appropriate ideas for preschoolers through teenagers.

Remote mountain village representing unreached people groups

February 20, 2026

What Are Unreached People Groups?

A simple, kid-friendly explanation of unreached people groups, who they are, where they live, and why they matter to God.

Panoramic landscape of the 10/40 window region

February 20, 2026

The 10/40 Window Explained for Kids

The 10/40 Window explained for kids and families: a guide to the region where most unreached people groups live, with a country list and prayer activity.

Colorful international dishes from unreached nations around the world

February 19, 2026

Recipes from Unreached Nations

Cook your way around the world with recipes from unreached people groups, including Somali anjero, Persian tahdig, Uzbek plov, and more.

Family cooking together with colorful ingredients from around the world

February 19, 2025

World Cooking Activities for Kids

Kid-friendly cooking projects from world regions with cultural context, simple recipes, and connections to unreached people groups.

Stack of colorful books about missions and world cultures for kids

February 19, 2025

Missions Books for Kids

A curated reading list of missions books for kids, including picture books, chapter books, and biographies organized by age and reading level.

Vibrant colored pencils and art supplies for missions coloring activities

February 19, 2025

Missions Coloring Pages for Kids

Coloring pages featuring scenes from unreached people group cultures that teach geography, prayer, and God's heart for the nations.

Colorful craft supplies for missions craft projects with kids

February 19, 2025

Missions Craft Projects for Kids

Hands-on craft projects inspired by cultures around the world, including Japanese origami, Moroccan mosaics, Indian rangoli, and more.

Open journal with pen ready for missions journaling and reflection

February 19, 2025

Missions Journaling for Kids

Prayer journaling, letter writing to missionaries, and reflection prompts that help kids engage with missions through writing.

Calendar and planning materials for organizing a missions awareness month

February 19, 2025

Missions Month Planning Guide

Plan a month-long missions emphasis for your church with budgets, timelines, weekly programming, and family engagement strategies.

Children learning together in a bright Sunday school classroom

February 19, 2025

Missions Sunday for Kids

Weekly Sunday school lessons with missions woven in, featuring object lessons, discussion prompts, and hands-on activities for every age group.

Globe and world map for teaching missions through geography

February 19, 2025

Missions Through Geography Unit Study

A geography-missions unit study with map activities, country profiles, and lessons connecting physical geography to unreached peoples.

Kids gathered together for vacation Bible school missions activities

February 19, 2025

Missions VBS Curriculum for Kids

Build a missions-themed VBS week with daily schedules, decorations, crafts, and age-group breakdowns centered on unreached people groups.

Classroom learning environment for printable missions lesson plans

February 19, 2025

Printable Missions Lesson Plans

Downloadable lesson plan frameworks in 15-min, 30-min, and 1-hour formats with weekly rhythm suggestions for missions education.