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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.

A young child listening to a story about missionaries and people from around the world

March 11, 2026

Missionary Stories for Preschoolers: 6 Heroes Your Little One Will Love

Simple, true missionary stories for preschoolers ages 3-5. Meet Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael, George Muller, and more — told in words little hearts can understand.

California family studying world missions together at a sunlit kitchen table

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for California: A Family Guide

California homeschool families: integrate world missions with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

Florida family studying world missions together at their kitchen table with palm trees outside

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for Florida: A Family Guide

Florida homeschool families: integrate world missions into every subject with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

Georgia family studying world missions at a farmhouse kitchen table with peach trees outside

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for Georgia: A Family Guide

Georgia homeschool families: integrate world missions into every subject with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

Illinois family studying world missions at their kitchen table with prairie landscape outside

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for Illinois: A Family Guide

Illinois homeschool families: integrate world missions into every subject with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

New York family studying world missions at their kitchen table with snow outside

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for New York: A Family Guide

New York homeschool families: integrate world missions into every subject with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

North Carolina family studying world missions together at their kitchen table in autumn

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for North Carolina: A Family Guide

North Carolina homeschool families: integrate world missions with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

Ohio family studying world missions at their kitchen table on a winter morning

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for Ohio: A Family Guide

Ohio homeschool families: integrate world missions into every subject with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

Pennsylvania family studying world missions at a farmhouse kitchen table on a frosty morning

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for Pennsylvania: A Family Guide

Pennsylvania homeschool families: integrate world missions with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

Texas family studying world missions together at their kitchen table with a globe and open Bible

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for Texas: A Family Guide

Texas homeschool families: integrate world missions into every subject with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

Virginia family studying world missions with Blue Ridge mountains visible through the window

March 6, 2026

Homeschool Missions Curriculum for Virginia: A Family Guide

Virginia homeschool families: integrate world missions into every subject with free lesson plans, printable activities, and prayer guides for unreached people groups.

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.

Stack of Bibles and books representing global Bible translation efforts

February 25, 2026

Bible Translation Statistics 2026: How Much Is Left?

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 Story for Kids — First American in 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 for Kids: The Hiding Place — Her True Story

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: Missionary Story for Kids — Explorer of Africa

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: His Story for Kids — Olympic Runner Turned Missionary

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 for Kids: The Man Who Fed 10,000 Orphans by 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: Her True Story for Kids — The Maid Who Moved Mountains

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 Story for Kids — His Life, Faith & Legacy

The true story of Jim Elliot for kids. Learn about the young missionary to Ecuador, his famous quote, and how his sacrifice inspired generations.

Rural Chinese countryside village where Lottie Moon served

February 25, 2026

Lottie Moon: Her Story for Kids — The Tiny Woman with a Giant Faith

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 Story for Kids — Missionary to Ecuador

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 — His Story for Kids & Families

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

Free Christian Coloring Pages for Kids (Printable PDF)

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

The Great Commission: Bible Verses & Meaning for Kids

What is the Great Commission? Every Bible verse explained for kids and 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 Story for Kids — 51 Years in China

The true story of Hudson Taylor for kids: how a young man from England founded China Inland Mission and spent 51 years sharing the gospel in 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: 5-Day Plan + Free Activities

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? Simple Guide for Kids & Families

What is a missionary? A guide from a real missionary family explaining who missionaries are, what they do, and why God sends people to 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: Her Story, Legacy & 55 Years in India

Who was Amy Carmichael? The missionary who spent 55 years in India rescuing children. Her biography, key facts, and legacy explained for kids and families.

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.