Easter Ministry & Outreach Resources
At Easter we celebrate how "Christ died for our sins ... was buried ... was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures ..." (1 Cor. 15:3-4). Use these ministry resource to help remember and communicate the Good News of the Gospel.
Easter, and also Palm Sunday, are two of the 14 holidays included in the Holiday Reflections Discipleship Guides. Use this resource to reflect on how Jesus' triumphal entry should lead us to worship. Then reflect on what Jesus' death and resurrection demonstrate about the God we serve.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources to help with ministry and outreach this Easter holiday season.
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History & Symbols of Easter
Articles:
- Are the Symbols and Customs of Easter of Pagan Origin?
- Bible Verses for Holy Week and Easter
- Easter Christian - Significance, History
- Easter History
- Easter Symbols and Their Meanings
- Easter Symbols - bunny, colors, eggs, lilies
- Holy Week and Easter: The People, Places, and Events
- Is Easter mentioned in the Bible?
- Is the Date of Easter of Pagan Origin?
- Is the Name "Easter" of Pagan Origin?
- What Day is Easter (Resurrection Sunday)? And how is it determined?
- What ... Why ... When ... is Easter?
- What is Holy Week?
Books:
- Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter by Ace Collins
Lent
Articles:
- 10 Bible Verses to Contemplate on Ash Wednesday
- Countdown to Easter: Forty ways to celebrate the greatest event in history
- What is Lent?
Resources:
- Bulletins: Ash Wednesday
- Curriculum: He Chose the Nails Study by Max Lucado
- Curriculum: The Path to the Cross Discovery Guide with DVD: Embracing Obedience and Sacrifice by Ray Vander Laan
- Devotional Readings: On Calvary's Hill: 40 Readings for the Easter Season by Max Lucado
Palm Sunday
Articles and Resources:
Passover - How It Points to Christ
- Christ in the Passover Pamphlets
- Christ in the Passover (PowerPoint Presentation)
- Passover Seder Plates
- The Messianic Passover Seder Preparation Guide
- The Path To The Cross Discovery Guide, Faith Lessons DVD Lessons
Good Friday
Misc. Resources:
Tracts:
- 10 Reasons Jesus Came to Die Tract - pack of 25
- He Did This Just For You Tract - pack of 25
Death & Resurrection of Christ (Apologetics)
Articles:
- Did Christ Really Rise From The Dead?
- Easter Story? - Ask "What If" Questions
- Evidence for the Resurrection: 5 Reasons the Early Church Couldn't Have Made it Up
- If I Had Faked the Resurrection
- Jesus' Resurrection is More Than an Easter Phenomenon
- Medical Aspects of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
- Questions About Easter
- Ten Reasons to Believe Christ Rose from the Dead
- The Science of the Crucifixion
Books:
- Evidence for the Resurrection by Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell
- In Defense of Easter: Answering Critical Challenges to the Resurrection of Jesus by Tim Chaffey
- Is Jesus Alive Today? The Evidence and Why It Matters to You
- The Case for Easter by Lee Strobel
- The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary R. Habermas
Misc. Resources:
Children
Resources for Children's Ministry During the Easter Season:
Articles:
- 6 Steps to Planning an Easter Party for Kidmin
- Easter Child Safety Tips
- Easter Safety Recommendations
- Easter Story Eggs
- Five Ways to Prepare Children for Easter
- How to Explain Easter and the Resurrection to Children
- Resurrection Cookies
Bible Lessons:
Books:
- Ready, Set, Find - Easter (quantity pricing available)
- The Beginner's Bible The Very First Easter (quantity pricing available)
- The Easter Story for Children by Max Lucado (quantity pricing available)
- More Books about Easter for Children
Coloring Activities:
- Color Your Own He Lives Jigsaw Puzzles
- Color Your Own Holy Week Crosses
- Color Your Own Resurrection Eggs
- Coloring Books for Children
- Free Easter Coloring Pages
Crafts Kits & Activities Ideas:
DVDs:
Misc. Resources & Activity Ideas:
- Activity Books for Children
- 2 Totally Fun Easter Games to Include in Your Children’s Ministry
- Easter Egg Prayers
- Easter Skits for Children & Youth
- Easter Week in Order - A Memorization Game
- Free Easter Play Scripts for Your Children’s Ministry Dramas
- Jelly Bean Gospel Poem
- Music for Easter
- Resurrection Eggs
Teaching Resources:
- Bible Big Book: Peter Tells the Easter Story
- Bible Big Book: The Miracle of Easter
- Bulletin Board Set: Alleluia He Lives
- Bulletin Board Decorations: He is Risen
- Object Visual: Crown of Thorns, 9 inch
- Sticker Scenes: He Lives
- Stickers: Variety of Other Easter Stickers
Misc. Easter Programming Resources for Children's Ministry:
Lessons
Devotionals, Sermons, and Teaching Ideas for Easter
Articles:
- Easter Is . . .
- Easter Points to the Grace of God
- Easter Points to a Holy & Righteous God
- Easter Points to the Love of God
- Easter Points to the Power of God
- Easter Points to the Wisdom of God
Bible Lessons, Curriculum, Discussion Guides:
Devotionals:
- From the Grave: A 40-Day Lent Devotional by A. W. Tozer
- On Calvary's Hill: 40 Readings for the Easter Season by Max Lucado (quantity pricing available)
- Once-A-Day 40 Days to Easter Devotional by Kenneth D. Boa (quantity pricing available)
- The Easter Code Booklet: A 40-Day Journey to the Cross by O. S. Hawkins (quantity pricing available)
- The Joy of Easter 30-Pack with Envelopes
- More Easter Devotionals
DVDs:
Illustrations, Quotes - Helps for Sermons, Teaching:
Programming Ideas:
Outreach
Outreach Tools & Resources to Use at Easter
Articles:
- 6 Unique Stations for an Unforgettable Easter Outreach Event
- As you prepare for Easter: four necessary things to do with your website to make it ministry effective
- Last minute checklist for Easter Sunday to assure visitor connections
Books & Booklets That Can Be Ordered in Quantity:
- He Did This Just for You by Max Lucado
- The Case for Easter: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for the Resurrection by Lee Strobel
Misc. Resources:
Tracts:
- Christ Is Alive (Pack of 25)
- He Arose Tract (Pack of 25)
- More Tracts for Easter
Resources
Articles
- 6 Important Steps to Take After Easter
- Six Easter Follow-Up Strategies
- Ten Ideas for Easter Follow-Up
Bookmarks for Easter
Church Supplies for Easter
Classroom Supplies for Teaching & Decorating Related to the Holiday Season
Bulletin Board Sets:
- Alleluia He Lives Bulletin Board Set
- He is Risen Bulletin Board Decorations
- He Lives! Bulletin Board Set
Teaching Tools:
- Object Visual: Crown of Thorns, 9 inch
- Palm Sunday to Easter PowerPoint by Rose Publishing
- Tomb And Rock Roll Away Cardboard Stand-Up
Music for Easter
- 25 Hymns of the Cross and Jesus' Blood, Accompaniment CD
- Accompaniment Tracks on MP3 of Easter Music
- Easter Choral Music
- Easter Program Builders
- Lent & Easter Musicals
- More Easter Music - CDs & MP3s
- Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter by Ace Collins
Miscellaneous Easter Resources
May the true meaning and significance of this holiday be ever before you. Use these Easter Ministry Resources as outreach tools to proclaim the Good News of salvation made possible through Jesus' death and resurrection.