Halloween Ministry Resources
Some believers struggle with the dark side of Halloween. No matter where you stand on the issue, one truth we all should agree on is that our God is greater than all forces of evil. Halloween is one of the 14 holidays included in the Holiday Reflections Discipleship Guides. Use this resource to help people get beyond the holiday and reflect on the greatness of our God.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources about Halloween's orgin, alternatives, ideas for children's ministry, outreach, and views toward it.
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About
History of Halloween
Articles:
- A Christian Perspective on the Holiday: History Page
- Christians and Halloween: The Pagan Origin of Halloween
- Halloween History
- Halloween Origins
- Halloween: the Meaning, History and Christian Response
- Halloween Trivia Questions
- Origin of Halloween - Through the Years
- Origin of Halloween Colors
- What are the origins of Halloween?
Books:
- Facts on Halloween: What Christians Need to Know by John Ankerberg & John Weldon
Occult & Halloween
Articles:
Scripture Input
Articles:
- Halloween Is ...
- Halloween in Light of the Scriptures
- What Does the Bible Say About. . .? (scroll down a little on the page this takes you to)
Alternatives
What are some alternative activities for Christians at Halloween?
Articles:
- 4 Fall Festival Alternatives for Kids Ministry
- 5 Fun Halloween Alternatives
- 9 Halloween Alternatives for Christian Families
- 25 Great Ways to Redeem Halloween for Your Children's Ministry
- Halloween Alternatives for Your Family
- Ideas for Observing Halloween Without Compromising Your Faith
- Tips for Planning Your Fall Festival
- What are some Christian Halloween ideas?
Books:
- Redeeming Halloween by Kim Wier, Pam McCune
- Halloween: What's a Christian to Do? by Steve Russo
Children
Children's Ministry Ideas and Resources for Teaching Children at Halloween
Books:
- Halloween: Is It for Real? by Harold Myra
- Mommy, Why Don't We Celebrate Halloween? by Linda Hacon Winwood
- The Pumpkin Gospel: A Story of a New Start with God by Dr. Mary Manz Simon
- The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs
Crafts:
Lessons:
Games & Other Activities:
Misc:
Outreach
Trunk or Treat
Articles:
- Christian Trunk or Treat Ideas: 27 Creative Themes for Harvest Events
- How to Promote Your Trunk or Treat Event: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximize Reach and Impact
- Tips for Setting Up a Trunk or Treat Event
- Trunk or Treat Planning Guide for Churches
Other Outreach Ideas at Halloween
Articles:
- 5 Creative Halloween Ideas That Will Help You Share the Gospel
- 6 Ways to Engage Your Neighbors on Halloween
- 13 Ways to Make Halloween a Time for Outreach and Church Growth
- Be the Light This Fall: Creative Missional Ideas for Halloween
- Your Home is Your Best Outreach Resource for Halloween
Books:
- The Pumpkin Gospel by Mary Manz Simon (for ages 3 and up)
- The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs (for children)
Tracts:
Views
Here's Help Thinking Through Views on Christians Celebrating Halloween
Articles:
- 10 Thoughts on Christians and Halloween
- A Look at Halloween
- Christians and Halloween
- Church Halloween Celebrations: why having fun and not sinning is not the point
- Halloween: From Pagan Fears to Christian Hope
- Halloween Alternatives? Join In? Totally Reject?
- Halloween: The Meaning, History, and Christian Response
- Is Halloween a Witches' Brew?
- Matters of Opinion: Hallowing Halloween
- Redeeming the Day: How God Can Use Even a Holiday Many See as Negative for His Glory
- Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
- Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
- Should Christians participate in the Halloween holiday?
- Tips for Bible Teachers Dealing with Issues About Halloween
- What about Halloween?
If you're looking for Bible Lessons for children, youth, or adults, go to: Resources to Use Halloween as a Bible Teaching Opportunity
May good triumph over evil at this holiday and every day in your life and in those you serve. These Halloween ministry resources are merely a starting point to thinking about that.