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Free Missions Curriculum for Sunday School, Homeschool & Children’s Ministry
A 20-Lesson Global Discipleship Journey for Kids
Welcome to MISSIONS: Big World. Bigger God. — a 20-lesson journey designed to help children discover God’s heart for the nations and understand that they are part of His mission story.
This series helps children see that:
- God loves people from every nation
- The Bible is one unified mission story
- God uses ordinary believers to do extraordinary things
- Children can live on mission right now — through prayer, generosity, kindness, and sharing Jesus
Our prayer is that this curriculum raises a generation of Christ-centred, globally-minded disciples who live every day with the mindset: Big world — Bigger God.
Jump to quarter 2: Mission History (Part 1)
Jump to quarter 3: Mission History (Part 2)
Available Translations
Theme song for series
Quarter 1: Missions in the Bible
Quarter 1 lays the biblical foundation for the entire series.
Across five sessions, children discover that missions began with God — and that He has always been the One who sends.
Session 1: Love Sends – Jesus Came on a Rescue Mission
John 3:16–17; Philippians 2:5–8
God’s love started the mission.
In this session, children learn that Jesus was sent from heaven to rescue the world — and that God now sends His people to share that same good news.
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Session 2: Grace Shares – Jonah and the God Who Forgives
Jonah 1–4
Grace we receive is grace we share.
In this session, children discover that God’s mercy is for everyone — even people we struggle to love — and that forgiven hearts are meant to forgive others.
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Session 3: Listen and Obey – Philip and the Roadside Rescue
Acts 8:26–40
The Holy Spirit guides us step by step.
In this session, children learn how God used Philip’s simple obedience to help someone find Jesus — and how they can listen and respond to God’s leading in everyday moments.
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Session 4: Welcome All – Peter Learns There Are No Outsiders
Acts 10:1–48
The Gospel is for every person.
In this session, children see how God changed Peter’s heart and broke down barriers — teaching that there are no outsiders in God’s family.
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Session 5: Sent Together – Paul, Barnabas, and the Sending Church
Acts 13
Missions is a team effort.
In this session, children discover how the church sent Paul and Barnabas — and how every believer has a role to play in God’s mission.
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By the End of Quarter 1, Children Understand:
God loved — so He sent.
God forgave — so we share grace.
God guides — so we obey.
God welcomes — so we include.
God sends — and we go together.
Quarter 2: Mission History (Part 1)
Quarter 2 helps children discover how God used ordinary people throughout history to carry the Gospel across the world. Through these lessons, children will see that mission is not just found in the Bible—it continues across generations and still matters today.
Session 6: Go Where God Sends – The Great Commission & William Carey
Children explore Jesus’ command to “Go” and meet William Carey, a shoemaker who chose obedience even when it was difficult. This session helps children understand that following God often means taking faithful steps, one at a time.
View Lesson 6 – https://truewaykids.com/session-6-william-carey-great-commission/
Session 7: Compassion in Action – Amy Carmichael & the Good Samaritan
Through the story of the Good Samaritan and the life of Amy Carmichael, children learn that love is not just a feeling—it takes action. This lesson encourages children to notice those in need and respond with kindness and care.
View Lesson 7: https://truewaykids.com/session-7-missions/
Session 8: Faith That Adapts – Hudson Taylor & Paul in Athens
Children discover how Paul and Hudson Taylor shared God’s message in ways people could understand. This session teaches that while the message never changes, we can learn and adapt to help others hear it clearly.
View Session 8: https://truewaykids.com/session-8-faith-that-adapts/
Session 9: Courage to Go – David Livingstone & Isaiah’s Call
Through Isaiah’s response to God’s call and the life of David Livingstone, children learn that courage means saying “yes” to God—even when the path is unknown or difficult.
View Session 9: https://truewaykids.com/session-9-courage-to-go/
Session 10: Stand for Justice – Mary Slessor & Queen Esther
Children explore how Esther and Mary Slessor stood up for those in danger. This session teaches that God calls us to protect others and do what is right—even when we stand alone.
View Session 10: https://truewaykids.com/session-10-stand-for-justice/
Quarter 3
Stories of courage, faith, perseverance, and sacrifice show that following God’s call requires bold obedience.
Session 11: Jesus Is Worth More – The Rich Young Ruler & C. T. Studd
Through the rich young ruler and the life of C. T. Studd, children learn that Jesus is worth more than wealth, fame, success, or comfort—and that following Him means giving Him our whole heart.
View Session 11: https://truewaykids.com/mission11/
Session 12: Persevere in Mission – Paul and Silas & Adoniram and Ann Judson
Through Paul and Silas in prison and the lives of Adoniram and Ann Judson, children learn to keep praying, praising, and trusting God—even when following Him is difficult or progress seems slow.
View Session 12: https://truewaykids.com/mission12/
Session 13: Forgiven to Forgive – Jesus Forgives & Jim and Elisabeth Elliot
Through the forgiveness of Jesus and the lives of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, children learn that because Jesus forgives us, we can choose mercy instead of revenge and show His love to others.
View Session 13: https://truewaykids.com/mission13/
Session 14: Prayer and Trust – The Persistent Widow & George Müller
Through the persistent widow and the life of George Müller, children learn to keep praying, trust God’s timing, and remember that He lovingly hears every prayer.
View Session 14: https://truewaykids.com/mission14/
New Sessions Every Friday
Session 11 is available today, Friday 18 September 2026. A new free lesson will be added each Friday:
- Session 12: Friday 25 September 2026
- Session 13: Friday 2 October 2026
- Session 14: Friday 9 October 2026
- Session 15: Friday 16 October 2026
Check back each Friday for the next lesson in the Missions: Big World, Bigger God series.
What’s Coming in Quarters 3–4 (2026)?
After establishing the biblical foundation, the journey continues by exploring Scripture and church history.
Quarter 3 – Mission History (Part 2)
Stories of courage, faith, perseverance, and sacrifice show that following God’s call requires bold obedience.
Quarter 4 – Missions Today
Children learn how they can live on mission right where they are — at home, school, church, and in their community.
By the end of the full 20 lessons, children will see:
The Bible is one big mission story.
History is filled with mission stories.
And their lives can be mission stories too.
What’s Included in Each Lesson Pack?
Each downloadable lesson includes:
- Clear leader teaching notes
- Engaging Bible story retelling
- Memory verse activities
- Worksheets and printable activities
- Crafts and creative projects
- Small group games
- Take-home reinforcement ideas
Everything you need to make teaching meaningful, engaging, and easy to prepare.
