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Mini Revolutions: A Guide for Getting Started

Reading Time: 4 minutes — Illustrated Ministry — June 7, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Trying a new curriculum can feel like a leap. But with Mini Revolutions, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Whether you start by purchasing one month at a time or commit to a full subscription, this curriculum meets you where you are—and grows with you.

Ready to turn your Mini Revolution dreams into reality?

Start Small: One Month at a Time

If you’re new to Mini Revolutions, pick a month on your calendar and start there. Our curriculum has everything you need to lead meaningful sessions with minimal prep.

Each lesson includes a two-page guide (one-page front and back if printed) and features:

  • The lectionary scripture chosen for the week
  • Reflection questions for all ages
  • A real-world connection through history, people, or events 
  • A simple Micropractice to connect the story to life
  • Engaging activities and active games with adaptations to use across settings
  • A short, inclusive prayer to ground the week in sacred presence

Each lesson also includes a fully illustrated Bible Story Booklet with an age-accessible paraphrase of the selected lectionary passage and a line-art coloring page visually connecting with the story’s theme.

Learn more about what to expect each month here.

Practical Questions to Ask as You Prepare

Format: Digital or Physical?

Mini Revolutions is a digital download curriculum. You’ll receive everything you need through digital files! Many use a shared drive or digital folder system to organize the monthly files for volunteers. Others print physical packets and organize them by month or season (Advent, Lent, etc.) for easy access.

Which format will you choose?

Distribution: Email or Packets?

Think about how you will share each week’s materials with your families or volunteers.

Will you email PDFs to volunteers or print copies and organize them?
Will you print the entire month’s materials at once or print week-by-week?

How Will You Use the Coloring Page or Bible Story Booklet?

There are so many ways to incorporate these visual resources. Use the coloring page alongside the Bible Story Booklet during storytelling or set out the coloring page for congregants of all ages to color during worship.

If you only have 10 minutes with kids, simply use the Bible Story Booklet! Read the story aloud, wonder about one question, and close with the prayer.

How do you envision using the coloring pages or Bible Story Booklets?

Level Up: Why a Subscription Offers More

When you’re ready to expand, the monthly subscription offers even more resources to use with your community. Read through the bonus subscription material, then answer the questions below.

  • Bible Story Cards: Full-color illustrations and text from the weekly Bible Story Booklet enlarged to print each panel on a sheet of paper.
  • Invitations to Play: Guided activities for leaders to invite children to embody the stories through curiosity and sensory play.
  • Storytelling Videos: Interactive videos using full-color illustrations from the weekly Bible Story Booklet. Available to stream or download.

Who are you planning to use this curriculum with?
What ages, learning styles, and energy levels?
How might these bonus resources create more meaningful formation experiences?

Adapting Mini Revolutions to Your Setting

Now let’s decide how you will adapt Mini Revolutions to your setting. Read through the settings below and make note of which ideas stand out to you.

One-Room Sunday School

Perfect for small or mixed-age groups, this setup uses the Leader Guide and Bible Story Booklet to engage everyone together. Add Story Cards for visual learners and Invitation to Play prompts to help younger participants embody the story through movement and creativity.

Kids’ Worship Space

Set up a quiet space during worship with a few simple elements: the Coloring Page, Bible Story Cards, and the Micropractice prompt. This option offers a calming, low-prep way for kids to stay connected to the weekly story while participating in the larger worship service.

At-Home Family Resource

Send faith formation home with families using a bundled weekly packet (or email) that includes the Bible Story Booklet, Coloring Page, and Invitation to Play ideas. Include a link to the Bible Storytelling Video for a complete and engaging Sunday experience at home.

Youth + Confirmation Add-On

Use the discussion questions from each week to spark reflection, journaling, or small-group conversations. Encourage teens to retell the story using the Bible Story Cards or invite them to help lead activities for younger children, deepening engagement and ownership.

Ready to Subscribe?

Ask yourself:

  • Do I want to plan with consistent, beautiful resources?
  • Would my volunteers benefit from clear visuals and low-prep materials?
  • Do I need a curriculum that can flex between age groups and formats?

If you answered yes to one or more, it’s time to start your Mini Revolutions journey. Sign up for a subscription today.

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Filed Under: Faith Formation, Family Ministry, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Mini Revolutions Tagged With: Children's Ministry, Intergenerational Ministry, Faith Formation, Progressive Curriculum, Lectionary-Based Curriculum, Mini Revolutions, Digital Curriculum

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