About BTI Materials

For more than 50 years, Bring Them In Ministry has equipped churches to reach children and families for Christ through biblically solid and practical teaching resources. Developed and written by Dr. Larry Hipps, these materials have blessed thousands of churches worldwide—tested and refined in real classrooms and children’s programs of every size.

Why Churches Trust BTI

All Bring Them In materials are:

  • Biblically Based – Rooted in Scripture and evangelistic in focus.

  • Inexpensive – Designed for churches working within a budget.

  • Kid-Proven – Each lesson has been used and loved by real children in live ministry settings.

  • Fluff-Free – Simple, practical, and easy to use—no gimmicks or filler.

Children's Church Lessons

BTI Children’s Church Lessons make teaching God’s Word simple, organized, and effective.

Used successfully in more than 7,000 churches, the BTI Children’s Church Lessons make teaching God’s Word simple, organized, and effective. Each year includes 52 complete lessons, adaptable for any children’s setting—Sunday School, Children’s Church, Camp, or Christian School.

What Each Lesson Includes

  • A Life’s Message – A clear biblical principle forms the foundation of each lesson.

  • A Bible Story – Step-by-step outline with teacher helps—easy for anyone to follow.

  • A Bible Verse – From the King James Version, reinforcing the main truth.

  • A Memory Word – One key word to anchor the lesson in each child’s heart.

  • Two Object Lessons – Everyday items illustrating eternal truths.

  • Two Activities – Fun and interactive ways to reinforce learning.

  • Review Section – Keeps children engaged and builds retention.

Includes bonus Christmas and Easter lessons and a Leader’s Guide with tips for teaching, verse memorization, and creative use of object lessons.

Available Editions

👉 Year One – 48 Old Testament Lessons + Christmas & Easter

👉 Year Two – 18 Old Testament + 34 New Testament Lessons + Holiday Lessons

👉 Combined Set – Save when you purchase both years together!

Digital | Printed

12 Reasons to Use BTI Children’s Church Lessons

  • Ease of Use
  • Practical
  • Inexpensive
  • Fundamental
  • Organized
  • Builds Faith
  • Proven
  • Versatile
  • Special Lessons
  • Evangelistic
  • No Fluff
  • Convenient

Each curriculum provides all you need—no extras or add-ons required.
👉 [Download a free sample lesson] to preview the format and content.
👉 [Purchase Year One, Year Two, or the Combined Set] in our online catalog. Digital | Printed

Bus Ministry Books

Helping churches build strong outreach programs that reach families through the Bus Ministry.

Larry Hipps’ best-selling Bus Ministry guides have helped hundreds of churches build strong outreach programs that reach families through the Bus Ministry.

An in-depth guide to building and maintaining a successful Bus Ministry. Written by someone who has led some of the nation’s largest Bus Ministries, this manual covers every essential aspect, including:

  • The Duties of a Bus Director
  • 52 Outlines for Bus Meetings
  • How to Obtain & Train Workers
  • Lessons from 30 Years in Bus Ministry
  • Reaching Bus Parents
  • …and many more!

An easy-to-read, highly practical guide for Bus Captains, drivers, and route helpers. Learn how to enlist riders, talk with parents, and create a fun, safe atmosphere on the bus. Includes humor, cartoons, and relatable real-world tips—ideal for volunteers and new team members.

Pricing:

  • Bus Director’s Manual – $10.00

  • Bus Captain’s Handbook – $4.00

  • Both are bundled, saving you $3.00!

👉 [Order Bus Ministry Books in our catalog.]

Read & Act Stories

Helping churches build strong outreach programs that reach families through the Bus Ministry.

Turn Bible lessons into interactive theater with BTI’s Read & Act Stories!

Each book includes 12 fun, easy-to-perform Bible stories that kids act out as you read—helping them remember God’s Word through participation, laughter, and teamwork.

Perfect for:

  • Last-minute class activities

  • Sunday programs or VBS

  • Engaging every child, not just the “actors”

Simple to use, full of humor, and deeply memorable—kids love learning through these hands-on lessons.

Available Formats:

  • Read & Act Stories (Print or Digital)

  • Read & Act Stories 2 (Print or Digital)

  • Complete Set – Save $2.00 when you buy both!

👉 [Shop Read & Act Stories here.]

Explore More BTI Resources

With over five decades of ministry experience, Bring Them In continues to provide tools that help churches make an eternal impact—one child at a time.

Visit our shop to discover hundreds of additional materials for Children’s Ministry, Bus Ministry, Object Lessons, Puppet Scripts, and more.