30 Free Christmas Resources 2025
Crafting Christmas services, maximizing marketing, and avoiding burnout. Ideas for kids, small groups, and the community. Here's a list of ideas to help you have the best Christmas season ever!
I have overseen Christmas experiences for almost two decades in ministry. Sometime during those 20 years, I ran out of good ideas. If that is the case for you as well then check out the good ideas of others. Below are some of my favorite free Christmas resources from incredible sites. Ideas about creating services, maximizing marketing, and avoiding burnout. Ideas for kids, small groups, and the community at large. Lots of ideas! Figure out where you need fresh ideas, do the needed research, and have your best Christmas season yet!
Also, if you’re looking for coaching with your Christmas season beyond this article then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you determine the obstacles you're facing and if I’m the best person to help you overcome them.
30 Free Christmas Resources for Churches
Tithely
Being busy doesn't mean that the festive spirit should take a backseat. Here are some fun and creative ways to ensure your church staff has a merry and bright Christmas season.
Just like setting up your Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa, attending a Christmas church service is an integral part of many people's holiday traditions.
The Christmas Eve service is a favorite time of worship and outreach for churches. Follow these 4-steps to get ready.
Need ideas for a Christmas program? Here are 10 to get you started.
Life Church Resources (needs a login but definitely worth it)
To save time and provide some creative inspiration for the Christmas season, we’re releasing a brand-new resource: 25 days of plug-and-play social media posts—including images and captions—for your church to use this Christmas.
Searching for engaging content this holiday season? Then share these images on your church’s social media accounts.
Having a photo-op area is one extra touch that can provide value and community to attenders. It will also encourage them to post about your church on their social media!
Browse stock photos and imagery for Christmas, and use them to create announcements, graphics or other holiday assets.
This playbook will help you build a digital strategy for your church—deciding things like which platforms to use, how to invite attendees to your online experience and much more.
Outreach Magazine
Do these 8 things and you’ll see a greater return and a higher percentage of second and third-time guests.
Here are my favorite quotes about Christmas from pastors and theologians who have thought deeply, and with wonder, about the weight and beauty of Christmas.
Any of us who teach and preach will likely have opportunities to tell the Christmas story over the coming weeks. Here are my suggestions for doing this task.
Church Leaders
If you’re one of the groups that’s meeting throughout the month of December, you may be wondering what you can do for Christmas ideas for small groups that’s a little outside of the norm. I’ve got some suggestions.
Nativity crafts for preschoolers should be easy yet also have a “wow” factor. Enjoy using these Christmas activities with preschoolers in your church and Sunday school!
If you’re like me, you want your family’s focus during Christmas to be on the birth of Jesus. After all, that’s the whole reason we celebrate! So what can you do to keep your family’s eyes locked toward Jesus? Keep reading.
The Church Digital
Well, you're doing physical & digital Christmas services. How in the world are you going to make that happen? Here's 10 creative ideas to help you get started.
Because of the importance websites play in today's world, it is important to update your Church's website with all the right information.
Church Production
We wanted to gather common wisdom from some of our production leader friends to help our readers ready themselves for Christmas services.
Creating an attractive Christmas service doesn’t have to be dependent upon budget size or production value. But whatever is done does need to be done well. For many congregations that means crafting a visual experience that is effective at drawing people in without distractions.
Very often the notion is that we should push our team to their limits in the name of creative growth. But when I look back at all the stress I put myself and my team through, I have a sneaking suspicion those attendees would have shown up anyway.
Unseminary
We’ve pulled together 5 things to do, in order to give your Christmas Services more impact than ever before. Here are just a few ways to ensure that these services have as much impact as they possibly can!
Rather than spinning your tires on efforts that have low probability of returns, focus your attention on encouraging people to invite friends. Pick a few of the following tactics that you haven’t employed before and commit to trying them this year!
Finding positive ways to serve that aren’t extremely taxing on the church leadership can be difficult. Here are a few simple and strategic ways to serve your community.
Carey Nieuwhof
Your present to your loved ones is your presence, but you need to have something in you to give. You don’t want to drift from interaction to interaction this year over the holidays.
This Christmas, I want to encourage you to fight back and make sure you carve out time to personally celebrate the thing we so desperately want others to celebrate.
Whether Christmas has historically been your best opportunity to reach unchurched people or not, it could be.
Ben Stapley
It’s easy for church services to get into a rut with Sunday coming every seven days. Here a number of approaches to help those feeling stale develop dynamic church services.
The creative process can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. But some practical steps can ensure you release the talent on your team and leverage your brainstorming meetings to the max.
Every event should be awesome. Be it a conference, religious experience or even a birthday party. But that takes work. So I want to give you ten best practices on designing event experiences.
Maximize your largest attended service by helping people come to church and come to Christ. We will plan, promote and pray to make this your best Christmas yet.
Let me know what Christmas resources you have found to be helpful. I would love to hear from you and learn from you. And if you want additional help with your Christmas season then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you win. Have an awesome day.
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For over twenty years Ben has created & captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He has served on the executive team of multiple megachurches and currently serves as the Executive Pastor at Zarephath Christian Church in New Jersey. Ben also consults for churches, teaches at universities and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity. For more information visit www.benstapley.com.
I have overseen Christmas experiences for almost two decades in ministry. Sometime during those 20 years, I ran out of good ideas. If that is the case for you as well then check out the good ideas of others. Below are some of my favorite free Christmas resources from incredible sites. Ideas about creating services, maximizing marketing, and avoiding burnout. Ideas for kids, small groups, and the community at large. Lots of ideas! Figure out where you need fresh ideas, do the needed research, and have your best Christmas season yet!
Also, if you’re looking for coaching with your Christmas season beyond this article then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you determine the obstacles you're facing and if I’m the best person to help you overcome them.
30 Free Christmas Resources for Churches
Tithely
Being busy doesn't mean that the festive spirit should take a backseat. Here are some fun and creative ways to ensure your church staff has a merry and bright Christmas season.
Just like setting up your Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa, attending a Christmas church service is an integral part of many people's holiday traditions.
The Christmas Eve service is a favorite time of worship and outreach for churches. Follow these 4-steps to get ready.
Need ideas for a Christmas program? Here are 10 to get you started.
Life Church Resources (needs a login but definitely worth it)
To save time and provide some creative inspiration for the Christmas season, we’re releasing a brand-new resource: 25 days of plug-and-play social media posts—including images and captions—for your church to use this Christmas.
Searching for engaging content this holiday season? Then share these images on your church’s social media accounts.
Having a photo-op area is one extra touch that can provide value and community to attenders. It will also encourage them to post about your church on their social media!
Browse stock photos and imagery for Christmas, and use them to create announcements, graphics or other holiday assets.
This playbook will help you build a digital strategy for your church—deciding things like which platforms to use, how to invite attendees to your online experience and much more.
Outreach Magazine
Do these 8 things and you’ll see a greater return and a higher percentage of second and third-time guests.
Here are my favorite quotes about Christmas from pastors and theologians who have thought deeply, and with wonder, about the weight and beauty of Christmas.
Any of us who teach and preach will likely have opportunities to tell the Christmas story over the coming weeks. Here are my suggestions for doing this task.
Church Leaders
If you’re one of the groups that’s meeting throughout the month of December, you may be wondering what you can do for Christmas ideas for small groups that’s a little outside of the norm. I’ve got some suggestions.
Nativity crafts for preschoolers should be easy yet also have a “wow” factor. Enjoy using these Christmas activities with preschoolers in your church and Sunday school!
If you’re like me, you want your family’s focus during Christmas to be on the birth of Jesus. After all, that’s the whole reason we celebrate! So what can you do to keep your family’s eyes locked toward Jesus? Keep reading.
The Church Digital
Well, you're doing physical & digital Christmas services. How in the world are you going to make that happen? Here's 10 creative ideas to help you get started.
Because of the importance websites play in today's world, it is important to update your Church's website with all the right information.
Church Production
We wanted to gather common wisdom from some of our production leader friends to help our readers ready themselves for Christmas services.
Creating an attractive Christmas service doesn’t have to be dependent upon budget size or production value. But whatever is done does need to be done well. For many congregations that means crafting a visual experience that is effective at drawing people in without distractions.
Very often the notion is that we should push our team to their limits in the name of creative growth. But when I look back at all the stress I put myself and my team through, I have a sneaking suspicion those attendees would have shown up anyway.
Unseminary
We’ve pulled together 5 things to do, in order to give your Christmas Services more impact than ever before. Here are just a few ways to ensure that these services have as much impact as they possibly can!
Rather than spinning your tires on efforts that have low probability of returns, focus your attention on encouraging people to invite friends. Pick a few of the following tactics that you haven’t employed before and commit to trying them this year!
Finding positive ways to serve that aren’t extremely taxing on the church leadership can be difficult. Here are a few simple and strategic ways to serve your community.
Carey Nieuwhof
Your present to your loved ones is your presence, but you need to have something in you to give. You don’t want to drift from interaction to interaction this year over the holidays.
This Christmas, I want to encourage you to fight back and make sure you carve out time to personally celebrate the thing we so desperately want others to celebrate.
Whether Christmas has historically been your best opportunity to reach unchurched people or not, it could be.
Ben Stapley
It’s easy for church services to get into a rut with Sunday coming every seven days. Here a number of approaches to help those feeling stale develop dynamic church services.
The creative process can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. But some practical steps can ensure you release the talent on your team and leverage your brainstorming meetings to the max.
Every event should be awesome. Be it a conference, religious experience or even a birthday party. But that takes work. So I want to give you ten best practices on designing event experiences.
Maximize your largest attended service by helping people come to church and come to Christ. We will plan, promote and pray to make this your best Christmas yet.
Let me know what Christmas resources you have found to be helpful. I would love to hear from you and learn from you. And if you want additional help with your Christmas season then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you win. Have an awesome day.
podcast transcript
For over twenty years Ben has created & captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He has served on the executive team of multiple megachurches and currently serves as the Executive Pastor at Zarephath Christian Church in New Jersey. Ben also consults for churches, teaches at universities and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity. For more information visit www.benstapley.com.
I have overseen Christmas experiences for almost two decades in ministry. Sometime during those 20 years, I ran out of good ideas. If that is the case for you as well then check out the good ideas of others. Below are some of my favorite free Christmas resources from incredible sites. Ideas about creating services, maximizing marketing, and avoiding burnout. Ideas for kids, small groups, and the community at large. Lots of ideas! Figure out where you need fresh ideas, do the needed research, and have your best Christmas season yet!
Also, if you’re looking for coaching with your Christmas season beyond this article then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you determine the obstacles you're facing and if I’m the best person to help you overcome them.
30 Free Christmas Resources for Churches
Tithely
Being busy doesn't mean that the festive spirit should take a backseat. Here are some fun and creative ways to ensure your church staff has a merry and bright Christmas season.
Just like setting up your Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa, attending a Christmas church service is an integral part of many people's holiday traditions.
The Christmas Eve service is a favorite time of worship and outreach for churches. Follow these 4-steps to get ready.
Need ideas for a Christmas program? Here are 10 to get you started.
Life Church Resources (needs a login but definitely worth it)
To save time and provide some creative inspiration for the Christmas season, we’re releasing a brand-new resource: 25 days of plug-and-play social media posts—including images and captions—for your church to use this Christmas.
Searching for engaging content this holiday season? Then share these images on your church’s social media accounts.
Having a photo-op area is one extra touch that can provide value and community to attenders. It will also encourage them to post about your church on their social media!
Browse stock photos and imagery for Christmas, and use them to create announcements, graphics or other holiday assets.
This playbook will help you build a digital strategy for your church—deciding things like which platforms to use, how to invite attendees to your online experience and much more.
Outreach Magazine
Do these 8 things and you’ll see a greater return and a higher percentage of second and third-time guests.
Here are my favorite quotes about Christmas from pastors and theologians who have thought deeply, and with wonder, about the weight and beauty of Christmas.
Any of us who teach and preach will likely have opportunities to tell the Christmas story over the coming weeks. Here are my suggestions for doing this task.
Church Leaders
If you’re one of the groups that’s meeting throughout the month of December, you may be wondering what you can do for Christmas ideas for small groups that’s a little outside of the norm. I’ve got some suggestions.
Nativity crafts for preschoolers should be easy yet also have a “wow” factor. Enjoy using these Christmas activities with preschoolers in your church and Sunday school!
If you’re like me, you want your family’s focus during Christmas to be on the birth of Jesus. After all, that’s the whole reason we celebrate! So what can you do to keep your family’s eyes locked toward Jesus? Keep reading.
The Church Digital
Well, you're doing physical & digital Christmas services. How in the world are you going to make that happen? Here's 10 creative ideas to help you get started.
Because of the importance websites play in today's world, it is important to update your Church's website with all the right information.
Church Production
We wanted to gather common wisdom from some of our production leader friends to help our readers ready themselves for Christmas services.
Creating an attractive Christmas service doesn’t have to be dependent upon budget size or production value. But whatever is done does need to be done well. For many congregations that means crafting a visual experience that is effective at drawing people in without distractions.
Very often the notion is that we should push our team to their limits in the name of creative growth. But when I look back at all the stress I put myself and my team through, I have a sneaking suspicion those attendees would have shown up anyway.
Unseminary
We’ve pulled together 5 things to do, in order to give your Christmas Services more impact than ever before. Here are just a few ways to ensure that these services have as much impact as they possibly can!
Rather than spinning your tires on efforts that have low probability of returns, focus your attention on encouraging people to invite friends. Pick a few of the following tactics that you haven’t employed before and commit to trying them this year!
Finding positive ways to serve that aren’t extremely taxing on the church leadership can be difficult. Here are a few simple and strategic ways to serve your community.
Carey Nieuwhof
Your present to your loved ones is your presence, but you need to have something in you to give. You don’t want to drift from interaction to interaction this year over the holidays.
This Christmas, I want to encourage you to fight back and make sure you carve out time to personally celebrate the thing we so desperately want others to celebrate.
Whether Christmas has historically been your best opportunity to reach unchurched people or not, it could be.
Ben Stapley
It’s easy for church services to get into a rut with Sunday coming every seven days. Here a number of approaches to help those feeling stale develop dynamic church services.
The creative process can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. But some practical steps can ensure you release the talent on your team and leverage your brainstorming meetings to the max.
Every event should be awesome. Be it a conference, religious experience or even a birthday party. But that takes work. So I want to give you ten best practices on designing event experiences.
Maximize your largest attended service by helping people come to church and come to Christ. We will plan, promote and pray to make this your best Christmas yet.
Let me know what Christmas resources you have found to be helpful. I would love to hear from you and learn from you. And if you want additional help with your Christmas season then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you win. Have an awesome day.
VIDEO transcript
I have overseen Christmas experiences for almost two decades in ministry. Sometime during those 20 years, I ran out of good ideas. If that is the case for you as well then check out the good ideas of others. Below are some of my favorite free Christmas resources from incredible sites. Ideas about creating services, maximizing marketing, and avoiding burnout. Ideas for kids, small groups, and the community at large. Lots of ideas! Figure out where you need fresh ideas, do the needed research, and have your best Christmas season yet!
Also, if you’re looking for coaching with your Christmas season beyond this article then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you determine the obstacles you're facing and if I’m the best person to help you overcome them.
30 Free Christmas Resources for Churches
Tithely
Being busy doesn't mean that the festive spirit should take a backseat. Here are some fun and creative ways to ensure your church staff has a merry and bright Christmas season.
Just like setting up your Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa, attending a Christmas church service is an integral part of many people's holiday traditions.
The Christmas Eve service is a favorite time of worship and outreach for churches. Follow these 4-steps to get ready.
Need ideas for a Christmas program? Here are 10 to get you started.
Life Church Resources (needs a login but definitely worth it)
To save time and provide some creative inspiration for the Christmas season, we’re releasing a brand-new resource: 25 days of plug-and-play social media posts—including images and captions—for your church to use this Christmas.
Searching for engaging content this holiday season? Then share these images on your church’s social media accounts.
Having a photo-op area is one extra touch that can provide value and community to attenders. It will also encourage them to post about your church on their social media!
Browse stock photos and imagery for Christmas, and use them to create announcements, graphics or other holiday assets.
This playbook will help you build a digital strategy for your church—deciding things like which platforms to use, how to invite attendees to your online experience and much more.
Outreach Magazine
Do these 8 things and you’ll see a greater return and a higher percentage of second and third-time guests.
Here are my favorite quotes about Christmas from pastors and theologians who have thought deeply, and with wonder, about the weight and beauty of Christmas.
Any of us who teach and preach will likely have opportunities to tell the Christmas story over the coming weeks. Here are my suggestions for doing this task.
Church Leaders
If you’re one of the groups that’s meeting throughout the month of December, you may be wondering what you can do for Christmas ideas for small groups that’s a little outside of the norm. I’ve got some suggestions.
Nativity crafts for preschoolers should be easy yet also have a “wow” factor. Enjoy using these Christmas activities with preschoolers in your church and Sunday school!
If you’re like me, you want your family’s focus during Christmas to be on the birth of Jesus. After all, that’s the whole reason we celebrate! So what can you do to keep your family’s eyes locked toward Jesus? Keep reading.
The Church Digital
Well, you're doing physical & digital Christmas services. How in the world are you going to make that happen? Here's 10 creative ideas to help you get started.
Because of the importance websites play in today's world, it is important to update your Church's website with all the right information.
Church Production
We wanted to gather common wisdom from some of our production leader friends to help our readers ready themselves for Christmas services.
Creating an attractive Christmas service doesn’t have to be dependent upon budget size or production value. But whatever is done does need to be done well. For many congregations that means crafting a visual experience that is effective at drawing people in without distractions.
Very often the notion is that we should push our team to their limits in the name of creative growth. But when I look back at all the stress I put myself and my team through, I have a sneaking suspicion those attendees would have shown up anyway.
Unseminary
We’ve pulled together 5 things to do, in order to give your Christmas Services more impact than ever before. Here are just a few ways to ensure that these services have as much impact as they possibly can!
Rather than spinning your tires on efforts that have low probability of returns, focus your attention on encouraging people to invite friends. Pick a few of the following tactics that you haven’t employed before and commit to trying them this year!
Finding positive ways to serve that aren’t extremely taxing on the church leadership can be difficult. Here are a few simple and strategic ways to serve your community.
Carey Nieuwhof
Your present to your loved ones is your presence, but you need to have something in you to give. You don’t want to drift from interaction to interaction this year over the holidays.
This Christmas, I want to encourage you to fight back and make sure you carve out time to personally celebrate the thing we so desperately want others to celebrate.
Whether Christmas has historically been your best opportunity to reach unchurched people or not, it could be.
Ben Stapley
It’s easy for church services to get into a rut with Sunday coming every seven days. Here a number of approaches to help those feeling stale develop dynamic church services.
The creative process can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. But some practical steps can ensure you release the talent on your team and leverage your brainstorming meetings to the max.
Every event should be awesome. Be it a conference, religious experience or even a birthday party. But that takes work. So I want to give you ten best practices on designing event experiences.
Maximize your largest attended service by helping people come to church and come to Christ. We will plan, promote and pray to make this your best Christmas yet.
Let me know what Christmas resources you have found to be helpful. I would love to hear from you and learn from you. And if you want additional help with your Christmas season then visit benstapley.com/coach to schedule a free consultation. I would love to help you win. Have an awesome day.
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For over twenty years Ben has created & captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He has served on the executive team of multiple megachurches and currently serves as the Executive Pastor at Zarephath Christian Church in New Jersey. Ben also consults for churches, teaches at universities and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity. For more information visit www.benstapley.com.
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