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Can you really have a Bible club in a public school?
Yes! In a landmark 2001 case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public schools cannot discriminate against faith-based clubs if they allow other after-school clubs to meet. That means if a school allows any other clubs to use its facilities, it must legally allow faith-based clubs too, under the same conditions.
Do I need permission from the school to start a Bible club?
How do I approach a school about a Bible club?
Start by asking about the process, not the purpose. Ask how any community group can use the school building after hours, the same question any other club would ask. Schools handle these requests all the time, and once they see you're simply following their normal steps, the conversation gets a lot easier.
What if the principal says no to a Bible club?
A no isn't always final. It often comes from uncertainty, not opposition, so a calm follow-up question can go a long way. Ask what policy the decision is based on, then review the district's facility use policy together. If other community groups are allowed to meet after hours, the same access should apply to a Bible club.
How do we choose curriculum for our Bible club?
Curriculum built for an after-school setting works differently than typical Sunday School material. It's usually written in clear, everyday language with no assumed Bible knowledge, and it's structured to be easy for volunteers to teach, even with limited prep time or changing attendance.
IMPACT KiDS! curriculum was built with exactly
that setting in mind, gospel-centered,
discipleship-focused, and free.
Is IMPACT KiDS! curriculum free to use?
Yes. All IMPACT KiDS! curriculum, including lessons, activities, and supporting materials, is provided free of charge with no strings attached. Whether you're leading a club of five kids or fifty, cost never gets in the way.
Free to the club doesn't mean free to produce. It means someone chose to make sure cost was never the reason a child missed hearing about Jesus. IMPACT KiDS! curriculum exists because donors and ministry partners believe every child deserves that chance, regardless of a church or family's budget, and their generosity covers the cost so leaders can focus on kids, not funding.
What grades can attend, and is there a limit on group size?
There's no legal restriction on either. What actually shapes those decisions is your volunteer support, available school space, and curriculum fit, since those determine how many kids and which grades a club can realistically serve well. Many clubs start with a narrower grade range or a set cap, then expand as more volunteers or space become available.
Do Bible club volunteers need background checks?
Yes. The sponsoring church or organization is responsible for screening volunteers, not the school, since schools only manage facility approval, not who leads outside groups. Along with background checks, most programs also use basic safeguards like a code of conduct, supervision guidelines, and a short volunteer orientation.
Can we share the Gospel and pray with kids at a Bible club?
Yes. Since the club meets outside instructional time and kids attend voluntarily with parent permission, it isn't part of the school day and isn't school sponsored, which is what opens the door for prayer and Gospel conversations. No child is required to participate or agree with what's shared.
Can students of other faiths attend a Bible club?
Yes. Attendance is always voluntary and parent approved, and students aren't required to agree with what's taught in order to attend. The club continues teaching from the Bible with honesty and respect, while no child is pressured to pray, participate, or respond in a certain way.