Songs are an integral part of the Christian life. For people who have grown up in the church or for those who came to faith later in life, songs often hold a meaningful place in their spiritual journey. Listening to powerful music on a Sunday morning—and likely singing along to the deeply personal lyrics—is a cherished memory for millions of people.
In this article, we are going to turn our attention specifically to Christian songs for kids. Of course, given the family-friendly nature of all Christian content, every song in this genre will be suitable for kids—but some songs will be more appealing and interesting to the younger crowd than others. For example, the Go Fish music we create is enjoyable for people of all ages, but it has been designed intentionally to engage a young audience. If you have been looking for some great worship songs for kids that you can use to help draw your children closer to the Lord, we think you’ll love what you find below.
The Best Christian Songs for Kids Today
In the modern entertainment landscape, there are virtually endless options for children to consume, some far more appealing than others. As a parent, you naturally want to steer your kids in the right direction to keep them away from negative, harmful influences. And, at the same time, you want to make sure they are happy, having fun, and enjoying the experiences they have day after day.
Quality Bible songs for kids can play an important role in young people’s development because they are an interesting, enjoyable way to engage with the Word of God. We believe that a high view of Scripture leads to a high view of God. That is why we do our best to point children to the Bible as much as possible. At the end of the day, our lyrics can’t save anyone. Scripture, on the other hand, is God-breathed, living and active. If our songs can encourage kids to dig into the Bible then we have done our job.
In a moment, we’ll get to some suggestions of some modern Christian songs that you might want to introduce to your kids or the kids in your church. First, however, we should take a moment to highlight some of the classics that you may remember from your youth. These are long-standing kids’ songs in the Christian faith, and they remain as relevant today as they have ever been. While helping young people explore the recent music that has been produced in this genre, be sure they also have the chance to grow an appreciation for these timeless classics.
Jesus Loves Me: You probably aren’t surprised to see this one appear on the list, as this just might be the quintessential Christian song for kids. The lyrics are direct, easy to remember, and convey perhaps the most important point of all for kids to understand.
This Little Light of Mine: This is another song that you can probably sing in your head immediately upon seeing the title. Sharing faith with others is a key Christian concept and one that this song delivers effectively to the youngest members of the church.
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands: While not quite as universal as the first two, this is another song familiar to millions of children and adults alike. You may already include this one in your Vacation Bible School curriculum, and it’s been a staple in Sunday school for generations.
As kids get familiar with some of the classic songs in this genre, it will be a good idea to introduce them to some contemporary music that sounds more like what they may hear in day-to-day life. In other words, these contemporary songs don’t sound like “church music,” and they might be a little more engaging for the younger crowd.
One of the nice things about searching for modern Christian music is that you will find it available across all different genres. If you want to stick with general pop music, consider trying “You Say” by Lauren Daigle or “Love Me Like I Amn” by for KING & COUNTRY. Either one of these songs would be a good introduction to Christian themes packaged in a beautiful tune that young people might want to play on repeat.
We can’t make it through a blog post about the best Christian kids’ songs without highlighting a few of our own offerings that we have been proud to put out into the world. Sharing our faith through music has been a tremendous blessing, and we simply want to reach as many people as possible with our message.
If you’d like to play a song that will get the little kids up out of their chairs and dancing, our “Ten Commandment Boogie” is a great place to start. For kids a little bit older, try starting with our “Fruit of the Spirit,” which is also a good one to dance to, but it delivers an important message for young people at the same time.
Of course, these are just a couple of the many songs in our selection, so take some time to browse the collection today and see which ones your kids love!
Generally speaking, it won’t be too difficult to get kids to engage with Christian music—just expose them to some of the best songs in this genre, and they’ll naturally gravitate to the ones they like the most. However, if you find that some of the young people in your audience need a bit of a boost to get started, these tips may help.
Encourage Dancing: This may go without saying, but kids love to dance—so make sure they know that they are free to express themselves not only by singing along with the lyrics but also by getting up and moving their bodies.
Include Variety: Not every song is going to connect with every child—and that’s okay. Give them plenty of options to listen to and pay attention to which songs, and which styles, seem to connect.
Explain the Story: Sometimes, even in kids’ songs, the lyrics can be a little hard to understand. Set the stage for a song by explaining the message that is being delivered so your young people can catch on right from the very first verse.
While there are many great options today for kids’ Christian music and many talented artists working in this space, we encourage you to get started today by trying out some of what we offer at Go Fish. Fortunately, our music is easy to find; check us out by streaming our music on Apple Music or Spotify, or take a moment to stop by our popular YouTube channel.Christian music for kids shouldn’t be hard on the ears of the adults in the room, and we believe that our music walks that line nicely. Give us a listen today!
