Children's Ministry Makeovers with Before and After Photos.

Posted by Michele Triplett on 8th May 2025

Real Church Transformations: How DIY Wall Decals Can Revitalize Your Children’s Ministry

Want to turn your blank ministry walls into a space that excites, teaches, and inspires kids? See how churches across the U.S. have done it—and how you can too with simple, affordable DIY solutions.

See What’s Possible: Before & After Ministry Spaces

At CreativeForKids.com, we’ve partnered with churches around the country to breathe new life into their Children’s Ministries. The result? Bold, beautiful transformations that create an environment where kids feel welcome, engaged, and immersed in scripture.

From hallways turned into Bible story galleries to nurseries wrapped in peaceful verses, our work has helped ministries go from basic to breathtaking.

Before and After Mural of a Preschool classroom in a Children's Ministry
“See how a plain space became a Bible Story Hallway”
“This nursery went from neutral to nurturing with whimsical woodland decals”

Welcome Desk Before and After Mural in Kids Church Registration area

These real-life examples are here to inspire your own transformation—whether large or small.

Use These Transformations as Inspiration for Your Own Space

You don’t need a designer or big budget to achieve incredible results. Our DIY wall decals and banners make it easy for ministry leaders, volunteers, and parents to reimagine any space with confidence.

Our decals are easy to apply, removable, and reusable, so you can refresh your space as your ministry grows.

Even if you’re not ready for a full makeover, you can take inspiration from these transformations and create something amazing one wall at a time.

DIY Products That Make It Easy

You’ve seen what’s possible—now here’s how to get started.

Our DIY product line offers the same faith-filled creativity we use in our professional installations, made accessible for all skill levels:

✅ Scripture Verse Wall Decals – Turn your walls into teaching tools
✅ Bible Story Wall Decals – Spark engagement with colorful, story-driven art
✅ Welcome Wall Decals and Banners – Greet families with warmth and personality
✅ Nursery Wall Art – Create calm, nurturing spaces for little ones
✅ Elementary Bible Story Banners – Memorable visual resources that impact youth

Each product is designed with durability and ease-of-use in mind—perfect for weekend projects or volunteer-led installs.

Bring Bible Stories to Life with Wall Decal Groupings

Imagine your ministry space visually telling the very stories your kids are learning.

David and Goliath Bible Story Theme Wall Mural in a Children's Ministry renovation.

“David and Goliath displayed in a Sunday School entryway”

Our Bible Story Wall Decal Groupings make that vision a reality. These themed sets are perfect for transforming hallways, classrooms, or welcome areas into vibrant, faith-filled learning environments.

Jonah and the Whale Bible Story Mural in a Sunday School Hallway

“Jonah and the Whale brightening up a hallway wall”

Featured Sets Include:

David and Goliath Wall Decal Grouping – Inspire courage and faith with a bold, kid-friendly depiction of David’s victory.
Jonah and the Whale Wall Decal Grouping – Highlight God’s grace and purpose with a colorful underwater scene.
Browse All Bible Story Wall Decals – Discover Noah’s Ark, Creation, Moses, and more!

These groupings are designed to coordinate with our broader collections and are a favorite for Bible Story Hallways and VBS backdrops.

Want Something Custom?

Let’s Talk

Many of the churches featured in our before-and-after photos started with a dream—sometimes just a rough sketch or idea. If you have a vision for your space, we’d love to collaborate on a custom design that fits your ministry’s unique needs. Send us a message.

Jesus sitting with children wall mural down a kids church hallway

We’ll walk with you every step of the way.

Ready to Start Your Own Transformation?

You’ve seen what’s possible. Now it’s your turn.

Start transforming your space today at CreativeForKids.com

✨ Use our real-life projects as inspiration
Explore our easy-to-use DIY decal collections

You don’t need to admire the change—you can be the change. Let your Children’s Ministry reflect the energy, wonder, and faith of the kids you serve.

Bonus: How to Get the Look (Even on a Budget)

Want to recreate the magic of our transformations without hiring a team?

Here’s how:

Choose a focal point (entry wall, check-in station, reading nook)
Use Large Decals from our Bible Story or Scripture collections
Create Learning Zones with banners and verse groupings
Change Decor Seasonally using repositionable decals and banners

With just a few pieces and a little creativity, your space can inspire kids week after week.