Mini Jesus / Little Jesus / Pocket Jesus

Mini Jesus / Little Jesus / Pocket Jesus — The activity of hiding mini Jesus figures in churches, schools, and stores seems to be a recent trend aimed at providing a physical reminder of Jesus’ presence in everyday life. It’s a way to encourage people to remember the spiritual aspect of their lives as they go about their daily routines. #minijesus #littleJesus #alittlejesusgoesalongway

Mini Jesus / Little Jesus / Pocket Jesus / Tiny Jesus

My wife and I have handed out or hid thousands of these Little Jesus figurines now East Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and South Carolina. We have even mailed some out in various states too! Plus, plan to continue to hand out or hide these.

In this blog post we have listed over 100 places or ideas to give or place these little figurines of Jesus. If you have a spot, feel free to share in the comments. Plus, I have shared photos of my placements of these mini Jesus figurines.

Made of a resin or plastic material. I even found them made of wood too. I’m sure you can 3D print these too. All kinds of colors, skin tones and styles of these tiny Jes t

Little Christ

The Greek word for “Christian” is Χριστιανός (Christianós), which comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning “anointed.” The suffix -ιανός (-ianos) means “belonging to” or “follower of.” So, Χριστιανός translates to “follower of Christ” or “belonging to Christ.”

I have handed out over 60 different types, kinds, sizes, shapes, attire and colors of outfits and/or hair of the Little Jesus figurines.

There are plenty of colors of the sashes and designs to choose from and hand out. You can use them and do color themes. I think I have had maybe over 70 different designs so far.

C.S. Lewis did popularize the idea that Christians should strive to be “little Christs” in his book Mere Christianity. He wrote that the purpose of the Church is to draw people into Christ and make them “little Christs.” However, the word “Christian” itself does not directly translate to “little Christ.”

This term first appeared in the New Testament in Acts 11:26 (NASB 1995): “And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.”

Let this be a reminder to you to be a Little Christ to others. Remember Acts 1:8 shows is the Holy Spirit empowers us to be bold and witness.

A Little Jesus Goes a Long Way: The Journey of Mini Jesus Figurines

In the quiet corners of our homes, amidst the hustle of our daily routines, there lies an opportunity for reflection and inspiration. It’s found in the most unexpected of places, through the presence of mini Jesus figurines – small yet profound reminders of faith and hope.

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Hashtag uses on social media

• #LittleJesus
• #ALittleJesusGoesAlongWay
• #MiniJesus
• #PocketJesus
• #EveryoneNeedsALittleJesus

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Size of the Little Jesus figurines

These little figurines of Jesus are roughly 1.2 inches wide by 1.4 inches tall (3 cm wide by 3.5 cm tall). The perfect size for hiding, giving out or placing inside of things.

The Unseen Corners: Where We Least Expect

Often, we reserve our religious symbols for places of worship or traditional spots within our homes. But what if we took a different approach? Placing these mini Jesus figurines in the least likely places can serve as a gentle nudge, a momentary pause in our day to reconnect with our faith. It’s in the drawer of your office desk, the glove compartment of your car, or tucked away in your suitcase during travels. (See full list below) These figures bid us to remember that spirituality isn’t confined to certain locations or times; it’s a constant, a companion on our journey. Plus hiding them public for others to find and see!

You Shouldn’t Hide Jesus

The message is clear: you shouldn’t hide Jesus. His teachings and love are meant to be shared and experienced openly. By placing these figurines in plain sight, we’re encouraged to live out our faith in every action and interaction. It’s a call to be a living testament to the values Jesus embodied – love, kindness, and compassion.

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Jesus is always there

Jesus is always there. He is omnipresence. He will never leave us, not forsake us. He is always watching too!

Other names

The mini or little Jesus figurines you’re referring to are often known as “Pocket Jesus” or “Traveler’s Jesus”. They are small, portable figurines that people carry with them or hide as part of a game or religious practice. Most people are using “Little Jesus”.

These figurines can also be used in religious education, as party favors, or as Easter egg stuffers during the holiday season. They are designed to be a reminder of faith and are popular among various Christian communities.

A Reminder: A Little Jesus Goes a Long Way

This small figurine of Jesus can have a big impact. It’s a visual and physical representation of our beliefs, a tangible connection to the divine. It reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness, the simplest word of encouragement, carries the spirit of Jesus’s teachings. It’s a testament to the idea that a little Jesus – goes a long way in bringing light into our lives and the lives of those around us. (See above how small most of these figurines of Jesus are).

Hiding the Little Jesus figurines the beginning

Lighthouse Church in Hampton, SC had a youth group placed two hundred Little Jesus toys around their church as a sweet moment for the community¹. These figurines were placed in various locations like by the coffee, on the thermostat, and by the soap dispenser. The idea was that everyone in the church would leave with “a little Jesus” to accompany them through the week¹.

Similarly, other churches followed suit and had children and adults hide tiny Jesus figures all over their church as a reminder that they are present, fill the hallways and classrooms, and represent the future of the church². This act serves as a symbolic gesture to remind the congregation of the younger generation’s role and presence within the church community.

I placed Jesus there. Watched a few customer look at the Little Jesus. I even saw two employees just glance and kept walking by. I’d would have liked to stay longer to see how long the Little Jesus would have stayed, but I was on lunch break and had to go back to work. I was in the place maybe 20 minutes.

These activities are not just limited to churches but can extend to other places like schools stores, and public creating a strong Jesus atmosphere and serving as a reminder of the Christian faith everyday³. Such as these shown in this blog post along with a list of places of where to hide or place the little Jesus figures. I even show some photos of some of the ones my wife and I placed.

Speaking of parking lot you will love this song by Cochren & Co. called Parking Lot.

It was a still small voice on a Tuesday night. Like You were right there with me on the passenger side. You turned that car into a mountain top
Oh, I met Jesus in a parking lot.

Parking Lot by Cochren & Co.

It’s important to note that these Little Jesus figurines are symbolic and serve as a reminder of faith; they are not meant to be worshipped themselves. This movement seems to be a creative way to engage communities, especially children, in faith-based activities and to bring a sense of joy and reflection on the presence of Christ in all various aspects of life.

Places to hide the Little Jesus figurines

1. Bath rooms
2. Book shelves
3. Windows
4. Doorways
5. Products in the store
6. Coffee area
7. Vending machines
8. Coin return slots
9. Gas pumps
10. In plain sight
11. On cars in the parking lot
12. Easter Eggs
13. Part favors
14. Classrooms
15. Kitchens
16. Offices
17. Desks
18. Drawers
19. Cabinets
20. Suitcase
21. Backpack
22. BP readers

23. Luggage
24. Glove box of car
25. Trunk of car
26. Hatchback
27. Dashboard of car
28. Stocking stuffer
29. Mailing package
30. Security cameras
31. Restaurants
32. Grocery Stores
33. Retail Stores
34. Hardware Stores

35. Freezers
36. Fridges
37. Pantries
38. Dresser Drawers
39. TV Stands
40. Waiting Rooms
41. Doctors Offices
42. Hospitals
43. Blood pressure monitor stations

44. Remote Controls
45. Lockers
46. Locker Rooms
47. Gym
48. Lobbies
49. Cubbies
50. Hotels
51. Cabins
52. Waiting Rooms
53. Bathrooms
54. Bars
55. Parks
56. Playgrounds
57. Geocaches
58. Shopping cart
59. Store shelf

60. Baseball field
61. Football field
62. Soccer field
63. Softball field
64. Lacrosse field
65. Basketball court
66. Volleyball court

67. Funeral Homes
68. Gift Card Stands
69. By Kleenex
70. By a Bible
71. Hotels / Motels Etc.
72. Camps
73. Piano
74. Prom / Dance / Wedding venues
75. Mailed packages / mailing
76. Hand out in person
77. Benches
78. Chairs

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Add a QR code:

I used half inch circle label sheet and impositioned it for printing, since I am graphic designer. This might be harder to align at home printer unless you can adjust the print position. Might need to go to a local print shop. These labels do come off easily. If you could imprint the QR code that would be cool.

Just a tip: Add a dab of tacky glue to the bottom of the Little Jesus and it helps to keep the QR label attached. Otherwise it comes right off the Little Jesus easily.

God is Always Watching

Being a Witness for Christ: Light & Salt

79. Beer containers
80. Hole / slot dip in cup cake containers
81. Inside stuffed animal (like they do the heart at Build-a-Bear)
82. Drink Stations
83. Salt containers
84. Condiments area
85. Leave one peg game
86. Community Bulletin Board
87. Pair with Life Savers candy
88. Placed inside plastic Easter Eggs

Life Savers

Omnipresence

Pairing the Little Jesus with a King’s Witnessing bracelet to hand out to people as you witness or just to bless someone with.

89. Pair with King’s Witnessing Braclet
90. Pair with the Power Band Bracelet
91. Place in Blessing Bag
92. Place in Police Survival Kit
93. Place with your Church / Ministry info kit
94. Blessing Boxes
95. Place in Food Giveaways
96. Pair with Resurrection bracelets
97. Pair with Jelly Bean Prayer
98. Place on Gravestones
99. Teal Pumpkin Project (Trunk or Treats)
100. Beside a telephone

https://www.courageouschristianfather.com/teal-pumpkin-project

King’s Witness Bracelet

Survival Kit for Law Enforcement

Power Band Witnessing Tool Bracelet

Blessing Bags

Jelly Bean Prayer Printable – Jelly Bean Gospel – Printable

I don’t care if people say I’m nuts for following Jesus … At least nuts taste good. #littlejesus #minijesus #chocolate #almonds

101. By books
102. Book Library
103. Golf carts
104. Cars
105. Display racks
106. Beside maps
107. Fire alarms
108. TV’s
109. TV Remote
110. Radios
111. Paired with Foods

I have a direct line to Jesus. Jesus is not so little to not take my call. He always answers! #LittleJesus

Jesus guides our path! Even in South Carolina or when we are not home.

Exposure to the Son will prevent burning. Jesus is the best Son Screen. Son (Jesus the Son of God) #LittleJesus #MiniJesus

Place the Little Jesus inside a Book Library. #LittleJesus

Place Little Jesus on a car. He sit perfectly on the window of this Jeep.

Little Jesus is placed on the display. Do you see Him? Even from a distance Jesus can see you, even if you can’t see Him.

Leave a Little Jesus on a gravestone.

In Hell, it’s too late to pull the fire alarm. Jesus is the ONLY WAY to prevent eternal torment of a fiery hell.

Jesus even Guides our path in North Carolina.

There is only ONE God. No plurality of gods.

Set Sail with Jesus: This phrase symbolizes embarking on a spiritual journey with Jesus as your guide. Just as sailors set sail on the open sea, Christians are called to step out in faith, trusting Jesus to lead them through life’s adventures and challenges. It represents a willingness to follow His direction, even when the path is uncertain.

Anchor with Jesus: An anchor provides stability and security to a ship, especially during storms. In a spiritual context, Jesus is often referred to as our anchor, offering hope and steadfastness in times of trouble. This means that no matter how turbulent life gets, faith in Jesus provides a firm foundation and unwavering support.

Together, “set sail and anchor with Jesus” encourages believers to embark on their faith journey with confidence, knowing that Jesus will guide them and provide stability through all of life’s ups and downs.

#littlejesus #minijesus #sailboat #setsail #anchor

Place a Little Jesus on a window seal or ledge. Jesus sees through us like a window.

112. Ledges
113. Window seal
114. Word matching
115. Serendipity hiding

The Christmas Story Using Candy

116. Christmas Decorations
117. Holiday Decoration
118. Home Decor
119. Clothes
120. Shoes
121. Pockets
122. Open car doors
123. Mission Trips
124. Frames

Place Little Jesus with Christmas decorations. Jesus is the greatest gift ever given.

This Little Jesus was placed on this frame at my church that says we are Christ-centered And culturally relevant.

125. Computers
126. Tablets
127. Inside walls
128. Inside drop down ceiling tiles
129. Construction sites
130. Donation box
131. Stone work crevices

Jesus is with you even when you pump gas.

Jesus sees what you watch at home or even the movie theater.

Color coordinated the Little Jesus with these orange shirts on a clothing rack.

132. Purses
133. Bags
134. Pockets of Clothing
135. Clothing Racks
136. Open slits in boxes like TVs at stores
137. Crafts
138. Epoxy Work
139. Eyeglass cases
140. On or in cars
141. Decor
142. Menu boards
143. Cart returns
144. Amusement Parks

See 20/20 with Jesus who gives us spiritual sight.

See 20/20 in 2020

After you fill up the car that you are borrowing or renting, put a little Jesus right inside and close the door and then the next person who goes to get gas will find him. Please do not put them down in the tank. That would ruin the car.

Pain Taking Savior – Jesus is the Great Physician and can offer healing! I think Zach Williams said it great in his song, Chain Breaker. Photo credit: Heather Patterson

Pain Taking Savior

Little Jesus with Ty Beanie Boos and stuffed animals. #LittleJesus #TyBeanieBoos

Little Jesus at the Crossville Bucee’s #Bucees #Crossville #LittleJesus

Little Jesus is on this coke cooler watching people pumping gas. #LittleJesus

I ordered a different set of Little Jesus figurines and this set included some Little Jesus stickers (only had two Little Jesus stickers)

Little Jesus on decor at a restaurant or store like this one of this one pointing.

Little Jesus on the cart return device.

Jesus was tempted yet without sin …

“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.”

Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

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Turn the Little Jesus into a keychain

Not shown are the connectors to the eyelet hook and keychain.

All you need is a little eyelet hook, key chain and put together. Learn more: DIY Little Jesus Keychains

DIY Little Jesus Keychains

Little Jesus was hidden in this comment box at Popeye’s so the manager to discover when they go to read comments. Not sure how often they do.

Gallon bag full of a variety of different kinds of Little Jesus figurines.

Here is the smaller 2×2 version of the Little Jesus card, it’s double sided. Since it’s shorter I used my short site location as the address.

Learn more about adding items and in a bag.

Little Jesus Bags

You can easily hang the Little Jesus bag like on the gas pump.

You can put a little Jesus in decorations like Christmas bulbs, Easter Eggs or like these Valentine’s candy containers and hand them out or hide them. I even got small wooden hearts and put a QR label on the back of that wooden heart. (Both the candy containers and wooden hearts were from the Dollar Tree).

Put a quarter and a Little Jesus at the Aldi’s shopping cart for the next person to get as a way of paying it forward.

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You never know where you will find Jesus because Jesus is everywhere.

Pretty much you can find Jesus anywhere and everywhere.

Where else can you hide the little Jesus figurines? Feel free to share in the comments where you have placed or hide the Little Jesus figures.

Add gospel tracts

Maybe you can add a Little Jesus figurine with a gospel tract or anything else you do to witness. That way you can add a gospel presentation along with the little Jesus. Make sure it’s a sound Biblical gospel tract or item you are handing out.

When offering gospel tracts or miniature Jesus figurines, it’s important to also provide a customary tip if one is expected. These items should not replace the financial gratuity that service workers rely on.

How to get Free Gospel Tracts Sent Via Snail Mail

You can find these Little Jesus figurines usually on Amazon, Oriental Trading, Temu and other places online. Temu is the cheapest but takes longer to get. The Little Jesus’ come in all kinds of colors and different styles of stashes. There are even other skin tones too.

In conclusion, these mini Jesus figurines are more than just ornaments; they are bids for us to carry Jesus with us, in all places and at all times. They remind us that our faith isn’t just for the moments we expect but also for the moments we don’t. Let’s embrace the journey, placing a little Jesus in the places we least expect, and watch as His love and teachings subtly transform our everyday lives.

Feel free to share your experiences in finding a mini Jesus or hiding the Little Jesus figurines in the comments. Include other lessons that can be incorporated by these tiny figurines.

Caution using Little Jesus as an idol.

If you want to help spread the Mini Little Jesus please consider sending me some from my Amazon wish list.

Send Courageous Christian Father Little Jesus figures to hand out!

Sources:

1. “A Little Jesus Goes A Long Way” — Cascade Christian Reformed Church
2. Today, Kids Connect kids hid tiny Jesus figures all over the church as …..
3. Hiding these mini Jesus figures in your home or … – Facebook

First published April 20, 2024. Post last updated or republished January 14, 2025.

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Little Jesus Blog Posts

Below are blog posts on the Little Jesus figurines you may want to check out!

• AI Little Jesus
• DIY Little Jesus Keychains
• Little Jesus Bags
• Mini Jesus / Little Jesus / Pocket Jesus

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Send Courageous Christian Father Little Jesus figurines to hand out!

As I blog more about these little figurines of Jesus, I’ll add them to this list. If you hand them out, hide them, found one or was given one, please share about it in the comments below.

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