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The Secret to Growing Christ-like Kids

We love Proverbs 22:6. What a tremendous encouragement to anyone raising children! Did you know that the core concept in “train up” is to provide a systematic or complete training plan? Christian parents’ primary goal is for all their children to walk with the Lord. Loving parents want their kids to know God intimately, to love Him passionately, and to serve God selflessly. Unfortunately, just …

4 Steps to Choosing Children’s Bible Curriculum

There is nothing more important than teaching children how to know God intimately, to love Him passionately, and to serve Him selflessly. Choosing a discipleship curriculum is not an easy task, but making wise decisions about your curriculum will have an impact for generations to come. These steps will guide you:

How to Build a Successful Children’s Ministry

“One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the cat, ‘it doesn’t matter which way you go.’” Where do you want to go? Visionary leaders see the big picture One of the …

Let the Children Come to Me

The following is an article written by John Piper. We think there is much to glean from his insights and recommendations. We hope you find this informative and helpful in your children’s ministry. Luke 18:15-17 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let …

Big Things Come In Little Packages

Carefully wrapped presents—family gatherings—festive ornaments—friends—colorful lights—fellowship—carols—and food! It’s almost Christmas. We love this time of year! Believers celebrate December 25th as the day when, perhaps more than at any other time, we think of Him. His name is on our lips—Jesus. But what does His name mean? —Yeshua is the Hebrew name for Jesus. Yeshua means “Salvation.”

How To Build Christ-like Character

Children grow up being told what to do and what not to do, learning behaviors that keep them out of trouble and earn them rewards. In this short-sighted approach, their walk with Christ becomes limited to seeking to please the adults in their lives. Remove those adults, and the kids’ pursuit of Jesus evaporates as well. Teach children to build solid Christian character, however, and …