It’s that time of year again – you may be evaluating your curriculum and determining whether you want to make a change. Let me suggest ways you SHOULD NOT choose what curriculum to use in your children’s ministry: Use what you have always used. Traditions might be great at Christmas time, but using a curriculum “because you’ve always used it” is a terrible reason – …
What are we supposed to be doing in children’s ministry? The bottom line is we’re in ministry to help mold kids so they live as Christ followers. And we’re painfully aware that, in the church, we have little time with the children to accomplish this. However, the full responsibility is not on us. As the church, we are here to help parents and be their …
Here’s a great FREE sample object lesson from our DiscipleTown curriculum that teaches kids to follow instructions. Source: From DiscipleTown “How to Follow God’s Plan” Letʼs Play!—Follow Instructions Game Supplies: envelopes, two sheets of paper, one with each set of instructions printed on them. Share with friends...FacebookTwitterPinterestemail
Our Lord Jesus set the conditions of discipleship when He said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters – yes, even his own life – he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:26) “And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27) “In the …
One of the greatest gifts you can present to God is to believe – truly accept – what He says about you. Jesus resisted the devil by applying God’s Word. When you are attacked, it is the knowledge and use of the Word that allows you to resist temptation. We cannot resist him by human will or human effort. We resist him by spiritual means …
We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His Church. Jesus said: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end …
Teaching good decision-making skills is a big parenting responsibility. Helping children to learn and think about making good decisions is one of the most important skills your ministry can provide. The following may help you train your kids to make good decisions. Training Tips: • Teach by example • Teach “How To Make Good Choices” • Teach children to not make “knee-jerk” decisions • Teach …