Raising children with biblical faith … Children are naturally influenced by their parent’s behaviour, adopting the values and beliefs they see modelled in the home. As a Christian parent, it’s essential to raise children with a biblical faith that reflects the teachings of Scripture, not just cultural Christianity. Encouraging children to follow Christ is one […] The post From Parent to Child: Raising Children with Biblical Faith appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

Mobilizing churches and reviving parental roles … A critical issue. Ongoing research underscores a critical issue: while most Christian parents acknowledge their role in their children’s faith development, their involvement often stops at taking them to church. This isn’t just a parenting oversight; it’s a pressing matter that demands our immediate attention. If we don’t […] The post Mobilizing Churches and Reviving Parental Roles in Children’s Faith Formation appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

A call to pastors. How pastors allocate their time indicates their priorities. What’s your weekly schedule? Do you connect with children amidst sermon preparation, prayer meetings, Bible studies, counselling, managing operations, organizing events, preaching, and other things? As a lead pastor in a local church, I spent significantly more time with adults than children. It […] The post A Call to Pastors: Your Role in Children’s Ministry is Vital appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

What does the Bible say about making disciples with children? Here are ten foundational principles: To disciple children is to nurture them to follow Jesus. “Disciple” describes someone who follows, learns from, depends on, and becomes like Christ. While the transfer of information is involved in discipleship, being a disciple is more relational and holistic. […] The post What Does the Bible Say About Making Disciples With Children? appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

What does the Bible say about discipling children? Here are ten foundational principles: To disciple children is to nurture them to follow Jesus. “Disciple” describes someone who follows, learns from, depends on, and becomes like Christ. While the transfer of information is involved in discipleship, being a disciple is more relational and holistic. A disciple […] The post What Does the Bible Say About Discipling Children? appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

Two Families of Faith God places Christians in two families, and each family needs the other. His ideal for Christian families is dependence, not independence. Every family should be one-another-oriented, part of a family of families (a local church), and community-minded. It’s easy to write the above but more challenging to put into practice. In […] The post Two Families of Faith: Why Christian Families Can’t Go It Alone. appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

Family ministry should be the most important ministry in every local church. After all, the church is a family of families. Biblically, the “household of God” Ephesians 2:19. Yet some may have strayed from this path and lost their bearings. To get back on track requires a family-prioritized outlook on church life (Mark 3:31-35, Mark […] The post Transforming Church Culture: The Essential Role of Family-Prioritized Churches appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

Navigating Influential Theological Movements Children’s ministry in flux … Since the 1960s, three influential theological movements have profoundly influenced and shaped children’s ministry strategies and methodologies. They are the Spirit-Filled (Charismatic Renewal), Seeker-Sensitive (Church Growth), and, more recently, Gospel Centrality (Christocentricism). These movements transcend denominational boundaries. A careful examination of these movements reveals significant strengths. […] The post Children’s Ministry in Flux: The Rise of Spiritual Formation appeared first on Childrens Ministry B ..read more

Rethinking children’s ministry … What’s your vision for children’s ministry? It’s not just a question but a call to action. Is your vision little or BIG? Is it something you hope will happen this year or in the years to come? What will change? How will it occur? Who will it impact? Your vision is […] The post From Short-Term Gains to Long-Term Impact: Rethinking Children’s Ministry appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more

Lifestyle discipleship … If you’ve been in a local church since childhood, you probably attended Sunday School, a mid-week club, or a summer VBS. In one-size-fits-all programs or a series of classes, you learned about Jesus and grew in faith. Or did you? In many instances the traditional approach to children’s ministry is failing. A […] The post Lifestyle Discipleship: Rethinking Children’s Ministry for Lasting Impact appeared first on Childrens Ministry Basics ..read more