Go and make disciples. That was the last words of Jesus. Jesus' instructions are for the whole church and the clearly includes the children. Yes, those same children who saw Jesus do miracles (and even helped him feed the 5,000), the same children who heard him tell the parables these same children were called to go out and make disciples.   In teaching others we learn much about our faith. We have seen this time after time as children have led their friends to the Lord.   Go

Helping under 5s connect with God through His word. The Life Changing Word God’s word changes young lives. One Easter we taught some toddlers about how Jesus swapped everything at the cross. One person arrived with a naughty sign around their neck. When they came to the cross Jesus swapped their naughtiness for his goodness. For another person, Jesus swapped their sadness at the cross. For a third person, Jesus swapped their sickness. This simple teaching allowed children to

What is your framework for ministry? If you get it wrong you risk teaching error and believing falsehoods. We don’t base our theology on feelings or on circumstances. Our understanding of theology, and by extension of ultimate truth, comes from God’s word.   For example, when it comes to children’s ministry, no one is comfortable with the idea that a child could go to hell. But people are not saved because they are cute, because they are young or because they are liked. Conve

Using the curriculum as a springboard for each week, how can we help our children to connect to God for themselves?

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How can we empower our children as evangelists.

How can we raise the next generation of intercessors? What can we do to kickstart children's prayer lives?

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