It’s no secret that the church and home have the best opportunity to secure faith in the next generation when they have shared goals regarding a child’s discipleship journey. What a powerful movement could be created if we all worked together with the same end in mind.
What if churches and homes across the nation would focus their attention on helping every child who is a follower of Christ attain eight simple goals before they transition out of children’s ministry?
Many churches are becoming more strategic by having leaders of all age groups develop transitional benchmarks and goals together. This is a healthy approach to creating lifelong followers of Christ. In other churches, leaders see the need for goals but don’t know where to begin. Regardless of where your church lands on the process of creating goals or outcomes, the list that follows may help shape perspectives for some and give a starting point for others.
Many churches use resources to help create environments where faith will grow. Though every curriculum may have the same end goal - lifelong faith - they approach it in difference ways. Below are some of the ministries provided through the Assemblies of God which naturally facilitate one of the 3M’s as a starting point. Download this brochure to learn more. Click the ministry logo to be connected to that resource.
Discover the principles that started it all. What began as a simple rally cry to help churches shoot toward a common goal is becoming a movement. Hear the insights from Strong Enough to Last that helped a “bus kid” become one the the nations strongest advocates for ministry to children and most effective presenters of the Gospel.
- Great for teacher training, children’s ministry training, and leadership retreats.
God has answered a lot of questions about how faith is transferred in the pages of Scripture. As leaders and parents dive into these principles we find that helping kids have a deep rooted faith is something we can all participate in. These perspectives convey the importance of consistency in the lives of the leaders and parents as well as bring aha moments to light.
- Great for children’s ministry training events, leadership retreats and parenting seminars
As the leader of adult and family ministry, Ryan’s passion for the home begins with helping to create strong and healthy marriages. His message of hope will empower parents and church leaders to begin with the basics as a means to influence the faith of children. Help the adults in your church begin to live these eight goals as a key part of the strategy to disciple children.
- Great for parenting seminars and teacher trainings
Discover how God’s heart can shape the perspectives of parents towards their children. Learning to steward the hearts of children is a different approach than being a good parent. It requires spiritual sensitive and an authentic relationship with Christ. Alycia helps small group leaders and parents begin to understand how to make sure they are raising Godly kids through her practical and masterful lessons.
-Great for teacher trainings and parenting seminars.
Known as one of the most energetic and positive voices in church ministry today, Kelly’s unique presentation style shares powerful insights that will help leaders know how to tie practical children’s ministry skills to reinforce the eight goals within your ministry.
- Great for children’s ministry training events and retreats
