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Written by our friends at Tyndale. This is a paid partnership. Let’s be honest, Scripture memorization can be difficult and boring for adults, let alone for kids. Even if they do memorize the words of Scripture, is it really hidden in their hearts? Do they know the meanings of the words they are saying or […]
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Struggling with helping the kids in your ministry desire to read the Bible? Need some ideas to get them excited about opening God’s word at church and at home? Here are 5 tips to help guide their spiritual growth through reading scripture! 1. Read it yourself! Modeling Scripture reading is incredibly important as you teach kids! Read scripture from a physical Bible in front of your kids. Consider incorporating it during the story or as a recap of the story during your discussion time.
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This guest post was written by Coleen Cotton. Teaching kids the Bible can be one of the most rewarding responsibilities in a leader’s ministry life. But how do you do it with the same stories in new ways that go deeper? Church experts are watching many kids walk away from their faith altogether at alarming
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This guest post was written by Keith Ferrin. We all want to be better at our jobs. Right? After all, I’m guessing no one is reading this and thinking to themselves, “If I can just crank out a good, solid ‘6’ for 10-20 years, I’m cool with that.” (If you are, email me. We need
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This guest post was written by Linda Howard, Associate Publisher at Tyndale Kids. Bible Literacy is more than the ability to remember the story of David and Goliath or the covenant God made by displaying a beautiful rainbow in the sky after the flood or other amazing Bible stories. Knowing the stories included in the
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Over the past couple of weekends, I have been volunteering in the 4s-K room at my church, teaching the large group lesson. You guys, I love this age. 4s-Kindergarten is my not-so-secret favorite age to teach. One of the stories I taught was about Josiah, the young king. We read about Josiah in 1 Chronicles
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Today’s post comes from Colleen Derr, Associate Professor Wesley Seminary. Want the children in your ministry to not just learn about the Bible stories but be transformed by them? Want the lessons taught to not just be remembered but also result in changed lives? Increase the impact of teaching in five easy moves so that the
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by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. All children’s ministers cringe when they hear the word, whether it is coming from the mouth of a parent, a pastor, or some other person that just doesn’t have a clue. Come on, say it with me: childcare. Another word that gets
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by Donna Lucas The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6).” We adults have heard Jesus’ words, memorized them, taught them-but I wonder, What do our kids understand about truth? About Jesus? As
Dr. Michelle Anthony The following story is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner David C. Cook. Michelle will also be a keynote speaker and breakout presenter at CPC ’10. Our children and families live in a hurried world, full of noise and busyness. Many are fighting to simply “make it through another day.” Parents and children alike fall
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