Children
"He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments" Psalm 78:5-7
The Wordless Gospel: An Outreach to a Public School
By AMIA Communications | | Children, Engage, Evangelism and Outreach | Community Outreach
"Those from the congregation who participate with the school are able to, “preach the gospel without words by loving on those kids, by going to field days and helping with field trips,” Mary Carole Smith explains.
Book Review: Parenting in the Pew
By Guest | | Children, Resources, Spiritual Growth | book, book review, children, Children's ministry, Parent, Parenting, Parents, reading
By Dr. Robin Turner, Kid’s Ministry Director, All Saints Dallas Too often, children (and their parents!) get the impression that going to church is about not doing things: don’t move, don’t make noise, don’t distract, don’t be impatient, don’t bother your sister. Sunday worship ends, and children and parents leave feeling frustrated, embarrassed and unfulfilled.…
About Baptism
By Dustin+ Messer | | Children, Sacraments | Video
Dustin+ Messer addresses the meaning of Baptism. Baptism is one of the Sacraments we celebrate in three-stream living.
The Pandemic Comes to the Classroom
By Anna Miller | | Children, Prayer | COVID-19, Text
God has blessed us all with great abilities, but the ability to help children through a situation that none of us have experienced is quite a daunting task. I wish I had some amazing insight and advice for parents, but I believe prayer is the best answer to what we are experiencing right now.
Engaging the Next Generation: Recommended Resources for Children’s Ministry
By Lyn Baker | | Children, Evangelism and Outreach | books, Children's ministry, curriculum, Lyn Baker, Recommended Reading, resources, Text
Effectively working with children and families requires an understanding of the stages of child development and family dynamics, as well as of the essentials of the faith. The following resources may provide some helpful ideas for where to begin or how to move this important ministry to the next level.
Managing Growth in Children’s Ministry
By Christia Caudle | | Children, Church Planting | children, Children's ministry, ministry growth, resources, Text
Consistency, curriculum and caring volunteers are the major building blocks for a successful childrens' program.
Let the Children Come …
By Lyn Baker | | Children | All Saints Dallas, Children's ministry, Lyn Baker, Text
Jesus had a singular, loving approach to children, in contrast to his status-seeking, impatient disciples. Jesus welcomed the little ones with open arms and set their simplicity and unselfconscious humility as a standard for all his followers. We can do no less.
When to Pray, When to Parent and When to Seek Help
By Guest | | Children, Prayer | anxiety, children, depression, mental health, mental illness, relationships, Text
By Morgan Myers Remember: When it comes to concerns about our children, not all issues are parenting issues. Not all issues are spiritual issues. And not all issues are mental health issues.
Being with Children as a Practice of Discipleship
By Guest | | Children, Discipleship | children, Matthew 18, Text
By The Rev. Seth Richardson. Is time spent with children exclusively about their formation and discipleship? Is it possible that God is doing a greater work in us as we practice presence with children? The Rev. Seth Richardson of St. Andrew's Little Rock addresses these compelling questions for those in ministry to children and beyond.