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Top 5 Things Needed in Every Children’s Classroom

By Maria Brannen · Comments (0)
Wednesday, August 31st, 2016

EmilyWhy is this important?

“…And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.  You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise.” Deuteronomy 6:6-8. (ESV)

In order to effectively partner with parents, we must intentionally maximize our impact in the time we have with kids at church. Here are 5 things that are needed in every children’s classroom at Church:

  1. Trained Teachers who have a love for Christ and Kids. Offering training and resources for children’s teachers will equip them to help lay intentional spiritual foundations and to share their faith with the Kids.
  1. Bible – Children are concrete learners. When we are intentional in having children use their Bibles in class each week, it reinforces the importance of God’s Word and helps to develop Bible Skills and a love for scripture.
  1. Kids – If we are to reach the next generation, our church needs to have a heart for kids and their families. We need to seek ways to plug into the community and develop relationships with young families.
  1. An intentional plan to teach about Jesus. – As a church, we need to wisely choose curriculum for our classrooms that is age appropriate and lays Biblical foundations in the lives of our kids.
  1. A plan to connect and partner with parents/family –. Communicate what you are teaching each week as well as recommend resources that can be used at home.

Redeem the Time  . . .Ephesians 5:16

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Maria Brannen has served as a State Missionary with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board since 1998 and is a Kids Groups and Faith Development Consultant. Prior to that, she served on church staff in Georgia and Texas. She has produced multiple resources including Bible Drill Devotional Books, Youth Bible Drill Leader’s Guides and a Bible Drill app in the iTunes store.  Connect with Maria at facebook.com/gbckidsministry,

or https://www.pinterest.com/gabibledrill/ . Maria’s e-mail is mbrannen@gabaptist.org

 

 

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Discovering Preschool and Children’s Class Leaders

By Jenni Carter · Comments (0)
Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

childBibleReadWHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

As a Children’s Ministry Leader, do you find that your best friends start avoiding you and people begin to suddenly duck into classrooms when they see you walking down the hall?  You may be guilty of asking the same people to lead Preschool and Children’s classes year after year.

WHAT DO I DO?

One of the best places to discover new leaders is at VBS.  Look for VBS leaders that plan and prepare, enjoy what they’re doing, and lead great sessions.  Also look at those who serve on a monthly rotation during your Extended Teaching Care or Kids Worship Hours.  There may be someone who would be willing to begin serving on a weekly basis.  Always watch for individuals that have a natural rapport with children and that children are drawn to be around.  You can pair these people with some of your best teachers so that they can be mentored while they serve together.  Make a point to get away from the Children’s Area occasionally so that you can get to know people who aren’t already serving there.  Become acquainted with parents of the children, but also consider grandparents, singles, or married couples who don’t have children.  Always pray that God will guide you to those He is calling to serve in Children’s Ministry.

Begin casting a vision for Children’s Ministry through testimonies, videos, and pictures.  Individuals don’t want to simply fill a time slot, but they are more drawn to make a difference in a child’s life.  Always remember to follow the church’s plan for safety by running background checks and other safety measures when enlisting leaders.

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Jenni Carter is a state missionary specializing in childhood ministries at the Georgia Baptist Convention

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