Repetition is powerful, because repetition is powerful, the Kids Ministry at The Austin Stone has centered itself around seven basic truths. Every lesson centers around one of these truths. The aim of this strategy is that, by the time a child “graduates” from our kids’ ministry, they will know these phrases by heart.
Read MoreIn her talk, Alix walks through three important realities: What is trauma? How does trauma affect our brain’s wiring? How can we create both empathetic and affective environments in our ministries based on this knowledge?
Read MorePaul tells us that when the good news changes us, we are sent out with God’s power to tell the gospel to others. But many young evangelicals tend to be more anxious and tentative about calling kids to believe.
Read MoreMany kids struggle with the move up to the adult worship service, but having a hands-on worksheet can make a big difference.
Read MoreWe must intentionally share the gospel with our kids and invite them to respond by believing it.
Read MoreIt is often what a person sings about God that he or she really believes and takes to heart. So, what should we be looking for when writing or selecting music for children? Here are seven criteria.
Read MoreIf I’m honest, when I first read that children start developing racial biases around five years old (see the chart below), I didn’t believe it. That seemed too young.
Read MoreAs a biracial woman raised in a mixed-race household and a predominantly white, Southern evangelical church context, I have always been aware of my skin.
Read MoreThe stats are in. Families living with special needs are anywhere from 1.15 to 1.84 times more likely not to attend church. What are these families looking for before coming to church?
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