What should children learn during COVID-19? With children restricted to their homes, people are scrambling to figure this out. Why have things stopped? There are all sorts of things children can learn during the pandemic, but what’s the most important thing? Educators say children should mainly learn language/literacy and mathematics/numeracy when schools are closed. Health […]
If you’re parenting during COVID-19 you’re probably thinking about keeping your children safe, allaying their fears, explaining what’s happening, helping them adjust, finding things to do, figuring out how to lower the stress levels in your home, and much more. It’s not easy. You’re juggling practical, emotional, psychological and spiritual concerns. And even though you’re […]
According to a survey of more than 5000 parents in 16 countries by the investment bank HSBC, the main thing parents want for their children is happiness. Parents also want their children to become successful, be safe, embrace a healthy lifestyle, be responsible, and have a great career. What do you want for your child […]
As a Christian parent, teacher or children’s ministry worker, you’ve probably thought about the spiritual well-being of the children in your care. Maybe one of the questions on your mind is, “Am I focusing my efforts on the right thing?” What are you focusing your efforts on? You can’t hit a target if you don’t […]
Alarmingly, many children in many churches will quit church just as soon as they can (Hemorrhaging Faith and Faith For Exiles). Why are so many children leaving the church as soon as they can? There are many reasons, including the absence of Bible engagement and prayer in the home. American Pastor Tony Evans says, “The […]
What would it be like, together with our children, to live every month, for the next twelve months, like Jesus? Would we have to change what we think, say, or do? Twelve months … is it possible to live like Jesus? Paul believed that wherever he was in whatever circumstances and with whatsoever he had, […]
As children begin to make their way in the world, they encounter the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sadly, some children face more trials and tragedies than others. Millions of children are victims of violence, exploitation, and abuse. More than a third of the world’s children live in grinding poverty. But the greatest catastrophe […]
Children’s Ministry in the Bible What does the Bible say about children’s ministry? “Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of […]
“Hey kids, grab your Bibles, today we’re going to learn about Jesus.” When we tell children we’re “going to learn about Jesus” we’re indicating our intent to get near to Him or talk about things concerning Him. That’s well and good – or is it? One of my undergraduate majors was history. I learned about […]
Some years ago, when I served as a pastor, a girl in our church said something that profoundly affected the Sunday School teachers and their ministry. What could a child say that would deeply influence what was said and done in the Sunday School? According to the girl’s mother, she asked her daughter, “Did you […]
