what a joy it was to spend some quality time discovering, sharing, and discussing what it means to have a Gospel-centered kids ministry. i am attaching some notes and other items that those that attended (or even didn’t attend) might find helpful.
why Gospel-centered?
- not something we add to what we are already doing
- it is the reason we do anything
- the Gospel is the why
Gospel-centered filter
- what is your mission statement?
- start with the end in mind. (what kind of child would you like to see leave your ministry?)
- the filter gives you the freedom to say yes/no to activities and programs.
rules of change
- don’t change something just for the sake of change.
- don’t keep something just because it has always been done.
- where do you need Gospel-centered change in your ministry?
communicating Gospel-centered
- preach the Gospel to yourself daily
- inform staff of the Gospel-centered why of all that you are doing.
- make sure your investors/volunteers are constantly reminded the Gospel is the goal.
- are you consistently sharing with parents how everything you are doing in centered around the Gospel?
- social media / emails – make sure to include the Gospel connection in all your posts and emails.
- make it a priority to always share the way of your event/program.
you can find the blog posts outlining my two week Gospel class here.
Gospel-centered questions for tabletop box download – Gospel questions
here is the download for the table challenge game we played at the end. – table challenge
here is the link to the bridge video we used – the bridge
here is the link to the scripture video that played during the table challenge. – Gospel scriptures
my blog and link about free Gospel-centered training – lifeway Gospel-centered training
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