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The Hardest People to Teach | | When we’ve been unable to attend church during the pandemic, I whipped out my Bible and tried to preach to my children on Sunday mornings. I say “tried” because it wasn’t always a success. “Boring,” my six-year-old loudly complained during one sermon. During another my toddler walked up and handed me a full diaper. Tough crowd. I’ve always said that if you want to learn how to teach the Bible, start by trying to teach children. It’s tough to teach kids! Yes, they’re open-minded and pliable—but they also have short attention spans and less inhibitions than adults. Like my daughter demonstrated, if they’re bored, they’ll let you know! This week we’re featuring resources that will help you grab kids’ attention—and teach them about God. The first resource is our popular Children’s Bulletins. With pictures, puzzles, and exercises, they really help bring Bible stories to life. Also, check out How to Teach Preschoolers about God. Understanding and adapting to how preschoolers learn will enable your ministry to teach in this critical window with creativity, effectiveness, and clarity. |
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| Sponsored by HarperCollins Christian Publishing New book from bestselling author & pastor Chris Hodges! The darkness of depression is very real even when you’re living in the light of God’s grace. Hodges helps those struggling with depression find real hope by drawing from the life of the prophet Elijah. |
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| Children's Bulletins - 2021 Complete Set These faith-based bulletins, in PDF format, follow the church year using the lectionary gospel readings. Help young worshippers connect with the scripture passage through fun exercises, pictures, and puzzles that reinforce each week's Bible lesson. Building Church Leaders Read More |
| | | | Teaching Children How to Pray How do you use prayer in your classroom? Do you simply say a rushed prayer at the end of the lesson as kids are being dismissed? Do you use it as a method of crowd control? Or is prayer meaningful, purposeful, and woven throughout the lesson? This download explores types and methods of prayer, as well as biblical foundations and practical activities. It will help you make prayer a priority in your classroom and ministry. Building Church Leaders Read More |
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| | Counseling Policies and Practices These forms will help your church build policies and practices for a strong counseling ministry. Also included here are tools for counselors to use as they track symptoms and progress in those they care for. John Throop Read More |
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| | Counseling toward Repentance This resource is filled with valuable guidance about helping people deal with the sin in their hearts. Discover the heart-revealing questions you can ask, the things you should listen for, and the ways in which you can help that person move in the right direction. Paul David Tripp, Gordon MacDonald, David Powlison, and more Read More |
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| | Leadership Journal Counseling Church Members How can you become an effective counselor or train others to counsel in your church? These practical and succinct handouts help both pastors and lay counselors develop a Christ-centered ministry and increase the client's dependence on God. You'll learn when and when not to intervene in situations and be given tips for both short- and long-term care. Marshall Shelley, Archibald Hart, Jim Smith, and more Read More |
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