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Family, Kids Ministry, Parent Helps, Parenting

3 Ways to Re-engage Families in the Back to School Season

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Nobody loves summer like the Magruder clan! My kiddos cherish the freedom of unscheduled days, the silence of the alarm clock, and playing outside with the fireflies. My husband and I love grilling burgers, serving up guilt-free ice cream (those calories don’t count in the summer, right?), and piling up on the couch for family movie nights. We all love it—until we don’t. All good things must come to an end, so they say, and that includes summer. At some point, we crave the structure, routine, and a regular bedtime; so, in God’s perfect timing—summer usually comes to an end at just the right time. With the inevitability of the first day of school comes the desire to re-engage in church. Vacations are over, grandma has gone home, and families are ready to find a normal rhythm of church attendance once again. For us as ministry leaders, we would be wise to harness this energy and be ready to re-engage families in this fresh “new year” season. Here are three easy ways to do just that:

  1. Host a party: If you know me, you know I love a good reason to have a party. Promotion Sunday or back-to school time is an awesome reason to celebrate! Cater some BBQ or pick up some giant subs to slice-up and invite everyone to stay after church. As you welcome parents and caregivers, be sure to tell them how excited you are to serve them in the coming year and assure them that your ministry is there to partner with them and pray for them during their new school year.
  2. Invite parents to serve: You may already have your slots filled for teaching, but you can always use substitutes and other jobs that are quick ways to make “the ask” during this new season of energy!! This could be the perfect time to identify new people who have never served in your ministry before. Don’t be afraid to make the one-on-one ask (hint: you could ask at the party—dessert table chatter!)
  3. Provide a fresh resource: You might consider giving a new family devotional or a special devotional for boys or girls. It may not be January 1, but the start of school is similar to New Years. Families may be more willing to try some intentional time together at home—perhaps for the first time!

Here’s to fresh pencils, brand new boxes of crayons, a first day of school outfit and photo—and to a brand new start at church. Our team is praying for you as you seek to engage families in your ministry for the gospel!

Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.  Isaiah 43:19

Jana Magruder serves as the Director of LifeWay Kids. She is a Baylor graduate and offers a wealth of experience and passion for kids ministry, education, and publishing. She is the author of Kids Ministry that Nourishes and Life Verse Creative Journal, which she co-authored with her teenage daughter. She and her husband, Michael, along with their three children reside in Nashville.

Kids Ministry, Leadership, Parent Helps, Parenting

Back to School Transitions for Families

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Every year ParentLife magazine tries to help families make the transition back to school. We know the blessings of summertime—no school, relaxed schedules, lots of playtime—can turn into nightmares when August rolls around. What are families in your church facing? How can you possibly get your kiddos (and yourself) back into the school routine? Check out this advice from former ParentLife Editor and full-time writer and mom, Christi McGuire.

Schedule Sleep

Determine how much sleep children need (typically 10-12 hours), then work backward. If your child needs to be ready to leave for school at 8:00 a.m. and you know it takes him an hour to get ready, then he needs to get up at 7:00 a.m. So his bedtime should be between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Now plan your sleeping schedule. When do you need to get up before your kids in order to be prepared for the day? Consider options like exercise and your own quiet time. Begin your new sleep schedule at least one week before school starts. It takes this long to get used to a new sleep and wake schedule.

Regulate Routines

Talk as a family about what routines best work for you. Consider the following:

  •      Complete homework after school and before dinner.
  •      Prepare backpacks, set out clothes, and make lunches the night before.
  •      Place shoes by the door.
  •      Take a bath, brush teeth, and read a book before bedtime.
  •      Eat breakfast while having family devotions.

Increase Inventory

Take stock of school supplies. Determine not only what you need for the teachers’ supply lists, but also what you need at home for kids to complete their homework. Set up a homework station that is in your view so you can monitor the use of computers and other electronics. Now is also a good time to organize closets and sort through clothes that are too small for your kids. Make a shopping list of what your kids need for the new school year. Some states have a tax-free weekend to shop.

Control Calendars

Create a central location for your family calendar. What kind of calendar works best for you —a white board or paper calendar? Or if you are tech-savvy, use a calendar app to sync all events and reminders. Don’t forget to add school events, due dates for major projects, menus, practice schedules, church, holidays, birthdays, and other special days.

Prepare Papers

The beginning of a school year brings lots of paperwork, such as registration forms and immunization records. Gather all the information ahead of time. Organize this important information into a notebook or binder for each of your children and keep it in a safe but accessible place. Set up a filing system to keep the paper trail your children bring home—precious artwork, math tests, and creative stories

Manage Meals

Review the school’s lunch menu and choose when kids can buy lunch or pack lunch.

Together, plan healthy lunches to pack. Also look at the family calendar to plan when you can have family dinners or when you might need to eat on the run due to sports practices and other events. As a family, plan out your meals for a month. Then duplicate that menu plan each month. Write out shopping lists for each week and make copies for future weeks.

Dedicated Devotions

Most importantly, dedicate time to having family devotions. Set aside a time to talk, to read the Bible, and to pray as a family. Parents are the primary influence on their children’s faith. Be intentionally involved in guiding your child through the school year.

William Summey is the Publishing Team Leader for ParentLife, kids devotionals, and short-term products. He is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Vanderbilt University. William lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Christy, and two sons.

Kids Ministry, Parent Helps, Parenting

In Search of the Perfect Dad

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Whether you are a dad (or married to one), you may have been caught up in a search for the perfect dad. You probably have discovered that the perfect dad is a myth. However, many people continue to search and unknowingly find themselves believing in the stereotypical behavior of fathers.

These stereotypes can be as elusive as the perfect dad myth. The perfect dad does not exist, and stereotypes can be paralyzing; but there are some characteristics of fatherhood that all dads should strive to embody. I have observed my sons become dads themselves, and I have proudly watched them care and provide for their newborn children. My prayer is that they will avoid the stress that comes with the following stereotypes and be the dads God has created them to be.

The Athlete Dad

For the sports-minded dad, life centers around playing, watching, and attending sports events. When I was a boy, I tried playing sports, but I lacked the coordination needed to be successful. However, when my sons were younger, I played sports with them. I have taken my boys to professional sporting events, watched them play sports, and even coached them in soccer and basketball. One of my sons played high school varsity soccer, the other plays on a church softball league, and both have coached kids soccer and basketball teams at church. Both watch sports on television and enjoy quoting statistics. I simply sit back and listen. Society tells me that I am not a real man because I lack athletic skills and do not try to influence my children’s sports careers. But I know better.

The Do-It-All Dad

This is the father who attempts to be all things to all of his children. He tries to be an athlete, sportsman, playmate, tutor, handyman, backyard grill champion, carpenter, and craftsman. For the first few years of fatherhood, I tried to be the do-it-all dad. After all, who does not want to be an involved dad and help his children succeed in everything? In reality, I frustrated myself and my sons. This dad is overprotective and tends to smother his children, rather than giving his children opportunities to succeed on their own and to learn from their mistakes.

The Sportsman Dad

This dad is the master hunter and fisherman. I have enjoyed times of hunting and fishing. However, I often feel as if I have failed my sons by not taking them hunting and fishing on a regular basis. But through my own personal experiences, as well as the experiences of other dads, I have come to realize that God often provides for boys who possess a natural desire to fish and hunt. That provision may come through a close friend or a relative. You do not have to be an excellent marksman or angler to be a good dad.

The Do-Nothing Dad

Otherwise known as the “couch potato” dad, this stereotype often is played out on television and in movies. This is the dad who is portrayed by the media as lazy and not as intelligent as his wife and children, who make fun of him either behind his back or to his face. He often is seen sitting in his recliner with a remote control in one hand and a soft drink in the other, oblivious to everything going on around him. I think most dads fight this behavior when they come home from work and want to doze in their favorite chair.

The Disengaged Dad

Unfortunately, the disengaged dad often is a true stereotype for many families. This dad does his duty by working 80 hours a week. He rarely attends piano recitals, school plays, and soccer games. He expects the school to educate his child, the church to train his child spiritually, and his wife to manage the household. I like to think of myself as an engaged dad and granddaddy, but there have been times where I put work ahead of my boys. With the advent of smartphones and tablets, the challenge to be both physically and mentally present at home is challenging. Children need to see their dads in the kitchen, and they need to see their dads at recitals and baseball games. More importantly, they need their dads to take them to church and talk with them about spiritual matters. The latest electronic toys for dads will vanish, but the legacy of an egaged dad lasts forever.

Fathers in the Bible

These five stereotypes are not contemporary inventions. A quick biblical survey offers several positive and negative examples of fatherhood. Adam and his wife, Eve, yielded to temptation and introduced sin to the entire world, not to mention to their future children (Genesis 3). Noah was righteous and taught his children to obey God, but he also succumbed to drunken behavior (Genesis 6:8-10; 9:18-27). Isaac showed favoritism to Esau, and Isaac’s son Jacob showed favoritism to his son Joseph (Genesis 25:28; 37:3). Samson’s dad caved under pressure, arranging for Samson to marry a Philistine (Judges 14:1-7,10). David lusted after another man’s wife, committed adultery, and then murdered to cover up his sin (2 Samuel 11).

While some of these dads in the Bible exhibit inappropriate actions, there are some behaviors today’s fathers would do well to emulate. Joseph reared Jesus with Mary, taking Him to the temple and most likely teaching Him a trade (Matthew 13:55; Luke 2:21-24,39-42,51-52). The father in the parable of the prodigal son offers a great example of a loving dad who gave his son options and forgave him even when he made some wrong choices (Luke 15:11-32). Perhaps Jesus even thought about His experiences with Joseph when He told this story about His Heavenly Father’s love.

The Perfect Father

Although the Bible teaches dads how to be the best dads they can be, the model of the perfect dad is elusive. There is only one perfect Father God. Otherwise, the perfect dad is nonexistent. Rather than feeling guilty when you do not fit society’s stereotypes, pursue the dad God designed you to be. Use the gifts, talents, and natural abilities that He has given you as you teach your child to become all that God desires for him to be. In doing so, you can teach your child to love his perfect Heavenly Father.

Landry Holmes is the Manager of LifeWay Kids Ministry Publishing, Nashville, TN. A graduate of Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Landry served on church staffs before coming to LifeWay. He is a church leader, writer, workshop facilitator, and publisher.  Landry  also teaches children at his church in Middle Tennessee. He and his wife Janetta are the parents of two adorable grand babies.

Bible Skills, Bible Study, Family, Fun, Games, Kids Bible Study, Kids Devotions, Kids Ministry, Parent Helps, Parenting, Resources, Small Groups

Free Bible Skills Activity Guide

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We believe it’s essential to begin teaching Bible skills from a very young age. As kids learn the different divisions and structure of the Bible, they will understand God’s Word more clearly, providing a foundation for heart transformation.

We’ve developed a free Bible Skills Activity Guide for families and groups. Fill out the form below to download the guide and make copies for every family in your ministry. Parents will love the help as they seek to disciple their kids this summer.

By signing up for this Bible Skills Activity Guide, you will also receive free access to preview sessions of Explore the Bible. Every session of Explore the Bible: Kids brings the Bible to life through rich study and engaging objects, equips kids with foundational Bible knowledge and skills, and encourages them to live what they learn everywhere they go. Try sessions out with your kids, and watch the Word come alive.

Family, Kids Ministry, Leadership, Parent Helps, Parenting, Preschool

Creating a New and Expectant Parent Ministry, Part 1

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Parents are waiting longer and longer to bring their babies to classes in preschool ministry. They keep their babies with them for a variety of reasons. Leaders can gain parents’ trust by building relationships with them even before the baby is born or adopted. Creating a new and expectant ministry is a way to build relationships with parents.

A new and expectant parent ministry is a connection point. It’s an opportunity for churches to impact new parents in the church and in the community. Follow the steps listed below to begin this impactful ministry in your church.

  • Communicate the need for the ministry to the Pastor and other church leadership. Pray and share the vision of why this ministry is important. Communicate stories of families who are expecting in your church. Give the ministry a name such as Blessed Expectations, First Contact, or Cradle Connection.
  • Enlist a coordinator and ministry team. The coordinator leads the ministry team working hand-in-hand with the preschool/children’s minister. She performs the day-to-day details of the ministry such as making the initial contact with expectant parents and planning events. The coordinator enlists encouragers to serve on the ministry team. These ladies are assigned to an expecting couple ministering to them.
  • Discover names of prospective couples. Create avenues for members to share names of expectant parents in the church (including themselves) and families in the community who may not be connected to a church.
  • Initial contact by coordinator. The coordinator makes an introductory call to gather information such as due date, and learn of ways to pray for the expectant parents. Then, the coordinator assigns an encourager to each set of expectant parents.
  • Encourager contacts during the pregnancy or adoption process. During the months leading up to the baby’s arrival, the encourager builds a relationship with the couple through visits, calls, writing cards, and praying for them.

These steps help build a foundational relationship with the expectant parents before the baby is born. Which do you feel are the most important steps? Are there any others you would include? In part 2, I’ll share how to continue building the relationship with families when the baby arrives.

Delanee Williams serves as a Ministry Specialist with LifeWay Kids. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Delanee has served in kids ministry for over twenty years and is passionate about developing, equipping and encouraging leaders.

Family, Kids Ministry, Leadership, Parent Helps, Special Needs

Ministering to Parents of Kids with Special Needs

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The number of children with special needs is rising. These needs may include physical, emotional, or cognitive differences. Some needs are obvious, while others may not be. I am not an expert in special needs ministry; however, through my years in ministry, I’ve learned parents of special needs children need to be ministered to as much as their children. Parents have shared their stories of heartache. Unfortunately, some of these encounters were at church. Use the four ways listed below to minister to these parents and families.

  1. Listen and pray. Ask parents to share their story. Allow them to share their struggles. By listening, you connect with them and discover ways to minister. Pray for them and pray with them.
  2. Always welcome them. Be genuinely happy to see parents and special needs children. More than likely, you and I are not aware of the struggles they face each day.  Many times it’s an accomplishment to make it to church. Some families may feel they are a burden to your ministry. Protect against that perception. Families need to feel welcomed.
  3. Share encouraging words and affirm parents. Every parent needs to hear positive words about their child, especially parents of children with special needs. Children with special needs are a blessing to our churches and ministries.
  4. Educate teachers and parents of typically developing children. We can’t assume children, parents, and teachers have had exposure to kids with special needs. They may feel fearful, uncomfortable, not knowing what to say or how to act. Others may stare, or jump to conclusions about a child’s behavior. This hurts deeply. Use opportunities to educate parents and children to show compassion and kindness to children with special needs. Teach them to talk with them and get to know the child and the family. Help teachers connect with parents to gain information about their specific child in order to help the child have a positive experience at church.

I encourage you to learn more about special needs ministry. Leading a Special Needs Ministry is an invaluable resource for churches. We must seek ways to minister these children and their families. Churches need to be a place where families feel loved and encouraged.

Delanee Williams serves as a Ministry Specialist with LifeWay Kids. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Delanee has served in kids ministry for over twenty years and is passionate about developing, equipping and encouraging leaders.

Devotional, Easter, Family, Kids Devotions, Kids Ministry, Parent Helps, Parenting

Free Easter Devotional Guide

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Last year, we shared a free downloadable Easter devotional guide for kids ministers to pass out to families in their ministry. As parents and kids ministers tagged LifeWay Kids in Instagram pictures, Facebook posts, and Tweets, we were so encouraged by families’ commitments to celebrate the Easter story together. We hope our resources help you lead family discipleship throughout your entire church.

Click the image below to download the 2017 version of the LifeWay Kids Easter Devotional Guide. Post the link on your kids ministry social media page or print out copies of the guide to hand out next Sunday. May we truly celebrate our Savior’s resurrection this Easter and beyond. Happy Easter!

Click here to download your free Easter Devotional Guide.

Kids Ministry, Parent Helps, Parenting

Ministry Must-Do’s for New Parents

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One of the most important stages of my life was the time when my wife and I were expecting our first child and the first days at home with baby. Even though we don’t still go to that church, or even regularly keep up with the folks there, we still remember every person who visited us in the hospital or brought us a meal after our son was born. What special memories and how impactful upon a young couple!

If you are a children’s minister or have a ministry to expectant and new parents in your church, what are some things you can do to help expectant and new parents? Consider the following 5 ways to impact new and expectant parents in your church.

  1. Be available. Many families have elaborate support systems built in, but don’t assume new parents have grandparents in town who can help with child care. Connect them with church members of similar a life stage and those who can be mentors for these young parents. Best of all, provide a list of reliable babysitters or help out yourself.
  2. Listen more, talk less. Parents don’t need advice (unless they ask for it). They will be bombarded with enough advice from family and even strangers on the street. Parents need someone to listen to their concerns and needs. Focus more on encouragement and connecting parents to the help they need. They will see you as in their corner, not someone to avoid who might tell them something they could be doing better.
  3. Take a meal or gift card. There is no greater relief to a new parent than having the evening meal already planned. Connect parents to a small group of those at a similar life stage who can help and build relationships along the way. Arrange a time to deliver the meal but don’t stay if not invited. If you are invited in, stay long enough to view the precious little one and pray. That will be meaningful without overstaying your welcome.
  4. Provide resources. Quick, easy to read helps are best — not long parenting guides. Consider giving a copy of BabyLife magazine. BabyLife is a special undated edition of ParentLife, focused specifically on kids from birth to 2. Check it out at lifeway.com/babylife.
  5. Communicate ministries available for new parents.  You may have child care, mother’s day out, new and young parent Sunday School classes, parenting classes, new baby dedication ceremonies, or other ministries that will not only appeal to parents but equip them in the days ahead. You could tell the parents in person but, even better, email or have a special handout for parents that shows you care and parents — and babies — are important to your church.

Follow these guidelines, and you will certainly go a long way toward helping new parents feel welcome and cared for by your church.

William Summey is the Publishing Team Leader for ParentLife, kids devotionals, and short-term products. He is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Vanderbilt University. William lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Christy, and two boys.

Kids Ministry, Parent Helps, Parenting

3 Tips to Discipling Your Tween Daughter

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vcPlease welcome guest blogger Vicki Courtney to Kids Ministry 101! Pass this information along to moms of tween girls.  They’ll thank you for it!

I was completely and totally caught off guard when my daughter moved into the tween years. One minute, she was playing with her dolls and the next minute, she was asking for a bra. As I helped her navigate the stormy seas of adolescence, I often felt like a ship’s captain without a compass. The teen years were right around the corner, and I knew my days were numbered at the wheel of the ship before I experienced the familiar “Man overboard!” (Or shall I say, “Mom overboard?!”)

As mothers, we know we are charged with the responsibility of discipling our children and impressing God’s commandments and truths upon their hearts (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). God’s Word is our compass and it’s up to us to show our children the way in a stormy culture. But in reality, intentional discipleship often gets shuffled to a back burner or delegated to the local church. It sounds good in theory, but in truth, it’s hard to practice. Many of us may wonder what it even looks like to disciple our daughters. As I think back on my own parenting journey in discipling my daughter, here are a few tips that helped:

  1. Come up with a plan. I get it. You’re busy shuttling your kids to extracurricular activities and managing a calendar full of commitments. I used to be you. Until God convicted my heart that there was nothing more important than discipling my children. Bottom line, if I was too busy for that divine responsibility as a parent, I was quite simply, too busy. I made some necessary changes and scaled back on my children’s extracurricular activities, as well as my own, and redeemed more time to devote to the spiritual training of my children. My biggest regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. Maybe your first step is to take an inventory of your activities and the things that hinder you from discipling your daughter and make a list of what needs to go. Another time-saving solution is to find a resource to go through with your daughter, so you don’t have to start from scratch. My new devotional for moms and their tween girls, Just Between Us was written for this very purpose. It is laid out in 52 weekly devotions and includes interactive activities as well as questions for mothers and daughters to ask each other. I only wish it had been around when my own daughter was a tween!
  2. Be creative. Oftentimes, when we think of that word, “discipleship,” we associate it with spiritual homework, a Bible reading, or a lesson plan. It doesn’t have to be that way! There are a multitude of creative and fun ways to help bring God’s truths to life. Deuteronomy 6:7, is a reminder to “teach them diligently to your children” and “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.” Take advantage of teachable moments throughout the day with your daughter and connect them to principles in God’s word. For example, one time my daughter was dealing with a bully in her gymnastics class (she was about 7-8 years old at the time) and we made it a practice at bedtime to pray for this little girl. (“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44) After about a week of doing this, my daughter had the great idea to “love her enemy” by making her a card and giving it to her the next day in gymnastics class. I have to admit, I had been praying for this little girl through gritted teeth, but I agreed to the plan somewhat reluctantly, fearful it would backfire and my daughter would be further hurt. I figured if we gained nothing else, we would have a great time working on a craft project together. The following day, my daughter gave the homemade card to the girl in her class and would you believe, she received a hug in return?! I’m not sure who was discipling whom on that particular occasion!
  3. Be transparent. As mothers, we sometimes feel pressure to have it all together when discipling our daughters. It’s easy to forget that we were once their same age and facing many of the same challenges. And like them, we didn’t always respond in a way our parents had hoped or expected. Our daughters need to know we weren’t perfect at their age, nor do we expect them to be perfect. The spiritual truths we are teaching our daughters will go a long way if we are transparent and vulnerable. For example, when I would talk with my daughter about the importance of seeing herself through God’s eyes, I would also share with her about my own experience of basing my worth on the culture’s shallow standards at her same age and the resulting fallout I experienced (an eating disorder, low self-esteem, etc.). In fact, I admitted to her that it remained a struggle, even into my adult years as a grown woman and a mom. In doing so, I wanted her to know we are always a work in progress when it comes to applying God’s truths to our everyday lives.

So, what are you waiting for? Discipling your daughter doesn’t have to be a chore. Come up with a plan; be creative; and be transparent. God will take care of the rest. The most important part is that you show up and fulfill the task He has given you.

Vicki Courtney is a speaker and the best-selling author of numerous books and Bible studies including Ever After, 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughters and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Sons. Among her latest releases are two books for tween girls, Can You Relate and What About Me, as well as a devotional for mothers and their tween daughters, Just Between Us. More information about Vicki can be found at VickiCourtney.com.

Bible Study, Kids Ministry, Leadership, Parent Helps

A Kid-Friendly Bible-Reading Plan

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SummeyHave you ever heard Christians called “people of the Book”? This phrase emphasizes how important the Bible is to Christians. We try our best to memorize Scripture, study God’s Word, and read it from cover to cover. But we often fail at some of these tasks perhaps because we lose sight of its importance.

I was blessed to grow up as part of a family who believed in reading the Bible in family devotion times. My mom actually read us the entire Bible in family devotion times! Then she challenged us to read through the Bible on our own, following one of those read the Bible in a year guides. I found out very quickly that Leviticus laws and census counts in Numbers were not as kid-friendly reading and may have de-railed my efforts.

So how do you help your kids stay in God’s Word? Check out the following things you can do to help teach kids to have a daily time with God:

  1. Pray and ask God to be with your time in His Word and invite God to speak to you through you study.
  2. Model to kids how to have a quiet time with God. Have a quiet time together so that a child will understand.
  3. Treat the Bible with respect as you handle and carry it, affirming its trustworthiness, authority, and reliability.
  4. Read a passage out loud together.
  5. Ask kids what they think the passage means.
  6. Memorize important verses.
  7. Talk about what actions God is telling you to take as a result of your Bible study. Take action where God tells you to take action!
  8. Respond to God in prayer.
  9. Journal about the things you are learning and God’s answers to your prayers.
  10. Thank God for answering your prayer.

Notice how this movement starts and ends with prayer and opening yourself to God speaking and your taking action. What great lessons for our kids! It is even better to take this journey together and read the same passages and talk about them together.

Foundations for Kids is one example of a great tool that helps parents teach their kids God’s Word. Not only does it provide a 260-day reading plan (5 days per week for one year), but it coincides with the Foundations adult devotional so that parents and kids can go through this study together: reading God’s Word, memorizing Scripture, understanding and applying Bible truths, and responding to God in prayer.

Check out Foundations for Kids.

William Summey is the team leader for LifeWay Kids Discipleship and Devotional products.

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