We keep telling children to be still and quiet in church. They are wired to do the opposite. Then we wonder why they grow up and all they do is sit still and be quiet in church. Because we told them to.
Use these five guidelines and you will see discipline issues go down. Use these five guidelines and you will see kids more engaged in your lesson.
Your Turn. What do you for guidelines (rules) in your ministry? Share your ideas and thoughts in the comment section below.
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 that I expect them to follow. I use the word "guidelines" instead of "rules." The word "rules" can have a negative connotation while guidelines are something that kids can follow if they want to have a positive class experience.){kind=link}