Growing Faith in Young Hearts (cont.)
Regardless of where their lifelong journey leads, when people look back at their time in children’s ministry, what will they remember most? Will they remember being scolded? told to be quiet? shamed for forgetting a Bible verse? Oh, I surely hope not.
Instead, here are 10 things kids will remember and love about children’s ministry.
10 Things Kids Will Always Love About You
- You noticed them and looked them in the eye.
- You called them by name. (Sometimes a nametag helped!)
- Smiles were more common than scowls.
- You noticed and commented on things they were good at.
- You invited kids to talk, rather than saying “shhhh!” all the time.
- Questions were always welcome…even really hard ones.
- Your classroom was a safe place to mess up.
- You planned fun and memorable things for students to do.
- It was easy to make new friends.
- You loved and trusted God a lot.
The first three letters of R.E.A.L. are within our control. Kidmin workers can intentionally choose to be relational. We can create experiences that help kids learn. We can share God’s story and help kids see why it matters in their everyday lives. But we can’t control the L. When it comes to lifelong growing faith, we trust God…even when it’s hard.
A Lifelong Blessing for You
Friends, may you always be encouraged, no matter what. May your actions today always support your end goal—lifelong friendship with Jesus. And may you trust that God is always at work. Amen.
This article by Charity Kauffman was originally published on ChildrensMinistry.com, © Group Publishing, Inc.
