Where to Go from Here?
“That’s all well and good, but how do I implement that?” you might ask. Here are 10 ways for you to incorporate the principles of the inductive Bible study method into your kids’ ministry.
1. Show children “Jesus in all the Scriptures” when you teach (Luke 24:27).
2. Establish a mentoring process in your ministry where top-notch leaders teach children how to study the Bible one on one.
3. Write an article that shows parents how to do this. Better yet, copy this one and hand it out!
4. Hold a class either for kids, parents, or volunteers.
5. Incorporate these teachings into the curriculum of an already planned event (retreat, camp, vacation Bible school).
6. Talk to your student pastor and parents to discern where they see holes in children’s biblical understanding.
7. Develop graded Bible competencies for your Sunday school or small group leaders. Of course, you don’t want to call them “competencies,” but maybe something like “2nd Grade Mile Markers.”
8. Provide a resource area for parents to purchase child-friendly Bible study materials.
9. Create challenging ways to follow up with kids on their application of a teaching.
10. Incorporate review strategies that speak to all four of the inductive study method steps.
Andy is a less than perfect follower of Jesus, striving to see Christ in every aspect of his life. He pastors kids, parents, and volunteers in Macon, GA and can often be found making a fool of himself with any of the three. He loves his family, writing, running, and the oft-mocked American pastime of NASCAR. Follow him on Twitter @andyjohnson.
