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22
May
2017
Ten Tips On Helping Kids Meditate On And Memorise Scripture
Posted On May 22, 2017  By Sarie King  And has 1 Comment



1. Purchase a family devotions book that focuses in on one verse and helpfully unpacks it for children (e.g. ‘Thoughts To Make Your Heart Sing‘, by Sally Lloyd-Jones, ‘Short Steps For Long Gains Family Edition’, by Simon Manchester). 

2. Purchase an – ‘International Children’s Bible’ to […]

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16
May
2017
Partnering With Parents: Some Ideas
Posted On May 16, 2017  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

“Ministries having the greatest success at seeing young people emerge into mature Christians, rather than contented church-goers, are those that facilitate a parent-church partnership focused on instilling specific spiritual beliefs and practices in a child’s life from a very early age. Sadly, less than one out […]

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07
Feb
2017
Intergenerational Ministry Part 7: Make a Philosophical Shift in Core Values
Posted On February 7, 2017  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

In our first blog in the series , EM proposed 8 core suggestions on how a church might begin to rethink and redress this important but neglected area of church life, growth and health, and begin to re-strategise this ministry to the greater spiritual health and […]

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03
Aug
2016
Ten Tips On Shaping Your Child’s Attitude To Church
Posted On August 3, 2016  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

1: Make church a priority in your weekly family calendar. Children know how important school is because they have to go unless they’re sick. Communicate how important it is to meet with God’s people by only missing church for either sickness or family holidays. 2: Plan […]

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11
May
2016
Ten Tips On Helping Kids Welcome Kids
Posted On May 11, 2016  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

1: Teach your child (from scripture) that they have two families – the one they were born into and God’s big family (our church family). And teach them that every member of our church family is important and special. 2: Talk about what it might be […]

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18
Apr
2016
A Song Can’t Say It All
Posted On April 18, 2016  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

                                                       By Greg Cooper: US company ‘Epipheo’ produces 3-minute videos to explain complex concepts – things like Google Wave, accounting […]

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29
Mar
2016
From Consumers To Contributors
Posted On March 29, 2016  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

This blog piece is the fourth in a series of ministry training articles by Sandy Galea on developing and sustaining an effective children’s ministry. See the others in the series – Becoming a Leader of Leaders in Disciple Making,  Partnering with Parents and Character before Competence.   We seem to be good at […]

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08
Mar
2016
Ten Tips On Addressing Kids Fears And Doubts
Posted On March 8, 2016  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

Sandy Galea from Kidswise shares 10 wise tips on addressing children’s fears and doubts. Research has shown that children who did not keep their faith into adulthood often felt their doubts and fears weren’t addressed by adults whilst growing up. Research also demonstrates that parents who are real […]

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28
Jan
2016
Seven Small Steps Towards Improving Your Church’s Music
Posted On January 28, 2016  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

As mentioned in previous blog posts here, the goal of church music is to help the Word of Christ – or the gospel – dwell richly in the hearts and minds of the congregation (Colossians 3:16). Music not delivered well can be unhelpful for the congregation […]

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15
Dec
2015
Church Music in the Holidays
Posted On December 15, 2015  By Sarie King  And has No Comment

The Christmas holiday season is a wonderful time in church life, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord. For those planning music, it can also be a challenging time, as we seek to resource teams while many church members are away. From my own experience […]

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