In the past year, I’ve been challenged as a Children Ministries Director to implement a curriculum that teaches kids how to defend themselves and the Word of God in the world. I’ve seen the importance of showing them how the Bible connects to the real world and is not just “stories” that bring a sense of fantasy, but are a reality.

There is a challenge to be able to bring these accounts of history to life when most curriculum’s are cartoon images. One of the major objectives to help students make a link between their faith and fact is teaching Bible history. Use real maps, real artifacts or pictures of these artifacts. As a teacher/parent, we must take responsibility and be ready to bring up real life questions that link to the Bible. Be prepared!

I’ve found that there is a great importance of teaching the Word of God and providing appropriate activities for the children at church, although that is only one piece of the puzzle. At Mosaic, we provide the children with a take home activity. This activity has the main idea, weekly verse, discussion questions, and an activity for the child to do with their family. This piece is so important because it provides a daily opportunity for the child to recall what they are learning and for the parent to use teachable moments throughout the week. I know that several families do their discussion questions at the dinner table and it has produced some in depth conversations.

This past year has challenged me, and I now challenge you to think through how you are communicating God’s Word to your children. Are you equipping them with the tools to develop their faith in the world they live in?

Julie Southwick
Mosaic, Children’s Ministry Director

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