kids in discipleship designed for families focused on children
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KidsIn
Discipleship
Designed for Families Focused on Children
God Has a DreamWe Have a Problem
God Has a ModelWe Have an Opportunity!
God Has a DreamWe Have a Problem
God Has a ModelWe Have an Opportunity!
God Has a DreamWe Have a Problem
God Has a Model
We Have an Opportunity!
God Has a Dream
“And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions.”
God Has a Dream Joel 2:28
“He desires to see gathered out from the homes of our people a large company of
youth who, because of the godly influences of their homes, have
surrendered their hearts to Him, and go forth to give Him the highest service of
their lives…”
God Has a Dream
CPT 131
“He desires to see gathered out from the homes of our people a large company of
youth who, because of the godly influences of their homes, have
surrendered their hearts to Him, and go forth to give Him the highest service of
their lives…”
Such youth are prepared to represent to the world the power and grace of Christ.”
God Has a Dream
CPT 131
5 “See, I will send you the prophet Elijah…
God Has a Dream Malachi 4:5,6
6 He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the
children to their fathers…”
We Have a Problem
Roger L. Dudley Why Our Teenagers Leave the Church
“Between 40 and 50 % of Adventist youth leave
the church in their 20’s.”
We Have a Problem
Roger L. Dudley Why Our Teenagers Leave the Church
“I am worried about being ready for Christ’s return.”
Agree Uncertain Disagree
60% 17% 23%
We Have a Problem
Valuegenesis II results as compared with Valuegenesis I brought some mixed news to our attention. The good news – 96% of Adventist
kids see themselves as being religious, but…
• Bible reading is down by 10% (to 29%)
• EGW reading is down 50% (to 6%)
• 21% have daily family worship
• 50% still think they have to work for their salvation.
Source: Bailey Gillespie 2002
We Have a Problem
“We need to invest more time, effort and energy discipling children in the church… Maybe we’ve done more baptizing than discipling… We need to emphasize discipleship rather than just becoming members.” Source: Adventist News Network
We Have a Problem
Willie Oliver, Director of Family Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America
“We need to invest more time, effort and energy discipling children in the church… Maybe we’ve done more baptizing than discipling… We need to emphasize discipleship rather than just becoming members.” Source: Adventist News Network
We Have a Problem
Willie Oliver, Director of Family Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America
“We need to invest more time, effort and energy discipling children in the church… Maybe we’ve done more baptizing than discipling… We need to emphasize discipleship rather than just becoming members.” Source: Adventist News Network
We Have a Problem
Willie Oliver, Director of Family Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America
“We need to invest more time, effort and energy discipling children in the church… Maybe we’ve done more baptizing than discipling… We need to emphasize discipleship rather than just becoming members.” Source: Adventist News Network
Willie Oliver, Director of Family Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America
We Have a Problem
God Has a Model
God Has a Model
The Deuteronomy Model
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the Lord is one.
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
These commandments I give you today are to be upon your hearts.
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
The Deuteronomy Model
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the Lord is one.
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
These commandments I give you today are to be upon your hearts.
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
The Deuteronomy Model
Primary DisciplersParentsIf parents are unable, choose a safe mentor
Secondary DisciplersFamily membersPeersPastorsTeachers/Children’s Ministry PersonnelHigh School StudentsUniversity StudentsChurch Family members
The Deuteronomy Model
The Present
Model?
The Present Model
Parents trusting professionals.
Pastors and Children’s Ministry personnel often become the primary spiritual mentors of kids.
We Have an Opportunity!
We Have an Opportunity!
We Have an Opportunity!“According to the research, parents typically have no plan for the spiritual development of their children…”
May 6, 2003 Barna Research Group – www.barna.org
“According to the research, parents typically have no plan for the spiritual development of their children… This situation represents an opportunity for churches to prepare parents for a more significant role in the spiritual development of their children…”
May 6, 2003 Barna Research Group – www.barna.org
We Have an Opportunity!
“The single remaining common interest or entrance point for nonchurched people into the life of the church is children.
Bill Hybels – “Take the Challenge: Lead Up”,
Children’s Ministry, Jan/Feb 2003, p.51
We Have an Opportunity!
“The single remaining common interest or entrance point for nonchurched people into the life of the church is children. …We have a wide-open door to almost every family in every community worldwide when we love and serve their kids.”
Bill Hybels – “Take the Challenge: Lead Up”, Children’s Ministry, Jan/Feb 2003, p.51
We Have an Opportunity!
We Have an Opportunity!
Introducing
A Strategy to Disciple
Our Children
The K.I.D. Mission:
Mentoring Kids to be Empowered Disciples of Jesus
NOW!
Christian Discipleship
Trusting Jesus daily as He shapes your life
and sends you to disciple another.
Kids In Discipleship
Prepare the Congregation toSupport Families
How Do Churches Initiate K.I.D.?
K.I.D. Congregation
K.I.D. University
K.I.D. Leadership Weekend
12 months of one-on-one coaching
• Grow in their personal discipleship journey• Discover how to lead and support a child in a
similar journey
Equip Parents & Mentors
Kids In Discipleship
Footprints in the Sand
Kids In Discipleship
Footprints for Kids
Footprints in the Sand
Kids as Empowered
Disciples
1. Build your relationship with Jesus2. Invite Jesus to be your Lord3. Know the truth of Jesus4. Discover Jesus’ vision for you5. Share Jesus with your friends6. Lead like Jesus7. Become a friend like Jesus
Parents/Mentors & Kids
Parents/Mentors• Rediscovering Jesus’ call to discipleship
• Finding the joy and assurance of salvation• Actively becoming spiritual mentors to kids
• Submission to the Lordship of Christ
Kids as Empowered
Disciples
RESULTS
Footprints for Kids
Footprints in the Sand
Kids In Discipleship
Families• Strengthening family relationships and commitments
• Rebuilding family worship• Increased communication about spiritual things
• Growing involvement in prayer, ministry and mission
Kids as Empowered
Disciples
RESULTS
Footprints for Kids
Footprints in the Sand
Kids In Discipleship
Kids• Enjoying personal, daily time with God
• Understanding Biblical foundation of faith• Using their gifts in worship, ministry and mission
• Leading un-churched kids to Christ
Kids as Empowered
Disciples
RESULTS
Footprints for Kids
Footprints in the Sand
Kids In Discipleship
Is God calling you to be a part of His dreams
for His children?
Kids In Discipleship
The K.I.D. CenterCollegedale, TN
1st K.I.D. UniversityJuly 2003
The K.I.D. CenterCollegedale, TN
Pioneer with Prayer!
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