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Creating Missions Interest with Children
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When I think of Jesus with children, I imagine His tenderness as he took them in his arms and blessed them. I doubt any child touched by Jesus ever forgot the experience. His interaction with people provides an excellent model for creating missions interest with children. What did He do? | |
Jesus gave children his time |
· | When we invest time to teach children about their cross-cultural role in missions, they get excited. | |
· | Make missions education a priority. If you can’t start something new, use mission stories and videos in existing programs. | |
Jesus used stories to teach |
· | Become a storyteller. Tell about modern-day missionaries. | |
Jesus used questions to create teachable moments |
· | Many Bible stories are excellent opportunities to talk about loving all peoples of the world. Use questions to pique interest. | |
Jesus always spoke truth |
· | He died for all peoples. Are you sharing this truth on a regular basis? | |
· | Challenge children to learn about people groups who have never heard about Jesus. | |
Jesus crossed cultural barriers |
· | Are you building bridges for children to love the lost? | |
· | Teach children ways to share Jesus with children from other cultures. | |
Jesus loved all peoples |
· | Are you teaching children to value people of all cultures? | |
· | Provide opportunities for children to pray, give and even go on a mission trip with their family. | |
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