Kids In Discipleship

Designed for Families Focused on Children

God Has a Dream We Have a Problem God Has a Model We Have an Opportunity!

God Has a Dream We Have a Problem God Has a Model We Have an Opportunity!

God Has a Dream We 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

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 Disciplers Parents If parents are unable, choose a safe mentor Secondary Disciplers Family members Peers Pastors Teachers/Children’s Ministry Personnel High School Students University Students Church 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!

“According to the research, parents typically have no plan for the spiritual development of their children…” May 6, 2003 Barna Research Group –

“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 – 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!

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 to Support 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 Jesus 2.Invite Jesus to be your Lord 3.Know the truth of Jesus 4.Discover Jesus’ vision for you 5.Share Jesus with your friends 6. Lead like Jesus 7. 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

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