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

God Has a Dream

Joel 2:28
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

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

CPT 131

God Has a Dream

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.
CPT 131

God Has a Dream

Malachi 4:5,6
5

See, I will send you the prophet Elijah 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

We Have a Problem
Between 40 and 50 % of Adventist youth leave the church in their 20s.

Roger L. Dudley Why Our Teenagers Leave the Church

We Have a Problem
I am worried about being ready for Christs return. Agree 60% Uncertain 17% Disagree 23%

Roger L. Dudley Why Our Teenagers Leave the Church

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 weve done more baptizing than discipling We need to emphasize discipleship rather than Willie Oliver, Director of Family just becoming Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America members.
Source: Adventist News Network

We Have a Problem
We need to invest more time, effort and energy discipling children in the church Maybe weve done more baptizing than discipling We need to emphasize discipleship rather than Willie Oliver, Director of Family just becoming Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America members.
Source: Adventist News Network

We Have a Problem
We need to invest more time, effort and energy discipling children in the church Maybe weve done more baptizing than discipling We need to emphasize discipleship rather than Willie Oliver, Director of Family just becoming Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America members.
Source: Adventist News Network

We Have a Problem
We need to invest more time, effort and energy discipling children in the church Maybe weve done more baptizing than discipling We need to emphasize discipleship rather Willie Oliver, Director of Family than just becoming Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America members.
Source: Adventist News Network

God Has a Model

God Has a Model

The Deuteronomy Model

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

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

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/Childrens

Ministry Personnel High School Students University Students Church Family members

The Present Model?

The Present Model

Parents trusting professionals. Pastors and Childrens 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

We Have an Opportunity!
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, Childrens 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, Childrens 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. University K.I.D. Congregation K.I.D. Leadership Weekend

12 months of one-on-one coaching

Kids In Discipleship
Footprints in the Sand
Equip Parents & Mentors Grow in their personal discipleship journey Discover how to lead and support a child in a similar journey

Kids In Discipleship
Footprints in the Sand
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Footprints for Kids

Kids as Empowered Disciples

Parents/Mentors & Kids Build your relationship with Jesus Invite Jesus to be your Lord Know the truth of Jesus Discover Jesus vision for you Share Jesus with your friends Lead like Jesus Become a friend like Jesus

Kids In Discipleship
Footprints in the Sand
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

Footprints for Kids

RESULTS

Kids as Empowered Disciples

Kids In Discipleship
Footprints in the Sand
Families
Strengthening family relationships and commitments Rebuilding family worship Increased communication about spiritual things Growing involvement in prayer, ministry and mission

Footprints for Kids

RESULTS

Kids as Empowered Disciples

Kids In Discipleship
Footprints in the Sand
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

Footprints for Kids

RESULTS

Kids as Empowered Disciples

Kids In Discipleship Is God calling you to be a part of His dreams for His children?

1st K.I.D. University July 2003

The K.I.D. Center Collegedale, TN

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