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Practical principles for kids’ ministry

June 15, 2021 by Pete Tong

A danger in children’s ministry is that it becomes disconnected: children are disconnected from ministry to adults on Sundays and Sundays are disconnected from any wider ministry during the week. Here are a few key ways to help a children’s…

Theological principles for kids’ ministry

June 8, 2021 by Pete Tong

Right thinking fuels right practice. Having set the vision in part 1 of this series, here are 5 theological principles to help lay the foundation for a family ministry in your church. They may not be new, but they are fundamental. 1. Children…

I’m not passionate about kids’ ministry – but it still matters (Part 1)

June 3, 2021 by Pete Tong

Kids’ ministry is not my passion. At a kids’ ministry conference a few years ago, I sat in a group as each person shared introductions. “Hi, I’m Sheryl and I’m passionate about kids’ ministry…” “Hi, I’m Michael and I’m passionate about kids’ ministry…”…

Growing godly kids #3: Teaching children to read the Bible

March 18, 2018 by Pete Tong

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Growing godly kids #2: Teaching children to pray

February 18, 2018 by Pete Tong

[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Speaking to our heavenly Father should be the most natural thing for a child of God.…

Growing godly kids #1

February 11, 2018 by Pete Tong

[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Many Christian parents hope and pray that their children will grow in faith but…

How to Teach Submission to Children & Youth

July 9, 2017 by Pete Tong

[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Maybe you’re not thinking ‘how?’ but – ‘why?!’ Why teach submission to children…