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Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children's Church

The document outlines strategies for cultivating a cutting-edge children's church session focused on relational, inclusive, and age-appropriate spiritual experiences. It emphasizes the importance of preparing children for active participation in worship and leadership roles, while fostering a sense of community and involvement. Key elements include engaging curriculum, effective preaching methods, and utilizing technology thoughtfully to enhance the experience.

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Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children’s Church Session led by: Dick Gruber & Jason Rhode cmuo.com/workshops/kidschurch
What is Cutting Edge? R elational A ge-level appropriate I nclusive S piritual E xciting Read article at dickgruber .com/blog
Session Outline Bible Basis Brotherhood Building Better Believers Body Ministry Break Babysitting Balance Blessings Basics
Bible Basis Judges 2:10 Psalms 8:2 Joshua 8:35
Brotherhood M eet with God & meet with each other E verybody active in the Body N ewcomers welcome U nity in the Body E very saint a partici-paint
Building Better Believers Preparing children for “adult” worship Preparing children to be active members of the Body Preparing workers for leadership Preparing the congregation for young dynamos Preparing children for meaningful transition The cutting-edge children’s church should be…
Ideas for Transition Youth band YP preaches Graduation Sunday Ministry training Utilize method and form used by youth and adults Pray for graduates Encourage pre-graduation visits
Body Ministry P rayer A dministration S ervice T eaching
Let’s Take a Break! We’ll continue in a few minutes…
Babysitting? C ountry Club Christians O ut of sight, out of mind N ever visit What causes this belief?
Babysitting? M eet the Saint! I nvite parents B e there How can we avoid this kind of belief?
Balance Worship Giving Preaching Prayer
Worship S low music as they enter O pen with rules, prayer, theme F ast choruses first (unity) T hen slow it down (PB & J) L isten to God (testify) Y ou are God’s leader
Giving Talents Treasure Time Teach the 3 T’s
Preaching C hrist-centered L et kids help O vercome temptation C urriculum? K eepers (Bible Story, Scripture)
Preparation Basics Topic Planner Service Skeleton Service Outline Sermon Planner
Go with the FLOW F oundational truth L essons throughout O pportunities for application and response W rap-up and take it home
Using Technology Don’t over-do it! Reinforce, don’t distract Have a “Plan B” Why? Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
How to Preach a Children’s Sermon State your theme Scripture support Someone to help you Say what you mean Some it up Seek the Savior
Prayer V ariety is importance A nswers (yes, no, wait, maybe) L isten to God U nified response E xpect miracles
Final Comments Pray! Get organized Plan ahead Use your “think time” Think it through What’s hot? What’s not? Build a team Engage the kids Involve the kids Talk to them, not down at them Keep your eyes & ears open Themes & series help build momentum
Blessings You can have a cutting-edge service!
Q&A What final questions do you have?
Let’s Pray!
More Resources cmuo.com childrensministryarchive.com childrensministrytalk.com childrensministryinsights.com dickgruber.com cmuo.com/workshops/kidschurch