Child Theology
Adventuring with Scripture – the Bible, children and discipleship
Discipleship and scriptural engagement – adventures that belong together. Discipleship is not a theory or an orderly set of doctrines you can transmit or teach like times tables. It is not about signing on the bottom line, ‘Yes, I believe all that.’ Even the devil believes God – and trembles! Discipleship is not learning about Jesus…
Read MoreWhy Kids Need Systematic Theology
I know what you are thinking “Isn’t that a bit much for kids?” 50 years ago I would have agreed with you even 20 years ago. Today is a different day. There are many reasons for this, but I think DA Carson’s analysis is most concise in this matter. He says,”One generation knows the gospel,…
Read MoreWho is the Child? 12 Key Biblical Insights
Who God says the child is and who Jesus says the child is. Remind yourself of key biblical perspectives on the child This article is from the Max7 resource library. You can download it here Throughout the history of mankind the natural progression of life has been a birth ultimately followed by death at some…
Read MoreWhat is the context of child discipleship?
In biblical culture, as in most cultures still today, people did not live primarily as individuals, but as families, especially extended families. How might this influence our understanding of discipleship? Bob Rognlien works in the Middle East and elsewhere seeking to help people understand the context of the Bible – find out more here This…
Read MoreLeading Children to Christ
Guidelines for sharing the Gospel with children and supporting them in their new life as Christians. Use the comments section below to share. This article is from the Max7 resource library Clearly Present the Gospel The following concepts will help your children to understand the Gospel. It is a good practice to look for ways…
Read MoreChildren’s Ministry as the Presence of God
One writer has suggested that the strength of Jesus’s ministry was not merely his witness but in fact his ‘withness’. He was with people. What might that look like for us as we engage in ministry to children? Dave Roberts is a writer and children’s ministry advocate. God has chosen to act through his people,…
Read MoreGod’s Plan for Generational Blessing Through the Church
Are we prepared to put the same strategic, financial and people resources into nurturing the children of the church, and reaching the unchurched child, that we pour into our evangelism courses, youth work and church fabric budgets? Dave Roberts was a founding publisher of Youthwork magazine, the annual Eastbourne, UK children’s ministry training event. This…
Read MoreWill there be faith – some thoughts on Deuteronomy 6
God gave the Israelites deep, precious and timeless words of instruction and guidance. Deuteronomy 6 is God’s response to the question of how faith will survive in the “new land.” The passage gives crucial principles and guidance for passing on the faith from generation to generation, from parents to children, and grandparents to grandchildren. Greg Priebbenow…
Read More60 Key Evangelical Leaders Issue Call to Action on Behalf of Children
More than 60 people who are committed to following Jesus and hold a high view of children and Scripture, including theologians, practitioners, and church leaders, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, gathered in Quito, Ecuador to explore the implications of the Cape Town Commitment Call to Action on behalf of children at risk. Here is…
Read MoreAre your children safe, or are they saved?
Only when children know and fear God, walking in faith and in Christ’s righteousness, can they truly be both safe and saved. Rebecca works for a children’s ministry training and equipping agency. Here she challenges us to think again about discipleship and salvation. Parents often like to bring their children to the playground. They assume…
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