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Repeat, Review, and Be Patient

This example from Phillip R. Johnson made me laugh, and it brought to mind similar experiences that I have had as a parent and teacher of young children. It also...

Communicating True Saving Faith to Children

I found this explanation and illustration regarding true saving faith from Tedd Tripp to be very helpful: We want our children to have faith in God. But what does it...

How to Teach Big Truths and Difficult Doctrines...

In part 1 of this post, we talked about why we should teach big and difficult doctrines to children. As a follow-up, we thought it would be helpful to offer some suggestions for...

Reasons for Teaching Big Truths and Difficult D...

Have you ever wondered, after reading a new Truth78 curriculum, Should we really be teaching such “hard ” truths to these young children? In the seminar Teaching the Difficult Doctrines in Children’s Ministry,...

Parents + Youth Ministry + Church

Here is an excellent article by Pastor Mike McGarry, “Youth Ministry Bridges Parents and Church.” Some highlights: The most committed students may see me for four hours on a busy...

Dear Teacher, Use Your Printed Bible

As an "old-fashioned" teacher (P.C.E.—Pre-Computer Era), I have become increasingly concerned about the use of digital media in the classroom. Please don't misunderstand. I do believe there are numerous benefits...