Relational ministry happens when adults who have genuine faith in Jesus spend time with kids, building relationships with them and sharing the good news of the Gospel through natural relationships. It goes beyond just being teachers and wanting to share content; it’s adults choosing to become spiritual mentors and life-on-life disciplers. It’s what Jesus did with His disciples, and it’s the model of ministry we see all through Scripture. So, as children’s ministry leaders, a big part of our role is to build a ministry where discipleship happens, not primarily through what takes place in a classroom or on a stage, but what takes place as adults pour into kids and they live life together in biblical community and accountability. Christian education and learning stories are important, but there is no substitute for life-on-life discipleship and modeling walking with Jesus. When kids have Christian leaders and mentors who demonstrate what it means to live a life of faith, they are much more likely to embrace this faith on their own. As children’s ministry leaders, you have the opportunity to make this happen in your church because the kids in your span of care need significant adults who will love and encourage them as they grow in their lives and faith.
In this month’s Coaching Video, we will spend some time together thinking through how you can build a children’s ministry that values mentoring relationships, and we’ll provide you with some ideas you and your adult leaders can use to help parents lead at home.
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