We all have a lot of things that we are trying to teach the kids that are a part of our church. We want to lead them into a deeper relationship with God, and that means helping them understand the Bible, talking about how to practically live out their faith, and answering their questions along the way. One of the biggest questions they are asking doesn’t directly revolve around theology or their understanding of all the nuances of scripture. It actually hits a little closer to home. It revolves around who they are, how they see themselves, and what they believe about their identity.
As human beings, what we believe about our identity impacts every area of our lives. Our identity influences how we think and how we live, what we do, and what we say. Who we believe we are is really at the heart of the journey we are all on. This is especially true for kids who can easily get confused about their identity and begin to believe things about themselves that just aren’t true. As they get older, they “try on” different identities based on the season, who they are around, or what voices are speaking into their lives. Our hope is to help them see that they are, first and foremost, a child of God and help them live from that reality.
In this month’s coaching video, we talk about some of the key scripture passages that speak to identity, and we focus on a few Godly characteristics to keep in front of kids as they begin to sort through who God has created them to be. We talk about how you can have conversations about identity with the kids in your church and their parents. There are things you can do and focus on that will help families develop a deeper understanding of how much God loves them and how He sees them. Helping kids, teens, and parents grow in their understanding of their identity in Christ is one of the main things we can do as a children’s ministry leader, and this month, we point you to ways you can be more effective at doing just that.
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