Comments on: Mass Discipleship?

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:54:50 +0000

I’m using Karl’s book. Think it’s great. I also try to work with parents, but give the option of either a volunteer going through the course or helping the parent lead it. It’s true I can’t do all the individual kids, but I’m hoping to train up additional volunteers to do it.

Empowering Kids has something called BreakOut (if anyone’s looking for another resource). It’s a small group book, but I suppose it could be used one-on-one too.

By: brenna

brenna — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:23:10 +0000

I agree that it is more of the church’s responsibility to partner with the parents and resource the parents on discipling their children. However, there are going to be children who don’t have that option, depending on different ministry settings, environments, and regions.
It is my philosophy that the church/children’s ministry must provide helps and resources to parents and help them to disciple their children and help them grow in Christ. The church can disciple 1-2 days a week, but parents are with their children every day.

By: Karl B. has some nice thoughts on discipleship « Children’s Ministry and Culture

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:21:21 +0000

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By: TheJourney

TheJourney — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:42:10 +0000

Hmmm, discipling kids.

Here’s the short, short version: I’m certainly a fan, but I suppose I take a different approach. For me, I try to encourage and challenge parents to take on this role. It would be impossible for me to disciple all of the kids I come into contact with and unfortunately, in today’s society, it can be a dangerous situation, regardless of intent.

Instead, what can I do to help Mom & Dad take on their Deuteronomy type role? Am I supporting parents or am I replacing them when I take on their child in a discipleship role? I suppose that depends on whether Mom & Dad know their role. And THAT, depends on if I’m really being a partner and supporter.

P.S. – I use Awesome Adventures when kids cross the line of faith but it’s something I give to the parents so they may go through it as a family.