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Two main types of teaching for kids: Be the most amazing you you've ever been and ever hope to be. (mention of God is optional) Be the best Christian. That's the only way God will love you. (only way God will love you) "Christ is all" is what parents need to hear. You can trust him with your success and failure.  It's more than just what you do.  We don't live under covenant of works but under covenant of grace. Isaiah 61:1-3 & Matthew 19:13--Kid's & Family Ministry Manifesto Bring them to Christ. What would freedom look like for families? Freedom to admit sin without fear of judgment Freedom to admit doubt without fear of shame Freedom from trying to measure up to the perfect family Freedom to enjoy each other Freedom from trying to be the hero (parents & children) Freedom for children Freedom to be a child Freedom to hear that their teachers struggle with sin Freedom from having to earn love and acceptance Freedo...

Ed Stetzer, president of Lifeway Research.Check out his website here Going Deeper in Your Teaching Ministry (Christ-Centered and Mission-Focused) Three ways to define deep: Depth as "just the facts ma'am" Depth as "insights for Daily Living" Depth as Gospel-Centrality Three ways people hear the question "What is the Gospel?" Telling the Story for an Individual (Evangelistic Presentation) Telling the Story of Jesus (Exegetical definition of the word) Telling the Story of New Creation (The whole good news of Christianity) Moralism: The Enemy of depth Getting right with God without defining who God is Good advice versus Good News Spiritualization of the gospel announcement  "The Gospel is not you do. It's Jesus did." Going Deep   Recognize that true transformation comes from the biblical gospel   Proclaim Jesus as Savior, not just example  Diagnose moralism in your own heart Ground your application in the cross an...