What is Biblical “Success” in Children’s Ministry?
For many years I never gave much thought to the above question. I think in the back of my mind that if my ministry was growing in numbers, then I must be “successful”. If some of the children I was ministering to grew up and became ministers of the gospel themselves, then I must be “successful”. One day though a verse from the bible jumped out at me, and I gained a whole new perspective.
1 Timothy 1:5New King James Version (NKJV)
5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,
From this verse I saw that the purpose of the word of God we are teaching. If the children we minister God’s word to:
- Become people of Love
- Keep tender consciences
- Have sincere faith in God
Then we have experienced “success” in Children’s Ministry. Whatever the children grow up to do and whatever their great exploits will emanate from what it is their hearts.
THIS IS HOW I SEE IT – Patricia Loranger, Author of Rocksolid Curriculum and Bible Stories
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