This video surfaced a week ago and already has 4.5 million views on YouTube. Rightly so. It is a great image of friendship and loyalty.
It also makes you think of what amazing talents, abilities, and personality might be hidden inside the shell of those around you. Be an encourager!
I recently had the awesome opportunity to write a 4-week Easter series titled “King of Kings” for Preteenministry.net. Here is the promotional description of the series:
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most significant event in all of history. This Easter, help preteens learn much more about this supernatural event. King of Kings is a 4-week series that shows how Jesus was the Coming King, the Servant King, the Resurrected King, and the King of Kings. From the fulfillment of Old Testament prophesy to His ascension into heaven, this series is designed to lead preteens to a deeper faith in Jesus as their King.
Each lesson in the series includes: opening games, PowerPoint slides, large group messages, small group activities, and small group discussion guide. The series is available as an instant download for only $25. I encourage you to go get it!
The series from PreteenMinistry.net is a great deal, but if you’re like me you love freebies! So, here it is. Below is a free download of one of the lessons from the series. This lesson focuses on the events that occurred days and even hours before Jesus’ death. It includes a small group activity to help students fully understand all that Jesus experienced.
FREE DOWNLOAD: King of Kings (The Servant King)
Remember to check out the rest of the series at PreteenMinistry.net
One of the most beneficial practices that we have in our preteen ministry is the use of surveys or questionnaires. Following each unit, we pass out a questionnaire that usually includes 10-12 short-answer questions. The purpose of the survey is to think how they will apply what they learned in the previous unit and to get them thinking about the next unit’s topic. These surveys have created an effective evaluation process for what we teach and how we teach.
Here are a few ways the surveys have helped:
Surveys give insight to what teaching methods are most effective for the group and what methods are “duds”
Surveys provide encouragement for our small group leaders as they see proof that their students are “getting it”
Surveys give preteens a chance to communicate what they’re learning and give input into the direction of the ministry
Surveys give preteens an opportunity to think through the life application of what the Bible is teaching them
What method(s) do you use to evaluate your ministry?
I’m excited to share today’s video. This is a video produced by our church, Fellowship Bible (Little Rock). As God moves and works His will in our lives, it is important to stop and celebrate His Story.
This is God’s Story told by Barbara. The twists and turns in her life have led her to a deeper understanding of the faithfulness of God.
Check out the FellowshipLR YouTube Channel for more of God Stories.
