 | Children's Ministry
Telling the Whole Story
Consider how we can better communicate the story of Scripture to our children—including the good, the bad, and even the difficult.
| Store Code: PS108
Format: Adobe PDF 
Price: $14.95
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| Topics: | Children, Children's ministry, Development, Doctrine, Growth, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Study, Volunteer training |
| Filters: | Bible study, Children's ministry, Children's pastor, Christian education, Discipleship, Small group leader, Sunday school, Volunteer |
| References: | Romans 10:17 , 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 24:13-32 |
| Date Added: | June 01, 2011 |
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Our tendency is to shield children from the painful stories of the Bible. We don't want kids to experience feelings like anxiety or fear at church. So we feel as if we must "pretty-up" many of the stories we tell. As children's ministers, we are called to bring the message of hope that is ours as Christians—that God has power over evil; that we are each a part of God's beautiful, redemptive story; that though pain and sorrow will come, God is faithful; that though we hear about the crucifixion now, the Resurrection is coming. If we do not tell the difficult stories contained in Scripture within the walls of the church, then we are not equipping children to find God in their own pain at home, at school, or wherever they may encounter difficulties.
This 20-page resource will explain the whys and wherefores of telling the whole story and offer practical help for doing so.
NOTE: You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies of this resource to be distributed in a church or educational setting.
This Training Pack contains all of the following:
An Explanation and Rationale
What we're talking about and why it's important. Amy O'Brien
The Challenges of Telling Difficult Stories
What are we up against? Amy O'Brien
Why We Tell Watered-Down Stories
The reasons behind our tendency to leave out some parts of the story. Amy O'Brien
Relationship Building
A great benefit of this method is that it can lead to deeper relationships with kids. Amy O'Brien
How to Tell a Good Story
Some tips, guidelines, and cautions. Amy O'Brien
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