Here we are… The 5th and final faith skill to build into our kids… (cue drumroll)

Skill #5:  Give to God

It’s important for children and teens to know how to give back to God and serve Him in the way they live their everyday lives

Again, I don’t think we’re hearing anything new here.  It’s the simplicity of living a life focused on God and not ourselves.  Whether it’s worshiping through song, the tithe, serving others… the key is focusing on God and following His desires for us, not our own.

Now, here’s the kicker question that applies to every faith skill.

1. Navigate the Bible
2. Personalize Scripture
3. Dialogue with God
4. Articulate Faith
5. Give to God

Do these faith skills only apply to kids?  Or are these skills each of us need to develop/sharpen in our own lives?

We tend to plan out the things kids are taught to ensure the objectives are clear. Consider this ‘continuing education’ for adults.  Which faith skill needs sharpening in your life?

The winner of a signed copy of Reggie Joiner’s latest book, Think Orange is…

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Sarah Thompson

Sarah is the Children’s Pastor of  SouthLife Church in Dunedin, New Zealand.  You can check out her blog here. She’s got some great questions and I love the perspective she brings to the Kids Ministry conversation.  I’ve become a big fan of collaboration and the pursuit of working with churches in our communities to make a bigger impact on families.  Sarah is hard at work doing just that.  She shares a little about that here.  Check out her blog and leave some comment love.  Working alongside Sarah, we can help teach kids in New Zealand how to follow Jesus with all their heart, mind and strength.

How Cool Is That!?!

Sarah, thanks for all you do… seen and unseen… to serve this generation.  Keep rockin’ it out!