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What We Believe About Children

 

 WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT CHILDREN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We believe...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ·        Children are a gift from God and should be handled with love and care.
 ·        Children are important in the kingdom of God and that Christ died to redeem children from their sin.
 ·        Christ has called children to follow him and children can be equipped to serve Christ and others.
 ·        Children deserve a safe, positive, nurturing and age appropriate learning environment that is free of fear, pressure to "grow up", or prejudice.
 ·        That ministry is not just "to" children but “with” children.  We learn from children as we teach them.
 ·        That God has appointed parents as the primary religious instructors of their children and the church's role is to assist in the cooperative effort of that task.
 ·        Successful ministry is the shared responsibility of children, ministry staff & volunteers, parents and the church body.
 ·        Positive self-worth promotes both personal growth and growth in a relationship with God.
 ·        Ministry should be creative, innovative and in touch with the children and families of our community. 
 ·        Effective teachers are an important component of our ministry.
 ·        We depend on God for the spiritual gifts he has given us, realizing that it is his ministry and not ours.
 ·        Relational ministry is best served with adults who serve as positive role models to the child.