A Heart to Teach: Excelling in the Children's Ministry

Quiet Times & Tools for Excelling in the Children's Ministry "The crucial question for the movement of God is, will we succeed in passing the gospel on to our children?"    —Al Baird A valuable tool for those who serve in the children's ministry 2 weeks of heart-changing quiet times: will inspire you to have God's heart for serving our children. "I was asked to serve" will become "I deeply desire to serve" as you read these stirring chapters. 15 practical teacher's resource chapters: address nearly every aspect of leading great Bible classes, covering such topics as relating to children and parents, class management and safety, what to expect from various age groups, and how to teach and lead in various circumstances. The children's ministry will only be as excellent as the men and women who serve in it. Become a teacher who makes a difference‚ get a heart to teach! Contents and Introduction Part 1: Heart-Changing Quiet Times Fourteen Powerful Quiet Times Part 2: Tools and Resources Inspirational Teaching The Role of Assistant Teachers Relating to Children Class Management Safety and Legal Guidelines Interacting with Parents Adaptation and Flexibility Great Nurseries Understanding Preschoolers Understanding First and Second Graders Understanding Third and Fourth Graders Teaching Preteens A Powerful Preteen Ministry Seven Keys to Discipling Preteens Parents Who Make a Difference Quiet Times