Teaching Kids Theology Part 7 TLDR: A catechism is one of the greatest tools available in a family discipleship tool belt. This time-tested method of teaching theology involves a question and answer approach that not only communicates God’s truth, but also creates an environment for exploring the faith together as a family. When many peopleContinue reading “Catechisms”
Category Archives: Theology
The Child Theologian
Teaching Kids Theology Part 6 TLDR: Teaching theology is much like teaching math; you start with the basics and then build on them. As we teach a child theology, we start with the big ideas a child can handle, and then we build on them as the child grows and matures. Theology is like math;Continue reading “The Child Theologian”
The Parent Theologian
Teaching Kids Theology Part 5 TLDR: Theology isn’t just what we learn; it’s also what we do. While pastors and teachers can help kids learn and apply theology, they are more limited in the latter because of time and proximity. But parents have the unique opportunity to greatly influence how their kids live out whatContinue reading “The Parent Theologian”
The Kidmin Theologian
Teaching Kids Theology Part 4 TLDR: While kidmin leaders are often thought of as glorified babysitters, nothing is farther from the truth. Kidmin leaders are some of the best theologians in the church. They are charged with communicating big truths in simple terms to kids, but without watering them down. I’ve got a pet peeve.Continue reading “The Kidmin Theologian”
Developing a Theological Triage
Teaching Kids Theology Part 3 TLDR: Not all theological beliefs should be held the same. Some are essentials that should divide us from others who don’t hold them because they determine a true believer or church. Others are important and should separate us to a degree from other Christians, but with charity. While still othersContinue reading “Developing a Theological Triage”
Growing in Two Directions
Teaching Kids Theology Part 2 TLDR: As we grow in our understanding of theology for ourselves and to teach it to kids, we are to grow in two directions: deeper and wider. Both are critical. As we saw in Part 1 of this series, everyone is a theologian; the question is whether we are goodContinue reading “Growing in Two Directions”
Embracing Theology
Teaching Kids Theology Part 1 TLDR: Theology might seem like an intimidating field of study reserved for professional theologians wearing corduroy sport coats with elbow patches, but it’s not. Theology is simply what one believes about God; therefore, everyone is a theologian. What do you think of when you hear the words theology and theologian?Continue reading “Embracing Theology”
Coffee, Gold Fish, and the Worship of God
TLDR: What is appropriate and inappropriate in worship is an important question to ask, but one with few clear answers.
“Thriving in Babylon” Sermon
TLDR: At the Kidzmatter 2023 Conference, I shared for a few minutes about the posture we need to take with our upside-down culture. Here, Larry Osborne takes more time to say it better than I can. What a privilege it was to share with the Kidzmatter Conference attendees from the main stage and talk aboutContinue reading ““Thriving in Babylon” Sermon”
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