Jesus Christ Our Lord (Colossians Catechism)
One effective method for discipling children is a good old catechism brought with a bit of energy. What better answer could you have to a series of catechism questions than “Jesus Christ our Lord”!
One effective method for discipling children is a good old catechism brought with a bit of energy. What better answer could you have to a series of catechism questions than “Jesus Christ our Lord”!
I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve always been involved in church life, because I am a ‘Pastor’s Kid’, because I have a good relationship with my grandparents, because I’m the eldest child, or something else entirely, but I’ve always managed to get on with those who are older than me. I remember enjoying the company of those older than me, even more so than those my age. At church, during my high school years, there was a great bunch of young adults five to ten years older than me, and I always found being involved in their activites—included in...
For those of us who have been around churches for most our lives, the emphasis on Safe Ministries programs and screening may still seem somewhat of a new thing. For example, before 2003, most Sunday school volunteers were given little more than a class teaching program and a pat on the back. Today, depending on your church or denomination, volunteers might be required to attend safe training courses, complete extensive questionnaires, provide referees and State “Working with Children” licences. Some will even need to get a full Police background check—just to offer a helping-hand in the kids program they’ve been...
This article begins an occasional “How I Made It” series here at TGCA in which we talk to artists, writers, musicians and others to hear about their creative process, their struggles, and their reflections on serving God in the Arts. In this first article, we talk to poet and author Simon Camilleri about his children’s book, When Santa Learned the Gospel. TGCA: Simon, this time last year you published your children’s book When Santa Learned the Gospel. Tell us how the idea first came to you. Simon: Back in 2013 I witnessed something very funny at a local community carols event. As expected,...
In the Bible God has revealed himself to us. The better we know the Bible, the more it will enable our hearts and minds to be shaped to love and follow Jesus.