Small Groups in childrens ministry

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by in Fresh Ideas, Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy

I’ve been doing small group ministry with kids for the last three and a half years. Before that I was in churches that did Sunday School, but it wasn’t working (I’m going to write a post later about Sunday School). I must say that small groups have changed everything. Too often the Children’s Pastor wears the mantle of spiritual shepherd over the congregation under 11 years of age, but the only way they can do this effectively is through small groups… unless you only have 12 kids in your church. Then the Children’s Pastor can do it.

I’ve got a few thoughts on small groups that I want to share this week. I’m going to throw out a little philosophy, a little practical application and perhaps some of you will comment with your thoughts and ideas that will benifit everyone (including me and what we’re doing here at Gateway).

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  • http://www.brennaphillips.com Brenna

    I agree, small groups are important in CM. However, it doesn’t matter the size of the church as to who can lead/shepherd a small group. Even if a church has 12 children, the CM may be the leader of other leaders who shepherd these children.

    Brennas last blog post..Children & baptism

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