Wednesday night was General Session #1. Here's some notes I took from the speakers...
Michael Chanley, Executive Director of INCM
- Our five initiatives are meant to identify bright spots in the church worth replicating. They are a starting point for beginning to set an international standard for Children's Ministry. Working together, we can focus on key issues that will make a lasting impact. Commit today and help us set a new standard for Children's Ministry.
- Impart God's truth to this generation
- Provide a safe and relevant environment
- Communicate with families
- Network with a community of leaders
- Pray for the international children's ministry community
Kyle Idleman, Teaching Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville
- What we win people with is what we win people to.
- We must teach kids that a call to follow Jesus is a call to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him.
Phil Vischer, Creator of Veggie Tales and "What's in the Bible" Series
- It's not the government's job to teach kids to love Jesus, it's ours.
- We must get back to teaching the next generation the Word of God and addressing the tough questions they ask.
- We've taught kids more about being patriotic than about following Christ.
I will be posting notes from the afternoon session with Reggie Joiner later this afternoon.
Posted by Dale Hudson
