What is more important: who we are or what we do? Here's how pastor Noel Jesse Heikinnen answers that question in his book Unchained:
Down through history, the predominant viewpoint has been that what we do determines who we are. We've all heard the old adage, "You are what you eat." This isn't a new school of thought. Aristotle wrote, "We are what we repeatedly do." A recent TED talk declared, "You are what you tweet." Each one of these proclamations, while carrying a significant nugget of truth, gets the core message of the gospel backward. Frank Zappa, of all people, got it right: "You are what you is." In other words, it's not what we do that determines who we are; rather, who we are determines what we do. This is the biblical paradigm.
With summer right around the corner, you’re probably gearing up for Vacation Bible School. Taking place on May 25 at 10:00 AM (Central), this webinar from sister site TodaysChildrensMinistry.com features crucial insights from children’s ministry veteran David Staal.
Obviously, VBS is an important part of church outreach, a time when many kids make that crucial, first-time commitment to Christ. Author of Leading Kids to Jesus, David wants to help you make the most of this year’s evangelistic opportunities. We know your ministry is filled with children at different points in their spiritual journey. Each of them shares a common trait: the need to hear the gospel and personally understand what following Christ means.
Effective communication plays a big role in relaying the gospel message to children, and so does personal preparation. This session is filled with practical coaching and interactive exercises. It provides training for you and your team to help kids enter into a relationship with Jesus, one at a time. To fully participate, it will be helpful to have at least two ministry leaders experience the webinar. Sign up today!
