Show Them Jesus: Teaching the Gospel to Kids

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Millions of church kids are growing up and deciding to leave the church. They listened attentively in Sunday school, made friends and seemed committed. But one day, they quit. What happened?

The Bible says we love God because he first loved us. So if we are not primarily teaching our kids about God's love for us in Christ, we may miss our opportunity to capture their hearts. But what does it look like to teach a gospel-centred lesson? Show Them Jesus is an instruction manual for teachers of kids and teens written by a lay Bible teacher with 30 years' experience.

With a simple framework and lots of real-life examples, Klumpenhower's book helps teachers to identify and communicate the heart of the gospel to each child in each lesson. Conventional wisdom says, "Make class more fun!"? Or just, "Make it easier!"? but Show Them Jesus challenges teachers to do nothing less than teach and treasure the good news of Jesus in every lesson.

Page count: 224

View excerpt here.

Show Them Jesus: Teaching the Gospel to Kids is in the following collections: Best Selling Products | Books About the Church | Children's & Youth Ministry Books | Newest Products |

Not just for kids!

I read this book to develop my ideas about teaching the Gospel to children, but found myself constantly challenged in my own views, and wishing others in my church and bible study group would read and learn. I have bought copies for my children's team leaders; as we read it together we are finding it personally challenging as well as helpful in our ministry to children. One of those 'must-read' books!!

A great articulation of our most common problem

In Show Them Jesus, Klumpenhower weaves in his own ministry experience (both successes and disasters) as a volunteer helper with the truths he wants us to grasp. Even though this *is* a book about kids' and youth ministry, you quickly get the impression that his primary goal is not to make kids' ministry helpers better: it's to show those helpers how incredibly awesome Jesus is.

I picked up this book from my friend's shelf, thinking it might be useful for kids' and youth ministry. I ended up ordering a copy of my own to finish it, and discovered that all those kids (especially those churchy ones) have the same problem as me, only they're not as good at hiding it: they look to themselves to be good and perform for God, instead of looking to Jesus to fix their deepest problem and come *with* Him to the cross to repent and believe the good news. I've been beginning to apply what I've been reading in my young adults' and kids' ministry contexts, but most of all, I'm super thankful that Jack took the time to show *me* Jesus even as I've been getting a bit stuck in a rut lately.

If you've been a bit stuck as a teacher, a parent, a youth-group leader, or anyone, this book is a great, easy-to-read journey from our brother to see kids and their parents, teachers, and friends be all about Jesus. It is precisely so because it's not snazzy, easy, or clever. It's a journey that aims our own heart, so we all become gospel kids, no matter how old we are.

I'm not trying to distract you away from Jesus, but, thank you Jack for stating the biblical obvious so clearly, even an adult can understand. God bless you brother. (My pastor said he'd love to read it next, and Lord-willing eventually every church leader will have a read of it.)

(PS I found this book really helpful to read especially just after finishing Jesus on Every Page by David Murray. May your church be all about Jesus too!)

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