Ministry To Children

MINISTRY TO CHILDREN
Introduction:
In the Bible, children are seen as gift of God and can bring both joy and sorrow. They are to be
loved, honored and respected as person; they are important in God’s kingdom and they are not to
be harmed. Jesus told let the children come to me. In Jesus mission children are important. To
day we are concerned in ministry. We are busy with different kinds of ministry. Children
ministry is one of the effective ministries in our Christian community. Because they the future of
our church, mission and society. Lacks of concern, many children are in wrong way. So as a
believer we have responsible for this children. Here I would like to spotlight about children
ministry as well as one key concern regarding children agony.
Significant of children ministry:

Children ministry is the one of the significant ministry. To day churches have more concern
about these children? Today’s Sunday school children tomorrow‘s church member and church
elders. Children’s are the more precious gift for each family. Each individual were once a child,
which we all know without a doubt. A child’s future depends on his parents. As a Christian this
is our responsible for the children those who are waiting for our care and guidance. We should
involve in the children ministry and also encourage the church to do the effective effort among
the children. We need to give more concern about the children. Jesus told let the children come
to me. We can understand through Jesus statement, that He loves children. If a child accepts
Jesus as his personal savior in his early time, then he will be a good Christian. If the churches
and Christian organization will give more concern about the children, then we will successful
among the children. So we need to take more concern of these children. God will honor us if we
will take a positive mind for the children.
Need of children:
1) Children want to be noticed and they will by all means want to get the attention to feed
significant.
2) The sense of security is very much embedded in human nature. The sense of security
could be given to the child by there parents when they themselves enjoyed the security of
love between them.
3) The need of acceptance is universal even for grown ups. This sense of acceptance is
given to the child by the parent’s recognition their child’s uniqueness.
4) The need to love and be loved-one of the greatest happiness is the conviction that one is
loved and in the same way one may be extremely pleases to find someone whom one can
love. Children need to be loved and also want that we receive third love.
5) The need of praise – children is thrilled to be praise especially by significant ones.
Praising them sincerely for which they do on their own will highly satisfy their need for
praise.
6) The need of discipline – it will develop respect for its elders.
Molding of a child:
The bible teaches: “mold up a child in a way that he should go, even when he is old he will not
depart from it” (Prov. 22:6). He mold up a child the way he himself should go. To mold a child
the way he himself is to go involves discovering, developing and channeling his attitudes in the
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way should go means that we need to know what each one is like. I should say that each child is
unique. Let our life be one of unfeigned faith that leaves and delights in doing Gods word. Such
faith will pass onto our children.
Parents responsible for the way children turn out:

God holds parents responsible for their children. The fathers and mother are accountable for the
way the child lives, not only while he is at home but through the rest of his life.
Important function for the church toward the children:

Local church played a very important part. Our children are nourished on God’s word through
the ministry of the Sunday school. Children develop qualities of leadership and service from the
local church._ Church is having a great responsible towards the children. Church is the major
way, which guides the children. Pastor’s love for the children is important. We see that the
psalmist tells us the children are a heritage from the Lord. Some of the Lord greatest blessings
come to us through life with our children. Church will be blessed when they will bring up their
children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). When we bring children into the
world, we start a soul toward eternity.
Now days, many churches are involving in India. Example, Union church, Bhubaneswar,
Cuttack Baptist church, Believer Church in India, (CSI) Church Krishnagar Calcutta, Baptist
church Manipur, all these churches are doing wonderful ministry among the children. And also
we can also see there is a completion among the churches how to conduct effective Sunday
school and also summer ministry. Overall in Indian most of the churches have a heart for
children.
The goals of a ministry with children:

As we make our plans for ministry to children, we need to think together about what we are
really trying to accomplish. What do we want children to experience as a result of their
involvement in the Christian ministry of our church?
Defining our ministry goals is the first step in developing a vital and interesting program for
children well defined goals to which you are committed become points of reference of deciding
questions about program approach, schedule etc. let’s consider several important goals for a
church, Christian ministry with children.
Each child need to:

 Know God loves him and send his son Jesus Christ to be his saviour.
 Become a member of God’s forever family by believing in Jesus as saviour and lord.
 Be a vital, growing Christian developing a style of living, which is pleasing to God and
which shows others he is a believer in, and follower of Jesus Christ.
 Develop a personal, growing relationship with God seeking his guidance in all life’s
problems;
 Love and value the bible, Gods word;
 Learn skills for personal bible study so that the child can discover for himself what God’s
word means to him;
 Develop Christian friendships;
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 Identify his God given talents so he can develop and use them for God’s glory.
 Serve and love others by finding opportunities to help and share his faith others.
 When a child comes to church, he does not leave everything but his spiritual concerns at
home; he arrives with all of his needs and concerns. Thus, Christian education program
should be designed to meet physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. What an
opportunity to help the child understand that god is sufficient for every need he has!
Helping a child become a member of God’s family:

Here comes a significant role for the church. Church should decided that, how they can help
child. And not only church but also all so all the Christians has a responsible for the children, to
introduce God as their personal savior. The age at which a child grasps the meaning of personal
salvation is greatly influenced by his training and background. Salvation is a supernatural work
of the Holy Spirit. Unless the spirit is working in the child’s heart and mind, he cannot become a
child of God. Therefore, begin by praying for wisdom and sensitivity in seeking to deal with
every child’s spiritual needs. Since children are easily influenced to follow group, avoid group
appeals. Plan for personal conversation and prayer with a child who appears responsive. Pastor,
church members have to play a vital role behind the children, and then only they will become a
member of God’s family.
 Ministering to children with special needs

 In our church we find different kinds of children:
 How do I handle the hyperactive child?
A clinically hyperactive child is different from a child who can’t sit still for very long.
Hyperactive children are unable to concentrate on one thing at a time. They are in constant
motion mentally and often physically as well. Since such a child is unable to sit and listen or
even to work on one project for any length of time, he leaps from one distraction to another and
often distracts others at the same time.
In our ministry with children hyperactive child need our special love and patience. Such children
also need more adult guidance and attention. A hyperactive child may need individual attention
from a teacher or a leader of you program. Consultations with parents as to the most effective
ways to handle his hyperactive can also be beneficial.
How do I handle shy children?

A shy child often feels insecure and afraid. It is important that such a child feels secure and love.
Encourage the children in your program to help others feel we come and important. This will
happen as the leaders do it and teach by their good example. Do not push a shy child to talk in a
large group. A rather quiet child will usually feel freer to talk in a small group in which every
child is freely participating. Such a child may eventually feel free to speak up in a large group
after he has had successful experience in smaller groups.
How do I handle the aggressive child?
Again the rule is to accept each child as he is. Every time there is positive behaviour be sure that
a child knows that you appreciate his efforts. Your good example of showing love to others by
encouraging and affirming them will also be help in teaching children how to relate to each
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other. At the same time we need to be concerned with the welfare of all children._ If a child is
being aggressive enough to upset or harm another child, you will need to be firm but positive,
remove the aggressive child from the situation and clearly explain the behaviour necessary in
order to return.
Pastoral ministry carried on behalf of the children at risk:

Practically in all the Indian cities, religious are involved in the rehabilitation of children at risk.
In Bangalore, BOSCO has set up booths in the railway station as well as at the bus stand in order
to contact runway children as soon as they arrive in the city.
Rehabilitation centers:
In order to provide protection to the children, various types of shelters and centers are provided
for them. They include:
 Part time shelters, food and taking care of their health.
 Open shelters
 Residential centre for grown up children, education.
 Residential center for smaller children.
 Residential centers away from the city.
These shelters and centers are places where these children can find security and act as catalysts
for transitions form street to society.
Service:
In order to cater to the needs of children at risk, various services are offered to them.
Counseling:
Counseling is an indispensable element in the effort to restore confidence in the children at risk.
The staff, through their counseling offers support to the youngsters to make appropriate decisions
about their future.
Home placement:
The staff members talk to the children about their family situations and if the home atmosphere
appears conducive, the child in motivated to return to the family. In some case, the child is
accompanied to his home by the staff in order to counsel the parents.
Education:
Those children who are interested in continuing their education given opportunities for
schooling. Literacy programmers and value education are carried out for them.
Medication:
The staff on the street itself provides basic medical help. Children who have serious ailments are
helped to get treatment in hospital.
Protection of children’s Rights:

The U.N convention on the Right of the Child guarantees the protection of street children’s
rights. We should be concerned about knowing these rights of children and work towards
realizing these rights for the children.
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Non-institutional strategies:
We need to encourage non-institutional strategies in rehabilitating children at risk.
In this approach, the child should be the centre of our focus. This approach priorities the
relationship between the staff and the child, so that this relationship serves as a basis for the
child’s growth. In order to work effectively for the rehabilitation of children at risk, there should
be collaboration between the NGOs and the government departments.
How the Christian organization and Churches Respond Child Labor

To day most of the churches are concerned in this major issue. In India most of the churches is
taking initiative to do the work among the children. Scripture Union one of the organization, they
are doing faithfully among the children. World vision also has a responsibility among the
children. World vision has a great vision for children. EFICOR, also doing the social work
among the poor children. Seva Bharati, Bridge of Hope, Care and Share mission, Union Church,
Bhubaneswar all these are doing faithfully among the children. In Tamilnadu CSI diocese have
rehabilitation center where more then 200 children are taking care by the church. In Calcutta,
Krishnagar diocese (CSI) church have huge ministry among the children. The Agape Bible
Fellowship Church is also doing effective ministry in Banglore. Their aim is to share the love of
Christ, and to provide the shelter. They have also ministry among the street children, rag pickers
and orphans.
Conclusion:
Our services for the children at risk greatly appreciated. In order to work effectively with this
group, we need to have commitment. A deep-rooted God – experience will help us to reach out
to this group to make them better Christian. We need to have more Christian leader, churches,
Christian organizations, and NGOs and individuals to undertake the task of helping the children
at risk.
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MINISTRY TO CHILDREN

Significant of children ministry:

Parents responsible for the way children turn out:

Important function for the church toward the children:

The goals of a ministry with children:

Each child need to:

Helping a child become a member of God’s family:

 Ministering to children with special needs

How do I handle shy children?

Pastoral ministry carried on behalf of the children at risk:

Protection of children’s Rights:

How the Christian organization and Churches Respond Child Labor

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