Turning Point at Calvary
Saturday, July 31, 2010
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Turning Point at Calvary Children’s Ministry
We Believe:
Children are a gift from God and should be handled with love and care.
Children are important in the kingdom of God and that Christ died to redeem children from their sin.
Christ has called children to follow him and children can be equipped to serve Christ and others.
Children deserve a safe, positive, nurturing and age appropriate learning environment that is free of fear, pressure to “grow up”, or prejudice.
That ministry is not just “to” children but “with” children. We learn from children as we teach them.
That God has appointed parents as the primary religious instructors of their children and the church’s role is to assist in the cooperative effort of that task.
Successful ministry is the shared responsibility of children, ministry staff and volunteers, parents and the church body.
Positive self-esteem promotes both personal growth and growth in a relationship with God.
Ministry should be creative, innovative and in touch with the children and families of our community.
Effective teachers are the most important component of our ministry.
Relational ministry is best served with adults who serve as positive role models to the child.
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