Children matter to God and children matter to the Church! Ministry to children is not only valuable to the Church today but also strategic to its future. According to research conducted by the Barna Institute, “nearly half of all people who accept Jesus Christ as their Savior do so before reaching the age of 13 (43%), and two out of three born again Christians (64%) made their commitment to Christ before their 18th birthday” (Barna, 2004). 

Those who serve children must have an accurate understanding of their calling, be prepared for ministry to the children and families they serve, and pursue effective ministry. In this lesson we will seek to gain this correct understanding of ministry and calling, review the necessary qualities for one seeking to be a leader in children’s ministry, and discuss ways to grow in our calling practically and spiritually.