The Basics of KidConnect
KidConnect is the Sunday Morning children's ministry of Trinity
with a vision to be the best hour of every kid's week. With that
vision in mind, the hour is broken down into four strategic
segments that take place every week:
Activity Stations
(15-20 minutes)
When kids arrive, they are greeted and invited to join in a
variety of Activity Stations. The activities are not random;
they are carefully selected to fit a wide variety of
personality types and learning styles. Small group leaders
use this time to informally connect with kids. |
Plug In
(5-10 minutes)
After Activity Stations, the children meet with their small
group leader for about five to ten minutes. This time is
invested in catching up on the last week (kids can share
fast and brief!) and building anticipation for the day's
lesson. |
Power up or Wired Time
(30 minutes)
Following Kid Connection, small groups then move together
into the Large Group Program, where great creativity is
unleashed. Music, drama, puppets, video, and other creative
teaching methods all work together to set up a topic,
present the Bible teaching, and begin the discovery of life
application. |
Catch On
(30 minutes)
For the remaining time in KidConnect, each small group
huddles together to discuss the concepts learned during
Large Group and how to specifically apply this learning to
real life as kids. A variety of creative games, conversation
tools, and prayer are employed to reinforce the relevancy of
the Bible teaching. This is also the key time for
intentional shepherding from the leader, as well as for
relationship building. |
Ministry in Team
Critical to the success of any children's ministry is the team
doing the ministry. When relationships form on a ministry team,
when responsibilities are shared, and when successes are
celebrated together; the best hour happens for big people, too.
Everyone in ministry - volunteers or paid staff - should serve
in an area of responsibility aligned with their specific
spiritual giftedness. Placing people according to how they are
gifted will make ministry a joy-filled challenge rather than a
joy-less chore.
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