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Go Tell it On the Mountain!

Nurturing Children in Evangelism. “… for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs.”. Go Tell it On the Mountain!. Leadership Ministries of the GBOD.

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Go Tell it On the Mountain!

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  1. Nurturing Children in Evangelism “… for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs.” Go Tell it On the Mountain!

  2. Leadership Ministries of the GBOD We provide Training, Networking, Research, and Resources for supporting and developing leaders in all areas of the life of The United Methodist Church. We believe that faithful leaders, grounded in Wesleyan tradition and rooted in personal Christian formation, are the driving force in The United Methodist Church. Whether laity or clergy, disciple-makers working in local congregations, districts, and annual conferences can find the resources they need through Leadership Ministries.

  3. Ministry with Children at GBOD Serve, Resource, Support, and Educate leaders engaged in ministry with children who are growing spiritually and developing relevant skills for guiding the spiritual and faith development of children!

  4. Go Tell it On the Mountain Go Tell it On the Mountain Over the Hills and Everywhere Go Tell it On the Mountain That Jesus Christ is Born

  5. Who are you? Why are you here? First Name Adjective or 2 or 3 to Describe Yourself Why you are here How have you witnessed a child in the role of evangelist – sharing his or her faith story?

  6. Love? Nurture? Abuse? Neglect? What Are Our Children RECEIVING?

  7. “The spiritual story of love and redemption through the compassionate care of parents and the faith community” Harper Sophia Baptism

  8. Peter? Paul? Bieber? Mary? Martha? What are Our Children Hearing?

  9. “The story of their spiritual tradition regularly in connection with the stories that make up their daily lives.” Mary and Martha Swagger Set Apart

  10. Baptism? Easter? North West? Confirmation? What Are Our Children Celebrating?

  11. Ritual “Their stories of faith and personal spiritual stories through special holidays and the recognition of acts of charity and compassion.” Ritual Ritual

  12. Prayer? Stories? Gaming? Sharing? What Opportunities are Available for Our Children?

  13. Prayer “tell spiritual stories in their own words, both to others and to God in prayer.” OD, OM, OH Old Turtle

  14. Wait…Wait…Wait…Why…Why…Why…? What Are Our Children Becoming?

  15. Davis “people whose words and actions contribute to a more just and compassionate society and encourage others to do the same– History Makers” Theresa Empathy

  16. Nurturing Children in Evangelism For further information or support, contact: Melanie C. Gordon - mgordon@gbod.org Twitter @m_gordon_umc ministrywithchildren.com gbod.org/children Facebook/umcministrywithchildren

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