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The Stages of Spiritual Growth | Leadership Journal

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The Stages of Spiritual Growth | Leadership Journal

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S piritual growth occurs in all developmental stages and in all aspects of life-mental, physical, social and emotional. But what are those growth stages? And how can we encourage the development of faith in children during these crucial periods? Below you'll find a sketch of the stages, and tips for ministering effectively to children in each of these stages.

Infancy-3 Years: Sensing Security
Development and Need
The greatest need for children from infancy to three is to feel that the world is a safe place and that the people in it are dependable. This sense of security and trust usually comes from the family and provides a foundation for children to trust God.

The primary development during this time is mimicking. Babies mimic the movements of those around them-smiling, clapping, making sounds. By age 2-3 children are walking, running, and exploring everything around them; they can dress and feed themselves. They have learned the basics of language and can carry on conversations ...

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S piritual growth occurs in all developmental stages and in all aspects of life-mental, physical, social and emotional. But what are those growth stages? And how can we encourage the development of faith in children during these crucial periods? Below you'll find a sketch of the stages, and tips for ministering effectively to children in each of these stages.

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Theological Concepts for Young Children - Young Child Ministries

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Theological Concepts for Young Children - Young Child Ministries

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Microsoft Word - Children's Spiritual Development_Definition, Stages.doc

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Microsoft Word - Children's Spiritual Development_Definition, Stages.doc

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New Living Translation (NLT)

5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.

6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.

7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road,

when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. 8 Tie them to your hands and

wear them on your forehead as reminders. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

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*culitivating a Biblical Worldview

*developing Who God is

*Showing God's redemptive plan

*spiritual training

* Moral Development (formed by age 9 per Barna)

*Intentional influence to children with the TRUTH

*develop kids "in the faith" (23 references)

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Perfection Infection Helps

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Kiddo from a hard place Story

*being 'bad' (but really just a sinner)

*lacking skills

*lacking structure, routine

*Obedience

*Showing Grace

Our wet cement...melding into a home with 3 other wet cement kids

parented by people who have purpose, but need grace.

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Presenter Notes

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A model...circles..

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Developmental Needs Teens

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Developmental Needs Kids