Step One
Presenting the Gospel
Presenting the Gospel to children is a huge moment for both the parent and child. We want you to feel equipped in doing so! This document outlines God’s Plan for a child that can be understood from late preschool through Elementary students. Also, check out this video from our Kids' Pastor, Nathan Woodward, who will walk you through presenting this document to children.
Step Two
Facilitating Discussion about the Bible
The Gospel Project offers an awesome video resource for your child to watch, which can help them understand the Gospel you’ve presented. Be ready for questions!
Step Three
Confession and Celebration
When your child has acknowledged Jesus as their Lord and Savior, we want to celebrate with you! Share your story with us, and we’ll provide some next steps and resources to continue building your child’s faith.
Additional Resources
For Parents on the Gospel for Children
Check out these great resources below for your child, or as a gift to any child. These books do a great job of presenting the gospel in a narrative way. These narrative presentations help children understand more of the biblical story behind the gospel. Such a great bedtime read to enjoy over and over again:
The Biggest Story ABC - Kevin DeYoung
From Adam and Eve in the Gard of Eden to Zion and the new creation world, the Bible is telling one big story-the story of God’s promise to deliver his people. Kevin DeYoung has written this new board book to help kids ages 1 to 3 make connections from Genesis to Revelation and from A to Z. Each page introduces a new letter of the alphabet with engaging illustrations that tell the narrative of the Bible.
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The Big Picture of What God has Always Wanted - Charles F. Boyd
Did you know that what God has always wanted is for you to become one of His friends? This book is for parents who care deeply about passing on a legacy of faith in Christ to the next generation. What does it mean to “ask Jesus into your heart” and is it even biblical? Charles F. Boyd wrote this book to help children understand that this phrase is symbolic and he hopes children will understand the simple Gospel message.
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The Biggest Story- Kevin DeYoung
The Bible is full of exciting stories that fill children with awe and wonder. This book was written to help kids know how all those classic stories connect to Scripture’s overarching message about God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people. Kevin DeYoung leads kids and parents on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ’s death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.
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What is a Christian? Answers for Kids
This eight-week activity book helps kids answer questions about becoming a Christian. Content covered includes questions about God, Jesus, Sin, The Gospel, Becoming a Christian, Heaven, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper. An included parent section equips parents to have conversations with children who are asking questions about the gospel.
I’m a Christian Now: Growing in My Faith
This 90-day/15-week daily devotional for kids outlines a different aspect of the spiritual disciplines and includes a parent section with a family devotional. This is a great devotional for kids who are just starting to spend daily time with God with enrichment pages for parents, too!
Featuring weekly activities like daily Scripture reading, memory verse challenges, parent talks, activities designed to help kids "Do, Know, Ask, and Pray."
I'm a Christian Now: The Life of Jesus 90 Day Devotional
This 90-day/15-week daily devotional for kids outlines a different aspect of the spiritual disciplines and includes a parent section with a family devotional. This is a great devotional for kids who are just starting to spend daily time with God with enrichment pages for parents, too!
Featuring weekly activities like daily Scripture reading, memory verse challenges, parent talks, activities designed to help kids "Do, Know, Ask, and Pray."