Tough Topics

Ministry can be hard and bring unexpected challenges. Find help for addressing Tough Topics with resources from Child Evangelism Fellowship.

Helping Children be Truthful

Tough Topics Helping Children Be Truthful —Dr. Linda Fuhrer Lying, as with most human behavior, serves a purpose. Observing circumstances in which children lie gives insights into those purposes. Why Children Lie Children who are accused of actions they know will... Read More

Talking to Children about War

Tough Topics Talking to Children about War —Pat Verbal Many children have one or both parents in the military. These children may not know that more than 2,300 U.S. military have died, but they know fear and loneliness. Children want to trust God but war is confusing.... Read More

Can Kids Manage God’s Stuff?

Tough Topics Can Kids Manage God’s Stuff -Larry Burkett With good training, why not! “Why do I have to give some of my money to God? He already has everything. I earned it and it’s mine.” Oh, is that so? Every Christian is a servant of God. Because we’re His servants,... Read More

Discipline for Discipleship

Tough Topics Discipline for Discipleship -Gordon and Becki West To avoid creating unnecessary discipline problems we need to plan our lessons with the development and personal needs of our students in mind. Long, dry lectures for juniors are futile since they lack... Read More

Talking to Children about Addictions

Tough Topics Talking to Children about Addictions —Pat Verbal Pastor Hanson tossed the sleeping bags into the church van as his wife counted heads for the second time. All the campers were raring to go, except Eric who was late as usual. “He’ll probably pull up with... Read More

Listen and Love

Tough Topics Listen and Love -Gordon and Becki West Preteens are emotional by nature for a variety of reasons including hormonal changes, fatigue, peer group expectations and self-imposed demands. At a stage in life when parents and friends may not know how to deal... Read More