Tough Topics

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

Making the Pieces Fit

Tough Topics Making the Pieces Fit -Susan Mackert I’ve always enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles. There’s just something so relaxing about tuning everything else out and focusing on which piece goes where! It’s so satisfying when the puzzle finally comes together and... Read More

How Do You Know What They Know?

Tough Topics How Do You Know What They Know? -Stephen Nogueras In this changing world, it’s hard to know what a child’s level of understanding is. Most of us didn’t grow up with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in which school children today are immersed. Common... Read More

Truth Vs. Opinion

Tough Topics Truth vs. Opinion -Barbara Heki  “My schoolteacher said that’s not true; it’s just a made-up story!” Jesse declared as his Sunday school class began studying creation. Many children in early elemen­tary are very trusting. From birth they’ve learned to... Read More

Does God Actually Love Everyone?

Tough Topics Does God Actually Love Everyone? -Stephen Nogueras When teaching children, you will find that the questions they ask are often difficult to answer. I remember one time when a kid asked me how many words are in the Bible. I found that hard, especially... Read More

Apply Scripture to Children’s Chore Charts

Tough Topic Can You Apply Scripture to Children’s Chore Charts -Tina Busenitz My granddaughters get so excited when I ask them to help me bake something for dessert. They trip over each other to get the eggs and milk out of the refrigerator, find measuring cups,... Read More

The Angry Children of Divorce

Tough Topics The Angry Children of Divorce -Janice Sakuma The yelling that erupted from the kindergarten room was like a 911 call to the alert ears of the children’s director at Mosaic, a church in East Los Angeles. The director was halfway down the hall when the... Read More