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Continue reading →: Action Plan BINGO (ACTION PLAN)
Time Varies – to be used throughout a workshop or other learning event and then debriefed at the end. The debrief should last approximately 30 minutes. Purpose This activity helps participants to create an action plan of things they want to do as a result of their learning. It…
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Continue reading →: Lectio Divina (DEVOTION)
Time 25-40 minutes Description This method of studying Scripture was originally established by St. Benedict in the 6th Century. Lectio Divina means “divine reading.” It focuses on Scripture as the Living Word and engages us holistically: heart, mind, spirit and body. Use this method when you want participants to go…
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Continue reading →: Building Our Walls (CLOSER)
Time 30-45 minutes Description This closer is best used at the end of an event where you have been studying Nehemiah. It asks participants to make a commitment to their team, a major initiative, a mission, a goal, etc. by writing it on a “brick” and sticking it to a…
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Continue reading →: Learning Links (OBJ LESSON)
Time 15 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that we learn by linking new ideas to old ones and demonstrates that this is the method Jesus used to teach about the Kingdom of God. Scriptures Mark 4:26-32 (man who throw seeds; mustard seed) Luke 13:20-21 (yeast) Materials Large paperclips, carabineers…
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Continue reading →: Team Member Highs and Lows (ACTIVITY)
Time 30-90 minutes (depending on team size and sharing times) Description This activity is a great way for teams to connect when they haven’t met for some time. Each member shares their “high” (best experience) and “low” (worst experience) since the last time the team was together. After each person…
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Continue reading →: Do As I Say (DEMO)
Time 5 minutes Description This demonstration helps participants understand that what they do as leaders often communicates much more than what they say. Materials None Preparation None Procedure Use the following script (or modify to suit your needs): “Everyone stand up.” “Take your right hand, and hold…
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Continue reading →: Joseph’s Journey (BOOK)
This is my latest book, and it’s about the life of Joseph. It includes 21 object lessons, challenges and Bible lessons for teaching children about forgiveness, hardship, and God’s plan for our lives. To view the book on Amazon, click the link to the left. Here’s a description: Joseph’s life…
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Continue reading →: Peter’s Path (BOOK)
Peter’s Path is a book I published a few months ago. It is a collection of all my lessons about Peter, the apostle. To see the book in the Amazon store, click on the image to the left. Here’s a description: We know more about Peter than about any…
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I’m Michael
I’ve been teaching kids about the Bible for more than 25 years. Teaching Them is where I share my lessons, games, and skits.
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