For families with little ones (preschool age), this could be a 3-5 minute talk! It doesn’t have to be much. I recommend doing this with (especially little) children over a meal – whichever meal is the least chaotic in your home (for my family right now, that’s lunch), or while you’re on a walk or gardening together. Have fun!
Read the scripture together. If your child is of reading age, ask them to read, or take turns reading around the table.
Ask your child and family members “What do you believe about God?” You may change the wording to fit your child’s age and development. Some other examples for younger children include: “What do you think of when you think of God?” or “Who is God?” Everyone in the family should share their answer, and spend time discussing.
For families with slightly older children, ask each other: “If a friend who did not go to church, either with you or at all, asked you about God, what would you say? Would your answer change from the first question?”
Ask: “How do you think people learn about God through you?” and each family member can discuss what they do well and what they could do better.
Close in prayer: Dear God, thank you for teaching me how to love. Help me teach others about Your Love. Amen.
- Erynne DeVore, director of Children’s Ministry