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Being Relevant

• Prepared by Teachable Heart Ministries

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• Then little children were brought to Jesus for
  him to place his hands on them and pray for them.
  But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
  Jesus said, "Let the little children come to
  me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of
  heaven belongs to such as these."
• - Matt 1913-14

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To relate to kids today, you have to understand
what motivates them.Times change People
DontInterests change Needs Dont Everyone
needsto be shown Attentionknow Acceptance to
appreciate Approval to experience Success to
benefit Rewards
and to feel a sense
of Accomplishment
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Being relevant to the kids in your class is
understanding both their interests and needs.
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The Jesus ModelHow can you meet the needs of the
kids in your class?How can you take advantage of
your kids interests in your teaching?People
dont care what you know until they know that
you care.
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Rules for Relating In Class

• Pray for the kids of your class each week. Take
  prayer requests, let them know youre praying for
  them during the week. Ask follow up questions so
  they know you cared, remembered, and still care.
• Ask lots of questions
• This lets the kids know that you really care.
• Listen, and ask follow-up questions the next
  week.
• Take note of what interests the kids of your
  class, and then ask them questions about the
  things that interest them.

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Rules for Relating Outside Class

• Take note of your kids/grandkids interests
• Watch a kids cartoon or movie
• View some kids websites
• Listen to some kids music
• Look on the book shelves (good bad)
• Be a part of their world!
• Observe kids before and after your class
• What are they talking about?

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Teaching with the Modern Parable

• Show the kids that you care.
• Make your applications relevant to the kids.
• Know whats going on in our kids world (but you
  dont have to be an expert)