subject: How Children's Ministries Are Making A Difference At Home And Abroad [print this page] There are two main ways in which children's ministries follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and are making a difference. First, they give children the chance to learn about God and the Bible. Second, they reach out to children in need, offering help to the vulnerable and underprivileged.
Children's ministries can be found in almost every country in the world - those at home and abroad. Ministries are an essential aspect of Christian life and care for both the spiritual and physical welfare of the young. The core belief of those in charge is that all children are precious to God, and all should be valued and cared for.
In turn, children's ministries are making a difference by teaching children to value and care for others, to "love your neighbor" as Jesus commanded. Children learn, through the teachings of the Bible, that true Christianity extends beyond the church to take in all aspects of life.
Children are among the most vulnerable members of any society - both at home and abroad - and the most likely to suffer in hard times. Thankfully, at home in the United States most children can be sure of adequate food and shelter. But they can also experience overwhelming problems. Family illness or breakdown, parental job losses, or money troubles can afflict any child at any time. Children's ministries can help children make their way through difficult times.
Ministries are making a difference as the distressed, the lonely and the unhappy are supported so they look forward with hope and faith. They are also actively making a difference in their various communities at home, improving conditions for the poor, the sick and the needy. Children's ministries at home are also very aware of the fact that millions of children abroad are living in dire poverty. This is of deep concern and large numbers of projects are undertaken to be sure they are making a difference and helping in financial and practical ways. Projects can range from raising money to secure an education for the poorest children to furnishing and equipping orphanages, all in God's name.
Children's ministries are making a difference by spreading the gospel to youngsters and offering daily feeding programs. Christian children's ministries at home and abroad recognize the importance of providing spiritual as well as physical nourishment.
One of the major ministries that supports children in more than 20 different countries abroad, works to enable children to grow into healthy, fulfilled and responsible Christian adults. Their children's ministry is making a difference and is designed to "release children all over the world from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty." Over the years, the ministry has been able to lift more than a million children from the depths of poverty and despair. Its sponsorship program links compassionate people in the West to individual children in countries such as Uganda, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru and El Salvador and more. This children's ministry is making a difference by ensuring that every child who is helped learns about the hope of Jesus, and the ministry partners with local churches that provide Christian teaching, training and mentoring. As with other children's ministries at home and abroad, the charity adheres always to the principles of the Bible. The Word of God is heard, and the love of God is experienced in action.
