Church of the Nazarene - Disciples in Training

Disciples in Training

Who is Discipling You and Who Are You Discipling?

The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is, “To Make Christlike Disciples in the Nations.” Children can be disciples and can teach others to be disciples too. There are three streams of discipleship thought.

• Classic: This is discipleship through curriculum such as Sunday School, Children’s Worship, and mid-week classes. This form of discipleship is important in the overall Christian education and discipleship of children.
• Christian Spiritual Formation: this form of discipleship focuses on education through spiritual disciplines as children grow in their relationship with Christ. We are available to assist you as you disciple children through spiritual disciplines such as baptism, communion, membership, and more.
• Community: Discipleship does not happen in isolation. The body of Christ and the workings and actions therein serve to disciple children.

We want to help teachers and parents as you disciple your children and teach them to disciple their peers. Please contact us at childmin@nazarene.org for more information regarding discipleship.

Classic Discipleship Tools:
Children’s Ministries and WordAction Publishing have partnered together to provide some tools for classic discipleship.

My Best Friend, Jesus

A vibrant, full-color booklet that uses the powerful imagery of the JESUS Film to help you lead kids to the Savior!

Includes the ABC's of Salvation, a suggested prayer of commitment, and steps for follow-up.

My Best Friend, Jesus also has two free downloadable items to assist parents, teachers, and leaders as they work through the booklet with their children:

• Downloadable Leader's Guide
• Leading a Child to Christ (PowerPoint Presentation)

So ...You Want to Follow Jesus?

The colorful, five week Bible study is the tool you need to disciple young new believers in the faith. Click here to see the downloadable leader’s guide.

Click here to see the downloadable leader’s guide.

So ...You Want to Be Baptized?

Teach kids about the importance and meaning of Baptism with this booklet in the Young Believer's Discipleship Series! This colorful 8 page
booklet helps show kids what it means to be baptized. Designed for
active learning with study and lesson pages, puzzles, and illustrations.
This booklet is an excellent tool for teachers and parents alike.

Click here to see the downloadable leader’s guide.

So ...You Want to Take Communion?

Teach kids about the importance and meaning of Communion with this booklet in the Young Believer's Discipleship Series! This colorful 8 page booklet helps show kids what it means to share in Communion. Designed for active learning with study and lesson pages, puzzles, and illustrations, this booklet is an excellent tool for teachers and parents alike.

Click here to see the downloadable leader’s guide.

So... Who Is a Disciple-Maker?

Have you ever needed a resource that helps define for children the importance of how to disciple others? This is it! This booklet helps define for kids what it means to be a disciple and how they can be a disciple to others!

Click here to see the downloadable leader's guide.

So... You Want to Share Jesus?

Many children are eager to share their faith with others, but need help getting started. This needed resource helps define for children the importance of when and how to share Jesus with others. This tool will help explain to children how to share Jesus in everyday life.

Click here to see the downloadable leader's guide.

So... You Want to Give to God?

This is a key resource for Children's Pastors, Church Leaders and Parents to use in teaching kids what it means to give to God. Available in a ready-made format that explains in clear, age-appropriate way the importance of stewardship in all areas of life.

Click here to see the downloadable leader's guide.

Discovering My Faith

The catechism teaches older elementary children the doctrinal concepts found in the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. The primary goal of the catechism is to create in children a love for the beliefs of the Church of the Nazarene, so their lives will be shaped by these beliefs. The course also seeks to: • Help preteens recognize the importance of thinking about theological issues and provide a framework for doing so.

• Create a climate where preteens can openly discuss theological issues.
• Teach preteens how to deal with questions or doubts about beliefs without fear or guilt and without throwing out their faith because of their uncertainties.
• Provide sixth graders a unique "rite of passage" as they move from the children's department to the youth department.
• Encourage preteens to join the Church of the Nazarene as an expression of their commitment to Christ and to our interpretation of the teachings of Scripture.