It is never too early to get children involved in mission work. At Cross Lanes Baptist we believe it is important for children to be properly educated about the Great Commission, but we believe it is equally important to get them involved in the work.
There has to be proper planning for that to happen because not all mission efforts are age appropriate. Each year, we purposefully plan several mission opportunities that the children in our church can be involved in. These include local block parties, seasonal mission opportunities, regional mission opportunities, and even international mission opportunities if accompanied by a parent. I began taking each of my children on an appropriate mission trip by first grade.
Eight children from CLBC served in Coalwood and War, West Virginia this week. Both of my children had the opportunity (expectation) to share their faith with other children. They don't know to be afraid. They don't suffer from the hindrances that so many adults do and I pray they never do.
Our goal with involving children in mission work is to ingrain it so much in their lives that it is a central part of who they are. When they become adults, they will be kingdom minded Christians who love Jesus and want others to know about Him.
What are you doing to teach your children about God's work?
