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Lives Impacted by Children's Ministry

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Partnering for the Kingdom
The Pilot Project is a first
step of a large international initiative aiming to
create and publish curriculum for children between the ages of 4 and 12 that is
adapted for each country. These introductory books were initially designed for
a specific age range and are then redesigned to fit other ages. They are
opening the doors for an incredible curriculum project covering 9 years of the
life of a child!
Intentionally named "The compass – only for explorers,"
the Hungarian Pilot Project was the result of the partnership between EGM
International and ReMa, our local ministry. While the lessons are based on the
Model Children's Worker methodology, they are only partly created by American
or International writers. The Hungarian team has written a major part of them
making sure that the final product reflects the local characteristics to ensure
that they are culturally and regionally relevant.
We started the Pilot Project
in Hungary three years ago with the involvement of seven
Hungarian individuals (translators, writers, proofreaders, graphic designers,
editors - three of which were volunteers.)
The Pilot Project was also a great
opportunity for Hungarian Christians to become financially involved in the
ministry. Part of the expenses were cover by in-country donations.
Our experience with the first Pilot Project manuals was encouraging. The vast interest proved that the Hungarian
Sunday school teachers really love the curriculum finding it useful. Our plan
is to spread the word so that everyone will know that this is just the
beginning and we are moving forward with the Pilot Project 2.
A touching letter from a children's worker who teaches children with learning disabilities made our day. This person was
amazed with the success she had using the Pilot Project manual. She explained
that the children were really into the
biblical stories and activities like never before. This is how we’ve
learned, once again, that the biblical model of teaching is the best option for
all children alike.
We received the following feedback from another teacher just after
launching the Pilot Project 2: "Recently, I taught the story of Nicodemus
from the Pilot Project 2 book. I hadn’t planned on making a call for a
decision. Still, the Spirit led me this way. Four kids from my class made the
decision for Christ that day! God bless you!"
The Pilot Project isn’t just a nice story. It’s an example of how effective
you can be when you partner with God and with other people all over the world.
The Pilot Project isn’t a finish line, but a first step for incredible,
transformational life stories. Will you
be part of that too?
Written by Marian Zaharia & Andrea Schauermann
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Ukranian Children's Ministry

Every Generation Ministries – Ukraine (“Slujinna Pokolinnjam”
in the local language) is NOT involved in the protest against the government,
but the EGM team IS quite active protesting against ineffective and unbiblical
children’s ministry principles which have been the norm for so many years in
the churches of their country. This is also a complex conflict! But God has
shown us His passion to see every child reached effectively can be expressed
through the EGM team in Ukraine.
To affect the change they want to make in this enormous
country, EGM workers have divided Ukraine into regions and there are regional
leaders in many of these areas who provide training and individualized coaching
for children’s workers in churches across the denominational landscape.
Ukrainian children’s ministry is changing as teachers connect with the biblical
model found in Deuteronomy 6. It’s a transformational ministry model based in
relationship and marked by experiential learning, creative presentations of
biblical truth, meaningful conversations connecting the Bible to real life and
activities which result in lasting life response.
Following is an excerpt from one regional leader’s report:
"At the seminar
we held at the Lvov Theological seminary, the students learned the methodology
of doing lessons for the kids. They had an opportunity to practice every
element of the Bible model. Students received the theoretical knowledge and
also did some practical exercises. They learned to build their own lessons
using the elements of the Model of the Children’s worker [found in Deuteronomy 6].
They practiced consecutive and logical teaching of the Bible truths; they
learned to make discussion questions and activities for the practical usage of
the Bible truths. In addition, they had a chance to see the lessons for the
kids of different age groups, based on the model.
I thank God for His
blessings and guidance in this program. The Lord inspired people and gave them
the desire to gain professional knowledge to be effective children’s workers,
leading kids to Christ! Praise the Lord!"
- Kachan Nataliya, North Region Coordinator
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Emmanuel Manishimwe

As a retired teacher I love being able to use my God given gifts to work with EGM. Through this organization I have been able to meet so many wonderful people who have the desire to carry the message of Jesus Christ to the ends of the world, like Emmanuel. Seeing young people wanting to change the world around them is so inspiring to me. It is our desire to see lives transformed by the story of redemption through Jesus Christ.
Just as Emmanuel successfully guided us along the roads of western Uganda, I know he is a capable leader in EGM’s expansion efforts in East and Central Africa.
Linda Beaver
EGM Supporter
EGM Supporter
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
EGM Curriculum for Middle East & North Africa
High expectations were set on what was called in the news the Arab Spring. Nations were hoping that the wind of change would bring freedom and democracy. Unfortunately, that was not the case; people were frustrated and hoped they could go back to where they were before the self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi in Tunisia in December 2010. Looking for the reason, some think that people were not yet prepared, did not have clear definition of democracy or did not have the right and just leaders. All the above reasons are valid. However, instead of waiting for ‘change’, people needed ‘transformation.’ Unless the Son transforms people, Spring will never arrive; “If the Son therefore make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36.
EGM curriculum for the Arabic speaking world, the MENA, is all about ‘transformation.’ Away from the world’s distractions, fifteen elite writers from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt gathered in July 2013 to write lessons for pilot 1 in an inspiring place on Mount Lebanon overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It was an intensive time introducing Every Generation Ministries' Model, learning and writing according to it.

“I was given the chance to write in a more organized and effective way.” Thouraya wrote, one of the writers from Lebanon. Another writer, Maha from Jordan, expressed her feelings saying: “We are teaching the kids to live a different life, to have their life transformed; we are teaching them the truth through the EGM Model.” Our vision is to provide the Arabic speaking churches with a three-year locally written curriculum based on Deuteronomy chapter six. Pilot 1 & Pilot 2 will serve as a road map to starting the curriculum. Writers are excited, partners are ready and the winds of transformation will surely come to include every generation.
Youeel Tarabay
Executive Director
Fondation Le Grain De Ble, Lebanon
Youeel Tarabay
Executive Director
Fondation Le Grain De Ble, Lebanon
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
India
Thirty years ago, as a young children’s ministry leader, I
felt the LORD touching my heart concerning India, the country with the largest
population of boys and girls. Evangelism Resources (ER) invited EGM to travel
to Delhi last month to meet with ER leaders regarding children’s ministry work.
Evangelism Resources continues to encounter vast numbers of children in the
midst of their church planting efforts and evangelism activities. One leader
told me that when you enter into a village with a guitar, balloon or yo-yo, you
can expect to have a crowd of children immediately gather around you. They are
eager and willing participants and most open to the gospel.
Some interesting facts about India:
- There are over 800 million mobile phones in use.
- Uttar Pradesh, a state with over 205 million people, would be the 5th largest country in the world if it stood alone from India.
- In 1947, the year of Independence from England, India’s population was less than 400 million. In just 65 years, the population has tripled.
- There are 18 languages with over 10 million native speakers.
India is a vast and glorious country with a complex and
diverse society. In the midst of it all stands the church of God working to
share the love of Jesus Christ and the message of salvation with children. Both
Evangelism Resources and The Evangelical Fellowship of India, which is
comprised of over 38,000 churches, has asked EGM to return to India in April
2015. We will be working with key children’s ministry leaders for an EGM
training program and to explore ways that we might serve together to see
children transformed in Christ through His church in India. We will keep you
posted.
In His Steps,
Daniel Watts
President
Monday, November 11, 2013
Mexico Ministry
We don’t always get to see the results of our ministry
efforts.
In fact, many of our ministry efforts must be done in simple faith
that God is doing what He wants to do in His own perfect timing, whether or not
we get to SEE the results this side of Heaven. Children’s workers everywhere
look at the child in their class and wonder, “What will God do with this little
one?”
For Daniel Watts, EGM President and Founder, having Krysten
Norkaitis on the EGM staff is one of those glimpses into the future life of a
child in EGM’s ministry. While serving as a children’s pastor in Orange County,
California (in his days before EGM was founded in 1993) Daniel met little
blonde, energetic Krysten. Krysten was eager to learn, had a heart for God and
was an enthusiastic participant in the church’s children’s ministry program.
When leaving the US to move his family to Poland, Daniel had
to say goodbye to Krysten and the other children he’d passionately served in
his years of church ministry. Isn’t it wonderful that God’s plan for a child
isn’t dependent on only one person? God was busy in those years as Krysten was
growing up. He was preparing her for ever increasing challenges and He was
sending many godly mentors into her life to prepare her for those adventures.
In the brief time he had to teach and disciple Krysten,
Daniel had no idea that she would one day be called of God to serve as an
overseas missionary in Argentina. Daniel certainly never envisioned that the
work he started in Poland (Every Generation Ministries) would grow into an
international ministry and that little Krysten would one day be used of God
strategically to develop EGM ministries throughout Latin America.
Krysten served for several years as EGM’s Latin America Regional Director beginning in 2006. Later, she accepted the challenge to be
EGM’s North America Hispanic Ministries director, leading the charge as EGM has
expanded its work into the enormous country of Mexico. While the work there is
growing and thriving, the need is great. Our Mexican leaders tell us that
85,000 churches in Mexico need help with their children’s ministry. Every day
the work is being done to grow into a few more churches.

Is there a little “Krysten” near you today, how are you
investing in them? God might want to use you to be a part in preparing them for
something you never could have expected. Let Him use you and watch what He will
do through the life of that little one!
Joe Cox
Vice President of International Ministries
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Impacting Lives in Peru

Corina Mezarino, a member of Christian Alliance Church of San Miguel in Peru, shared her testimony of the impact “Model Children’s Worker” training has made on the lives of the children in her church.
“Model Children’s Worker” information changed the perspective of how to teach children biblical principles. I have been using typical school methods to teach the lessons, but the only outcome was that children learned Bible stories. What I really wanted was for the children to apply the biblical principles of God's Word to their lives. The “Model” allows me to touch fibers deeper in the children and help them understand the principles that God has left us in His Word.
The children of Peru already face an increasingly aggressive world that is perverse and alienated from God. I wish with all my heart that the children can burn God’s principles into their hearts that will help them make good decisions. Only then can they have abundant lives. I firmly believe that as I continue using this “Model”, the children’s development stages will increasingly become refined.
I pray that other churches could be blessed with this Model so that in unity we can see transformed lives of our children for future generations.
We are thankful for testimonies like Carina’s. We share her prayer request that more churches could have access to The Model Children’s Worker material. To read exciting reports of how God is blessing in other countries through Every Generation Ministries, read our blog.
We are also gathering Teacher Tool Kits to bless the teachers in Peru and other countries who have little to no supplies including pencils and paper. If you would like to provide a Teacher Tool Kit, make a donation or ask a question, please contact our office.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Mexican EGM participants give towards EGM’s growing ministry in Africa…
A few weeks ago, I preached in a local church in Ensenada,
Mexico where EGM has been serving for years. I shared about my recent trip to
the D.R. Congo in Africa where God is using EGM in the work He is doing there.
God is stirring in the hearts of church leaders showing them the importance of
spiritually investing in children. They know by doing this, God can use the
Congolese children to bring healing and peace to their own country. After I
finished preaching, the senior pastor, Ramon Ruiz, reiterated the importance of
discipling children and reminded the congregation how God is using EGM to
impact the lives of the children in their church. Pastor Ramon also said that
he felt God was calling their congregation to join in the work God is doing in
Africa. Despite the fact they had already collected the offering, Pastor Ramon
encouraged the church members to give again and to give generously towards this
work. The church members gave joyfully and generously as they praised God. We
thank God for the generosity of the Mexican people and rejoice in the $260 that
was collected which
will result in more Congolese boys and girls having the opportunity to learn of God’s transformational love!
will result in more Congolese boys and girls having the opportunity to learn of God’s transformational love!
Krysten Norkaitis
North America Hispanic Ministries Director
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