EM145: How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers

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29 June 2016

EM145: How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers - E145

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The Coopers were missionaries to Asia. One event overseas led Troy and Rachel to involve their children in ministry. Listen to discover how they're able to naturally integrate their lives.

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What we talked about

00:29 – Episode summary
01:16 – Introduction
01:49 – Letting kids take part in ministry
04:31 – Being a magnet for conversation
06:42 – When should kids start in ministry?
13:20 – How the “bridge method” explains the Gospel
14:18 – Praying for wholehearted devotion to Jesus
18:00 – Missionary Updates
21:32 – Integrating family and ministry
27:01 – Sharing the Gospel at the skate park
33:07 – Training children in missions
35:42 – Living out what you teach
36:22 – The vision for the family
41:04 – Habits to help make disciples

Resources & Contact Info

Website: CoopersOnAMissions.com

The 3 Circles (Malachi)

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Additional Resources & Updates:

More about Children in Ministry

This is part of a special miniseries on involving children in ministry. Check out the links below for more information about resources, ministries, and how some families are able to involve children of all ages in hands-on ministry.

Feedback

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