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Children Matter to Your Ministry
You Want to Grow Your Children’s Ministry
You Want to Create Excitement about Learning God-Focused Truths
You Want to Build a Firm Foundation for the Future
Children Learn Using Different Methods
You Want Children to Know, Love, and Worship God
You Want Children to Learn What Christians Believe and Why They Believe It
You Want a Curriculum Grounded in Solid Doctrines Children Should Know
You Want to Equip Parents to Disciple and Help Their Children Grow Spiritually
You Want Children Excited to Come to Church
You Want Children to Learn Truths That Will Stick with Them for Life
You Want a Program That Will Fit the Unique Needs of Your Ministry

3. Children Matter to Your Ministry
BIG FOUR – Primary Goals of Kids4Truth Clubs
Effectively teach important truths about God to boys and girls through meaningful, motivational, and memorable learning experiences
Define and refine the minimum standard of Christian knowledge that boys and girls ought to know in order to
avoid confusion
discourage hypocrisy
promote authentic faith
Utilize a tried-and-true effective method by which we fortify young hearts and minds with doctrine
Motivate and equip local churches, families, and individuals to become effective communicators of Biblical truth to children

4. You Want Children to Learn What Christians Believe and Why They Believe It
The Curriculum Goal
If a child begins attending Kids4Truth Clubs at age four, he will understand 120 doctrinal questions by grade 6—fully able to provide answers with supporting Bible verses.

5. You Want a Curriculum Grounded in Solid Doctrines Children Should Know
What We Teach…12 Doctrinal Themes
Each one of the 12 doctrinal themes contains 10 foundational questions and answers.
We refer to these as the “top ten.” The top ten comprise the 120 foundational questions and answers.
The 12 doctrinal themes are color coded:
Themes 1-3 = GOLD, Themes 4-6 = GREEN, Themes 7-9 = RED, Themes = BLUE

6. You Want Children to Learn Truths That Will Stick with Them for Life
The Foundational Curriculum
On every level, children will learn answers to the same 120 questions primarily by memorizing the answers with Bible verses.
6 doctrinal themes are covered every TruthBook.
One TruthBook usually lasts 1 year, but can last longer if desired.
The answers are developed deeper and deeper for every progressing level.
We systematically build upon the knowledge children have learned in previous levels!

7. You Want to Build a Firm Foundation for the Future
The Foundational Curriculum = Parallels Document
The Parallels documents outline:
12 doctrinal themes
Core 120 questions with the answers for each level
Like the TruthBooks, it is available as Book 1 and Book 2
This document is great for:
Review gaming
Scope & sequence
Visual of how the levels work together
Q&A:
The question is the same, but the answer grows and deepens for each level.
The answer for the lower levels is contained within the answer for the upper levels.

8. You Want a Program That Will Fit the Unique Needs of Your Ministry
Four Levels of Learning
There are 4 levels, with a scope & sequence of two years each.
Each level covers the same 12 doctrinal themes and 120 questions.
The Pace a ministry goes through the TruthBooks are flexible.
Most people choose to finish the TruthBook in one school or calendar year.
Six doctrinal themes are covered in each TruthBook.
Most churches rotate between TruthBook 1 and TruthBook 2 years so that children are all learning within the same doctrinal themes.
Level names reflect the goals & expectations for that age group.
All level ages/grades are recommendations and may be adjusted per your setting.

9. You want to Create Excitement about Learning God-Focused Truths
TruthBook Content
Exciting, relevant, and applicable – yet uniform – by using a variety of different components in each unit and doctrinal theme.
Flexible in awards, pace, materials, schedule, and the way that the curriculum is used so each ministry can make it fit their unique needs.
TruthBook Units include:
Memorize It!
Commentary
Workbook portion or Coloring Sheet
Random Items
Brain Stretcher
Heart Question
Bonus Q&A

10. Children Learn Using Different Methods
Curriculum Components
TruthBook components are similar across the levels of learning.
Level 4 has additional components.
Component names and Icons match the theme of each level.
Level 1 components include information for parents so that they know what their child is learning.

11. You Want to Create Excitement about Learning God-Focused Truths
Yearly Schedule
One TruthBook = One Year!
Breaks the TruthBook into Bite-Size Pieces!
36 weeks = 6 weeks per doctrinal theme.
48 weeks = 8 weeks per doctrinal theme.
Yearly Calendar
Provides direction for parents to help their child.
Should include special events and services.
Notes weeks taken off for Christmas break, special services, missions conference, etc.
September 9 – October 14
October 21 – December 3
December 10 – February 3
February 10 – March 10
March 23 –
April 27
May 4 –
June 9
God’s Word: The Bible
The Greatness of God
The Goodness of God
The Trinity
God’s Creation
God’s View of You
9/9 – 0101 & 0102-picnic
9/16 – 0103 & 0104
09/23 – 0105 & 0106
09/30 – 0107 & 0108
10/7 – 0109 & 0110
10/14 – Review Units
10/21 – 0201 & 0202
10/28 – 0203 & 0204
11/4 – 0205 & 0206
11/11 – 0207 & 0208
12/2 – 0209 & 0210
12/9 – Review Units-Christmas Party
12/16 – 0301 & 0302
12/23 & 12/30 – No K4T
1/6 – 0303 & 0304
1/13 – 0305 & 0306-snowballs
1/20 – 0307 & 0308
1/27 – 0309 & 0310
2/3 – Review Units
2/10 – 0401 & 0402
2/17 – 0403 & 0404
2/24 – 0405 & 0406
3/2 – 0407 & 0408
3/9 – 0409 & 0410-snowcones
3/16 – Review Units
3/23 – 0501 & 0502
3/30 – 0503 & 0504
4/6 – 0505 & 0506-glow in the dark night
4/13 – 0507 & 0508
4/20 – 0509 & 0510
4/27 – Review Units
5/4 – 0601 & 0602
5/11 – 0603 & 0604
5/18 – 0605 & 0606
5/25 – 0607 & 0608
6/2 – & 0610
6/9 – Review Units –Year End Awards Night

12. You Want Children Excited to Come to Church
Awards
Awards are an inexpensive way to motivate children to recite the “Memorize It” portions of the curriculum.
$2.25 for 5 patches!
Ministries decide how awards are earned for their children!
As motivational or challenging as a church desires.
Recommended Award Scenarios are located in the front of each TruthBook.
Communicates with parents how awards are earned.
Award patches are ironed onto the Awards Standard (sash).

13. Children Learn Using Different Methods
Typical Club Service Schedule
Different club activities help engage children to learn using different methods.
Auditory
Visual
Kinetic (hands on, active, lively)
Every element of the program is designed to reflect what is being taught in the teaching lesson and TruthBook.
Churches choose what program elements they want to use.
5-10 minutes: Welcome, Announcements, Songs
15-20 minutes: Teacher TruthTime Lesson
20-30 minutes: Small Group Time
20-45 minutes: Activity Time
5-10 minutes: Awards, Announcements and Dismissal
Note: schedule can be adjusted to meet the service time requirements at your ministry.

14. You Want to Equip Parents to Disciple and Help Their Children Grow Spiritually
TruthBook = Student Workbook
Ideal Scenario = Children work on their own or with their parents during the week.
Work on memorizing Memorize It! portions
Work through exercises in the TruthBook units
Memorize It! portion is recited to small group leader at church.
TIP: TruthBooks make wonderful family devotional or family dinner-time discussion material!
Realistic Scenario = 50% of Children work to memorize and do exercises in the TruthBook during small group time.
Recite Memorize It! portion to small group leader
OPTIONAL: Discussion Group
Some churches choose to break small group time into two segments:
Discussion over TruthBook units
Recitation Time
Helpful for churches who are using the program to reach unchurched children.

15. Children Matter to Your Ministry
Implementing a Club Program or curriculum
What program to use
What are your goals?
What are your expectations?
What service time will work best for your ministry
Mid-Week
Sunday Night
Sunday School
Sunday Morning
Specifics for Your ministry
Pace
Schedule
Awards/Incentives/Motivators
What elements you want to use
Service Elements: lesson, small groups, review game, choir, etc.
Program Elements: Awards, Charts, Group Rewards, Music #1
Make Decisions for your ministry

16. You Want Children Excited to Come to Church
Implementing a Club Program or Curriculum
Promote the Program = Greater Excitement and Attendance!
Posters, banners, flyers
Bulletin and/or Social Media Announcements
Decorate classrooms, hallway, and meeting areas
Recruit and Train Workers = Well-trained Workers are Happy Workers!
Formal Training (if desired)
In-House Training
Register Children = Helpful Information
Will help determine what to order
Contact and health/behavior information
Will generate additional excitement
Prepare materials = Yields Success (no last minute concerns!)
Order and organize materials
Print and assemble record keeping resources
Prepare teacher/worker supplies
Prepare Parental Information Packet = “Partner” with Parents to Help Disciple Their Children #2
Prepare so your launch is successful!

17. You Want to Grow Your Children’s Ministry
Transitioning Between Club Programs
Do NOT:
Instead
Take away elements children or workers LOVED with former program.
Store, Awards, Games, Refreshments
Expect workers/parents to understand program without training.
Expect everyone to be as excited as you are about the change.
Change programs without having a reason available.
Don’t spring the change on your workers at the last minute!
Adjust the format to fit your new club goals and needs.
Wean children and workers off of elements you want to change.
Provide training and instruction to both workers and parents.
Decorate the room so that it looks fun and exciting.
Promote the new program to create excitement.
Have an explanation “WHY” you changed programs.
Communicate! With parents and workers.
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18. You Want to Equip Parents to Disciple and Help Their Children Grow Spiritually

19. You Want to Equip Parents to Disciple and Help Their Children Grow Spiritually
equipu.kids4truth.com = an essential resource!
The EquipU site is our teacher’s resource site.
It is the “go to” place for online resources for the Kids4Truth Clubs program and curriculum.
Chat tab
“Help” = our staff is online and ready to assist you through live chat.
“Leave a message” = our staff is offline and you can leave a message that they will respond to during office hours.

20. You Want to Equip Parents to Disciple and Help Their Children Grow Spiritually
equipu.kids4truth.com = an essential resource!

21. You Want a Program That Will Fit the Unique Needs of Your Ministry
Need Help?
We are here to help YOU!
Marrena Ralph – Kids4Truth Clubs Program Specialist
Contact us:
Important note: Throughout the year we will be updating our
sites and resources to reflect the transition into the RBP family.

22. You Want Children to Know, Love, and Worship God
Kids4Truth Clubs
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Eye catching
Kid friendly
Doctrinally solid
Carefully crafted
Engaging
Systematic Theology for Kids!