“ALL PRO KIDS FOR CHRIST”

(SCC Children’s Ministry)

Building All Stars for Jesus!

 

Vision Statement:  “Our vision is to see every child become an “All Pro Christian” for Jesus.

 

Purpose Statement:  “The Children’s Ministry of Shoreline Community Church exists to EXALT God.  To GO and take the gospel to every boy and girl.  To INSTRUCT them in the ways of the Lord, that they might DO all that He commands, that to TOGETHER with us we might glorify Him.

 

Mission Statement:  The mission of “ALL PRO KIDS FOR CHRIST” is to recruit, train and develop our team of kids into “All Star Christians” loving and serving Jesus

 

CORE VALUES

*      We value each child as created in the image of God.

*      We value the Bible as God’s holy Word and as our team playbook for life.

*      We value teachers who know and love Jesus, who coach our kids to be “All Pro Christians”.

*      We value the safety of each child, doing all we can do to provide a safe environment for them.

*      We value parent participation as private spiritual coaches, helping their children to become all God wants them to be.

*      We value having fun, exciting learning environments where kids want to be.

*      We value team play, encouraging one another to be the best we can at our position for Christ.

*      We value prayer realizing that any ground we gain spiritually will begin in the huddle.

*      We value the lost and want to see them become team members.

 

FOOTBALL THEME for Shoreline’s Children’s Ministry

Touchdown – leading a friend to Christ.

Crowd Cheering – the angels cheering in heaven for each saved person.

Football Laces – Used to help the children recite the Wordless Book and Roman’s Road.

First down – movement forward in your spiritual walk, you are moving toward the goal.

Penalties – consequences for breaking the rules (sin).

Flags – signs that a penalty (sin) has occurred.

Coach – Pastors and teachers (good training comes from good coaches).

Physical training – is much like spiritual training.

Body building – growing spiritually (sometimes it hurts).

Injuries – mending the wounded and helping the injured.

Team effort – makes a stronger team for Christ.

Leadership – sometimes we have to stand alone against the world.

Being a winner – requires everyone working together.

Building the team – finding people’s giftedness and putting them at the right position.

Equipment – Putting on the full armor of God.

Studying the opposition – knowing the opposition’s tactics.

Offense – The sword of the Spirit, having your plays planned and pressing forward spiritually.

Defense – knowing how to stand against the enemy.

Receivers – receiving the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Handoff – Children’s Discipleship Ministry

TV – Everyone sees when we make a mistake.

Great Play – requires extra effort, trust in Christ and trust in others.

Drop Kicked – sometimes in life, we feel like we get drop kicked for Jesus, but by suffering for Christ we can actually gain yardage in our Christian walk if done with the right attitude.

Punt – sometimes we need to step back, regroup and get back on course with our spiritual walk.

Awards – Football helmet stickers for great plays.

Huddles – “ALL PRO KIDS” small group prayer time using the Acrostic: Prayer [Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield] 

 

“ALL PRO” SERVICE (All Pro kids who show potential get to work with other kids in ministry – developing a heart to serve Jesus.)

Junior Leader – Younger “All Pro” kids who have demonstrated leadership ability get to work with Nursery – Kindergarten.

Children’s Ministry Leader – Older “All Pro” kids get to serve with 1^st – 2^nd  grade kids.

Teen Leader – Young “All Pro” teens get to serve with older kids 3^th – 6^th grade and even Junior High depending on age and maturity.

Adult Leader -  “All Pro” kids who turn into adult coaches.

Pastor/Missionary Leader -  “All Pro” kids who give their lives to full time Christian service.

 

Touchdown Drive

1^st Down Christian Maturity Series - (salvation, baptism, communion…)

2^nd Down Christian Maturity Series - (understanding Christ, fellowship, giving, worship)

3^rd Down Christian Maturity Series -(children will discover their spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, and personality.)

Touchdown Christian Maturity Series - (evangelism, service and missions)

 

Classroom Breakdown

Nursery:  “Draft Picks”

Preschool: “Rookies”

Kindergarten – 2^nd Grade: “Receivers”

3^rd and 4^th Grade – “Running Backs”

5^th and 6^th Grade – “Quarterbacks”

 

Theme Song – “Game Face” by Dean-o