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Five Smooth Stones

Five Smooth Stones

By Daniel Watts

The Five Smooth Stones weekly podcast features an innovative, biblical look at Transformational Children’s Ministry. Join Daniel Watts the founder of Every Generation Ministries and forty-year children’s ministry worker and learn about a new way of thinking about and doing children’s ministry that leads to life change for boys and girls.
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Children’s Ministry Models (Media Engagement Model)

Five Smooth StonesMar 27, 2022

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So What – Responding to God (Deuteronomy 11)

So What – Responding to God (Deuteronomy 11)

The way a child responds to God's word, is what really makes a difference in his or her life. You can find out more about Response in Children's Ministry by reading this week's blog or listening to the podcast.

Feb 17, 202412:48
Smooth Stone #4 – Discussion and the Art of Listening (Deuteronomy 11)

Smooth Stone #4 – Discussion and the Art of Listening (Deuteronomy 11)

There is no Children's Ministry without Discussion! Check out this week's blog or podcast to learn more about transformational children's ministry

Feb 11, 202408:41
Smooth Stone #3 – Truth and Narcissism (Deuteronomy 11)

Smooth Stone #3 – Truth and Narcissism (Deuteronomy 11)

To learn more about truth, and teaching children how to avoid becoming self-centered in a world that promotes narcissism, listen to this week's episode!

Feb 03, 202412:51
Smooth Stone #2 – The Family, The Church, and Experiential Teaching (Deuteronomy 11)

Smooth Stone #2 – The Family, The Church, and Experiential Teaching (Deuteronomy 11)

To learn more about experiential teaching in children's ministry by looking at Deuteronomy 11, listen to this week's episode!

Jan 30, 202412:16
Smooth Stone #1 – Relational Ministry and Bible Memorization (Deuteronomy 11)

Smooth Stone #1 – Relational Ministry and Bible Memorization (Deuteronomy 11)

To learn more, please visit www.egminstitute.org

Jan 18, 202413:16
Relational Ministry and Modeling (Deuteronomy 11)

Relational Ministry and Modeling (Deuteronomy 11)

In this episode, we are going over the first Smooth Stone, Relationship, and it's importance in modeling children's lives. To find out more, you can read the blog on www.egminstitute.org.

Jan 11, 202407:07
Repeat for Emphasis (Deuteronomy 6 and 11)

Repeat for Emphasis (Deuteronomy 6 and 11)

To learn more about the emphasis of Deuteronomy 6 and 11, listen to the podcast, part of a new Deuteronomy 11 series.

Jan 06, 202413:27
Advent: He’ll Be Back

Advent: He’ll Be Back

Advent is about Jesus first coming at Bethlehem and his second coming in glory. Good news for children!

Dec 22, 202306:23
Advent: The Names of Christ

Advent: The Names of Christ

To learn more, please visit www.egminsitute.org.

Dec 15, 202306:23
Response (Jesus and Peter)

Response (Jesus and Peter)

To learn more about the importance of RESPONSE in Children's lives by looking at Jesus' and Peter's example, listen to this week's podcast.

Nov 23, 202313:10
Discussion (Jesus and Peter)

Discussion (Jesus and Peter)

To learn more about DISCUSSION teaching in children's ministry by looking at Jesus' and Peter's example.

Nov 16, 202310:40
Truth (Jesus and Peter)

Truth (Jesus and Peter)

Jesus guides conversations towards the integration of truth and real life. We should do the same in our children’s ministry. To learn more about teaching TRUTH using Jesus' and Peter's example, listen to this week's podcast!

Oct 31, 202310:08
Experience (Jesus and Peter)

Experience (Jesus and Peter)

Experience, a powerful teacher, is evident in Jesus teaching ministry and is crucial in life changing children’s ministry. Listen to this week's episode to find out more!

Oct 21, 202310:10
Relationship - Jesus and Peter -

Relationship - Jesus and Peter -

Learn more about the experiential element by looking at Jesus and Peter. To learn more, please visit www.egminstitute.org

Oct 14, 202312:10
Response (God and Jonah)

Response (God and Jonah)

Children’s workers should not be satisfied with children having head knowledge or even saying the “right” things. Listen to this week's podcast to find out more about incorporating a response aspect into children's ministry lessons.

Oct 04, 202307:47
Discussion (God and Jonah)

Discussion (God and Jonah)

Church is where can speak freely, express emotions and expect listening patient leaders to work with them to integrate the Word of God into real life. Find out more about discussion in children's ministry in this week's podcast!

Sep 28, 202312:49
Truth (God and Jonah)

Truth (God and Jonah)

Bible truth is the skeleton, the core of a life-changing ministry with children. Find out more in this week's podcast!

Sep 20, 202308:45
Experience (God and Jonah)

Experience (God and Jonah)

To see the lives of children transformed by God in our church, include experiential teaching. Learn more in today's podcast about God, Jonah, and experiential teaching.

Sep 18, 202310:17
Relationship (God and Jonah)

Relationship (God and Jonah)

Church can be a safe place where children can speak openly and frankly. Learn more about God and Jonah here!

Sep 07, 202310:12
Smooth Stone #5 – God and Moses (Response)

Smooth Stone #5 – God and Moses (Response)

We focus attention on understanding and fun, both important. God is concerned about responding to His Word as we should be in our children’s ministry.

Jun 03, 202308:55
Smooth Stone #4 – God and Moses (Discussion)

Smooth Stone #4 – God and Moses (Discussion)

See how crucial discussion is with children and what elements are needed to connect God’s Word to their real life.

May 27, 202308:37
Smooth Stone #3- God and Moses (Truth)

Smooth Stone #3- God and Moses (Truth)

Bible truth is bedrock in teaching, we see it with God calling Moses and can build our children’s ministry the same way.

May 12, 202309:47
Smooth Stone #2 – God and Moses (Experience)

Smooth Stone #2 – God and Moses (Experience)

Learn how God incorporated the senses in calling Moses. We can do the same in our own teaching with boys and girls.

May 12, 202307:60
Smooth Stone #1 – God and Moses (Relationship)

Smooth Stone #1 – God and Moses (Relationship)

The God of the universe calls Moses and establishes an amazing relationship. We can follow His example in our children’s ministry

May 02, 202308:51
Smooth Stone #5: Paul and Response

Smooth Stone #5: Paul and Response

Life change begins with children Responding to God's Word.

Apr 13, 202308:34
Smooth Stone #4: Paul and Discussion

Smooth Stone #4: Paul and Discussion

Discussing the Bible and children's real life is a key to life transformation.

Apr 13, 202312:09
Smooth Stone #3: Paul and the Truth

Smooth Stone #3: Paul and the Truth

God’s Truth should be taught in a way that leads to life change for children.

Apr 03, 202311:05
Smooth Stone #2: Paul and Experiential Teaching

Smooth Stone #2: Paul and Experiential Teaching

Experiential Bible teaching engages all the children’s senses in learning.

Mar 23, 202314:52
Smooth Stone #1: Paul, Love, Children and Relational Ministry

Smooth Stone #1: Paul, Love, Children and Relational Ministry

Relational ministry is foundational for a transformational children’s ministry. Learn how Apostle Paul displayed this in his ministry.

Mar 17, 202310:02
Smooth Stone #5: Jesus and Response

Smooth Stone #5: Jesus and Response

We’re looking at the importance of responding to God’s Word instead of just “knowing it”. What children do with Bible knowledge is crucial.

Mar 09, 202310:36
Smooth Stone #4: Jesus and Discussion

Smooth Stone #4: Jesus and Discussion

Join us as we “talk about” the crucial need for Discussion in a life-changing transformational children’s ministry.

Feb 21, 202307:05
Smooth Stone #3: Jesus and the Truth

Smooth Stone #3: Jesus and the Truth

We can teach children completely new truth (unconditional love) and also correct their misunderstandings and falsehoods such as “it’s better to receive than give”. The Truth can set children free!

Feb 09, 202310:57
Smooth Stone #2: Jesus and Experiential Teaching

Smooth Stone #2: Jesus and Experiential Teaching

Join us as we explore the ways that Jesus used experiential teaching methods. See how we can use them in our children’s ministry!

Jan 29, 202314:13
Smooth Stone #1: Jesus and Relational Ministry

Smooth Stone #1: Jesus and Relational Ministry

Join us and be inspired by Jesus’ example of relational ministry.

Jan 28, 202307:42
Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Response

Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Response

We’ll examine Deuteronomy 6 and see why responding to God’s Word is so crucial for children.

Dec 29, 202208:38
Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Discussion

Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Discussion

We’re looking into “talk about them” in Deuteronomy 6 to see why connecting God’s Word to the real life of children is essential!

Dec 10, 202208:38
Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Truth

Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Truth

A deeper look into teaching the truth, makes it clear that it involves more than communicating just Bible facts and information.

Nov 30, 202210:52
Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Experience

Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Experience

Learn how we can follow God’s lead and make teaching the truth of God’s Word central to our children’s ministry.

Nov 23, 202210:52
Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Relationship

Five Smooth Stones for Children’s Ministry: Relationship

In this episode, learn about the first of the five smooth stones that are the keys to transformational children’s ministry: relationship.

Read the transcription: https://egminstitute.org/blog/five-smooth-stones-for-childrens-ministry-relationship/

Nov 19, 202210:52
Church and Children’s Ministry (Part 3)

Church and Children’s Ministry (Part 3)

Discover three essential qualities of a church-based children’s ministry!

Nov 01, 202209:38
Church and Children’s Ministry (Part 2)

Church and Children’s Ministry (Part 2)

See how the church, as the family of God, is good news for boys and girls!

Oct 26, 202216:28
The Church and Children's Ministry (Part 1)

The Church and Children's Ministry (Part 1)

A closer look at why your church is so crucial to your children’s ministry.

Oct 14, 202214:28
Great Commission – Make Disciples of Children (Conclusions)
Aug 16, 202218:07
Make Disciples of Children (Teaching)

Make Disciples of Children (Teaching)

Teaching is more than sharing information and helping children “understand”! Listen in and hear about teaching that leads to changed lives!

Aug 16, 202212:01
Great Commission – Make Disciples of Children (Baptizing)

Great Commission – Make Disciples of Children (Baptizing)

Learn about the second element in Jesus’ teaching on making disciples in Matthew 28:16-20: baptizing.

Aug 04, 202210:35
Great Commission – Make Disciples of Children (Going)
Aug 01, 202210:11
Great Commission – Make Disciples of Children
Aug 01, 202216:08
Matthew 19 – The Large Crowd and Jesus
Aug 01, 202206:24
Matthew 19 – The Disciples

Matthew 19 – The Disciples

Ministry to children is a priority. Learn how Jesus responded to his disciples when they rebuked those who brought children to Him.

Jun 27, 202211:26
Matthew 19 – People Bringing the Children

Matthew 19 – People Bringing the Children

In Matthew 19, there were individuals working to bring children to Jesus Christ. There are similar people working around the world today.

Jun 14, 202207:45