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

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:

• JumpStart3
• MemoryPeel
• Foundational Missions Leadership Moment
• Update from Bryan Thompson (Hungary)
• Subscribe to Bryan's podcast, Story 4 All
• Video update from Bryan's daughter
• Buffer for Social Media scheduling

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.

• How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148
• Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply, with Tim, Lydia, and Caleb – EM147
• This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings – EM146
• How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers – EM145
• Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger – EM144

Feedback

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