opposition and competing belief systems, and unless they
are rooted in the Bible, they will absorb the ideas of our day
and assimilate to the beliefs of our culture. Our aim is to
shape the beliefs of young people, and to do that, we must
train children to defend their faith against deceptive and
competing belief systems.
5. ANSWERS THE BIG QUESTIONS OF LIFE
A biblical worldview answers the big questions children ask:
Where did I come from? Why am I here? Who am I? What
went wrong with the world? What is the solution? What is
the purpose of life? What happens in the future?
Young people are hungry for truth and are searching for
answers. They desire open and honest face-to-face conver-
sations. Young people want real answers and are attracted
to authenticity. Due to an overabundance of information,
young people do not know what information is trustworthy;
thus they have a prove-it-to-me mindset. One of the most
compelling proofs for young people is an authentic life. The
individual that speaks the truth in love and practices what he
or she preaches is incredibly influential in a young person’s
life. Here are three suggestions to answer the spiritual ques-
tions children will have:
• Ask questions before children ask them. Don’t be afraid to
talk about difficult topics. Encourage children to think
deeply about the truths of the Bible.
• Answer with Scripture. Encourage children to become a
student of God’s Word. They either know the answer or
know where to get the answer.
• Aim to be an askable parent, grandparent, pastor, or
teacher. Invite questions, take them seriously, and
answer them diligently so that the child who is weigh-
ing the claims of the Bible will be persuaded to believe
in Christ.
Renewanation Church & Family
Ministry Division
Need help equipping the parents and
children in your church or school
with a biblical worldview?
Parenting and grandparenting seminars
Pastoral mentoring and volunteer training
Full assessment of church ministry
to 0-18 year olds
Strategic planning for children’s, youth,
and family ministry
Biblical worldview, family worship, and
family discipleship toolkits
Sermons and seminars on the importance
of biblical worldview training
6. EQUIPS INDIVIDUALS FOR SERVICE TO CHRIST
The world does not need Christians who are culturally-
saturated. It needs agents of the gospel filled with the aroma
of Christ. A biblical worldview not only shapes what a child
believes but also equips the child to live in a manner worthy
of the gospel, for the good of others and the glory of God
through their future vocation. A biblical view of topics such
as science, law, medicine, and education will provide the
framework so that children can positively impact the world
for Christ. A biblical worldview equips children to serve
God using the gifts He has given them.
Led by Dr. Josh Mulvihill—a 20-year family pastor
veteran—this ministry is here to help you assess,
design, and maximize your children’s and youth
ministry, as well as equip families to disciple the next
generation so that children treasure Christ, build life-
long faith, and impact the world for Jesus. For more
info, please contact [email protected].
1-855-TO-RENEW
renewanation.org