Experiential teaching – helping children experience the feelings associated with a Bible truth – is not a method invented by EGM. In fact, it is modeled by Jesus himself and takes its cues from Deuteronomy 6. In this episode of “Better Children’s Ministry,” David Jesse and Daniel Watts talk about why experiential teaching is a crucial element of ministry when our goal is life transformation.

Download a FREE Bible lesson that follows the biblical principles of discipleship found in Deuteronomy 6: https://egmworld.org/bible-study-for-kids/

Highlights:

1:12 – The “them” in “Talk About Them” is really important

3:13 – Creating an experiential activity

7:14 – There’s 500 children in Chile who think Americans hold their chairs during church

10:44 – Experiential activities in the EGM office

14:00 – Bringing the everyday experiences of life into Sunday morning

16:12 – This isn’t a teaching method invented by EGM

18:52 – Encouragement for the discouraged