Top Tips from Scripture Union

Here’s a few tips Scripture Union UK have picked up to help you in your ministry with children and young people:

Top Tips for building relationships with children and young people…

Be an engaging listener	Be consistent with discipline	Don’t be afraid to encourage them
Just love them	Be yourself	Take an interest
Learn their names
Top Tips for leading small groups…
Ask direct questions	Guide from the side	Position yourself in a good place
Get everyone involved	End the session with a challenge
Top Tips for helping children and young people find faith…
Show that faith is relevant and important
Top Tips for bringing the Bible to life…
Make sure you know the Bible to be true yourself	Know your audience
Helping children and young people’s faith develop…
Help them feel comfortable	Keep it simple
Top Tips for sharing the gospel outside of church…
Use something you are passionate about	Use something to open up a dialogue	Share personal experiences
Share something of yourself	Listen to people