OVERALL SCORE
50/75
Below you'll find the questions and your answers grouped by section. If you scored 3 or lower, we've provided an action step. 4 and higher—no action needed. Keep up the great work!
Pick one abstract truth in your upcoming lesson and turn it into something kids can see or touch—use a simple prop, image, or object that visually represents the key idea and hold it up as you teach. (See Chapter 10 of Feeding Faith.)
Work with your leaders to create the rules of the room and establish a clear set of consequences. Communicate that regularly to the kids. (See Chapter 11 of Feeding Faith.)
Evaluate your last few lessons and adjust the next one in the direction you’re deficient—either clearer teaching or deeper response. Consider a curriculum with better balance. (See Chapter 12 of Feeding Faith.)
Encourage leaders to share one real-life example each week of how they’re living out the Big Idea so kids can imitate what they see. (See Chapter 12 of Feeding Faith.)
End each lesson with one specific, real-life action that kids can take this week. Not a general principle like “be kind,” but something concrete like “invite someone to sit with you at lunch.” (See Chapter 12 of Feeding Faith.)
Invite your leaders to identify one struggling child or family and take a simple step of relational support this month. Encourage them to share these stories with one another to normalize compassion within your team. (See Chapter 13 of Feeding Faith.)
Write out a simple, age-appropriate explanation of what it means to follow Jesus (1–3 sentences) and keep it printed inside your Bible. Share it at least once a month during large group. (See Chapter 16 of Feeding Faith.)
At regular intervals, give kids clear, age-appropriate opportunities to begin a relationship with Jesus—and pray with those who are ready to take that step. (See Chapter 16 of Feeding Faith.)