This document discusses how to become more relevant to children in ministry. It emphasizes the importance of understanding what motivates and interests children today, as those factors have often changed from previous generations. The document encourages getting to know children individually by asking questions, taking note of their interests, and showing them care both in and outside of class. The overall goal is to better relate to and minister to the needs of children by understanding their world.

1. “ Becoming Relevant to Children”

5. To relate to kids today, you have to understand what motivates them.

8. These motivational factors can also be described as needs.

10. Being relevant to the kids in your class is understanding both their interests and needs .

11. Jesus met the needs of those he met.

12. How can you meet the needs of the kids in your class?

13. How can you take advantage of your kids’ interests in your teaching?

16. You don’t have to be an expert in all the things your students are interested in! Just let the kids know that you care!!