January 12, 2007

The national Children's Ministries Agency has announced the release of E-LIFE Kids – an exciting opportunity designed to help turn everyday kids into ones who not only can lead their friends and classmates to Christ, but mentor them as well.

"E-LIFE Kids is not just a program, but a lifestyle," explains E-LIFE National Coordinator Marshall Bruner. "Through E-LIFE, leaders can help children realize how they can become missionaries to their schools."

Suited best for upper elementary children, E-LIFE Kids was developed by the national Children's Ministries Agency with the assistance of key children's pastors from across the country.

What's more, the fully developed, easy-to-use E-LIFE Kids materials are available for free online at http://www.elife.ag.org/.

According to Bruner, the site includes a full introduction to E-LIFE along with helps on how to begin, the E-LIFE Plan (of salvation), news and resources as well as free video downloads.

In addition, the site offers a variety of 5-minute theme activities. Leaders are encouraged to use these activities during other children's ministries settings – such as children's church, Missionettes or Royal Rangers – to teach children about the Five Commitments of being an E-LIFE kid: seek, show, share, invite and invest.

A quick look at theme activities reveals a focus on fun yet meaningful ways to reinforce one or more of the commitments E-LIFE Kids make. Activities include role-playing scenarios, object lessons with a devotional slant, games that teach, illustrated stories and other impacting teaching methods.

"Although the ultimate goal for an E-LIFE Kid is to lead other children to Christ and then disciple them," Bruner says, "it all begins with building relationships, being kind to others, helping others and investing in the lives of classmates."

For more information on E-LIFE Kids and materials, see http://www.elife.ag.org/.

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