ShareLifeAfrica

DL Moody and Children

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! More than a century ago, the great evangelist, DL Moody, was asked when leaving an evangelistic meeting, “How many were saved tonight?” Moody replied, “Two and a half.”

Don’t you wonder what he meant by the half? DL Moody’s friend wondered too, so he said, “You mean two adults and one child!” But Moody wisely replied, “Two children and one adult!” You see, he understood that when children come to Christ, they have their whole lives ahead of them. You know, I often hear people refer to children as the church’s future. But children are also a vibrant part of the church today. And now is the time to teach them the Gospel so they can learn it well from an early age. And, yes, children can share their faith very effectively.

Last year, there were children all around the world who learned to share their faith, and they led two million other children to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. To learn more about Hope for Kids, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Under a Tree

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Start children off on the way they should go,and even when they are old they will not turn from it."

Our children are the future. But they’re also our here and now. And the Gospel is for everyone to receive and share. Even children can tell others about Jesus. In fact, in the same way it's important to teach them to read God's Word, and to pray, and to worship; it is our duty to also disciple them in how to share their faith.

In Ivory Coast, the EE (Evangelism Explosion) ministry is passionate in doing just that by any means they can! They’ve held a Hope For Kids club literally under a tree, where hundreds of children have learned how to share the Gospel. And this club is just one of many around the world that has seen over two million children give their hearts to Jesus just last year.

So can children share? Absolutely. And it's our privilege to teach them. For more resources on how, visit sharelifeafrica.org

Children and Living Water

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Did you know...children are thirsty for the same Living Water that Jesus offers to all? They experience the same broken world that we as adults do—and need the hope and love found only in Jesus.

By The Hand, a non-profit that operates in Chicago, believes this wholeheartedly—so much so that they wanted to hold a Hope For Kids club for five hundred children this past February. And as they walked through the Gospel each week, they saw eighty-four of those children give their hearts and lives to Jesus.

Bethany, a child who received Christ as her Savior during that time, said, "I gave my life to Jesus because He died on the cross for me, He cares for me,and He listens to me when I’m down." Her relationship with Jesus has changed everything for her.

So let's be intentional to share with the children in our community and churches the Gospel, bringing them life, truth, and hope. For more resources, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Children and the Gospel

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Have you ever thought about how many people one child interacts with throughout the course of his or her life?

Children have their whole lives ahead of them. And everywhere they go, they meet people. So, just think, when a child is equipped to share their faith, the Gospel goes everywhere they go. And, have you noticed that children don’t seem to have the same hang-ups talking about Jesus that we adults often have?

They don’t worry about what someone will think. They just want their friend or their mom or dad or grandparent to know Jesus –and so they tell them about Him. And in case you’re wondering if it’s really possible for children to share the Gospel, I can tell you from experience with Hope For Kids, our children's evangelism discipleship program, that children can share the Gospel and, dare I say, sometimes even better than some adults.

So, don’t forget that once children know Jesus, they can share Jesus. To learn more about sharing the Gospel, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Children Make Great Missionaries

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Did you know that children make great missionaries? And I don’t mean when they’re older. I mean when they’re young.

Have you ever noticed how children overflow with excitement as they eagerly share the Good News of Jesus with their family and friends? I hear testimonies from all over the world of adults who come to Christ because of children who’ve learned how to share their faith.

In South Africa, eleven-year-old Ophelia learned howto share her faith and so she’d share with her Mom and Grandmother what she was learning. It wasn’t long before they both received the free-gift of eternal life. And today, all three are active members in the church. Then there’s twelve-year-old Elok. She lives in a Muslim country, but was trained in Hope for Kids and is now sharing the Gospel because, she says, everyone needs the Gospel! And she’s right. The Gospel is for all ages.

Let's join these children in sharing hope with those around us! For more information, visit sharelifeafrica.org