How to Teach Kids Theology

By Sam Luce and Hunter Williams

How to Teach Kids Theology takes the deep truths of the Christian faith and gives practical, actionable direction for sharing them with children.

What comes to mind when you think about teaching theological truths to children? Glazed eyes? Over-their-head discussions? Theology doesn’t have to be “too deep for kids.” For kids to stand firm in a culture that suppresses the truth of Christianity, we need to give them a grand view of God that overwhelms their hearts and fills them with wonder.

A child’s faith is only as strong as the God they believe in. For their faith to be great, they need to learn about their great God. In each chapter, the authors diagnose problems that hinder leaders from teaching kids theology, explain principles to combat these problems, and suggest practices for applying these principles to your ministry.

• Equips Sunday School teachers, children’s ministry leaders, and parents to teach the theological truths that will be a foundation for a child’s growing faith in age-appropriate ways.
• Demystifies theology so readers are equipped to pass on to the next generation foundational truths about God.
• Authors with many years of experience in teaching children bring a fresh approach to timeless truths.

About the Authors

Sam Luce, MACCS, MABTS
Sam is the Pastor of Global Ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica, NY, where he has served for over twenty-six years. A prolific writer and speaker, he is known for his influential contributions to children's ministry and his passion for fostering lasting faith in the next generation. Sam and his wife, Sandra, have four children.

Hunter Williams, BA
Hunter is the children's pastor of Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN, and cohost of the Cross Formed KidMin podcast. He has served in various ministry roles, including chaplain, youth pastor, and missionary with Awana. Hunter and his wife, Sammie, have four children.

Endorsements

"This book made me pray big prayers for my children and for the children of our church and to pray them with hope and expectation. It lifts our gaze and our goals for discipling the next generation, to give them nothing less than a captivating, transformative, and thoroughly biblical vision for God and his gospel."
— Glen Scrivener, Evangelist at Speak Life

"Sam Luce and Hunter Williams's message about the difference between simplifying truth (by watering it down) and distilling truth (by making it more potent, sharp, and clear) is one every children's ministry leader needs to hear. I highly recommend it."
— Jared Kennedy, Editor, The Gospel Coalition

"With the rapid rise of aggressive secularism and its formation on our vulnerable children, I have become increasingly concerned about the lack of theological depth in our children's ministries. This book will equip leaders and volunteers to help today's children learn the Bible in a robust way. I can't recommend it enough."
— Matt Markins, President and CEO, Awana

"Sam and Hunter offer practical insight and thoughtful reflections that will equip readers to have meaningful conversations with their kids about God's Word. This is a must-have guide for anyone who influences the next generation."
— Steven J. Adams, Executive Director, International Network of Children's Ministry