Posts by EGM
Transformational Ministry in a Digital Age
Over 20 years ago, the “Internet Revolution” began. Since then, the world has been experiencing the greatest shift in communication in over 500 years. The last seismic paradigm shift of this kind was the invention of the movable type printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th Century. The printing press resulted in the explosive…
Read MoreMore than Cookies and Coloring Pages
My closest friend from middle school just revealed something to his friends and family that I’m sure was a shock to most of us. Throughout his life – and especially during his childhood – he has struggled with gender dysphoria. He’s struggled with wanting to be a girl. When he revealed this secret to me,…
Read MoreMaybe it Really Does Take a Village
In 1996, then First Lady Hillary Rodham-Clinton released a book entitled, It Takes A Village. This title was criticized for several reasons. Many people disagreed with the overall premise of the book, that the community is responsible for raising children collectively, not just each child’s parents. I was a part of that camp. I believed…
Read MoreTravel Update: Emese Balint in Romania
Emese Balint, EGM’s European Director, recently participated in a summer camp hosted by a partner of EGM-Hungary‘s church in Romania. Check out her video update and read the testimony below! “We had the blessing of seeing God work in the children’s lives but also in the teachers. I praise God for the way He showed…
Read MoreTalk is Cheap: Local Ministry Needs Local Funding
Words are nice. But often they don’t really say much. I recently celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary. I spent months planning a trip that included as much of what my wife loves as I could fit into the two days we had to celebrate together. And I spent money — a lot of money —…
Read MoreWorshipping God with Pennies
The boy was young. He lived in a nation with great persecution. He was poor by anyone’s standards, but his gift inspired churches to rally together to advance the gospel. In 2016, EGM-Egypt saw the need to reach out to refugees in Jordan and Lebanon. They made plans to travel to the camps and share…
Read MoreWorking with Who’s Already Working
My name is Andrea, and I am the Director of EGM-Chile. I participate in the development and training of children’s ministry leaders using the ministry’s biblical model of discipleship. This program reflects God’s heart. I have seen how teachers are equipped with the necessary tools to help them lead children into a transformed life in…
Read MoreChosen to Build the Dwelling Place of God
Bezalel and Oholiab walked out of Moses’ tent, and nearly collapsed out of fear and exhaustion. Words could never express what had just taken place. And what they had been instructed to do. Earlier that day, they’d been summoned by their new leader. This man was to be respected – even feared. He glowed from…
Read MoreHelping Children Respond to God’s Word
We long for children to understand what our Bible lessons mean for their real lives. Bible application is used by God to transform hearts. This is the final element of EGM’s discipleship model. The children will take all they have learned and experienced during the lesson and have the opportunity to respond to it! In order…
Read MoreLeading Children in a Bible Discussion
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lordyour God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie…
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