Those God has called to teach in the church have been given the responsibility to pass the faith on to the next generation.

People often ask the important question of why Presbyterians baptize infants. Recently, a pastor asked if there was a way to ordain a person to the office of ruling elder who was reformed in everyway except he could not commit to “infant baptism.” I faced it as a pastor on one occasion and have responded to that question often as coordinator of CEP.

By Robert Palmer. When the church’s children receive the sacramental sign and seal of identification with God’s earthly people, the covenant community is expressing both a longing and a commitment. From the youngest to the oldest, God’s people are promising to give themselves to a lifestyle characterized by self-emptying.

Both parents and church are responsible to take seriously the covenant promises of God. This means to nurture and disciple the children with great care, with all the beliefs and hopes that they are among the children of God.

By Judy Bryson. For some children, Pioneer Clubs may be the only Christian activity they are exposed to. Others may find it a harmonious reinforcement to what they have been taught at home and church.

By Sue Jakes. Children need to see Jesus. They need to see him in the teacher. They need to see him in the taught Word. They need to see him in the other students. They need to see him in the whole body of Christ.

By Archie Parrish. As we pray the Psalms, the Holy Spirit helps us commune with the Father, conform to the Son, and combat the devil. As sons and daughters in a conscious vital relationship with our Father and with His family in a local church, we can properly serve as soldiers in Christ’s army and gain victory in battles with the world, the flesh, and the devil. 

If we are going to reach this generation it will require more than tweaking a few things.  We must rethink everything.  That requires imagination, creativity with dependence on and direction from our God.

By Brad Winsted. How can we give this generation within our reformed churches the memory stones and the rites of passages that mark their maturity to Christian adulthood? 

By Elaine L. Schulte. Numerous guidelines have been written for choosing children's novels. Most emphasize the need for high standards of art and writing, as well as stories that are appropriate to children's ages and tastes. Few guidelines, however, consider the philosophies that authors promote, whether consciously or unconsciously.