The North American Mission Board and Children's Evangelism Philosophy
Children can possess the faith necessary for salvation.
The gospel is for everyone. "For, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved,'" (Romans 10:13).

God's desire is for children to be saved. "In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of the little ones should be lost," (Matthew 18:14).

Jesus taught that children could be saved. "But if anyone causes one of the little ones who believe in me to sin . . ." (Matthew 18:6).

There is no standard biblical age when an individual can believe.
God chooses when to speak to an individual, but parents and teachers can prepare children to hear by creating an environment that introduces them to God and His love. "And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus," (2 Timothy 3:15). Although we do not know when Timothy received Jesus, we know his family started teaching him early in life. According to 2 Timothy 3:15, Timothy was taught about God and His love from infancy.

True salvation is built soundly upon Scripture.
Scripture is the catalyst that gives the Holy Spirit the freedom to spiritually awaken a person and then bring conviction in his life. When true conviction comes, the individual is then faced with the decision of either accepting or rejecting the offer of salvation through Jesus. "An how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus," (2 Timothy 3:15). "Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ," (Romans 10:17).

Our Strategy

The Family Evangelism Unit of the North American Mission Board provides materials and training to assist churches in creating an environment that introduces individuals to Jesus. Our focus is in the following areas:
  • Adults Reaching Children (Parents, Teachers, and Acquaintances)

  • Children Reaching Other Children

  • Reaching Children Through the Media (Music, Video, Computer  Technology, etc.)




Our Resources

  • Develops a program that ministers to all children biblically and with integrity

  • Helps children understand the basic truths of an active relationship to Christ

  • Creates an environment where all children are introduced to God's Word

  • Guides adults to recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a child

  • Provides an interactive gospel presentation to help discern if a child is ready to receive Christ

  • Encourages older children to share Christ with their lost friends