Usually, itРІР‚в„ўs not done right the first time. Players will take what the coach taught, and then do it. You should teach preteens about God, the Bible, and Jesus.Р”Р„ coach goes a step further helping players put into action what he/she teaches. But that is just the starting point.Р”Р„ coach does РІР‚СљteachРІР‚Сњ his/her players. Most preteen ministry leaders think their role is to be a teacher. But ultimately, the coach sits on the sidelines while the players are in the game.Р”Р„ teacher communicates information to his/her students with the goal of them 'getting it'. In the preteen years, your role is more like a coach rather than a teacher.Р”Р„ coach gives guidance, encouragement and equips you to succeed in the game. Our job is to help them 'own' a real vibrant relationship with Jesus. Our job as ministry leaders is to create an environment for God to move in the lives of preteens. Developing habits like prayer, worship, Bible reading, etc. Paying attention to what God is doing in and around them. Taking steps to nurture a relationship with God on their own. Yes, it is possible for preteens to РІР‚СљownРІР‚Сњ their relationship with Jesus. TheyРІР‚в„ўre able to РІР‚СљownРІР‚Сњ for themselves a relationship with God.Р”Р€) Preteens want to 'own' their relationship with Jesus. Their bodies are undergoing rapid growth (organs, bones, brain, etc.). They think differently than younger kids. TheyРІР‚в„ўre literally morphing into adolescence. Preteens are undergoing massive amount of changes in all areas of their lives: cognitively, physically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally. They're in a constant state of change and transition. They're no longer kids and not quite teenagers. They need opportunities to hash out their questions and doubts.Р”Сћ) Preteens are in transition from childhood to adolescence. They begin to question their faith, and maybe even experience some doubt on certain truths they have previously believed to be true. They question what theyРІР‚в„ўve always accepted as truth and see things from a different angle. All of them are foundational to our curriculum:Р”РЋ) Preteens are beginning to think for themselves. Here are 5 important qualities of preteens that make them unique.

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