Every church has the privilege of thinking about how to best serve the children and youth entrusted to its care. In this episode, Jared Kennedy joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss various ministry models and best practices, as well as wisdom for equipping parents, selecting curricula, vetting volunteers, caring for children with special needs, and more.

Resources Mentioned:

• Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families by Sandra Peoples
• Did the Resurrection Really Happen? by Timothy Paul Jones
• Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide by Cameron Cole and Jon Nielson (eds.)
• Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability by Stephanie O. Hubach
• The Gospel Way Catechism: 50 Truths That Take On the World by Trevin Wax and Thomas West
• Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil? by Collin Hansen
• See Jesus Ministries (Paul Miller)
• Simply the Gospel: Resource Library