b'Ground Your Ministryon the 3Bs: Belong, Believe and BecomeTime a\x1fer time, these three components show up as the central factors to eective child discipleship that lead to long-term transformation in the lives of children.BELONG Highly relational ministry led by loving, caring adultsBELIEVE Deeply scriptural ministry rooted in the Gospel and the truth of Gods Word in order that kids may know, love and serve Jesus Christ.BECOME Truly experiential ministry designed to help kids navigate a changing culture, experience Gods presence and walk in the ways of Jesus.The Resilient Child Discipleship philosophy of Belong, Believe and Become is deeply rooted in the Scriptures. The 3 Bs and the intentionality behind them frequently appear throughout the Bible, but are o\x1fen not grouped together. Belong, Believe and Become are expressed in the books, letters and countless encounters between God and humanity:Humankind can understand true belonging because Jesus came looking for us (Luke 19:10, John 1:14).Gods desire is for each of us to believe in Him for salvation (2 Peter 3:9, John 20:3031).He desires each of us to become who He created us to be and fulll His purpose for our lives (1 Peter 2:2, Romans 8:28-29, 1 John 3:2).Within your childrens ministry setting, Resilient Child Discipleship is the process of a Christ followeryoucommitting meaningful, intentional and consistent time to a child so they may know Who Jesus is, are known by a body of believers, place their faith in Jesus, and reproduce their own discipleship so that a third spiritual generation can lead and love like Jesus Christ.As you evaluate your ministry and prepare for the new ministry year, consider ways in which you can help the children in your care Belong to, Believe in and Become who Christ made them to benow and for the future.Content taken from Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church2'