Imagine if preschoolers in all of our churches truly gained an understanding of what it means to be “obediently involved in the mission of God.” To be intentional in every aspect of their lives to advance the kingdom of God. WMU believes that seeds of faith in God and love for others should be planted early in young hearts. We are here to support you whether you lead a preschool missions discipleship group or simply want ideas to engage the world.
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MISSIONS DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS for preschoolersMission Friends® is the missions discipleship group for preschoolers, from birth through Kindergarten. This group provides the building blocks of faith and a basic awareness of God's love for all people. Preschoolers come to understand that God loves me, God loves all people, and some people do not know about God’s love. Mission Friends also serves as an avenue for teaching preschoolers about missions work in North America and throughout the world.
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MISSIONS DISCIPLESHIP EMPHASES
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Preschoolers will learn the basics of missions concepts of learning, praying, giving and doing missions. It’s during this time that they develop a spiritual understanding about Who God is and how they play a part in His plan for the world. This level of missions discipleship will help preschoolers grow toward God as they become aware that God wants everyone to know of His love.
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Preschool is an exciting time in a child’s life, where they develop an understanding of who God is and how they play a part in His plan for the world. That’s why we created Mission Friends — to provide preschoolers the building blocks of faith and teach them of God’s love for all people. Outcome: Through engaging activities, games and stories each week, preschoolers learn about the way God is at work in our world. PRAY
Pray for missions helps preschoolers understand that apart of our prayer life includes praying on behalf of other people. This type of praying is communication with God on behalf of missions work; the people involved in doing it; and the people who need to know and accept God's redeeming love. Outcome: Preschoolers will learn the basics of praying, why it's important to pray, and begin praying for others. GIVE (SUPPORT)
To Give to/Support missions means to promote an interest in the cause of missions and those involved in missions in order to fulfill the mission of God. Preschoolers support missions through emphasizing the need for individuals to become involved in mission service and nurturing those who God calls to mission service. Outcome: Preschoolers will become aware of how they can encourage missionaries. ENGAGE (DO&TeLL)
Preschoolers will learn that Engage in Missions is a combined approach to both "doing & telling". Doing redemptive, loving service for people of special need or circumstance in the name and spirit of Christ and sharing the gospel with them. Outcome: Preschools will learn practical ways to participate in missions and tell about Jesus in their context. |
Recommended Resources
National WMU's webpage for Mission Friends
Find resources designed to help you engage preschoolers of all ages in hands-on missions discipleship activities.
Mission Friends Leader
In each issue, you’ll find session plans and weekly activities in interest areas such as music, art, blocks, nature, and homeliving.
Mission Friends at Home
One subscription provides take-home leaflets for ten preschoolers and their parents each month.
National WMU's webpage for Mission Friends
Find resources designed to help you engage preschoolers of all ages in hands-on missions discipleship activities.
Mission Friends Leader
In each issue, you’ll find session plans and weekly activities in interest areas such as music, art, blocks, nature, and homeliving.
Mission Friends at Home
One subscription provides take-home leaflets for ten preschoolers and their parents each month.
Leadership Training
Training Opportunities
Contact your association for other training opportunities.
Training Opportunities
- One-on-one Training: Upon request. Training provided by state office and/or regional trainers.
- Pop-Up Training: Regional/Local One-Day for Age-Level leaders. Group specific training determined by training needs.
- Leadership training event: Leadership training and development for Leaders is provided at Annual Meeting and at the Children's Missions Leaders Retreat.
- New Leader Training: Leadership training for new leaders offered annually at Empower.
- Online Training: Kentucky WMU offers leadership training on our Missions Leaders Training page. Click here for your training videos.
Contact your association for other training opportunities.
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