NextGen Ministries Webinars: Creating a Discipleship Pathway for Ages 0-12 & Beyond with Bible Engagement Plan and Kidmin Roadmap
Presented by: John Hailes and Trevor Birch (Assemblies of God USA)
Hosted by: Western Ontario District
In this foundational NextGen Ministries webinar, Hailey Armoogan hosts John Hailes and Trevor Burch from the Assemblies of God USA for a deeply practical and vision‑setting conversation on building intentional discipleship pathways for children ages 0–12 & beyond through meaningful Bible engagement.
Designed for children’s pastors, family ministry leaders, and NextGen teams, this webinar explores what a discipleship pathway actually is, why it matters more than ever, and how churches can move beyond disconnected lessons toward a long‑range, cumulative strategy that forms lifelong disciples of Jesus. John and Trevor unpack how faith formation happens over time, why consistency and intentional progression are critical, and how curriculum should function as a tool, not a shortcut, in the discipleship process.
Using the Bible Engagement Project as a working example, the conversation walks leaders through how a thoughtfully designed scope and sequence can help children grow in biblical literacy, spiritual practices, identity formation, and lived faith. Participants gain a behind‑the‑scenes look at how curriculum, family discipleship, and churchwide alignment can work together to reinforce faith at every stage of development, from preschool through elementary, youth, and into adulthood.
Whether you serve in a large church with multiple age‑specific ministries or a smaller church with combined groups, this webinar will help you think more clearly about your discipleship goals, sharpen your ministry strategy, and confidently evaluate how your current curriculum supports (or hinders) the kind of disciples you hope to form.
Topics Covered
What a Discipleship Pathway Really Is
A clear, practical definition of a discipleship pathway, and how it differs from simply “having curriculum.” Why intentional planning across ages is essential for long‑term spiritual formation.
Why Pathways Matter More Than Ever
How reduced church influence, cultural noise, digital formation, and limited ministry time make cumulative, intentional discipleship critical in today’s world.
Curriculum as a Tool, Not the Goal
Why the quality, consistency, and application of curriculum matter, and how even strong curriculum can fail without thoughtful implementation and leader preparation.
Designing a Birth‑to‑Adulthood Plan
How to think in terms of scope and sequence, developmental readiness, and reinforcement rather than repetition, ensuring biblical truths are layered meaningfully at every age.
The Seven Dimensions of a Spirit‑Filled Disciple
An overview of the foundational discipleship framework guiding the Bible Engagement Project, including Bible, Holy Spirit, prayer, worship, mission, service, and generosity.
Four Essential Discipleship Questions
A practical lens for evaluating any discipleship pathway:
What do we want kids to know?
What do we want them to experience?
Who are we helping them become?
How are we helping them practice their faith?
Bible Engagement Project Explained
How this free, Pentecostal‑aligned curriculum is structured to provide a three‑year (and growing) discipleship journey—LISTEN, LEARN, LIVE—with age‑aligned content across preschool, kids, youth, and adults.
Partnering with Parents and Families
Why discipleship must extend beyond church programming and how family devotions, home engagement tools, and shared language reinforce faith throughout the week.
Beyond Sunday: Building a Whole‑Ministry Strategy
How Kidmin Roadmap complements Bible Engagement Project with midweek clubs, leader training, parent resources, and discipleship tools to support a year‑round ministry plan.
This webinar is ideal for leaders who want to move from reactive programming to proactive discipleship and who are ready to build pathways that help children and young people encounter God, know Scripture, and grow into spiritually healthy, Spirit‑filled followers of Jesus.
