KINGDOM BUILDERS “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 A movement of generosity does not happen by raising funds but by developing disciples. Kingdom Builders is our greatest discipleship tool because it creates a tangible way to teach our children to LISTEN, BELIEVE, and DO. We believe that if this generation develops a lifestyle of listening for the voice of God, believes what they hear Him say, and responds to His prompting at a young age, the world will be changed forever. This is how we model setting and reaching individual and corporate goals for Kingdom Builders. Furthermore, this principle is integrated in every area of our programming. In doing so, we believe our children will embrace lives focused on expanding the Kingdom rather than just meeting needs. River Valley Kids partners with the Assemblies of God in giving to BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge) through Kingdom Builders. We desire to unify families, creating a lexicon that empowers them to work together in pursuit of generous living rather than stipulating that each department focuses on the title of an organization. Instead, we highlight the project/need. We partner with our district and national leadership to identify projects to give toward with the understanding that everything we give is a part of our church-wide goal. Due to the flexibility in BGMC, Kids has the unique opportunity to synergize with Kingdom Builder’s categorical ethics: Local, Global, and Future Leaders.
Local The Great Commission was started with Jerusalem. Likewise, we desire to share the hope and love of Jesus in our neighborhoods as much as around the world. An example of an organization we partner with is Inner City Christian Ministry (ICCM Life Center) in Minneapolis. Also, we create opportunities for our kids and families to reach their world personally. Below are some examples of ways we do this. Backyard Bashes Advent Challenges Service Response Challenges/Small Groups Serve Our Community Family Projects Summer Adventure Challenge
Global We are committed to reaching and supporting mission partners around the world. As the world grows smaller, our goal is that our hearts to reach the lost would grow larger. Below are some partnerships we focus on and examples of hands-on experiences designed to help children take ownership of this reality. Invisible Bibles World Serve: Birthing Clinics Live Dead Service Response Challenges Missionary 5-Spots