activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 6
- Equip adults to nurture faith in children through interactive training Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingProvides creative, interactive training programs for church leaders, volunteers, families, and communities to help children know, love, and follow Jesus, with 3,760 participants completing training series to date.
- Establishing and operating training networks Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsThe organization operates 17 active training networks across 5 regions and 32+ countries, with 19 new locations launched. These networks facilitate the delivery of their training programs and have established over 25 self-sustaining training networks for the "Great Commandment Kids Series."
- Expand ministry reach through new location launches Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsLaunched 19 new ministry locations globally, including over 25 self-sustaining training networks through the Great Commandment Kids Series, to increase access to faith-based children’s programming.
- Facilitate spiritual growth and discipleship among children and ministry participants Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingEngages children and young people in spiritual formation through the Transforming KidZ Ministry Training Program, resulting in 1,711 participants worldwide committing to spiritual growth and discipling children, and providing Spirit-led resources to nurture faith in Jesus.
- Measure participant engagement and spiritual commitment outcomes Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingTracks participation and spiritual commitment outcomes, with 3,760 participants completing training series and 1,711 participants worldwide committing to spiritual growth and discipling children.
- Provide spiritual formation resources for children and ministries Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOffers creative, interactive training programs and Spirit-led tools, lessons, activities, and resources designed to help children know, love, and follow Jesus, while equipping ministries to nurture lifelong faith. These resources support spiritual rhythms in families, children, and communities.
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- Conduct specialized workshops for families and caregivers on spiritual discipleship Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsProvides practical, skill-based workshops for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to deepen children's spiritual experiences during everyday moments, including "CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES," "DISCIPLING YOUR GRANDCHILDREN," and "PROPHETIC LAMENT," which guide adults in creating intentional God-connection moments and supporting children through grief.
- Deliver faith formation training programs for children's ministry leaders Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOffers structured training series such as the "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundations Series" and the "Great Commandment Series" to equip church leaders, volunteers, and families in children's spiritual formation, including formational Bible storytelling and age-appropriate discipleship practices. These programs were commissioned in 2024 and 2018 respectively and are delivered globally.
- Deliver faith formation training programs for children's ministry leaders Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOffers structured training series such as the "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundations Series" and the "Great Commandment Series" to equip church leaders, volunteers, and families in Christ-centered children's spiritual formation, including formational Bible storytelling and practices that help children encounter God. The Foundations Series was commissioned in 2024, and the Great Commandment Kids Series, commissioned by the Lilly Endowment in 2018, is taught in over 32 nations.
- Expand global training networks and ministry presence Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOperates 17 active training networks across 5 regions and 32+ countries, with 25 self-sustaining training networks established through the Great Commandment Kids Series. Launched 19 new locations and partnered with 984 churches worldwide to extend reach.
- Operate global training networks in partnership with churches Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsRuns 17 active training networks across 5 regions and 32+ countries, partnering with 984 churches to deliver children’s ministry training and support local spiritual formation efforts.
- Provide practical workshops for families and caregivers on spiritual discipleshipOffers targeted workshops such as "Celebrating Good Times," "Discipling Your Grandchildren," and "Prophetic Lament" to equip parents, grandparents, and caregivers with practical, scripture-based tools to help children experience God in everyday and difficult moments.
- Train and license leaders and trainers in children's ministryRaises up and licenses new trainers through programs like the Great Trainers Summit, with 27 new trainers licensed and 77 leaders licensed as trainers. Supports the expansion of training capacity globally through leadership development.
- Train and license leaders to expand children's ministry capacity Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsConducts leadership development initiatives including the Great Trainers Summit, raising and licensing 104 trainers (27 newly raised and 77 licensed) to deliver training programs, thereby multiplying the organization’s reach across churches and regions.
- Training and equipping leaders for children's ministry Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingKIDZ AT HEART INTERNATIONAL provides creative and interactive training programs and workshops for church leaders, volunteers, families, and communities to equip them in teaching children to know, love, and follow Jesus. These programs include the "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundations Series" and the "Great Commandment Series," which focus on Christ-centered spiritual formation, formational Bible storytelling, and applying the Great Commandment.
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how they think
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- Biblically-Guided Fiscal Stewardship and Transparency biblical_stewardship_and_transparencyThe organization operates with a core value of stewardship, guided by biblical principles, in managing resources and donations. It ensures fiscal transparency through an independent board of directors, annual financial reviews, and public availability of financial documents, while maintaining discretion over donated funds and honoring donor preferences.
- Collaborative "Kingdom Partnerships" kingdom_partnershipsThe organization believes in collaborative "Kingdom partnerships" where each partner contributes their strengths to achieve outcomes that could not be accomplished alone, fostering a synergistic approach to ministry and outreach.
- Contextualized Faith-Based Discipleship through Local Partnerships contextualized_faith_based_discipleshipThe organization partners with local churches, ministries, pastors, and leaders globally to deliver contextualized training and resources. This collaborative approach aims to foster meaningful connections between children and God, moving beyond mere religious instruction and enabling community-based child outreach with a focus on Christian discipleship and long-term spiritual support.
- Contextualized Intergenerational Spiritual Formation contextualized_spiritual_formationThe organization designs and implements contextualized programs that foster meaningful connections between adults, children, and God, moving beyond mere religious instruction. This approach emphasizes intergenerational spiritual development, equipping leaders and families with practical, Spirit-filled resources and interactive training to help children develop a deep love for Jesus from a young age, supported by spiritual rhythms and community reinforcement.
- Empowering Leaders and Families for Child Spiritual Development leader_and_family_empowermentThe organization equips leaders and families with practical, Spirit-filled resources and training to help children develop a deep love for Jesus. This involves empowering them to disciple children using proven training, global impact, and practical spiritual formation tools, and focusing on spiritual formation by equipping adults to cultivate daily spiritual practices, believing this personal transformation will nurture children's lifelong relationships with God.
- Evangelism and Global Church Building through Mission Trips global_evangelism_and_church_buildingThe organization organizes and guides short-term mission trips to impact lives for Christ, using gifts, time, and talents to share Jesus and build the global Church, with a mission rooted in the Great Commission.
- Global Evangelism and Church Building through Mission Trips global_evangelismThe organization uses gifts, time, and talents to share Jesus and build the global Church, rooted in the Great Commission. This includes organizing and guiding short-term mission trips to impact lives for Christ, handling logistical details and ensuring safety.
- Holistic Faith-Based Community Development and Spiritual Growth holistic_faith_based_developmentThe organization builds a faith-based community centered on shared stories and living out the Great Commandment, serving as a foundation for spiritual growth and service. It invests in the spiritual growth of communities, congregations, families, and children globally and locally, aiming to help others know, love, and follow Jesus through various programs and initiatives.
- Holistic Spiritual Development and Leadership Equipping holistic_spiritual_developmentThe organization invests in the spiritual growth of communities, congregations, families, and children globally and locally, aiming to help them know, love, and follow Jesus. This is achieved by empowering leaders, families, and churches with practical, Spirit-filled, and interactive resources and training tools for Christ-centered children's spiritual formation, creating space for the Holy Spirit to work through spiritual rhythms and community reinforcement.
- Interactive and Relational Christ-Centered Spiritual Formation interactive_christ_centered_formationThe organization provides training programs based on spiritual educational methodology that create space for the Holy Spirit to work, using interactive, relational, and formational teaching strategies. This approach focuses on children's unique learning styles and their valued position in God's kingdom to help them experience God's love and develop a deep relationship with Christ.
- Intergenerational Spiritual Formation and Discipleship intergenerational_spiritual_formationThe organization employs interactive training programs that engage multiple generations within a community, believing that spiritual formation starts at a young age and is best supported through relationships within the faith community. This strategy focuses on equipping adults to cultivate daily spiritual practices and guide children in discovering and experiencing God, aiming for faith to endure for generations.
- Intergenerational Spiritual Formation and Discipleship intergenerational_spiritual_formationThe organization employs interactive training programs that engage multiple generations within a community, believing that spiritual formation starts at a young age and is best supported through relationships within the faith community. This approach aims to pass down faith and spiritual values, helping adults guide children in discovering and experiencing God, and nurturing children's lifelong relationships with God.
- Partnership-based Faith Community Development faith_based_community_partnershipThe organization partners with local churches and ministries globally to deliver training and resources, fostering faith-based community development and spiritual growth. This collaborative approach leverages shared strengths to achieve outcomes that could not be accomplished alone, enabling community-based child outreach and discipleship.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Transforming KidZ Ministry Training
Interactive training modules designed to equip leaders with effective teaching methods for children's ministry.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- House of Wisdom Partner — Hosts "Great Commandment Series Module 4-5" training event.
- Kathy Kochis Partner — Facilitated a KidZ at Heart training in Ukraine in 2018 before joining staff.
- Lilly Endowment Funder — Commissioned the "Great Commandment Kids Series."
- Lilly Endowment Funder — Commissioned the "Transforming KidZ Ministry (TKM) Foundations Series" in 2024.
- NewLife Community Church Partner — Hosts "Great Commandment Series: Module 6" and "Great Commandment Series | Module 5" training events.
- Smithers Evangelical Free Church Partner — Hosts "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundation Series | Module 2: How Children Learn & Module 3: Formational Bible Storytelling" training event.
- Troy Christian Church Partner — Hosts "Great Commandment Series | Modules 6-7" training event.
- local churches Partner — Partner with local churches to deliver training and resources for child outreach.
- ministries Partner — Partner with ministries in diverse regions to support community-based programs for children.