On today's episode, Sean discusses the importance of leaders communicating expectations to preteens. Preteens ARE listening for what is expected from them, since they have limited life experience and don't know what they should expect from themselves.

FFS446: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Communicate Expectations...The Preteens are Listening

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Today, Sean shares one of his favorite ways of warming up a preteen group - FOOD. But not just any food - food that inspires conversation, creativity, and community! Hear three examples of this concept, and start dreaming of more...

FFS450: PRESERVICE IDEA: S'more D'oeuvres, Candy Sushi, Milano Cookie Flip-Flops, and more

Sean talks once again with Michael Pritchard, creator of ChickenAndWafflesPodcast.com. Michael talks about a free tool that you can use to equip parents to help THEM engage preteens in Bible reading!

FFS449: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Getting Kids to Read Their Bibles (with Michael Pritchard)

Imagine a year-long program for your oldest preteens, full of special events, discipleship discussions, and serving opportunity! On today's episode, Dan Huffman discusses his amazing year-long 5th grade discipleship program on today's episode! Check out the program right here: NPV 5th Grade Discipleship | The Compass Church    

FFS448: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Fifth Grade Discipleship Program (with Dan Huffman)

Sean talks with Michael Pritchard about his podcast FOR PRETEENS called "Chicken and Waffles." Michael has a passion for preteens to read the Bible for themselves and ask two questions: a "chicken" question and a "waffle" question.

FFS446: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Communicate Expectations...The Preteens are Listening

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