As children’s leaders, we have an important role to play in supporting kids and parents in the important journey of identity development. Children need to hear repeatedly what God says about them from as many sources as possible to help anchor them in God’s truth about who they are and develop their spiritual identity.

Care for our youth leaders is of utmost importance so that they are equipped to do the ministry that only they can do.

Perhaps the most important part of a child’s development is the formation of identity. Shaped through beliefs, experiences, relationships, and a sense of purpose, identity defines who we are, what we do, and how we interact with the world around us.

It’s no secret that teenagers today are struggling to figure out their identity. They want to know who they are and how they fit into the world. They want to believe that their life matters and they have a place. They need to be seen and loved. As their parents, we have a tremendous influence on how they navigate these thoughts and struggles.

As children’s leaders, we have an important role to play in supporting kids and parents in the important journey of identity development. Children need to hear repeatedly what God says about them from as many sources as possible to help anchor them in God’s truth about who they are and develop their spiritual identity.

If you are a ministry leader, you know the identity struggles that our kids and teens are facing today. There is a lot written about how we can talk about identity and encourage adolescents in healthy ways.