Let's Build God's Church
This simple, fun game helps children understand how a church is planted on the mission field.
This simple, fun game helps children understand how a church is planted on the mission field.
Help children understand the process of a missionary planting a church. As kids play this game, they will learn the ups and downs (or forward and backward) progress of planting a church.
All you need is to print the PDF below (best on card stock) and the second page of explanation.
Each child needs a small marker of some kind - a coin, bean, bead or other small item that looks different from whatever the other players use. 3 Pennies are used instead of dice to help emphasize the need to raise money.
You can either give every child their own playing board, or they can team up in groups of two or three.
This basic board game takes them through the stages of planting a church. The second page explains each step. As you play, the leader can read the explanations as a child reaches them.
Let the kids keep a copy of the game to take home. They can play again with their family to further the learning and even help parents better understand the challenges that missionaries face.
Perfect for any Missions Sunday or emphasis, special event child care, or any time you have the opportunity to educate kids on missions.
Remember: Around 70% of Missionaries received their Call to Missions as a child, before they were tied down with things that discourage them from this life of Adventure and Kingdom Building!