About this episode
Esther Zimmerman discusses the critical importance of children's ministry and its role in advancing the kingdom of God.
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insights and meaningful reminders about the importance of Christ-centered education. This episode originally aired September 2025 ___ Title: Why Children’s Ministry Matters More Than Ever How can the church and higher education take children seriously in discipleship? Esther Zimmerman, Program Chair of Undergraduate Ministry Studies at Lancaster Bible College and global advocate for children, joins us to share her journey in children’s ministry and her conviction that investing in kids is one of the most strategic ways to advance the kingdom of God. We explore why children are often overlooked, how broken systems leave them vulnerable, and what faithful discipleship looks like for the next generation. From sobering global statistics to hopeful grassroots stories, this episode calls the church to put children at the center of ministry, not the margins. ___ 🎧 Tune In to Discover ▫️ Why children’s ministry is the most strategic investment…
People in this episode
Host: Philip Dearborn
Guest: Esther Zimmerman
Topics covered
- children's ministry
- Christian higher education
- discipleship
- investing in children
- church response
- global statistics
Keywords
- children's ministry
- discipleship
- Christian education
- kingdom of God
- vulnerability
- global statistics
- faithful discipleship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lancaster Bible College, ABHE
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