King's
Kids
Origins
King's
Kids International began in 1976 in Hawaii under Dale
and Carol Kauffman. Since then, hundreds of teams
have ministered throughout Asia, the Pacific, the
Americas, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa and the
Middle East. King's Kids teams have reached out to
serve the poor and have impacted the wealthy. They
have proclaimed God's love in a wide variety of national
and international outreaches and events.
Biblical
foundation
The word of God speaks clearly about the spiritual
capacity of children and teens and the important place
which Jesus Himself gives them in the Kingdom of God.
Matthew
18:1-6
Psalm 8:2, Praises of the children
defeat the enemy.
Jeremiah 1:6-7, Do not say, "I
am only a child"
Psalm 78, Truth passed on to next
generation
Interested
in King's Kids Ministries?
King's Kids International welcomes your participation
in the battle for the hearts and minds of the emerging
generation. Please consider joining us through prayer,
financial giving, personal training and outreach involvement.
Who
Can Join?
These outreaches are open to Christians
of all ages who complete the personal application
process. Some teams have age restrictions and all
teams encourage the following: Children under 10 must
be accompanied by a parent, and young people between
11-12 may need to be accompanied by a parent or a
responsible adult. Teens 13 years and older may attend
without adult or parental accompaniment.
We
welcome outreach staff applications from those whom
God has called to work with children and teens in
a discipleship and outreach context and who have an
active relationship with Jesus Christ. Families are
welcome! We encourage the entire family to discover
their role together as they give to others. Parents
who accompany their young people on team can participate
in various staff responsibilities.
GO
Camps
These are exciting short-term training and outreach
activities with the King's Kids ministry, for young
people desiring to grow in knowing God and to learn
how to share their faith with others.
NIKO
Camps
Teenagers are challenged to discover
the strengths and weaknesses of their leadership potential
through a 3-5 day outdoor adventure experience. It
will prepare them for life decisions in confronting
issues of personal identity, facing and overcoming
obstacles, and team work. Read more >
Family
Camps
King's Kids Family Camps are developing in certain
nations, giving opportunities for families to:
•
Learn together
• Worship and pray together
• Work and serve together
• Witness together
Types
of Teams
Every year, thousands of children,
teens and families participate in King's Kids outreaches
at local, national and international levels. Each
team is a unique blend of ages, backgrounds and nationalities.
Intercession, praise and worship and the study of
God's Word have a central place in the life of these
teams. Read more >
King's
Kids H.A.N.D.S. (Helping a Neighbor Develop and Serve)
Teams, with an emphasis on practical service and mercy
ministries, have used their practical and technical
gifts to serve others in many ways, including:
•
Food distribution at a refugee settlement
• Building a pre-school on Manila's garbage
dump
• Renovating an orphanage in Romania
• Clearing an airport runway in the Amazon jungle
International teams work on projects in others cultures
and needy situations, showing God's love to people
through "hands on" ministry.
Celebration
teams communicate through music, creative movement,
drama and personal testimonies. They aim to minister
to God and take his message of love and hope to people
in streets, schools, prisons, hospitals, shopping
malls, at civic gatherings and on television and radio.
These presentations have been warmly received at national
and international events and by every level of society.
Sports
teams communicate the love of God in countries where
public sharing of the gospel may be restricted or
not allowed, through fair-play, sports skills and
friendship.
Daniel
Prayer Groups
Young people of all ages discover the importance of
their role in praying for the nations of the world.
With exciting games and activities, children and teens
learn about different people groups and develop their
skills and talents through creative intercession.
•
Small group prayer
• International fax intercession days
• Combined prayer and praise parties
Go
Network
The King's Kids GO Network is a partnership between
YWAM/King's Kids and local churches. Churches have
the opportunity to use the King's Kids model, principles
and materials while retaining their localized ministry
name, identity and leadership. The GO Network application
process is a relationship-building time in which interested
parties become acquainted with and committed to, the
YWAM/King's Kids Purpose, Principles and Values.
The
desired result of the GO Network is that a growing
number of children, teens and their families would
be led into a proven knowledge of God and together
might make Him known to all peoples. In this way,
the King's Kids GO Network serves as a bridge for
missions-minded local churches, providing access to
international missions resources:
•
Curriculum materials
• Leadership training
• Strategizing with other GO Network teams
• Invitation to YWAM/King's Kids local, national
and international events and outreaches.
• Connection to global YWAM/King's Kids
Training
Workshops are offered to inform and train adults involved
in Christian ministry among children, teens and families.
Topics covered include:
• Leading children and youth into a personal
proven knowledge of God
• Spiritual Capacity of Children
• Linking the generations with families in ministry
• Discipling the emerging generation
• Team leadership
• Reaching out (outreach)
King's
Kids conferences are held annually in every major
region of the world. They provide training and strategizing
opportunities. PCYM (Principles in Child and Youth
Ministries) is a 3-5 month Youth With A Mission training
course, focusing on essential foundations, principles
and strategies of ministry to children, youth and
families. Schools are held in several strategic locations
around the world. A twelve month internship program
is offered to PCYM graduates for further leadership
training and a wider practical experience in the King's
Kids ministry.
