Why begin missions education in the preschool years? Because the significance of a strong foundation based on biblical truths cannot be overestimated. It's important to learn about God and His love for all people at a young age. Preschoolers can understand they are part of God's plan for the world and they can give of their time and abilities to serve Him through caring and sharing. Cultivating a heart for missions in preschoolers brings great value to preschoolers, families, and the entire church.

For Mission Friends leaders, you'll find resources designed to help you engage preschoolers of all ages in hands-on missions discipleship activities.

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Mission Friends Curriculum Outline for 2017–18

Missions areas, concept areas, and missionaries beginning September 2017 in Mission Friends Leader, Mission Friends at Home, and First Steps in Missions, vol. 23:

Fall 2017

September: Salt Lake City, UT; Bible; Travis and Staci Kerns

October: Deaf; Community; Doc and Dee Douglas*

November: Columbus, OH; God; Brian and Heidi Frye

Winter 2017–18

December: Moscow, Russia; Jesus; Nolan and Kimberly Grogan* (coordinates with International Mission Study 2017)

January: New Orleans, LA; Self; Ryan and Seané Rice

February: Amazon; God’s Creation; Bronson and Anna Parker*

Spring 2018

March: Boston, MA; Church; Brian and Jenny Mahon (This is the North American Mission Study unit for preschoolers)

April: MK Schooling; Family; Eric and Julie Maroney

May: Las Vegas, NV; God; Cynthia Martin

Summer 2018

June: West Africa; World; Bart and Jane Anne Gibbs

July: Germany; Bible; Jason and Cheryl Dietz

August: St. Louis, MO; Christmas in August; Jesus; Ken and Lygia Lovelace

*Names changed

Online Training

Develop is a tool to help WMU leaders equip their churches and missions groups to be radically involved in the mission of God!

EACH COURSE:

• Offers quality training to WMU leaders
• Serves as a stand-alone training or part of a WMU leader certification program
• Is cost effective, easy to access, and educationally sound.

COURSES FOR MISSION FRIENDS LEADERS INCLUDE:

• Leading Mission Friends: Discover how to lead preschoolers in missions discipleship through Mission Friends!

• Uniquely Designed: Preschoolers: Explore the unique characteristics of preschoolers!

• How Preschoolers Learn: Find out about learning styles, interest areas, and other things that will enhance your teaching. 

• Beyond the Basics: Mission Friends: Delve into the extra elements that will enhance the missions experiences for your Mission Friends class.

Other Training Opportunities

WMU State Offices - Find information about state training events

Mission Friends Guide for Leaders: By encouraging missions education for preschoolers, WMU meets and anticipates the ever-changing needs of your missions efforts. With a comprehensive preschool focus, this guide is essential for missions leaders who are serious about leading preschoolers in Mission Friends. 

This book is your guide for starting, planning, and leading Mission Friends. Print version (W128105) • $5.99 plus s&h Download version (E128116) • $4.99