Check out this video produced by the Content Development team at LifeChurch.tv. It specifically walks a child through a simple, straight-forward presentation of the gospel. A great tool for any kids ministry and parent that desires to solidify this truth in their kids.
Let’s state the obvious facts first. There isn’t really anything out there like this for kids. It’s animated, clean, straight-forward, and kid-friendly. This is unique, and anyone that works with kids in a church environment will immediately think so. Gina McClain, of the previously mentioned lifechurch.tv, asked if my readers would share some opinions on what you see or don’t see in this video.
Here’s some food for thought:
Is the video effective at meeting its intended purpose? When compared to sharing Christ in a one-on-one relationship, where does this measure up? If sharing Christ face to face is a 10 on a scale of 1-10; then where does this video rank on that same scale? Is it a 5? Is it a 9 or 10?
What ages would it be most effective with? 1st & 2nd graders or 4th & 5th graders?
Anyone done missions work with kids? Would something like this be more effective in another country (of course in their own spoken language) than it might be in the states?
On a purely theological level, is this video correct? Is it misleading?
I thought I would extend this conversation over here as well. Jonathan has some great questions above and I would love to know your thoughts.
Here is what I think....
Intended purpose: Short to the point presentation that is clear and understandable. / I think it hits that goal right on.
Compared to One on One: I think this would be an enhancement to One on One and not a replacement. Nothing beats relationships. It could be shown to a family though in the privacy of their own home and do quite well I think. So I give it a 5 by itself but a 9 including it with a One on One conversation.
Overall Ranking:
Graphics- 8 out of 10. nice use of 3D animation but still some weirdness with the eyes
Sound Effects/Music- 8 out of 10: to loud in spots but overall very good
Clarity in message- 10 out of 10: it's simplicity is what makes this very good
Atmosphere- 7 out of 10: I like them around the book but didn't like the images that came out of the book. Could have cut away more to enhance that part.
Overal score is a 8 out of 10.
I would show this to Kindergarten through 4th graders. I think it would work in other countries as well. The characters being abstract really help it translation and identification.
So there you go. There are my thoughts on this video. What are your thoughts?
