Quest Ministries International Partners

With well over two billion children worldwide, the "harvest" is truly great. At Quest Ministries International, we have developed a comprehensive plan to reach children with the gospel, link them with the local church, and equip the local church to nurture them in their young faith. With innovative evangelistic tools and strong commitment to the local church internationally, KidsQuest strives to be a self-perpetuating strategy of evangelism, discipleship, and training.

One of the main goals of KidsQuest International is to train and prepare the national church to perform the outreach and follow-up. They, in turn, train others to do the same. Therefore, this strategy has far reaching impact beyond your initial effort.

Quest Ministries International is determined to engage in "responsible evangelism." This accounts for our deep commitment to the local church. Christ's commission was not to make converts; it was to make "disciples". Making disciples is the ministry of the local church.

The following information describes each of the key components of the KidsQuest International ministry strategy:

KidsQuest Classic Crusade

This exciting 3 service evangelistic crusade leads children on a quest for "Truth", "Love", and "Happiness". Presenting God's answers in terms a child can understand, KidsQuest Crusades feature clowning, illusions, games, dramas, and a tiger named T.J. KidsQuest Classic includes a kit that contains the necessary materials for the outreach such as the training and director’s manuals, clown costumes, TJ’s full-body costume, drama costumes, illusions, game equipment, backdrop, wireless headset and drama microphones, crusade music and sound effect CDs, training DVDs, and much more.

KidsQuest Express Crusade

KidsQuest Express is a six-lesson multi-use evangelistic program. Use it as a follow-up to the classic crusade, a one-week children’s camp, any kind of outreach or Vacation Bible School. Lesson topics such as, “Who is God?” “What is Sin?” and “Who is Jesus?” lead kids with no previous Bible knowledge to the point of salvation. The program, which incorporates comedy characters, illusions, object lessons, games and dramas, was designed to be used in developing nations and requires little or no financial investment to perform. KidsQuest Express comes with an optional kit containing clown supplies, select props, music CD, backdrop, and training DVDs.

Extensive Crusade Training

Each KidsQuest team receives up to 12 hours of behind-the-scenes training. A comprehensive crusade manual leads users step-by-step through all aspects of this dynamic program. Team members join with church members in rehearsals that ensure a quality program.

One-on-One Follow-up

Each performance concludes by giving children an opportunity to ask a caring adult more about being a Christian or to make a decision to follow Christ. Members of the local church serve as altar workers ministering one-on-one with each child. This establishes a contact between the child and someone in the local church.

Seeker Series

This gripping, six-part evangelistic comic book series is designed to take a child with no understanding of God and lead them to Christ. The Seeker Series then systematically takes a young person through the basics of the Christian faith answering questions like: Who is God? What is Sin? Who is Jesus? How do I become a Christian? How to I live a Christian life? Books can be given to the children at each performance or they can be used as follow-up tools.

13 Week Seeker Series Curriculum

Using the PowerMark Seeker Series, students can enter a 13 week discipleship course designed to provide a solid foundation for young converts. The format is provides a ½ hour group lesson followed by a small group discussion period. This small group discussion provides opportunity for teachers to make sure their students are correctly understanding their commitment to Jesus.

One Year Children's Curriculum

After the crusade, the church uses this 52 week evangelistic curriculum that systematically takes a child through the basics of becoming a Christian and living the Christian life. It then builds a solid foundation of spiritual understanding. Lesson topics include: Who am I? Who is God? Who is Jesus? What is God like? Who is the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to know God? Each weekly lesson includes a Bible lesson, Scripture Verse, Illustrated Life Application Story, Object Lessons and games to help reinforce learning.

Children's Ministry Training

Children’s ministry training is part of the KidsQuest training strategy. The local children’s leaders are provided with at least 10 hours of training. Topics include: Biblical Basis for Children’s Ministry, How to Lead a Child to Christ, Scripture Memory, Storytelling, Lesson Preparation, Using the KidsQuest Curriculum, Teaching a Child to Pray, etc.

There are many international models for using these programs and materials. Quest does not impose a prescription for their use upon the local context. We recognize that some situations are unique and use of the components will vary in some locations. Careful analysis with local workers and leaders is essential prior to determining what model best suits a local context.

KidsQuest Drug Free

Our newest resource is the Drug Free School Program that encourages kids to choose a lifestyle free from drug addiction and alcohol abuse. The moto of the program is “Be the Tiger” because the tiger is strong and can stand firm. Children receive a “Be the Tiger” comic book that provides information on what drugs can do to your mind and body. They also receive and tiger striped wrist band they can wear to remind them or the decision they have made to “Be Wise, Be Strong, and Be Free” and live a life without drugs and alcohol abuse.

The Drug Free School Program also provides training for the teachers in the schools to equip them to educate and encourage children towards making a commitment to stay clean and set an example for their friends.