Explore it 2020
Children's Discipleship Material - for Small Groups
For ages 7-12
Explore it is designed for children’s ministry leaders working with groups of children.
Below are the resources created for 2020. For guidance and the latest resources please visit the main Explore it page.
Explore it
The latest discipleship resources for small groups.
Session 1 - A strong hope (Luke 5:1-11 Jesus' first followers)
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Explore It - May 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - May 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
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Explore It - May 2020 session 1 - For Me
For Me
Session 2 - An encouraging hope (Matthew 10 Jesus sends out his apostles)
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Explore It - May 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - May 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It - May 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
Session 3 - A patient hope (John 14:1-13 Jesus comforts his followers)
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Explore It - May 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - May 2020 session 3 - Together
Together
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Explore It - May 2020 session 3 - For Me
For Me
Session 4 - A joyful hope (Luke 24:36-53 Jesus appears to his followers)
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Explore It - May 2020 session 4 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - May 2020 session 4 - Together
Together
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Explore It - May 2020 session 4 - For Me
For Me
Acts 2:1-13 The coming of the Holy Spirit
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Explore It - Pentecost 2020 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Pentecost 2020 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Pentecost 2020 - For Me
For Me
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Pentecost Pick-n-Mix
A number of ideas you can choose from as part of your children's ministry for Pentecost.
Session 1 - A living faith (Hebrews 11:1; Mark 10:17-31 A rich young man's question)
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Explore It - June 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - June 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
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Explore It - June 2020 session 1 - For Me
For Me
Session 2 - A courageous faith (Matthew 14:22-36 Jesus walks on water)
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Explore It - June 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - June 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It - June 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
Session 3 - A mighty faith (Matthew 17:14-21 Jesus heals a sick boy)d boy.
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Explore It - June 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - June 2020 session 3 - Together
Together
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Explore It - June 2020 session 3 - For Me
For Me
Session 4 - An active faith (Matthew 25:31-46 The King will judge all people)
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Explore It - June 2020 session 4 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - June 2020 session 4 - Together
Together
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Explore It - June 2020 session 4 - For Me
For Me
Session 1 - A love for me (John 3:1-21, Jesus teaches Nicodemus)
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Explore It - July 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - July 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
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Explore It - July 2020 session 1 - For Me
For Me
Session 2 - A love for you (John 15:5-17 The vine and the branches)
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Explore It - July 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - July 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It - July 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
Session 3 - A love for all (Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan)
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Explore It - July 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - July 2020 session 3 - Together
Together
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Explore It - July 2020 session 3 - For Me
For Me
Please email us if you would like a copy of the Leader's Guide for session four. resources@salvationarmy.org.uk
Session 4 - A love for us (Mark 4:35-41 Jesus calms the storm)
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Explore It - July 2020 session 4 - Together
Together
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Explore It - July 2020 session 4 - For Me
For Me
This month there are five sessions exploring the theme of serve. The material has been adapted from ‘Children of God Serve’ which was initially intended to have been used in this year’s summer camps.
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Explore It - August 2020 - Introduction
An introduction to August Explore It material for leaders
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Children of God Serve
Children of God Serve summer outreach guide for leaders.
Session 1 - Growing as a child of God (Luke 2:41-52 Jesus in the Temple)
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Explore It - August 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - August 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
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Explore It - August 2020 session 1 - For Me
For Me
Session 2 - God has a job for little ol' me! (1 Samuel 16 The anointing of David)
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Explore It - August 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - August 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It - August 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
Session 3 - I can make a difference (2 Kings 5:1-19 The little servant girl)
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Explore It - August 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - August 2020 session 3 - Together
Together
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Explore It - August 2020 session 3 - For Me
For Me
Session 4 - I can tell others about Jesus (2 Timothy 1:5 -14 Timothy)
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Explore It - August 2020 session 4 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - August 2020 session 4 - Together
Together
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Explore It - August 2020 session 4 - For Me
For Me
Session 5 - I’ve got what it takes to serve! (Matthew 18:1-6; 19:13-15)
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Explore It - August 2020 session 5 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - August 2020 session 5 - Together
Together
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Explore It - August 2020 session 5 - For Me
For Me
Session 1 - Embracing change (Genesis 12:1-9 God calls Abram)
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 1 - For Me
For Me
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Growing Out Of Lockdown
Tips and activities to support you going back to school.
Session 2 - Waiting for change (Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-6 God’s agreement with Abraham)
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
Session 3 - Putting God first (Luke 10:38-42 Jesus visits Martha and Mary)
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It – Sept 2020 session 3 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 3 - For Me
For Me
Session 4 - Praying for change (Exodus 3:7-12 God tells Moses to rescue the Israelites)
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 4 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 4 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Sept 2020 session 4 - For Me
For Me
For session three you may wish to use our resource, True Story. To order free copies email youthchildren@salvationarmy.org.uk. There are two versions available: for ages 7-12 and for 13-18 year olds. Let us know your name, corps and postal address, plus how many copies of each version you would like. Ordering early is advised to ensure they arrive in time.
Session 1 – What is injustice? (Isaiah 61:1-2; Proverbs 31:8-9 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves)
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Explore It - Oct 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Oct 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Oct 2020 session 1 - For Me
For Me
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Explore It - Oct 2020 session 1 - Injustice Collage
Injustice Collage
Session 2 – International day of the girl - 11 October (Genesis 1:26-28; Galatians 3:28 God created us in his own image)
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Explore It – Oct 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It – Oct 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It – Oct 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
Session 3 - True Story
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Explore It – Oct 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
Session 4 – Justice: My local community (James 2:14-17 Faith and deeds)
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Explore It – Oct 2020 session 4 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It – Oct 2020 session 4 - Together
Together
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Explore It – Oct 2020 session 4 - For Me
For Me
For November we have three more sessions – continuing the theme of Justice and Remembrance Day.
For the first session we have provided Explore It (Together) only. However there are lots of ideas given by The Salvation Army’s International Development team for exploring these themes further.
Session 1 – Justice: International Development (1 John 3:16-18)
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
Session 2 – Remembrance (John 15:13; Matthew 5:9)
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 2 - Remembrance
Remembrance
Session 3 – The rights of the child (1 Samuel 3 The Lord calls Samuel)
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 3 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 3 - For Me
For Me
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Explore It - Nov 2020 session 3 - Placard
Placard
Four sessions exploring joy at Christmas. You may wish to start these sessions in November.
Session 1 - How can I be joy-filled this Christmas? (Luke 1:26-38 An angel appears to Mary)
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 1 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 1 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 1 - For Me
For Me
Session 2 - How can I share joy with my family this Christmas? (Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph accepts Jesus as his son)
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 2 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 2 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 2 - For Me
For Me
Session 3 – How can I share joy with my community this Christmas? (Luke 2:8-20 The shepherds and the angels
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 3 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 3 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 3 - For Me
For Me
Session 4 - The joy of giving (Matthew 2:1-12 The Wise Men visit Jesus)
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 4 - Leaders Guide
For Leaders
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 4 - Together
Together
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 4 - For Me
For Me
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Explore It - Christmas 2020 session 4 - Wise Men Maze
Discover the meaning behind the Wise Men's gifts
Other useful links
Discipleship material for children’s groups. To help your group to interact, grow and have fun together. Now available: June 2024 and Light Guides for younger children.
A wide range of online and socially distanced games to use with children's and youth groups during the pandemic.
Compelling small group (previously known as Cell Outlines) Bible study resources for ages 12-25