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Help Your Kids Have a Missionary Encounter with Western Culture
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Andrew Spencer, Thomas West , as published by The Gospel Coalition
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The trend is now reversing, with some using resources like The Gospel Coalition's New City Catechism to teach theological concepts.
In the local area, efforts are being made to introduce catechesis to congregations. This comes after a period of decline, which was surprisingly contributed to by the rise of Sunday school. The trend is now reversing, with some using resources like The Gospel Coalition's New City Catechism to teach theological concepts.
These resources aim to help both adults and children commit truths to memory. Further details on this development are available from The Gospel Coalition, including information on recently published catechisms for kids.
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Category: poverty Published: August 13, 2026 Source: The Gospel Coalition Reading time: 1 min
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