“Because we are in the village , someone like me has no access to this kind of training usually. I have never attended any school before, but today God made it possible for me to be a learner with LAM. I am fully empowered by my leader by God's grace. Pray for me as I begin ministry to children in my village.”

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“I attended a 1-day LAM training in person. I almost couldn't sleep that night! I was absolutely captivated and excited about this pure and simple way to teach children (and all ages, actually) the Bible and make disciples. I was with 4 and 5 year olds at my church this last Sunday as a last-minute helper and was amazed how my perspective had changed, wanting to intentionally create a safe sweet environment, knowing children arrive in red, yellow, green zones. Just implementing that mindset made a huge difference! I watched transformation and safety come about before my very eyes! I and they experienced the love of God in such a beautiful way! And I as a "leader" felt so much more engaged!”

“We are doing well…in church using your LAM method. We have about 12 people who regularly help and are familiar with the method, and we are enjoying it so much! Although LAM focuses on learning through Bible stories, we’ve been doing parts of the Sermon on the Mount (God caring for the lilies and "love your enemies - for he causes his sun to rise on evil and good”). I didn’t know LAM could work well for “non-story” parts of the Bible - but it has been working wonderfully!”

“Before I joined CIC club and I was the type of person that only thinks about myself and was very selfish, but when I joined the CIC club on the first day and learned the Bible story through LAM, it changed my life. The story was from the book of Genesis 13, and it was verses 9-10 that really taught me how to let others choose first and how to be a selfless person that is able to make a self sacrifice. I am really grateful for the impact that CIC has had on my life, I will be forever grateful to God and CIC.”

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"Before my life was marked by despair, confusion and an inner vacuum. I was constantly looking for something that would give meaning to my life and that would fill the void that I felt deep inside me. I tried different ways, but nothing seemed to appease this insatiable thirst for happiness and inner peace.

However, it all started to change when I first came to the CIC club as I discovered the teachings of the Bible stories and then I developed my relationship with God. My life began to take on meaning new and deep. I realized that I was loved unconditionally by my Creator and that I had an invaluable value in the eyes of God."

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[2 months after completing LAM training]

“The children look forward to the Sweet Participation and Actions. The children do very well with re-telling the story. And many of them do share what God is saying to them. Overall, the children and staff are responding well to LAM and all seem to enjoy it. The staff are working more as a team than as opposed to working as individuals. Taking a chance on LAM has been a positive choice for our church!”

“It was definitely a blessing for us to be able to see God's work in [Kibera, Kenya], to understand LAM, and to connect with the Africa leadership team. I think what resonated with me the most is how transferable and scalable the LAM method is - even in regions with limited resources and technology. “

“I used to stand before children with a Bible verse or verses and preach to them, but it never brought a big change. Because of the Living Active Method, my class now is interesting and interactive. I have noticed a significant change when I am teaching children."

“Many times I have heard of CIC but I have never attended a training. I have listened keenly to their presentation and I have discovered they are very important in the body of Christ. As the Chairperson of Pastors Fellowship I am going to take the lead in supporting CIC activities and mobilize other pastors to support this along with this simple LAM method of reaching out (and discipling) children (which) should be implemented in all churches and schools.”

“I am part of the local Education Board in my country. I saw the work of the CIC club in our church, I participated twice in the teaching of the LAM method. I have seen that this teaching is very good, it is the teaching method that meets the needs of children. . . . it allows children to quickly understand the Bible. I have personally witnessed that this way of teaching facilitates children well and they can remember and recollect the whole story from the beginning to the end and the themes which are discussed help the children a lot. I have seen a lot of changes in our children! They know how to pray, forgive, read the Bible....the children know how to speak from God's Word. May God bless this ministry!”

“Before, my children did not frequent church, they spent time fighting, and there was no respect for us as their parents. But thanks to the arrival of the CIC club and LAM . . . they come back singing and telling us Bible verses they learned! The way of LAM's teaching has encouraged the children to also pray for themselves. They are starting to tell us about the biblical verses learned at the club. May God go ahead in this vision.”

“Before coming to this training, I felt tired and limited in my teaching children and I was not active while I gave the teachings to children. This training has activated my mind with a new teaching methodology that teaches children, and my limitations have fallen away. In this my ministry has become effective, and I have become an example to other believers and those who do ministry with children.”