The Coopers were missionaries to Asia. One event overseas led Troy and Rachel to involve their children in ministry. Listen to discover how they're able to naturally integrate their lives.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:29 – Episode summary01:16 – Introduction01:49 – Letting kids take part in ministry04:31 – Being a magnet for conversation06:42 – When should kids start in ministry?13:20 – How the “bridge method” explains the Gospel14:18 – Praying for wholehearted devotion to Jesus18:00 – Missionary Updates21:32 – Integrating family and ministry27:01 – Sharing the Gospel at the skate park33:07 – Training children in missions35:42 – Living out what you teach36:22 – The vision for the family41:04 – Habits to help make disciplesResources & Contact InfoWebsite: CoopersOnAMissions.comThe 3 Circles (Malachi)[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF75A3WX7FQ?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent]Additional Resources & Updates:JumpStart3MemoryPeelFoundational Missions Leadership MomentUpdate from Bryan Thompson (Hungary)Subscribe to Bryan's podcast, Story 4 AllVideo update from Bryan's daughterBuffer for Social Media schedulingMore about Children in MinistryThis is part of a special miniseries on involving children in ministry. Check out the links below for more information about resources, ministries, and how some families are able to involve children of all ages in hands-on ministry.How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply, with Tim, Lydia, and Caleb – EM147This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings – EM146How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers – EM145Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger – EM144FeedbackIf you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com. Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News access