The Great Commission Toolkit | Excellerate Ministries

How do you get kids' attention—and keep it long enough to communicate truth that can change their lives? In this episode of The Great Commission Toolkit, Chase Williams shares practical ways to help children listen, stay engaged, and focus while you're teaching God's Word. From simple attention getters like clapping rhythms, competitions, the cheer ball, and the “bottle of silence,” to teaching te...

Are your games helping you accomplish your ministry goals...or are they just filling time? In this episode of The Great Commission Toolkit , Chase Williams shares practical principles for taking your church, VBS, camp, or children's ministry games from good to GREAT . Games aren't just about having fun. They can help build relationships, reinforce biblical truth, create excitement, and open doors...

Why does children's ministry matter? In this episode of The Great Commission Toolkit , Chase Williams discusses the importance of reaching, discipling, and investing in children during one of the most influential seasons of their lives. Children's ministry is far more than babysitting or simply filling time while adults attend church. It is an opportunity to witness to lost children, disciple youn...

What should you do when someone responds during an invitation? Whether you're counseling at camp, VBS, children's church, a Bible club, a revival meeting, or a community outreach, it's important to know how to effectively help people who want to talk about spiritual matters. In this episode of The Great Commission Toolkit , Chase and Rachelle discuss practical principles for counseling children, t...

Most Christians misunderstand when salvation is truly secure. Forget feeling saved or not. What does the Bible actually say about your eternal security? If you've ever doubted your salvation after a mistake, or know someone who has, the BIBLE is your essential guide to understanding God's promise of everlasting life. In this eye-opening episode, Chase and Rachelle peel back the layers of theologic...

Many christians want to share their faith, but they do not know where to turn in their Bibles to do that. In this episode, Chase and Rachelle unpack a simple, effective approach to sharing your faith with kids, teens, and adults alike, using the classic Romans Road. They reveal how a few strategic verse patterns can transform hesitant believers into bold, confident witnesses. You'll discover the s...

In Part 2 of our Gospel Clarity series, we cover the final four mistakes to avoid when sharing the gospel. We discuss fear in witnessing, putting words in someone’s mouth, forgetting to actually present the gospel, and why clarity matters more than ever in modern America. We also explain the biblical definition of the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15 and why the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesu...

In Part 1 of our Gospel Clarity series, we discuss why clearly communicating the gospel matters more than ever in modern America. As fewer young people grow up in church, many no longer understand common “Christianese” or basic Bible terms. We also cover four of eight common "mistakes" people make when sharing the gospel and explain how to help others not only hear the gospel accurately, but truly...