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Mini Revolutions: What to Look For When Choosing Curriculum

Reading Time: 2 minutes — Illustrated Ministry — June 10, 2024 Leave a Comment

Cover and open pages of the Mini Revolutions curriculum guide with title text, "Mini Revolutions: Choosing Curriculum is a Theological Decision."
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Choosing faith formation curriculum can feel overwhelming. You might find something that checks all the logistical boxes: budget, format, framework, and age range, only to find the theology falls flat.

Mini Revolutions takes all this into consideration, offering a low-prep curriculum that prioritizes inclusive theology, adaptability, and belonging.

Choosing Curriculum is a Theological Decision

Every word, picture, and story has the power to shape what your community believes about God, themselves, and each other. Unfortunately, many faith formation resources (intentionally or not) reinforce messages like:

  • You’re loved if you behave a certain way
  • God is distant, angry, or only male
  • Families must look a certain way
  • Faith is about answers, not exploration

We all know what it’s like to edit and rewrite curriculum, and we hope that with Mini Revolutions, you won’t have to do that anymore. Every word, picture, and story is crafted to reflect the beauty, dignity, and sacred worth of all people.

Learn more about the inclusive theology and expansive love behind the curriculum.

Ask These Questions Before You Choose

When evaluating curriculum, it’s important to look beyond the scope and sequence. Be curious; ask questions like:

  • Who’s included? Who isn’t?
  • What does this say about who God is?
  • Does the material reinforce fear or invite love?
  • Will I need to edit or explain before leading with kids or passing it on to a volunteer?

If the answers don’t reflect your values, it’s not the right fit. Choose something different.

What Makes Mini Revolutions Different

You don’t need a red pen or a seminary degree to lead our Mini Revolutions curriculum. The language and framework we choose empower you as a leader and make it easy to hand off lessons with confidence.  

Our theological values:

  • Original blessing, not original sin
  • Love and justice, not fear and exclusion
  • Curiosity and courage, not conformity

We celebrate and affirm:

  • LGBTQIA+ families and gender-diverse people
  • All ages as full participants in the life of the church
  • Neurodivergence, learning styles, and multi-sensory engagement

Why It Matters

Your curriculum speaks—sometimes louder than your sermon. So, choose a curriculum that reflects the community you’re building and the theology you believe in.

We hope Mini Revolutions is one of those choices.

Curious to learn more? Download our sample here.

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Filed Under: Faith Formation, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Welcoming and Affirming, LGBTQIA+, Mini Revolutions, Theology & Values Tagged With: Children's Ministry, Intergenerational Ministry, Faith Formation, Progressive Curriculum, Inclusive Curriculum, LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Neurodivergent-Friendly, Choosing Curriculum

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