This prompted me to do some comparisons on bible translations. Our standard is the NIV, but it is a 7th or 8th grade reading level. NIrV is at just under a 3rd grade level. What do you find that you use with kids at your church? This makes me want to rethink a few things!
Pastor Jason (here) really likes the NIrV for his kids. His oldest is 8 or 9, I think. That was the version I was using for handouts. He also says it's good for those who speak English as a second language. I'm not sure what version Brian is using in the family workbook they've created for worship. The booklet is on the Artisan website under worship. (Last Sunday is a good example) He has a version of the story for little ones and a version for older kids. The younger version is a simple re-telling with large picture as opposed to a translation of scripture. but I haven't compared translations. I'll try to remember to ask.
This prompted me to do some comparisons on bible translations. Our standard is the NIV, but it is a 7th or 8th grade reading level. NIrV is at just under a 3rd grade level. What do you find that you use with kids at your church? This makes me want to rethink a few things!
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ReplyDeletePastor Jason (here) really likes the NIrV for his kids. His oldest is 8 or 9, I think. That was the version I was using for handouts. He also says it's good for those who speak English as a second language. I'm not sure what version Brian is using in the family workbook they've created for worship. The booklet is on the Artisan website under worship. (Last Sunday is a good example) He has a version of the story for little ones and a version for older kids. The younger version is a simple re-telling with large picture as opposed to a translation of scripture. but I haven't compared translations. I'll try to remember to ask.
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