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CBM International is also committed to providing high quality visual teaching resources for use in all kinds of children's ministries.

Life Changers Curriculum

“Life Changers” is designed especially for use in Asian and African settings. The key features are:

  • Suitable mainly for children aged 7 to 14
  • Fully Visualised Teaching lessons that aim to bring about spiritual change in the lives of children, beginning with a clear gospel message to lead children into a personal relationship with Christ, and continuing through many aspects of becoming a mature disciple.
  • Small group (class) activities and discussions for every session
  • Prayer topics and Bible readings to fully involve the children
  • Photocopiable Bible Studies
  • Detailed explanation of how to put this curriculum into practice in a variety of ministry situations
  • Lesson texts available in several languages
  • Life Changers is a five year curriculum. Each year is divided into 3 parts of 12 lessons each.
  • Each part has a curriculum guide book and a separate pack of visualised lessons (which also includes the lesson texts)

This curriculum is available from CBM in India, Singapore, the Philippines and from partner organisations in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nepal, Ethiopia and Uganda.

Translations Available

English Arabic Telugu Tamil Amharic Burmese
Indonesian Hindi Kannada Nepali French Swahili
Chinese Marathi Oriya Urdu Burmese Samoan

Note – Other languages are currently being translated.

 

1ST YEAR

1st Year Curriculum Guide Books

1st Year Visualised lesson Packs

Outline of Subject Material

1st Year, Part 1

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
        1 What is God Like? (Heaven) What God is like / being part of God’s kingdom
        2 God Made the World God made everything / thankfulness
        3 Adam & Eve Origin of sin / disobedience brings trouble
        4 Jesus, God’s Son God sent Jesus to earth / God keeps promises
        5 Ministry of Jesus God loves and accepts children
        6 Jesus Dies Jesus died to take our punishment
        7 Jesus Comes Alive Jesus is alive and can live in us
        8 Benny Finds a New Life New life in God’s family / God can change us
        9 Who Can Pray? God answers prayer
      10 Bartimaeus Asks for Help Asking God for what we need
      11 The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper The Trinity / receiving the Holy Spirit
      12 The Power of God’s Holy Spirit God’s powerful Holy Spirit can work in us

1st Year, Part 2

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
      13 New World Above God changes earthly bodies into spiritual bodies
      14 Gladys Aylward 1 Asking God for help in every situation
      15 Gladys Aylward 2 Working for God may not be easy
      16 Gladys Aylward 3 Serving God with our whole life
      17 Creation Part 1 God’s power in creation
      18 Creation Part 2 Mankind is not an evolutionary accident
      19 Cain & Abel Small problems grow into big problems
      20 Enoch Walking with God / facing persecution
      21 Noah Courage in standing up for what is right
      22 Jesus as a Boy Knowing God’s Word / obedience
      23 Jesus Prepares to Serve God Baptism / Holy Spirit / resisting the devil
      24 Who is Satan? How satan works and can be defeated

1st Year, Part 3

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
      25 Lubo God forgives and changes bad habits
      26 What is the Bible? Origins of the Bible
      27 God’s Amazing Book Accuracy and power of the Bible
      28 George Carver Part 1 God can use any person to work for Him
      29 George Carver Part 2 Making a difference in the world
      30 Jesus Helps Zaccheus Jesus helps us overcome problems
      31 Snowey Results of disobedience / God forgives sin.
      32 Mother Teresa Serving God by serving others
      33 Jesus Helps People Helping Others
      34 Prodigal Son Accepting the Father’s Love
      35 The Woman at the Well Love overcomes prejudice
      36 The Importance of
reading the Bible		 God guides us through the Bible

 

2ND YEAR

2nd Year Curriculum Guide Books

2nd Year Visualised lesson Packs

Outline of Subject Material

2nd Year, Part 1

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
        1 Who Jesus Is Gospel; discovering more about Jesus
        2 Nicky Cruz Part 1 We can have many problems but are still special
        3 Nicky Cruz Pt 2 God can change people on the inside
        4 Nicky Cruz Pt 3 God continues to change those in His family
        5 From Noah to Jacob Success depends on following God’s plans
        6 Joseph’s Unhappy Home Jealousy, quarrelling and getting even bring unhappiness
        7 Joseph Sold By His Brothers Working well by finishing jobs we are given
        8 Joseph the Trusted Servant Working well brings God’s blessing
        9 Joseph the Prisoner God comforts when things seem to go wrong
      10 Joseph the Prime Minister Showing love to God by helping others
      11 Joseph Forgives His Brothers God works things out right when we trust Him
      12 Giving to God Giving willingly to God by tithing

2nd Year, Part 2

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
      13 Jesus Loves Everyone Anyone can bring their needs to Jesus
      14 Moses’ Family Turn to God for Help Asking God for help in difficult situations
      15 Moses, You Can Do It Choosing to follow God’s ways without making excuses
      16 Moses Gets Discouraged Not getting discouraged when things seem to go wrong
      17 The Plagues & Passover Warning against occult practices; need for obedience
      18 Escape From Egypt Being set free from the ‘enemies’ in our lives
      19 Pandita Ramabai Part 1 Praying for and being an example to others
      20 Pandita Ramabai Part 2 Serving God in the power of the Holy Spirit
      21 The Good Samaritan Helping those in need
      22 Complaints in the Desert Not complaining when God takes us through hard times
      23 The Ten Commandments God’s commands are given in love for our protection
      24 Moses’ Last Years Following God fully into the good life ahead

2nd Year, Part 3

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
      25 The Chief Who Gave Himself The Gospel; Giving ourselves completely to God
      26 God’s New Leader Overcoming fear and discouragement; being filled with the Holy Spirit and working well in small tasks
      27 Spying Out the Land Follow God’s plan for our life; do not tell lies
      28 The Battle of Jericho God will help us break down the invisible walls in our life and win over sin
      29 The Battle of Ai God is holy; do not steal
      30 Tarore’s Book (Part 1) The power of God’s Word to change people; Christians do not need to fear death
      31 Tarore’s Book (Part 2) Importance of reading God’s Word; forgiving instead of getting revenge or paying back evil for evil
      32 The Bright Blue Bus Being specific in prayer; God often supplies our needs through other Christians
      33 Gideon Hears from God Idolatry; not being a secret Christian; living for God at home in the small things
      34 Gideon Works For God God helps ‘nobodies’ to do great things for Him
      35 Ruth, a Girl Who Made Right Choices Following God by showing faithfulness and loving actions towards others
      36 Ruth’s Reward God will guide us and reward us as we show love for God by setting a good example in our work

 

3RD YEAR

3rd Year Curriculum Guide Books

3rd Year Visualised lesson Packs

Outline of Subject Material

3rd Year, Part 1

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
       1 No One Cares (4 lessons on Stephen Lungu) God loves the unloved and rejected
       2 God Works Miracles Gospel; being set free from hurts
       3 Learning to Live For God Overcoming Prejudice; God’s provision
       4 Forgive as the Lord Forgave You Forgiveness
       5 Samuel Serving God in the small things first
       6 Saul Jesus as our King, danger of disobedience
       7 Young David Working well; trusting and praising God
       8 David and Goliath Winning over problems
       9 The Spiritual Battle Winning spiritual battles; the defeat of satan
     10 Jesus’ Return For His Bride Jesus’ second coming; Christians as the Bride of Christ
     11 Enshi’s Suffering Following God through hardship and opposition
     12 Enshi’s Reward God rewards those who suffer for Him

3rd Year, Part 2

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
     13 David & Jonathan Discovering what friendship involves
     14 David Hides From Saul Not getting even with those who hurt us
     15 David Becomes King Showing kindness to others, especially the disabled.  Patience and waiting for God to bring success.
     16 David’s Later Life Dangers of wrong relationships; forgiveness; serving God wholeheartedly.
     17 God Speaks to William Carey God speaks through His Word
     18 William Carey Obeys God Mission involvement
     19 God Works Through William Carey Following God in difficult situations
     20 The Bible Speaks Allowing the Bible to change us
     21 Elijah Makes Right Choices Making right choices to follow God’s ways
     22 Elijah Dares to Be Different Courage to stand for God; being different
     23 Elijah Runs Away God’s love when we fail; overcoming discouragement and fear
     24 Naboth’s Vineyard Dealing with wrong attitudes

3rd Year, Part 3

Session

Lesson Title

Spiritual Theme
         25 Elijah Goes to Heaven Need for the Holy Spirit; Doing Small jobs well
         26 Elisha’s Ministry Help in difficulties; Christian friendship
         27 Naaman’s Servant Sharing the gospel; Obedience to God
         28 The Heavenly Army Protection of angels
         29 PG is Changed By God Gospel; Giving up stealing and other bad habits
         30 God Uses PG to Reach the Unreached Sharing the gospel through prayer, giving and going as missionaries
         31 * The Mary Sisters Keeping our lives clean in God’s sight
         32 Robert Laidlaw Developing natural talents; Giving; Serving God in business
         33 Peter Follows Following Jesus
         34 Peter Obeys Showing love for God through obedience;
         35 Peter Fails Satan’s attacks; God forgives when we fail
         36 Peter Serves The Holy Spirit helps us to serve, and to overcome prejudice

To see a sample lesson Click here

SINGLE PACK FORMAT

In some countries where CBM has branches, individual lesson packs are also available.  These contain the same lesson pictures and texts as the curriculum, but they are grouped into smaller topical packs.

From 1st Year

Man’s Beginnings
Four 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • Adam & Eve - Origin of sin / disobedience brings trouble
  • Cain & Abel - Small problems grow into big problems
  • Enoch - Walking with God / facing persecution
  • Noah - Courage in standing up for what is right


 
Who is Jesus
Four 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • Jesus, God’s Son - God sent Jesus to earth / God keeps promises
  • Ministry of Jesus - God loves everyone / Forgiveness of sins
  • Jesus Dies - Jesus died to take our punishment
  • Jesus Comes Alive - Jesus is alive and can live in us
Creation
Three 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • God Made the world - A simple first look at creation
  • Creation (Part 1) A more detailed account of God’s power and wisdom in creation
  • Creation (Part 2) - Mankind is not an evolutionary accident
Basic Christian Teaching
Three 16-picture flannelgraph lessons

  • Heaven - What God is like / being part of God’s kingdom

  • Who Can Pray? - God answers prayer

  • Who is satan? - How satan works and can be defeated
Benny Finds New Life
A 15-picture flashcard lesson
  • An orphan boy who hears about Jesus and becomes a child of God.
More About Jesus
Seven 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • Bartimaeus Asks for Help - Asking God for what we need
  • Jesus as a Boy - Knowing God’s Word / obedience
  • Jesus Prepares to Serve God - Baptism / Holy Spirit / resisting the devil
  • Jesus Helps Zaccheus - Jesus helps us overcome problems
  • Jesus Helps People - Helping Others
  • The Prodigal Son - Accepting the Father’s Love
  • The Woman at the Well - Love overcomes prejudice
God Changes People
Five 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • The Holy Spirit is our Helper - Explaining the Trinity and who the Holy Spirit is
  • The Power of God’s Holy Spirit - God at work in the Early Church
  • New World Above - A parable from nature that shows how God will change Christians before taking them to heaven
  • Lubo - The gospel and the need to make things right
  • Snowey - The lost sheep, showing God’s love and the need for obedience
God Uses People
Three 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • Mother Teresa - Missionary to the poorest of the poor

George W Carver (2 parts) - God’s Scientist

  • Part 1 - God can use any person to work for Him
  • Part 2 - Making a difference in the world
Gladys Aylward
Three 8-picture flashcard lessons about the life of Gladys Aylward, missionary to China
  • Part 1 - Asking God for help in every situation
  • Part 2 - Working for God may not be easy
  • Part 3 - Serving God with our whole life
The Bible
Three 8-picture flashcard lessons.
  • What is the Bible? - Origins of the Bible
  • God’s Amazing Book - Accuracy and power of the Bible
  • The Importance of Reading the Bible - God guides us through the Bible
     

From 2nd Year

Two Christians Who Made a Difference
Two lessons on the life of Pandita Ramabai, pioneer Indian social reformer, evangelist and Bible translator
  • Part 1 - Praying for and being an example to others
  • Part 2 - Serving God in the power of the Holy Spirit

One Lesson On Giving to God – Arthur Mouw teaches the Dyaks of Borneo to tithe
Giving to God - Giving willingly to God by tithing.
Nicky Cruz
Three part flashcard serial story, with ‘old man’ and ‘new man’ flannelgraph lesson application visuals.
  • Part 1 - We can have many problems but are still special
  • Part 2 - God can change people on the inside
  • Part 3 - God continues to change those in His family
Learning from Jesus

1. “Who Jesus is – the “I ams” of Christ
2. Jesus Loves Everyone – Jairus’ daughter & the bleeding woman
3. The Good Samaritan – parable of practical love
 
Joseph’s Family
  • From Noah to Jacob (including Tower of Babel) - Success depends on following God’s plans
  • Joseph’s Unhappy Home - Jealousy, quarrelling and getting even bring unhappiness
  • Joseph Sold By His Brothers - Working well by finishing jobs we are given
  • Joseph the Trusted Servant - Working well brings God’s blessing
  • Joseph the Prisoner - God comforts when things seem to go wrong
  • Joseph the Prime Minister - Showing love to God by helping others
  • Joseph Forgives His Brothers - God works things out right when we trust Him
The Life of Moses
  • Moses’ Family Turn to God for Help - Asking God for help in difficult situations
  • Moses, You Can Do It - Choosing to follow God’s ways without making excuses
  • Moses Gets Discouraged - Not getting discouraged when things seem to go wrong
  • The Plagues & Passover - Warning against occult practices; need for obedience
  • Escape From Egypt - Being set free from the ‘enemies’ in our lives
  • Complaints in the Desert - Not complaining when God takes us through hard times
  • The Ten Commandments - God’s commands are given in love for our protection
  • Moses’ Last Years - Following God fully into the good life ahead
Promised Land
Eight 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • God’s New Leader - Overcoming fear and discouragement; being filled with the Holy Spirit and working well in small tasks
  • Spying Out the Land - Follow God’s plan for our life; do not tell lies
  • The Battle of Jericho - God will help us break down the invisible walls in our life and win over sin
  • The Battle of Ai - God is holy; do not steal
  • Gideon Hears from God - Idolatry; not being a secret Christian; living for God at home in the small things
  • Gideon Works For God - God helps ‘nobodies’ to do great things for Him
  • Ruth, a Girl Who Made Right Choices - Following God by showing faithfulness and loving actions towards others
  • Ruth’s Reward - God will guide us and reward us as we show love for God by setting a good example in our work
Christians around the World
2 lessons on the life of Tarore, showing a Maori girl’s love of the Bible, 1 lesson about an Indian Chief Who Gave Himself to God, 1 lesson about the way God answers prayer for a bus.
  • Tarore’s Book (Part 1) - The power of God’s Word to change people; Christians do not need to fear death
  • Tarore’s Book (Part 2) - Importance of reading God’s Word; forgiving instead of getting revenge or paying back evil for evil
  • The Chief Who Gave Himself - The Gospel; Giving ourselves completely to God
  • The Bright Blue Bus - Being specific in prayer; God often supplies our needs through other Christians

From 3rd Year

Story of Stephen Lungu
Four 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • No One Cares - God loves the unloved and rejected
  • God Works Miracles - Gospel; being set free from hurts
  • Learning to Live For God - Overcoming Prejudice; God’s provision
  • Forgive as the Lord Forgave You - Forgiveness
Leaders of Israel
Eight 8-picture flashcard lessons
  • Samuel - Serving God in the small things first
  • Saul - Jesus as our King, danger of disobedience
  • Young David - Working well; trusting and praising God
  • David and Goliath - Winning over problems
  • David & Jonathan - Discovering what friendship involves
  • David Hides From Saul - Not getting even with those who hurt us
  • David Becomes King - Showing kindness to others, especially the disabled.  Patience and waiting for God to bring success.
  • David’s Later Life - Dangers of wrong relationships; forgiveness; serving God wholeheartedly.
Getting Ready for Jesus’ Return
Two 8-picture flashcard lessons and two flannelgraph lessons
  • The Spiritual Battle - Winning spiritual battles; the defeat of satan
  • Jesus’ Return For His Bride - Jesus’ second coming; Christians as the Bride of Christ
  • Enshi’s Suffering - Following God through hardship and opposition
  • Enshi’s Reward - God rewards those who suffer for Him
William Carey
Three 8-picture flashcard lessons and one flannelgraph lesson
  • God Speaks to William Carey - God speaks through His Word
  • William Carey Obeys God - Mission involvement
  • God Works Through William Carey - Following God in difficult situations
  • The Bible Speaks - Allowing the Bible to change us
Elisha & Elijah
Eight 8-picture flashcard lessons that teach on
  • Making right choices
  • Sharing the gospel through our life example
  • Overcoming failures and discouragement
  • Dealing with wrong attitudes
  • Having courage to be different
  • Being filled with the Holy Spirit
  • Receiving help in difficulties
  • Knowing angelic protection
More Christians Around the World

PG Vargis
Two 8-picture flashcard lessons on the life of PG Vargis, missions and the founding of the India Evangelical Team.

Mary Sisters
Flannelgraph lesson on the principles of prayer learned by the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary in Germany.

Robert Laidlaw
One 8-picture flashcard lesson on the life of Robert Laidlaw, a Christian businessman from New Zealand.
 
Life of Peter
Four 8-picture flashcard lessons
Peter Follows; Peter Obeys; Peter Fails; Peter Serves
 

To see a sample lesson Click here

Other Resources Available

First steps Counselling Kit

An excellent visualised tool for use with children who have committed their life to Christ. Text available in several languages. India Price Rs 35/-
123 Games for Children

Games suitable for children age 7 upwards. Available in English & Hindi. India Price Rs 50/-
Wordless Books

Make-your-own strips that can be folded into a book form. India Price – Rs 1/- each
Flannelboard

Folding plywood board, navy covering. India Price – Rs 150/- each
CBM Children’s Songs

Sing Out; Sing Out 2; Ready Set Go. Available in English only
Cassettes Rs35/- each CD’s Rs75/- each
Table-Top Easel

For use with flannelboard board. Very light and portable. India Price: Rs 50/-

 

Life Changers - Cost of Lessons

Prices subject to change without notice.  Please check with us before ordering. Contact page

Year One Curriculum

India
(Rupees)

Philippines
(Pesos)

Part 1 Visual Pack (Sessions 1-12)

365

480
Part 2 Visual Pack(Sessions 13-24)

365

480
Part 3 Visual Pack (Sessions 25-36)

365

480
Curriculum Book Part 1

55

150
Curriculum Book Part 2

55

150
Curriculum Book Part 3

55

150
Complete Year 1 Curriculum

1250

1880


Individual Series Packs

 

 
Man's Beginnings

130

190
Who is Jesus?

130

205
Creation

90

150
Basic Christian Teaching

75

55
Benny Finds a New Life

45

85
More About Jesus

210

175
God Changes People

150

140
Gladys Aylward

95

70
God Uses People

90

75
The Bible

95

285

 

Year Two Curriculum

India
(Rupees)

  
Part 1 Visual Pack (Sessions 1-12)

365

  
Part 2 Visual Pack(Sessions 13-24)

365

  
Part 3 Visual Pack (Sessions 25-36)

365

  
Curriculum Book Year 2, Part 1

55

  
Curriculum Book Year 2, Part 2 

55

  
Curriculum Book Year 2, Part 3

55

  
Complete Year 2 Curriculum

1250

  

Individual Series Packs

 

  
Learning from Jesus

90

  
Nicky Cruz

95

  
Two Christians Who Made a Difference

90

 
Joseph’s Family 

215

 
The Life of Moses

250

 
The Promised Land

250

 
Christians Around the World

120

 

 

Year Three Curriculum

India
(Rupees)

  
Part 1 Visual Pack (Sessions 1-12)

365

  
Part 2 Visual Pack (Sessions 13-24)

365

  
Part 3 Visual Pack (Sessions 25-36) 365  
Curriculum Book Year 3, Part 1

55

  
Curriculum Book Year 3, Part 2 

55

  
Curriculum Book Year 3, Part 2

55

  
Complete Year 3 Curriculum

1250

  

Individual Series Packs

 

  
Stephen Lungu

120

  
Leaders of Israel

250

  
Getting Ready for Jesus’ Return

110

 
William Carey

120

 
Elijah & Elisha

260

  
More Christians Around the World 120  
Life of Peter 130  

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