About Kidswise
Kidswise seeks to partner with the local church in growing effective ministries for children by providing quality training and resources.
What’s unique about Kidswise?
The Kidswise philosophy of ministry is very simple: “Introduce children to Jesus through the Word of God, in the context of loving relationships.” This discipleship philosophy of ministry is reflected in both Kidswise training and products.
Kidswise is committed to equipping everyone involved in discipling children via our face-to-face and online platforms. (please see our training page for more details)
Kidswise is committed to making the books of the Bible accessible to children. Lessons are being produced that go chapter-by-chapter through each book of the Bible. (note: some lessons cover multiple chapters in the one lesson)
Kidswise is committed to clarity. Each lesson is built around the central truth of the passage being taught. The big idea is captured in age-appropriate language, and then meaningfully packaged making it accessible for every child.
Kidswise is committed to making God’s truth visible to children through storytelling. We are unique in providing full storytelling scripts, giving volunteers the best start to learning how to tell Bible stories that engage children.
Kidswise is committed to creating lessons that have multiple types of activities that reflect different learning styles. We seek to give every child the opportunity to connect and process the truth being taught.
Kidswise is committed to calling on children to apply the Word of God to their lives. Every Kidswise lesson, from ages 3 - 11 has a Small Group Time that encourages children to reflect, question, apply, and pray about the truth being taught that day.
Kidswise is optimistic. We believe that God’s truths can be taught to the very young and that the gospel is indeed powerful to save. God opens the hearts of the young and old alike.
The Kidswise Team
Sandy Galea : Director, Content Producer, Trainer
Madeleine Galea : Director
Amy Song : Graphic Designer
Jean Cousins : Manager
Sarah Blanch : Editor
Joan Cooke : Editor
Andy Kerr : Website Designer
About Sandy
Sandy has 30+ years of experience in Children's Ministry.
She has written curriculum and produced resources for Sunday and midweek teams, for children aged 1 to 11 years. Her unique contribution is writing lessons that explore books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter, enabling churches to have adults and children to be in the same passage Sunday-by-Sunday.
Sandy is an experienced trainer. She has spoken at Children's Ministry Conferences and lectured in various Bible Colleges, both in Australia and overseas. She has equipped people in both church and school-based ministries.
Sandy is also experienced in equipping people across different ministry teams. She has trained team leaders and people who oversee a ministry area, as well as church leaders. Sandy has launched three online training platforms - Kidswise Masterclass, Kidswise Academy and Kidswise Equip.
Sandy is passionate to see God’s Kingdom grow in both depth and reach as God’s people are equipped to use their gifts to serve. She is passionate to see children know Jesus and make him known.