While Janice has always been the literal and figurative mother of the Bible Discovery family, her role has expanded and developed much over the years and remains an active and influential part of the show. In Rod’s own words, “It’s a family thing.” Today, Rod and his wife Janice, along with their two adult children Corie and Ryan, complete the Bible Discovery team of four. The road was still fraught with many ups and downs but the Lord has been faithful in both. Together, Rod and Ron created a program that helps people understand how to engage with the Bible. It was here that the Lord restored the vision Rod and his father had given up on 10 years earlier. In 1993, Rod took the position of Executive Director with Bible Discovery (formerly Quick Study Television). After much prayer, Rod took a step of faith and returned, becoming the Senior Producer at 100 Huntley Street until 1994. He had no plans to return to a pastoral role or Christian television, but in 1987, Rod reconnected with his friend David Mainse who asked him to return and work alongside him in Christian television. After the failed radio ministry dreams of working alongside his father, Ron, coupled with feelings of frustration with the Church, Rod pursued a career in marketing and became the Executive Vice President at Tavco Marketing & Media. Like many, Rod and his family have experienced a considerable amount of trauma and pain on their faith journey. Together they have three children and four grandchildren (and counting). It was there that Rod met and fell in love with his wife, Janice. He was enamoured!Īfter graduating from college in Arkansas, Rod relocated to Ontario, Canada to work alongside his father and other family members at Kennedy Road Tabernacle (KRT). He even lost 21 of them in one year – left behind in school buses, lunch rooms and relinquished to skeptical teachers who demanded his complete attention. Formerly the boy running from the police, Rod became the boy carrying a torn up Bible with him everywhere. Rod felt convicted and asked the Holy Spirit to intervene in His life. But at 14 he read through the Psalms and felt everything shift. As a Pastor’s kid, Rod struggled to connect with God and His Word. We are continuing to develop the third level in the Bible Discovery Series.Today Rod finds unending delight in the Bible, but like most of us, he hasn’t always felt that way. All materials are reproducible within your ministry for use in reaching children for God. Launch and Quest are available as three-ring binders or in digital format as a PDF on a CD. While the lessons stand alone and do not assume the student has previous Bible knowledge, the role of the teacher is vital in using this curriculum to effectively teach Bible truths and reach children’s hearts for God. The brief teacher’s notes includes ideas for object lessons, discussion questions, and answers to the worksheet exercises. Rather than being academic exercises, these worksheets give teachers opportunities to teach and interact with students. The exercises in the worksheets are intended to be teacher-directed. Stories from both the Old and New Testaments are included. The Bible stories are told in easy-to-understand language, and can be read or told to students. Each lesson has a Bible story, a Bible verse, and two worksheets. Launch (Level 1) and Quest (Level 2) each consist of fifty lessons. There is no projected release date for the third level. Three levels are planned for this series. Christian Ethics for Youth - First Editionīible Discovery Series is designed to be used in ministry settings where children know little about God and the Bible.
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