Why Passport?

The Faith of the next generation is at stake. Children need to understand the full story of redemption throughout all of scripture and the Truth of the gospel in the midst of other world views. Instead of programs that entertain families and churches lack deep, theologically rich tools to disciple children with a missional world view. Kids need to see and understand the gospel’s supremacy and uniqueness amid other world religions and grow up with a vision to pray, give, and go as part of the Great Commission.

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Passport to the Nations Impacts:

Why Kids Love Passport?

Passport to the Nations curriculum uses the “immersion” approach to unlock all the rich detail of every inhabited continent… one continent at a time! We’ve tied up music, local customs, language introduction, culture-rich art, hands-on geography activities, and intro to unreached peoples. We also include missionary stories - from both heroes of the faith, as well as modern-day missionaries! And we tie this all up with the strings of a God-centered worldview. And here’s the best part (spoiler alert!), we spend a few minutes each class praying for the nations. Yep. And all the while, kids are flexing their servant muscles by participating in age-appropriate mission projects. Kids learning to live life on mission. And we do that Every. Single. Year.

At Passport to the Nations, we believe kids aren’t just the church of tomorrow—we believe they’re a part of God’s mission today. Our curriculum is built around eight core categories that together give children the knowledge, heart, and habits they need to live life on mission. These categories fall into two groups: five Curriculum Cornerstones that provide the foundation of learning, and three Great Commission Training practices that help kids put their learning into action.

Curriculum Cornerstones

Geography - “Map It

It’s hard to go to the nations if you don’t know who or where the nations are. In a world that’s more diverse and connected than ever, kids need to become geographically and culturally literate. Map It helps students see the world’s diversity, understand where people live, and even recognize that “the nations” are often right in their own backyards
God Is Creator

This cornerstone helps kids marvel at the incredible beauty and design of God’s creation. By studying the people, animals, and natural wonders of the world, kids see God’s hand in every corner of the globe. They also gain a greater understanding of the unique cultures and challenges people face across different regions.
God is Provider

In this section, kids explore food, clothes, shelter, and natural resources from other lands. They learn how God provides for the needs of the world—and how the church plays a role in sharing those provisions. This is not just about humanitarian aid, but about God’s bigger purpose: that “His name may be known on earth, His salvation among all nations” (Psalm 67:2).
God is Ruler

Kids learn that God reigns over every nation, tribe, and tongue. No government or leader stands above His authority. By exploring how God rules history and nations, children are grounded in the truth that He is sovereign and trustworthy—even when the world feels chaotic
God is Savior

The heart of the Gospel is that Jesus saves. This section emphasizes God’s rescue plan for the nations, showing kids that salvation is found in Christ alone. They discover how God is drawing people from every background to Himself, and how they can be part of His mission.

Great Commission Training

SHARE

Kids will memorize Bible verses, as well as a kid-friendly Gospel presentations every year.. Our hope is that over time, students will gain a fuller understanding of the Gospel message themselves, as well as learn how to share it with others…. because we believe it’s never too early for kids to learn their role in telling God’s Big, True Story!

PRAY

This is an exciting section of the curriculum! Prayer is integral to the mission. Students will have an opportunity to systematically pray for the people of one or two countries each week. By the end of the year, students will have prayed for the people of every country in the focus continent. By the end of their Passport journey, students will have prayed for nearly every country in the world!

SERVE

Kids are encouraged to participate in various mission projects and put into action what they’ve learned. Serving gives kids an opportunity to not just gain head knowledge, but also provides a path for allowing that head knowledge to make the long journey to the heart. Our hope is that kids will learn to see the needs of the nations, and see themselves, through Christ, as the ones to help meet those needs.

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Why Leaders Love Passport?

We’ve made the content adaptable for various settings by curating resources with multiple lengths of engagement (think short term, mid term, and long term missions <wink>) to fit the needs of your program.

In other words, pick and choose the weekly timeframe (time of engagement each week) and timeline (number of weeks in the year) that work for your particular situation. We’ve done all the nitty-gritty legwork and lesson planning to make this possible. Consistent categories (see Content Categories above) of material make Passport familiar, goof proof and user-friendly. On the other hand, variety (that little spice of life) for students and teachers grows through exposure to the diversity of each rich region.
We saved the best for last! While the content is written at the elementary age level, we’ve made each lesson adaptable by including instructions for modifying the content based on the time and energy your group wants to devote to an activity. In other words, our flexibility creates a user-friendly experience for you and your teachers.

Passport Postcard

It’s hard to go to the nations if you don’t know who or where the nations are. In a world that’s more diverse and connected than ever, kids need to become geographically and culturally literate. Map It helps students see the world’s diversity, understand where people live, and even recognize that “the nations” are often right in their own backyards
Passport Camp

This cornerstone helps kids marvel at the incredible beauty and design of God’s creation. By studying the people, animals, and natural wonders of the world, kids see God’s hand in every corner of the globe. They also gain a greater understanding of the unique cultures and challenges people face across different regions.
Passport Summer Intensive

In this section, kids explore food, clothes, shelter, and natural resources from other lands. They learn how God provides for the needs of the world—and how the church plays a role in sharing those provisions. This is not just about humanitarian aid, but about God’s bigger purpose: that “His name may be known on earth, His salvation among all nations” (Psalm 67:2).
Passport Mission

Kids learn that God reigns over every nation, tribe, and tongue. No government or leader stands above His authority. By exploring how God rules history and nations, children are grounded in the truth that He is sovereign and trustworthy—even when the world feels chaotic
A La Carte Products

The heart of the Gospel is that Jesus saves. This section emphasizes God’s rescue plan for the nations, showing kids that salvation is found in Christ alone. They discover how God is drawing people from every background to Himself, and how they can be part of His mission.

“Hearing elementary students communicate the urgent need for the Gospel around the globe is an encouragement to all Christ followers. As both a teacher of Passport to the Nations and a mom of Passport students, I can tell you first hand how this curriculum changes lives. Knowing the Bible and understanding the plight of countries in relation to God's sovereign plan gives young people a new perspective on the world! From a rap about African countries to tasting chocolate-covered bananas from Central America, Passport to the Nations combines fun and education in a way that makes kids want to come back for more! I highly recommend this curriculum to anyone interested in helping kids ignite a passion for God's Word going to the nations!”