
Heir-Born Kids is a Christian education curriculum under development at Eagle Heights Church whose name comes from Romans 8:17
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ”

The curriculum is divided into four courses.
- Heir-Born Quest: “Lord, lead me into the adventures of faithâ€
- Heir-Born Heritage:  “Lord, inspire me with the stories of faith’s ancestorsâ€
- Heir-Born Character: “Lord, give me character to match my noble birthâ€
- Heir-Born Creed: “Lord, teach me what is tried and trueâ€
Course 1:Â Heir-Born Quest
Unit One:Â A Christian is a child.
- “Worth Bragging Aboutâ€Â What does a child of God want more than anything else? More than anything else, a child of God wants to know the heavenly Father
- “Now Hear Thisâ€Â How do children of God come to know their heavenly Father? Children come to know God through hearing His voice in the Bible.
- “Listen Upâ€Â How do children of God make sure they don’t miss His voice? In order to hear their heavenly Father, children learn to listen closely (be attentive).
- “A Well-Built Lifeâ€Â How do children of God respond when they hear His voice? Children who hear the heavenly Father say, “Yes!â€
Unit Two:Â A Christian is an athlete.
- “Ready or Notâ€Â What makes a Christian athlete successful? Athletes on Jesus’ team are successful because they are always in training.
- “I Willâ€Â What makes a Christian athlete successful? Athletes on Jesus’ team are successful because they set their minds on winning.
- “What Can I Say†How do Christian athletes exercise? Athletes on Jesus’ team exercise by praying—because prayer is the expression of faith.
- Lesson one:Â Nothing you do will ever be more important than your prayers.
- Lesson two:Â Prayer is simply talking to God.
- Lesson three: Praying Jesus’ way will develop your prayer skills.
- “A Hunger for Godâ€Â How do Christian athletes exercise? Athletes on Jesus’ team exercise by fasting—because a life too full can spoil one’s appetite for God.
- “Upon Closer Examinationâ€Â How do Christian athletes exercise? Athletes on Jesus’ team exercise by studying God’s Word—because in the bible the voice of God is heard.
- Lesson one:Â Studying the lives of Bible characters teaches life lessons.
- Lesson two:Â Studying the themes of the Bible teaches Bible truths.
- Lesson three:Â Studying the books of the Bible allows God to speak.
- “Now Let Me Think†How do Christian athletes exercise? Athletes on Jesus’ team exercise by meditating on God’s Word—because meditation helps to internalize and personalize the message.
- “Can I Helpâ€Â How do Christian athletes exercise? Athletes on Jesus’ team exercise by serving others—because one is never more like Jesus than when serving.
- “I Was Wrongâ€Â How do Christian athletes exercise? Athletes on Jesus’ team exercise by confessing sin—because we only come clean when we stop covering up.
Unit Three:Â A Christian is a soldier.
- “Hang Toughâ€Â Why do Christian soldiers patiently endure hardship?   Soldiers in the Lord’s army patiently endure hardship because we cannot be holy quickly or easily.
- “Yes Sir!â€Â How does a Christian soldier advance through the ranks? Soldiers in the Lord’s army honor authority throughout their careers. (phases of life—listen/obey, observe/consider, teach/approve)
- “It’s a Hard-Knock Lifeâ€
- Lesson one: (Purpose of trials) Why do Christian soldiers suffer? Soldiers of Christ suffer because a battle-tested faith brings glory to God and personal honor.
- Lesson two: (Responsibility in trials) How do Christian soldiers suffer? Soldiers of Christ suffer believing that their loving God is in control.
- “They Don’t Teach That in School†When should a Christian soldier expect a fight? Soldiers of Christ should expect a fight when truth is at stake.
- “Earth’s Trinkets or Heaven’s Treasure†When should Christian soldiers expect a fight? Soldeirs of Christ should expect a fight when they get the “gimmes.â€
- “Easy to Grab, Hard to Let Goâ€Â When should Christian soldiers expect a fight? Soldiers of Christ should expect a fight when sin tries to tangle us up.
- “Fight or Flee?†How does a Christian soldier fight? Soldiers of Christ know when to resist and when to flee.
Unit Four:Â A Christian is a steward.
- “It’s Simple But Not Easyâ€Â What is a Christian steward’s mandate (rule)? A Christian steward always does his Master’s business.
- “What’s Mine is His†How do Christian stewards do the Master’s business with their money? A Christian steward plans his budget because everything he has belongs to the Master.
- “Give It Up!â€Â How do Christian stewards do the Master’s business with their money? Christ’s stewards give regularly, willingly, generously, and cheerfully to support the Lord’s work.
- “Ant-idote for Time-Wastersâ€Â Why is a Christian steward careful not to waste time? Christ’s stewards guard their time because, like money, time is a precious resource.
Unit Five:Â A Christian is a servant.
- “How Rude!†How does a Christian serve others? A servant of Christ shows humility by respecting others with good manners.
- “If You Don’t Have Something Good to Say . . .†How does a Christian serve others? A servant of Christ guards his tongue because words are to be used for building others up.
- “Don’t Just Forget It!â€Â How does a Christian serve others? Christian servants can forgive when they’ve been hurt because not staying angry is a great service that God has done for us.
- “Talent On Loan from Godâ€Â How does a Christian serve others? Servants of Christ serve with talent on loan from God—a special ability given to each one by the Holy Spirit.
Unit Six:Â A Christian is an ambassador
- “Spokesman for Godâ€Â What does a Christian ambassador do? As an ambassador, a Christian represents the King to the people of the world.
- “Under the Influenceâ€Â Why is a Christian ambassador careful about friendships? An ambassador for Christ knows that friendships are a powerful force for good or evil.
- “A Wordless Ambassadorâ€Â What do ambassadors for Christ have to say? Christ’s ambassadors proclaim the good news of salvation by grace through faith in Christ
Unit Seven:Â A Christian is part of the body of Christ.
- “Coordinated Effortâ€Â Why are Christians called the body of Christ? Christians work together in a local church like the different parts of your body.
- “Pass It Onâ€Â How does the body of Christ grow? The body of Christ grows when I disciple one who disciples another . . .
- “Tedium or Te Deumâ€Â How does the body of Christ worship? The body of Christ worships by putting heart before art.
- “Welcome the Wordâ€Â Why does the body of Christ gather to hear preaching? Since God speaks through preaching, the body of Christ gathers to welcome the Word.
- “Watch This!â€Â Why are members of the body of Christ baptized? Baptism is the symbol of membership in the body.
- “Remember Meâ€Â Why does the body of Christ observe communion? The body of Christ observes communion in remembrance of Jesus.