Little Pilgrims with Brandon Mills

About the Guest(s):
Brandon Mills is a family man and a devout Christian with deep roots in the Reformed Baptist tradition. Married to his wife Jeanette for nearly 15 years, they have four children, with a fifth on the way. Brandon is on the verge of completing his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Known for being an introvert and a passionate reader, he resides in the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country. Brandon prides himself on living a Christ-centered life and is devoted to spreading the Gospel. He and Jeanette are the creators of Little Pilgrims Theology, a digital theology curriculum for children.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of Renewal Cast, host Coalt Robinson engages with Brandon Mills to delve into the world of "Little Pilgrims Theology," a fascinating resource that moves beyond Sunday School basics. The conversation orbits around spirituality, education, and the nurturing of young minds in the light of the Gospel.
From the outset, Brandon warmly shares his personal journey, including his family life, his imminent seminary graduation, and his love for the great outdoors aligning with his contemplative nature. With a particular focus on Little Pilgrims Theology, Brandon outlines the creation and purpose of his digital theology curriculum, revealing the content's depth and his mission for the platform. The lessons, based around a reformed Baptist perspective, range across all major theological disciplines and cater to varying age groups, all fundamentally anchored in Scripture and Christian teaching.
Key Takeaways:
Little Pilgrims Theology: A comprehensive digital curriculum that teaches children about the major disciples of theology in a captivating and accessible manner.
Theological Foundation: Stands firmly within the Reformed Baptist tradition, specifically aligning with the 1689 London Baptist Confession.
Accountability and Integrity: Emphasizes the importance of being accountable to both their local church community and the broader audience for theological accuracy.
Multi-Generational Usability: While primarily designed for children, the catechism resources have proven beneficial and instructive even for adults, including seminary students.
Continuous Growth: The project has aspirations for geographical expansion, language translations, and further development of the curriculum to offer a more robust educational tool.
Notable Quotes:
"Most importantly, above all these things, as you guys know, my identity is in Christ."
"Is to hold to a whole list of C's. So we're creedal, we're confessional, we're covenantal, we're calvinistic and we're baptist, so we're congregational."
"The secret is, know Jeanette is really such a gift, and she's going to probably be annoyed that I'm telling you this, but she has an incredible ability for discernment…"
"The beauty of that, at least firsthand, being the one doing it with another group of facilitators and teachers, was, it's low prep."
"The ten major disciplines of theology. So you think in terms of bibliology, theology proper, christology, pneumatology, hermarchology, go on down the line."
Resources:
Little Pilgrims Theology Website: littlepilgrimstheology.com
Pilgrims Music: pilgrimsmusic.org
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: swbts.edu
Brandon's Upcoming MDiv Completion at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
We warmly invite you to listen to the full episode to gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and educational treasures within 'Little Pilgrims Theology'. Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations that shed light on the facets of faith, family, and fruitfulness in the Christian journey.