Welcome to Sonburst

Helping children and families experience the awe and wonder of God through Bible stories

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’
made his light shine in our hearts…”

— 2 Corinthians 4:6

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About Sonburst

Creator and Founder, Lisa Ferguson, is passionate about raising the next generation to love God and others through a relationship with Jesus. As a young mom, Lisa recognized the need for high quality, user-friendly resources to disciple children. Drawing on her experience as a professional educator of both teachers and children, she founded Sonburst as an innovative approach to discipling children with joy through intentional and everyday moments.

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Sonburst partners with churches, Christian schools, and parent groups through equipping, coaching, and consulting to help children experience the awe and wonder of God through Bible stories. We also create and publish innovative, faith-based resources that equip churches and parents to disciple children with confidence and joy. Contact us for more information.

What’s unique about Sonburst?

Sonburst resources and support services (equipping, coaching, and consulting) reflect a distinctive approach to discipling children. This approach is grounded in Scripture, shaped by Jesus’ teaching methods, informed by research-based practices, and inspired by innovative schools in Italy:

Respect for children

A core conviction that children are capable, full of potential for the Kingdom, and that God can speak to them and through them

Bible stories

Adapted from Scripture and designed to be read and revisited over multiple weeks

Authentic conversations

Asking thought-provoking questions that lead to personal understanding and application of the Bible stories

Meaningful experiences

Captivating each child's unique heart, soul, mind, and strength through everyday conversations, interactions, routines, and activities that include play, art, and nature

Collaborative learning

Children and parents learn together and from one another as they discover, explore, and apply biblical truths

Anticipation of awe and wonder

Encouragement to listen and observe with expectation for God to speak

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  • "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

    - Jesus (Matthew 19:14)

  • "The best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our heart and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers."

    - Mr. Rogers

  • “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

    - Deuteronomy 6:6-7

  • “We need to redefine the role of the teacher as one who is constantly learning along with the children, as opposed to simply imparting knowledge upon them.”

    - Loris Malaguzzi

  • "Train up a chid in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

    Proverbs 22:6

  • "By giving our students practice in talking with others, we give them frames for thinking on their own."

    - Lev Vygotsky