Adults may not see the deeper meaning behind Clown Ministry, but often Children do.  Children can see symbols and actions more clearly than adults because Adults are so focused on words. 

Being a Clown in Clown Ministry takes a decision to let oneself be transformed.  In Clown Ministry the very act of becoming a Clown is a symbol of a person's decision to accept Christ.  In accepting Christ we are changed.  In becoming a Clown we make a bold statement that we have been transformed.

The following is taken from a tract published by Broadman Press entitled, "Bring On The Clowns...," by Tom Rives, "KoKoMo the Clown."

BRING ON THE CLOWNS....
Do you remember the first time you saw a clown?  It may have been at a birthday party or when you went to the circus.  Do you remember how you felt?

Clowns are special people who seem to always bring joy and excitement into the lives they touch.  Have you ever asked yourself about how the person behind the clown character became the clown you see?  Could I tell you how that change takes place and at the same time tell you about a change Jesus Christ can make in your life?

YOU MUST DECIDE...
The person behind the clown you see, one day had to decide to be a clown and to learn what it takes to transform into the clown character.  At the same time, for Jesus Christ to change or transform your life, you must decide to ask Him to do so. The Bible in Romans 10:13 says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."  You must decide to call on Jesus.  No one can do that for you.   It is a personal decision that rests totally with you.  God will not force Godself on you.

YOU WILL GROW...
The clowns you see have developed or grown to look and act the way they are today.  They have developed through the makeup, wigs, accessories and act they do.  This usually takes place over a period of time and generally is never completed.   In Ephesians 6:11 we are instructed to put on the full armor of God.  We continue to grow as a Christian through prayer, Bible study and fellowship with other Christians.

There is more to Clown Ministry than some makeup and a costume.   Clown Ministry is about communicating God's Love in more than words.