Child Safety Resources
Child Safety Resources Disclaimer: The resources and ministries on this page are not comprehensive or an affiliate of CDM. Our goal is to connect you to resources that may be helpful, but CDM is not endorsing any of these organizations. “Child Protection in the PCA” All church leaders should become informed and take an [...]
Creating a Children’s Ministry
Our Theology Will Drive Our Ministry To Children Building a Children’s Ministry Team Children's Ministry 101 Effectively Recruiting and Training Teachers Because We want to be more than Childcare —COMING SOON Philosophy of Children’s Ministry—COMING SOON Off the Beaten Path Article You Are My Friends Article Childrens-Ministry-Team-Job-Description Example-Job-Description-for-Director-of-Childrens-Ministry Discipline Policy Philosophy of Children's Ministry Covenant Presbyterian, v.1 Westminster [...]
Special Needs
Special Needs Ministry Why We Need Special Needs or Disability Ministries When we read the gospels, we see Jesus ministering to those who are on the fringe of society: the lonely, the broken, and the disabled. Bringing children with disabilities into your children’s ministry may [...]
How to Host a Parenting Conference at Your Church
Parenting Conference at your Church The Discipleship Ministry of the PCA seeks to strengthen the church by connecting people to people and people to resources. One aspect of that mission is to provide onsite training and resources for the local church. Consider the topic options as you build a conference that fits your church context. To [...]
How to Host a Children’s Ministry Conference at Your Church
Children's Ministry Conference at your Church SUGGESTED SCHEDULE (To be adjusted according to number of workshops, special speakers, etc. All conferences will need to be scheduled for a Saturday): 8:15-8:45 a.m. Registration 8:45-9:30 a.m. Opening Session 9:40-Noon Two Workshop sessions with an intermediate break Noon-12:45 p.m. Lunch 12:45-1:45 p.m. Workshop [...]
Curriculum: Curriculum Chart
Children's Ministry Curriculum Comparison Chart We have provided a curriculum comparison chart which gives helpful information about various curriculums. (We are grateful for Charis Byun's work in making these charts.) Children's Ministry Curriculum Comparison Chart 2022
Curriculum: Teach Me To Worship
Teach Me To Worship Teach Me to Worship is adapted from a curriculum originally developed by the staff at Orangewood Presbyterian Church in Maitland, FL. The curriculum presents and explains common elements of worship that the universal church has used throughout the ages. The material is available in PDF format which allows ministry leaders to [...]
Curriculum: VBS Reachout Adventures
VBS Reachout Adventures LIVES TRANSFORMED for Christ's glory is what VBS Reachout Adventures is all about! Our mission is to support the Church in fulfilling Christ's call to evangelize and disciple children and their families. Our commitment is to create high caliber, spiritually engaging, Christ-centered Vacation Bible School curricula whose profound, grace-filled [...]
Teaching JESUS! Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood
Sherry Kendrick is the Family Ministry Director at Covenant Church of Naples, FL Teaching JESUS! Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood How can we teach the gospel redemptively at each stage of a child’s life? And what are engaging teaching strategies that will help teach a lesson with content and application? [...]