Ages and Stages: Pre-School Sponges— “. . . but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven’” (Matt. 19:14). To a seasoned teacher or a new volunteer joining your team, preschoolers can be terrifying because of their energy [...]
Nursery: Where It All Begins! — When you hear the word nursery, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Some of us think, “Oh, I love holding babies!” Some of us think, “I need more help!” And some think, “I want to teach them, but I’m not sure what to [...]
How do you make children disciples of Christ?Join Sue Jakes, CDM’s Children’s Ministry Coordinator, as she shares that the difference between discipleship and childcare is where you're headed. Sue gives practical and foundational principles to help you reach destination discipleship.
Do you struggle to get volunteers? Does every member of your church know they are an essential part of your church's ministry to children? When the right foundation is laid and the vision of your ministry is clearly communicated, recruiting team members, teachers and helpers can be a much easier task. [...]