Grow Blog
CDM’s Children’s Ministry with Purpose Grow Blog connects you with people and resources to disciple the children in your church. Read as we write about children’s ministry opportunities and challenges, connecting with leadership, how to cast vision, and many more important topics.
Why Should Our Families Return to Church?
Highlight from Scott Barber's GROW Virtual address. Click to Listen
The Bible is for Boys Too
The Bible is for Boys Too Warning: The following contains many broad generalizations on the subject of boyhood and girlhood. Please trust that the author knows that not ALL girls or ALL boys are exactly alike. He certainly realizes that there's a spectrum of both masculinity and femininity--so not ALL boys enjoy blood, guts, hunting and football; nor do ALL girls play with dolls, love shopping, and are [...]
Casting Vision with Purpose with Sue Jakes
Casting Vision with Purpose As we wrap up 2022 and prepare to begin a new year we wanted to share our very first children's ministry podcast that we recorded. Join Sue Jakes as she talks with us about Casting Vision with Purpose. We hope this podcast will encourage you and challenge you as you invest in the next generation this coming year. How [...]
Save the Date: 2022 Children’s Ministry Conferences!
Save the Date: 2022 Children's Ministry Conferences Join us January 28-29, 2022 at Valley Presbyterian Church in Madison, AL as we come together for a weekend of training and connecting with each other. Our Grow conferences are designed to equip church leadership, teachers, and parents in the task of leading our children to Christ. To find out more information and to register, visit our CDM Website [...]
Heirs of the Covenant – The Villagers and Village Life (Part 7)
Editor’s Note: This is the final post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. You can read more articles from Susan Hunt and other contributors on the Encourage [...]
Heirs of the Covenant – Village Life (Part 6)
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. You can read more articles from Susan Hunt and other contributors on the Encourage [...]
Heirs of the Covenant – What Is My Covenant Priviledge?(Part 5)
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. You can read more articles from Susan Hunt and other contributors on the Encourage [...]
Heirs of the Covenant – Characteristics of the Covenant (Part 4)
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. You can read more articles from Susan Hunt and other contributors on the Encourage [...]