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.
Heirs of the Covenant – Place and Presence (Part 3)
Editor’s Note: This is the third 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 – Place and Presence (Part 2)
Editor’s Note: This is the second 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 (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: This is the first 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 Blog [...]
Welcoming Children with Special Needs into Corporate Worship
Welcoming Children with Special Needs into Corporate Worship On the surface, it seems like a no-brainer that we would welcome children with special needs to the regular worship of God’s people. Don’t we want all men and women, boys and girls to be included in the community of worshipers? Isn’t this what Christianity is all about? But when we dig a bit deeper, three objections to their [...]
It’s Not Too Late to Join us for a Grow Conference
It's Not Too Late to Join us for a Grow Conference this Year! It's not too late to register for the Grow Virtual Conference! Don't miss the opportunity to use this online conference as training for your local church! All registrants will have access to 3 plenaries, 7 workshops, and 8 webinars! All content will be available through February. This is a great way [...]
Why Should We Teach Our Children Covenant Theology?
Why Should We Teach Our Children Covenant Theology? Even though many Christian parents raise their children in covenant communities, many do not fully grasp what the word “covenant” truly means. Most Bible curriculums are taught as a collection of stories neatly told in chronological order. The Bible is more than that. The Bible is the story of how God created His people, called His people, loved His [...]
Building Little Pillars In The Faith
Building Little Pillars in the Faith Back in the day when my pigtails were tied with ribbons, when my knees were constantly brandishing scrapes and scabs, and when (according to my children) dinosaurs frolicked with my pet saber-toothed tiger in the backyard, I discovered the most remarkable toy. Winter in South Florida ushers in an opportunity for its sweaty residents to throw open windows and suck coolish [...]
All The Things You Wish You Knew
All the Things You Wish You Knew When I began serving in children's ministry, I was very young. I often look back on my years serving as a children's director and think, "Wow! There are so many things I would do differently if I knew then what I know now!" I grew up a covenant child. I grew up volunteering at VBS and in the nursery from the [...]