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Ministry to children can often feel lonely, but we hope this site will be a place that will encourage you and equip you for a lifetime of investing in the next generation. You are part of God’s covenant community and your investment in the little ones really does matter to God.
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GROW Virtual Conference – August 19-20, 2022
Theme: The Good Shepherd
Gather a group of teachers and volunteers at your church to participate in a
Livestream and recorded weekend of training.
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest – Part 2
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest - Part 2— It can be tempting to underestimate the significance of our nursery and early childhood ministries. After all, they are so little! What will they really learn? This practical podcast series will stir up your vision and give you tools that you can apply immediately with the little ones in your [...]
Creative 3-Day Option for VBS Space Probe
Creative 3-Day Option for VBS Space Probe— Many thanks to Sherry Kendrick, Family Ministries Director at Covenant Church of Naples, for helping us develop a model to use Space Probe in a three-day format. This document contains everything from a sample schedule to recommendations for crafts, snacks, recreation and lesson emphasis. View/download PDF. CDM [...]
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest – Part 1
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest - Part 1— It can be tempting to underestimate the significance of our nursery and early childhood ministries. After all, they are so little! What will they really learn? This practical podcast series will stir up your vision and give you tools that you can apply immediately with the little ones in your [...]
Retreat to Advance – Part 4
Retreat to Advance - Part 4— Retreat to Advance, a day to pray and plan for children’s ministry. This is week 4 in a 4 week series by B.A. Snider.
Retreat to Advance – Part 3
Retreat to Advance - Part 3— Retreat to Advance, a day to pray and plan for children’s ministry. This is week 3 in a 4 week series by B.A. Snider.
Time to Plan your VBS!
Time to plan your VBS— As you are likely freezing where you are in January, it is time to think warm and plan your VBS for summer. June will be here before we know it, so there's no time like the present to take those first steps! Kids continue to be captivated by the adventure of the world of outer space and [...]
Retreat to Advance – Part 2
Retreat to Advance - Part 2 Retreat to Advance, a day to pray and plan for children’s ministry. This is week 2 in a 4 week series by B.A. Snider.
Retreat to Advance – Part 1
Retreat to Advance Retreat to Advance...a day to pray and plan for children’s ministry. This is week 1 in a 4 week series by B.A. Snider.
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