Grow Podcast
This is CDM’s GROW Resources: Children’s Ministry with Purpose. CDM’s mission is to strengthen the Church through connection. We want to connect you with people and resources to strengthen your ministry to children. You are not alone. We want to help you remember that you are a part of God’s covenant community and your investment in the little ones really does matter to God.
Navigating Grief with Our Children
Navigating Grief with Our Children As parents, we often look forward to and even prepare for all the “firsts” in our children’s lives. Whether it’s first steps, first “big kid” bed, first [...]
The Importance of Involving Kids in Church
The Importance of Involving Kids in Church My husband Tom and I have 3 college-age and adult kids. A couple of years ago, when it was our son Joshua’s turn for a [...]
Advent is Not Only the Beginning
Advent is Not Only the Beginning In churches across the world, the anticipation of Christmas is an exciting and busy time of year. There are cantatas to sing, children’s pageants to watch, [...]
The Importance of Children Being Involved in the Church
The Importance of Children Being Involved in the Church When we think of serving within our churches, what sort of things immediately come to mind? A year ago, I would have given [...]
Seasons of Nurturing Volunteers
Seasons of Nurturing Volunteers Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that [...]
Intergenerational Relationships in the Church
Intergenerational Relationships in the Church This year will be my tenth year getting to serve with my church family in children’s ministry. As more time goes by, I see over and over [...]