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Have you Heard about Children’s Ministry Certification?
Have you ever felt lonely in Children's Ministry? Have you ever felt like you have the heart and desire for ministering to children but are still growing in the skills? I worked in Children's Ministry for 9 years before joining the CDM team. I remember many times being so hungry to learn from others, to connect with others, and to share ideas with others. One of the many things I love about the certification program at CDM is the opportunity it allows to connect with others all over the country (and even the world) who are doing ministry just like you. Certification [...]
Focusing on the Future of the Church – Which way will we go?
Leadership Training Retreat 2021 Focusing on the Future of the Church – Which way will we go? Have you ever felt lonely in your role in children’s ministry? Have you ever wondered where to go for training and tools to equip you in this important task? Although at CDM we want to connect you to resources that will equip you throughout the year, we have 1 very special opportunity for connection and training this spring. April 20th – 22nd will be our 5th annual Leadership Training Retreat. This retreat is an opportunity to gather with other leaders in children’s ministry [...]
You Are My Friends Article
You Are My Friends Article— Article by Sue Jakes I remember when I first began teaching high school students thirty years ago. I was told never to smile before Christmas and to make sure they knew who was boss. I was quite young then, so there was “some” wisdom in those words. However, now as I teach our high school class at church, I see a need to be much more honest and real with these young people. Jesus is the Master teacher and we can always learn from him as we seek to teach his children. Jesus says, “My command [...]
E 23: Making a Connection Across the Generations with Mary Elizabeth Burton
Our world is so fragmented, but the church should be different. How do we foster a connection that unites all the generations of our church? Join Mary Elizabeth Burton, from the Pray 4 Me Campaign, as she shares some practical strategies of connecting the young and old in a meaningful way.
E 22 Teaching Redemptively with Sue Jakes
How do you teach redemptively? Join Sue Jakes, CDM’s Children’s Ministry Coordinator, as she shares how teaching redemptively is more caught than taught and about way more than instruction or reading a Bible story.
E 21 Scripture Memory with Sarah Merrick
How do you make memorizing Scripture fun? Join Sarah Merrick, Perimeter Church's Director of Kids Discipleship, as she shares about their Scripture memory program called "Got Truth," that challenges children and their families to hide God's Word in their hearts. The program is one that has greatly impacted my own kids!
E 20 Classroom Management with Ashley Belknap
In my 30 years of working with children, Ashley Belknap completely transformed how I think about classroom management and I can't wait to share it with you! She describes a response to a difficult child that is more loving, biblical and keeps the real goal in mind.
E 19 Protecting Kids with Steve Collins
How do you keep the children in your church safe from predators? This is a tough topic, and you might be tempted to skip it, but Steve Collins shares some practical safety policies and procedures that will protect the children in your church's ministry. This topic is too important to skip!
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