Ministry with Younger Children (A New Blog)
Why a blog? This blog exists to support those who care for and care about children, ages 0-5, and their formation Our hope is that this will be an opportunity for learning, teaching, and sharing in a way that glorifies God. Some entries will contain information on the newest research in child development; some will focus on resources for Sunday school and weekday programs; and others will contain stories of triumphs and challenges in forming our children. Each will end with a question to ponder.
All God’s People: Faith Formation Throughout the Life Span
October 13-15, 2008
Nashville, TN
Preparing the Youngest Disciples: Forum Trains Children’s Leaders
By Amy Forbus (UM Reporter)
RICHARDSON, Texas—When he was a child, United Methodist mega-church pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell had a speech impediment that left him terrified of public speaking.
Now pastor of Houston’s Windsor Village United Methodist Church, the Rev. Caldwell told participants at a national Children’s Ministry Forum how his community of faith helped him overcome that childhood handicap.
2008 United Methodist Children's Fund for Christian Mission Packet (pdf)
2008 United Methodist Children's Fund for Christian Mission Map (33.75" by 18.75" in pdf format)
Job Openings
How Adults Can Nurture Children in the Christian Faith
Here are some of the ways that adults can nurture children in the Christian faith.
Safe Sanctuaries
Safe Sanctuaries is more than guidelines, policies and procedures implemented to create an environment in which children, youth and the adults who work with them have boundaries of safe space. Safe Sanctuaries is an overt expression of a congregation in making a congregation a safe place where children and youth may experience the abiding love of God and fellowship within the community of faith.
Childcare and the Church