Children's Ministry Forum '10: "Fill My Cup, Lord" - Raleigh, NC, February 23-25, 2010
Get ready to go! Prepare for a life-changing experience in Raleigh, NC for the 2010 Children's Ministry Forum! Come ready to be re-energized, to refocus and refuel that we might transform the world – one child at a time.
FOCUS 2009 an incredible event!
FOCUS 2009, the quadrennial conference for those engaged in ministry for children, took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 20-24, 2009. The conference offered innovative workshops, unique worship experiences, networking opportunities, and an extensive resource center. Vist our site to see pictures of this incredible event!
The Weekday Preschool Ministry and the Economic Crisis
What can we do to care for children and families when we no longer see them everyday in our weekday preschool ministries? Home Visits! Go! Teach! It is a concept that has been around for centuries, and one that we have fallen away from in recent years. The weekday preschool ministry can survive this worldwide economic crisis by finding creative ways to support families who must make difficult choices in order to afford to keep their children in preschool. Click here to read this article.
Children and Difficult Economic Times
As families face difficult economic circumstances, parents struggle to find the right answers for their children. Walking the tightrope between no information and too much information is always difficult, whether the subject is finances, sexuality, or a personal crisis of some kind.
2009 United Methodist Children's Fund for Christian Mission Packet (pdf)
The 2009 United Methodist Children's Fund for Christian Mission packet is designed to help children care for others through stories, activities, and giving.
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.
The Children's Minister
By Rita B. Hays
What if a child who's a part of your church family reveals his dog just died? Her mom and dad are divorcing? The family is moving to another city? These are pastoral (not programming) issues.
Is your church prepared to be in ministry with children? To relate with children where they are?
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