Children's Ministry Forum

 

February 21-23 2012
Calvary UMC, Nashville TN
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Sing to the Lord a New Song. 
                                Isaiah 42!

Children's Ministry Forum is for children’s ministry leaders in large United Methodist congregations (over 250 in worship*). Bring the members of your children’s ministry team and return home with renewed energy, new skills, fresh understandings and a shared experience. This event is certain to lift your ministry with children to a higher level.

“Ready for a New Song! Recreating Your Ministry” calls us to think about our ministries with children and families in a different way. Based on Isaiah 42 and Psalm 96 we will focus on identifying ministry needs, learning new skills and information and preparing to go home revitalized with a plan in hand. Bonus: There will certainly be lots of ideas to take home, including experiences of an Ash Wednesday family friendly worship, Mardi Gras Music City Style and cutting edge workshops.

Attend this conference that overflows with incredible opportunities, including:

  • Experiencing a wonderful host church:
    Calvary UMC
    3701 Hillsboro Pike
    Nashville, TN 37215
    www.calvaryumc.com
  • An evening on your own in Music City USA with opportunities to hear live music, explore shopping heaven at The Mall at Green Hills or enjoy dining with friends.
  • Innovative workshops in seven different time periods with the best leaders
  • Worship to refresh your soul and revive your spirit
  • Settings to network with others
  • A Cokesbury Book Store and other vendors

*Your church is smaller? Come along and join the fun! There is plenty to experience and learn for everyone! Just know that workshops are designed for churches with large facilities, large numbers of children and/or large children’s ministry budget. You will be able to translate learnings to your own situation.

Visit the CMF 2012 Facebook group page:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208396165870981 

Design Team
Bob Pierson, Large Church Initiative
Connie Schmutz, GBOD, Nashville
Daphna Flegal, UMPH, Nashville
Donna Reed, Memorial Drive UMC, Houston
Jayne Andrews, St. Luke’s UMC, Orlando
Joan Walker, Bellevue UMC, Nashville
Leigh Holloway, Edenton St. UMC, Raleigh
Leigh Meekins, Doctoral Candidate, AL
Mary Alice Gran, Nashville
Melanie Gordon, GBOD, Nashville
Sandy Mabry, Dunwoody UMC, Atlanta
Stephanie Dunn, Calvary UMC, Nashville
Tina Rose, First Presbyterian, Nashville

Local Planning Team
Tina Rose, Local Planning Team Leader
Ellen Garrett, Brentwood UMC
Erin Seay, Belle Meade UMC
Heather Harriss, Belmont UMC
Joan Walker, Bellevue FUMC
Joanna Cummings, Forest Hills UMC
Martha Touchton, Murfreesboro St. Mark’s UMC
Mona Walker, Hendersonville FUMC
Rick Quinn, Donelson Heights UMC
Stephanie Dunn, Calvary UMC  

 

This conference will challenge you to learn, worship and share ideas as we explore together how to help children grow as disciples.

Bring your children’s ministry staff, paid and volunteer, for an experience that provides tools for teaching and learning, and inspiring leaders who encourage you to change the world for children.

Sponsored by Large Church Initiative and GBOD. Resourced by Cokesbury and The United Methodist Publishing House.

 

 

 

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