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Children's Ministry

Children's Ministry 101 for the 4-14 Academy (CM101)


Description

This four-hour course, developed by OneHope, incorporates research, biblical teaching, and practical ministry experience to help leaders explore God's heart for children and the responsibility we have to care for them. Additionally, this course will help inspire children's ministry leaders' work and calling for the Kingdom of God, as well as helping leaders become more effective in teaching the Word of God to children. Finally, through this course, children's ministry leaders will learn and apply ministry practices rooted in biblical principles and improve their children's ministry skills and leadership.

Content
  • Introduction to Children's Ministry 101
  • Lesson 1: Children's Advocacy
  • Lesson 1 Introduction
  • Think About This...
  • Children's Advocacy Video Lesson
  • Knowledge Check
  • Think About This...
  • Lesson 1 Summary Video
  • Lesson 2: Knowing Yourself as a Teacher
  • Lesson 2 Introduction
  • Knowing Yourself as a Teacher: Biblical References Video Lesson
  • Biblical References Handout
  • Knowledge Check
  • Knowing Yourself as a Teacher: Identifying Excellent Teachers Video Lesson
  • Knowledge Check
  • Think About This...
  • Lesson 2 Summary Video
  • Lesson 3: Characteristics of a Child
  • Lesson 3 Introduction
  • Characteristics of a Child: A Breakdown by Age Video Lesson
  • Characteristics of a Child Handout
  • Knowledge Check
  • Characteristics of a Child: Teaching Children at Different Ages Video Lesson
  • Knowledge Check
  • Think About This...
  • Lesson 3 Summary Video
  • Lesson 4: Skills of a Teacher
  • Lesson 4 Introduction
  • The Skills of a Teacher: Section 1 Video Lesson
  • Knowledge Check
  • Think About This...
  • The Skills of a Teacher: Section 2 Video Lesson
  • Active Learning: Object Lessons Handout
  • Active Learning: Drama Handout
  • Active Learning: Games Handout
  • Knowledge Check
  • The Skills of a Teacher: Section 3 Video Lesson
  • Knowledge Check
  • Think About This...
  • Lesson 4 Summary Video
  • Lesson 5: Teaching the Gospel to Children
  • Lesson 5 Introduction
  • Teaching the Gospel to Youth: What Is the Gospel Video Lesson?
  • Knowledge Check
  • Think About This...
  • Teaching a "Thick" Gospel Video Lesson
  • Knowledge Check
  • Teaching the Gospel: Are Children Understanding It? Video Lesson
  • Knowledge Check
  • Think About This...
  • Course Wrap-Up
  • End-of-Course Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certification with a duration: Forever
Prerequisites
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