Children’s Ministries University Online (CMUO) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest 3-credit course Music in Ministry to be available beginning September 1, 2010. CMU214: Music in Ministry provides learners with foundational knowledge and experience for incorporating music in a meaningful way in children’s ministries. Topics covered include music history and theory, music...  Read More >>

Children’s Ministry Magazine, as part of their 20th anniversary celebration, is spotlighting in its September/October 2010 issue, children’s ministry leaders who’ve made a significant, positive impact in children’s ministry. CMUO co-founder Dick Gruber was honored to be named to this prestigious list of children’s ministry pioneers! Download the article here or read it in the...  Read More >>

Greetings Friends and Students! Christmas is a busy time with church programs and family gatherings. Remember this year to take some time to relax with your loved ones. The elves here at our workshop have been busy this Christmas season creating more helps for you in your ministry to children. You will find at cmuo.com/resources a series of lessons we’ve prepared for use in children’s...  Read More >>

Children’s Ministries University Online (CMUO) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest 3-credit course Kids in Ministry to be available beginning November 1, 2009. CMU211: Kids in Ministry examines how to involve preschool and elementary children in ministry in the local church, the community, and missions. Attention will be given to how children learn to serve, and how teachers can recognize...  Read More >>

Are you a children’s ministry leader serving in a church but without any formal children’s ministry education? Are you looking to continue to broaden your ministry knowledge and skills while expanding your children’s ministry network? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, then Children’s Ministries University Online (CMUO) is for you! CMUO is proud to partner...  Read More >>

Welcome to the new blog for Children’s Ministries University Online (CMUO)! Readers are encouraged to subscribe to this blog either by RSS or e-mail to receive updates when new posts are added as well as post comments to share their perspectives and engage in discussion. For more information about Children’s Ministries University Online, visit www.cmuo.com In the days ahead, we look forward...  Read More >>

Dear Friend, Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus. He is our Good shepherd and loves the children. I wanted to drop you a quick update regarding Children’s Ministries University Online. Since we opened the doors almost three years ago, over 583 students have registered and most have taken one or more classes. It is exciting to watch the progress of these students as they continue to sharpen...  Read More >>

Children’s Ministries University Online announces the launch of the new 3-credit course New Testament Survey to be available beginning May 1, 2008. CMU114: New Testament Survey offers a panoramic view of the chief events, prominent characters, main themes and salient teachings of each New Testament book in relation to its historical, geographical, and cultural contexts. CMUO courses begin monthly,...  Read More >>

Join Dick Gruber and Jason Rhode for this first-of-its-kind 3 hour interactive online workshop where you’ll discover the practical steps to Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children’s Church. In conjunction with the National Children’s Ministries Leadership Conference, this pre-conference workshop offered face-to-face at the conference will be webcast live online on Tuesday, April 1, 2008...  Read More >>

Join Dick Gruber and Jason Rhode for this first-of-its-kind 3 hour interactive online workshop where you’ll discover the practical steps to Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children’s Church. In conjunction with the National Children’s Ministries Leadership Conference, this pre-conference workshop offered face-to-face at the conference will be webcast live online on Tuesday, April 1, 2008...  Read More >>