Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Children’s Ministry Training Mods

Who is CMUO4U designed for?

CMUO4U has been developed to provide quality digital training for paid and volunteer leaders in children’s ministry. Children’s church leaders and helper, Sunday school teachers, Christian schoolteachers, club leaders, and children’s pastors will all benefit from the practical training helps provided by CMUO4U.

Is this the same material used in the college-level Children’s Ministries University Online classes?

Yes it is. All children’s ministry mods provided by CMUO4U have been developed and tested through CMUO. You will receive college-level presentations without having to complete the additional class work or tests. CMUO4U includes all of the quality presentations that students of CMUO have enjoyed since its founding in 2005. You will be able to view or listen to these presentations over and over again at your convenience.

Is the material compatible with my computer and digital playback media?

Yes! CMUO4U material is compatible with iTunes and other media players. Materials can be downloaded to your computer and played at your convenience for continued training, edification, and encouragement. Materials can be watched or listened to on iPods and other MP3 players. You can enjoy CMUO4U training any place, any time.

Can I use training mods purchased to train others in my church?

Of course you can! CMUO4U courses are designed, and formatted, to benefit all children’s workers. You may wish to hold training sessions with your fellow workers. Together you can watch, listen to, and discuss materials presented. In this way, CMUO4U can become part of your children’s ministries team-building strategy. Once your leaders have been exposed to this material, they may want to buy a copy for themselves.

How long will it take to receive my mods after purchasing them?

Because your CMUO4U mods are digital downloads, receiving them is as fast as a click of your mouse and your Internet connection will allow. Materials are delivered immediately to your computer. We encourage you to save a back-up copy as soon as the download is complete.

Can I purchase CMUO4U as a gift for a friend or fellow worker?

Yes, you can. CMUO4U makes a great gift for any children’s ministries team member. Simply fill in the name and email address of the recipient and he or she will receive an email with download instructions. A receipt for your records will be emailed to you.

Is there any discount for those who have taken the courses through CMUO for college credit?

CMUO4U is offering all materials at a 20% discount to those who are taking, or have taken, a class with Children’s Ministries University Online. More details will be provided to previous CMUO learners when CMUO4U launches on how to take advantage of this offer. In the past, those taking the courses did not have the option of downloading the course lectures. Now, through CMUO4U, every student can download and use the materials again and again.

Do I need a high School diploma or college degree to purchase these training mods?

No, CMUO4U courses are user-friendly for any children’s worker regardless of educational background. You will find yourself challenged and enriched by the kid-tested concepts delivered in these courses.

Will the current accredited online children’s ministry courses offered through CMUO as part of the 1 year certificate in children’s ministries from VFCC still be available to take for college credit?

Absolutely! CMUO4U is simply an alternative format that is being added for the instructional presentations that are a part of the accredited online children’s ministry courses offered. Now, children’s ministry leaders have additional options for making use of and sharing with others the training presentations that are a part of the for-credit courses.