CMU 113 : Introduction to Christian Education

Anthony, Michael J. ed. Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-first Century. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001

Choose one of the following age-level textbooks:

Gruber, Dick. Focus on Children: A Handbook for Teachers. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1993.

Mayo, Jeanne. Thriving Youth Groups. Loveland, CO: Group, 2005.

Bruce, Barbara. 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Adults. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2000.

Additional selected readings provided by the professor will be posted in the course.

CMU 114 : New Testament Survey

Gundry, Robert H. A Survey of the New Testament. 4th Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 9780310238256

CMU 123 : Old Testament Survey

Williams, William C. They Spoke from God: A Survey of the Old Testament. Springfield, Mo.: Logion Press, 2003.

The Holy Bible – New International Version will be the translation used in this course.

CMU 210 : Ministry to Children with Disabilities

Dignan, Ken. ‘Til Healing Comes. ISBN: 1-883928-00-1

Pierson, Jim. Exceptional Teaching: A Comprehensive Guide for Including Students with Disabilities. ISBN: 0-7847-1255-7

CMU 211 : Kids in Ministry

Hohmann, Pete. (2004). Kids Making a Difference.

Bartel, Wes; Hayes, Clancy; Huffman, Carey; Rubottom, Verda; Ellard, Sharon; Hayes, Clancy, comp. (2002). Make a Difference! Be a Teacher

CMU 223 : Technology in Children’s Ministry

No textbooks are required to be purchased for this course. The following online required readings for this course are to be accessed and reviewed during the course.

Rhode, J. F. (2000). The technological revolution in children’s ministries. Available online from http://www.jasonrhode.com/research/pdfs/cmtechstudy2000.pdf

Rhode, J. F. (2005). The technological revolution revisited: Children’s ministries and technology in 2005. Available online from http://www.cmresearch.org/research/cmtechstudy2005/results.htm

Additionally, the following software is required for this course:

Microsoft Office Suite (including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Publisher). Churches & othernon-profit organizations can purchase a non-profit license of MS Office online from Consistent Computer Bargains. An educational license may be purchased by CMUO students from JourneyEd. Contact CMUO Learner Support for proof of academic status.

Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia FlashPaper2, or CutePDF. (Free trial versions of each of these software applications are available. More details are provided within the course).

CMU 224 : Advanced Web Communications

Richardson, Will. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA Corwin Press. ISBN: 1412927676

Additionally, a subscription to Hipcast ($4.95/mo.) is required. Sign-up for a Hipcast account at: http://www.hipcast.com

CMU 233 : Child Evangelism

Children’s Ministries Resource Bible. Nashville, TN : Thomas Nelson Publishing.

Reach the Children Outreach Manual (CD) Springfield, MO: National Children’s Ministries Agency.

CMU 305 : Biblical Interpretation

Kaiser, Walter and Moises Silva. An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Pub. House, 1994. ISBN: 9780310530909

Stein, Robert H. Playing by the Rules: A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997. ISBN: 9780801021015

CMU 353 : Children’s Ministries

Keefer, Mike. Children’s Ministry That Works! Revised and Updated. Loveland, CO: Group Books 1991 Revised version 2002.

Ellard, Sharon. Focus On Early Childhood: A Handbook For Teachers. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1993.

Gruber, Dick. Focus on Children: A Handbook for Teachers. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1993.

CMU 354 : Early Childhood Ministry

Henley, Karyn. Child-Sensitive Teaching: Helping Children Grow a Living Faith in a Loving God. Nashville, Tenn.: Allen Thomas Publishing. 1993.

Ellard, Sharon. Focus On Early Childhood: A Handbook For Teachers. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1993.

Rubottom, Verda. Through the Bible Learning Activities for Young Children: 52 Activities for Every Week of the Year. Tulsa, OK, 2007.

CMU 363 : Pastoring Children

Barna, George. Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 2003.

Wideman, Jim. Children’s Ministry Leadership: The You-Can-Do-It Guide. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing, 2003.

CMU 393 : Children’s Presentations

Choose any 4 of the following textbooks to read and write book reviews during the course:

Barna, George. Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions. Ventura, CA: Regal, 2003

Beckwith, Ivy. Postmodern Children’s Ministry. Grand Rapids, Mi: Zondervan Publishing House, 2004

Bell, Valerie. Reaching Out To Lonely Kids. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1994.

Booth, William. The Training Of Children. 2nd Edition. Salem, Ohio: Schuml Publishers, 1976.

Capehart, Jody. The Discipline Guide For Children’s Ministry. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing, 1997.

Children’s Ministry Resource Bible, Thomas Nelson Publishing, Nashville, TN

Choun, Robert J and Lawson, Michael S. The Complete Handbook For Children’s Ministry. Nashville, TN: Nelson Publishers, 1993

Coleman, Frank G. The Romance Of Winning Children. Cleveland, Ohio: Union Gospel Pres, 1948.

Cully, Iris. Ways To Teach Children. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1965.

Daugherty, Darren. When God Became ApParent. Fairfax, VA: Xulon Press, 2003

Dobbins, Gaines S. Winning The Children. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, 1953.

Ellard, Sharon. Focus On Early Childhood, A Handbook For Teachers. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1993

Gruber, Dick. Children’s Church: Turning Your Circus Into A Service, Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. 1993

Gruber, Dick. Focus on Children, A Handbook For Teachers. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1993

Hewitt, Beth. Captivating Children’s Sermons.Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005

Ingle, Clifford. Children and Conversion. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, 1970.

Hunt, Lionel. Mass Child Evangelism. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1951.

May, Scottie, Posterski, Beth, Stonehouse, Catherine, Cannel, Linda. Children Matter. Grand Rapids, MI: William Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2005

Miller, Sue. Making Children’s Ministry The Best Hour Of Every Kid’s Week. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 2004.

Roehlkepartain, Jolene. Children’s Ministry That Works! The Basics and Beyond. Loveland, CO: Group Books 1991revised 2002

Roehlkepartain, Jolene. Nurturing Faith In Families. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2002.

Smith, Daniel. How to Lead A Child To Christ. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1987.

Thompson, D. Winning The Children For Christ. New York, NY: George H. Doran Company, 1925

VonSeggen, Dale and Liz. Puppet Director’s Notebook. Littleton, CO: One Way Street Inc.

Wideman, Jim. Volunteers That Stick. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing, 2004

Yoder, Gideon. The Nurture And Evangelism Of Children. Scottsdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 1959.

CMU 493 : Children’s Ministries Conference

Barna, George. Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions. Ventura, CA: Regal, 2003. ISBN: 9780830732937

Beckwith, Ivy. Postmodern Children’s Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 2004. ISBN: 9780310257547

May, Scottie; Posterski, Beth; Stonehouse, Catherine; Cannel, Linda. Children Matter: Children Matter : Celebrating Their Place in the Church, Family, and Community Grand Rapids, MI: William Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2005. ISBN: 9780802822284

Stanley, Andy. The Next Generation Leader: 5 Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future. Multnomah Publishers. Sisters, Oregon, 2006. ISBN: 9781590525395

Wideman, Jim. Children’s Ministry Leadership: The You-Can-Do-It Guide, Loveland, CO: Group Publishing, 2003. ISBN: 9780764425271

THE 233 : A/G Doctrine & History

Blumhofer, Edith L. Restoring the Faith: The Assemblies of God, Pentecostalism, and American Culture. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1993. ISBN: 0252062817

Burgess, Stanley M. et al. eds. The New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002. ISBN: 0310224810

Menzies, William W. and Horton, Stanley M. Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective. Springfield, MO: Logion Press, 1993. ISBN: 0882433180

Assemblies of God Position Papers. (http://www.ag.org/top/beliefs/Position_Papers/index.cfm)

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