CMUO is pleased to announce the launch of the new 3-credit course Early Childhood Ministry to be available beginning September 1, 2008. CMU354: Early Childhood Ministry offers an overview of early childhood ministry. This course will begin to prepare the learner for ministry to children within the local church, for ages birth through kindergarten. Attention will be given to understanding the needs...  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 >>

Children’s Ministries University Online is proud to announce 2 new CMUO courses that will be available beginning April 1, 2008. Biblical Interpretation (CMU 305) This course will examine the science of hermeneutical analysis, processes, and methods in which one can derive the most accurate and valid interpretation of passages of the Bible. Due consideration will be given to the art involved...  Read More >>

As a loyal subscriber to the CMUO e-News list, I wanted you to be among the first to learn of the reproducible children’s ministry art that I’ve created, compiled, and am making available as a FREE download! That’s right…this resource that includes years worth of my cartoon-style drawings is available for FREE! Dick Gruber’s Evangel Art: Reproducible Art for Children’s...  Read More >>

Jason Rhode and I are excited to announce a new children’s ministry podcast that we are calling “Children’s Ministry Talk.” While still very much still in the formative stages, this podcast will be talkshow style in which we look forward to providing encouragement for children’s ministry leaders, by children’s ministry leaders, on all things children’s ministry. So…how...  Read More >>

CMUO is pleased to announce the launch of the new 3-credit course Ministry to Children with Disabilities to be available beginning November 1, 2007. This course has been developed by Rev. Larry Sauter, nationally-appointed missionary with Special Touch Ministry to people with disabilities. CMU210: Ministry to Children with Disabilities offers an overview of disability ministry. This course will seek...  Read More >>

Just in time for fall, CMUO is announcing a great offer for children’s ministry leaders looking to expand their technology and communication skills!! CMUO courses are offered at a substantial tuition discount. Financial aid for students is provided in the institutional scholarship that is reflected in the discounted tuition rate. Yet, for September 2007, Children’s Ministries University...  Read More >>