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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Why do you love online children’s ministry training offered through Children’s Ministries University Online (CMUO)? Why should other children’s ministry leaders consider taking a CMUO course? Record a short video promoting CMUO and be entered in a contest to Win FREE CMUO TUITION! Submit your video today! In celebration of the 2 year anniversary of CMUO, we’re excited to be...  Read More >>

CMUO is one year old.  For a baby, this baby is doing pretty awechum.  We have had to change a few dirty diapers and the baby has from time to time given us a few sleepless nights, but we are pleased with it’s growth. Look at this. > 749 people have signed-up for the CMUO e-news list to receive program development updates. > 288 people have applied to take CMUO courses. > 139 people...  Read More >>