Workshops
CMUO courses cover a wide variety of very practical topics related to building and leading a successful children’s ministry. The following free children’s mnistry training workshops offer a glimpse of the quality instruction that you can expect from CMUO.
Beyond Babysitting
Do you ever feel as though some view your children’s ministry as simply "babysitting?" Dick Gruber shares in this FREE workshop the importance of children’s ministry. For more information and an introduction to children’s ministry, enroll in CMU353 – Children’s Ministries.
Creative Storytelling
Storytelling is one of the most effective forms of communication to young and old alike. Everyone loves a good story. Jesus was a master storyteller and we would do well to follow his example. Jesus told stories to both large and small groups of people. He often used examples from nature to illustrate them.
In this FREE workshop, early childhood ministry expert and CMUO instructor Verda Rubottom discusses principles for creative storytelling applicable to a wide range of children’s ministry age levels and contexts. This workshop is one of the many excellent sessions included in the CMUO elective course, CMU354 – Early Childhood Ministry.
Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children’s Church
Join Dick Gruber and Jason Rhode for this first-of-its-kind 3 hour intensive 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 FREE workshop offered face-to-face at the conference will be webcast live online on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 9:00am-12:00pm (CDT) and then repeated later that day from 1:00pm-4:00pm. View the session online and interact with the presenters and other participants live online during the session!
Help is On The Way! Recruiting and Keeping Substitute Staff
One of the biggest challenges in ministry for children’s pastors and leaders is finding enough workers. Without a good staff of teachers and assistants we can’t accomplish all that God has called us to do in our ministry to children. Yet, finding qualified people can be a real challenge.
One solution to this ongoing challenge is to develop a substitute staff of teachers and assistants. In this FREE workshop, veteran children’s pastor and CMUO instructor Verda Rubottom discusses how to recruit substitute teachers and workers and how to can keep them.
Helping Children Discover their Talents and Abilities
God has blessed each child with unique talents and abilities! In this FREE workshop, CMUO instructor Verda Rubottom shares suggestions for helping children discover and develop their talents and abilities for God. This workshop is one of the many excellent sessions included in the CMUO elective course, CMU211 – Kids in Ministry.
Learning Disabilities & ADD/ADHD
Do you find yourself looking for answers when it comes to ministering to children with a learning disability or ADD/ADHD? Larry Sauter, nationally appointed missionary to people with disabilities with Special Touch Ministry, shares in this FREE workshop an overview of the characteristics of children with learning disabilities and provides suggestions for effective ministry to these children. For more information, enroll in CMU210 – Ministry to Children with Disabilities.
What is a Children’s Sermon?
What are the components of a quality children’s sermon? How do you get started in developing a sermon for children? Dick Gruber shares in this FREE workshop the basics of developing and delivering a sermon to children. To learn more about presenting gospel presentations using a variety of different illustrative methods, enroll in CMU393 – Children’s Presentations.
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