Best Practices for Children's Ministry
Best Practices for Children's Ministry

Author: Andrew Ervin

Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780834125568

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There is a growing number of local church laypeople entering children's ministry leadership. While this is helpful for furthering the Kingdom, these leaders face a huge learning curve. There are few resources available in the Wesleyan tradition for children's ministry leadership.Best Practices for Children's Ministry seeks to answer this need. With insight and understanding of the children's ministry world, author Andrew Ervin provides leaders with the tips, strategies, and skills they need to develop a strong and successful children's ministry.Times have changed. No longer does programming alone satisfy as the summation of children's ministry. No, the role of the children's ministry leader is far more complex. With Best Practices for Children's Ministry, leaders will find the answers and solutions they need to better practice children's ministry.

It Worked For Us
It Worked For Us

Author: Judy Comstock

Publisher: Cokesbury

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 1426748310

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Need help from someone who has actually “been there and done that”? This comprehensive guide provides the all the information you need to plan and implement a complete ministry with children of all ages. Produced in partnership with the International Network of Children's Ministry, this guide features numerous articles written by experienced children’s workers. The enclosed CD-ROM makes it easy to access and customize forms. This one-source guide covers multiple topics, from safety concerns and technology to spiritual formation. Ideal for children’s pastors, educators, and leaders, whether paid or volunteer.

Every Child Welcome
Every Child Welcome

Author: Katie Wetherbee

Publisher: Kregel Academic

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0825443504

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A guide to children's ministry that serves families with special needs Jesus set a high standard when He said "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." The call is not limited to children who will sit quietly at His feet and listen, who color between the lines, who raise their hands and wait to be called upon, and who work at grade level. Children's ministries are responsible to be ready to bring children with disabilities to Jesus' feet too. Every Child Welcome is the guide for leaders and volunteers to assist in purposeful planning and skill development for a ministry inclusive of children with unique needs. Experienced children's ministry leaders, and parents of special-needs children themselves, the authors are superbly equipped to offer a thoughtful, thorough approach to creating a positive environment for children--one where all children will be able to digest the important concepts being taught. For leaders and volunteers, Every Child Welcome will provide the knowledge and tools to * create a welcoming environment before kids arrive * help children learn more effectively by connecting new information to what they already know * reinforce the main idea of a lesson, building background knowledge and reviewing important concepts * supplement instruction with hands-on activities to increase attention and participation * reinforce and wrap up an activity effectively

The 9
The 9

Author: Kurt Johnston

Publisher: Simply Youth Ministry

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780764441349

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Unwrap nine characteristics of effective youth ministry. They specifically tackle this vital question: What can churches and youth groups do to keep students from walking away from church after high school? Best practices discovered in an extensive study conducted by Luther Seminary.

Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administraton
Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administraton

Author: Patricia S. Lotich

Publisher: Bowkers

Published: 2020-01-17

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780991645022

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Church leaders understand that managing the day-to-day operations of a church can be challenging because of limited resources, managing volunteer labor, and supporting the needs of the congregation. Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administration, Third Edition is an updated guide for managing the resources of a church - which is people, time and money. This book provides tools and examples for decision making and problem-solving for church administration that is easy to understand and more importantly, quick to implement! This book also includes discussion questions to provoke thought and discussion for church teams. This book is ideal for ministry students, church boards, church leadership and church administrators.

Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus
Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus

Author: David M. Csinos

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2013-10-04

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0830864687

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Attract kids to church, the logic often goes, and you get parents in the pews. All that's left is to get the kids out of the way. Here children's ministers David Csinos and Ivy Beckwith draw on research in human development and spiritual formation to show how children become disciples and churches become centers of lifelong discipleship.

The Quick Guide to Discipline for Children's Ministry
The Quick Guide to Discipline for Children's Ministry

Author: Group Publishing

Publisher: Group Publishing (Company)

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764440045

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The most effective discipline tips for every issue you'll face--so you can focus on teaching kids and enjoying your class! You'll love this at-your-fingertips handbook for discipline issues that frazzle your nerves and leave you wondering what to do. Look to this guide for effective techniques that eliminate and redirect behavior challenges. We've also mixed in some humor for comic relief...so take a peek when you're in need of light-hearted encouragement, too! You'll find help for: Put-downs Back talk Not listening Biting Kicking Hiding Hitting Spitting Profanity ...and every other discipline issue! There's one discipline issue featured per page with instant solutions in this quick-flip reference guide. Efficient & easy to use!

Postmodern Children's Ministry
Postmodern Children's Ministry

Author: Ivy Beckwith

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0310257549

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Presents a new paradigm for children's ministry in the emerging church of the 21st century and explores current ways churches are putting that vision into practice.

Leading a Special Needs Ministry
Leading a Special Needs Ministry

Author: Amy Fenton Lee

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2016-09

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1433647125

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What do you need to lead a special needs ministry? Leading a Special Needs Ministry is a practical how-to guide for the family ministry team working to welcome one or 100 children with special needs.

Discipline That Connects With Your Child's Heart
Discipline That Connects With Your Child's Heart

Author: Jim Jackson

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2016-09-20

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1441230599

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A Powerful Approach to Bringing God's Grace to Kids Did you know that the way we deal (or don't deal) with our kids' misbehavior shapes their beliefs about themselves, the world, and God? Therefore it's vital to connect with their hearts--not just their minds--amid the daily behavior battles. With warmth and grace, Jim and Lynne Jackson, founders of Connected Families, offer four tried-and-true keys to handling any behavioral issues with love, truth, and authority. You will learn practical ways to communicate messages of grace and truth, how to discipline in a way that motivates your child, and how to keep your relationship strong, not antagonistic. Discipline is more than just a short-term attempt to modify your child's actions--it's a long-term investment to help them build faith, wisdom, and character for life. When you discover a better path to discipline, you'll find a more well-behaved--and well-believed--kid.