by Chris Young | Jun 20, 2013 | Tips Trends and Thoughts, Training
Mark Jones over at Mr. Mark’s Classroom listed a great post asking “Is your kid’s ministry unwelcoming?”
He asks a series of questions that help guide you in areas that make an impression on visitors to your kid’s ministry.
Here are a couple questions:
•Greeters know how to lead guests to our children’s ministry area.
great greeters……..need some help……..what greeters?
•The children’s ministry area is easy to find.
Yes!……..some signs would help……..have time for a tour?
Check out the rest of his questions here: Welcome, and Don’t Turn Them Away!
by Chris Young | Jun 20, 2013 | Tips Trends and Thoughts, Training, Video
The Sunday School/Small Group Ministry of the Georgia Baptist Convention has released a new video offering tips for VBS.
Two of our own children’s ministry leaders are interviewed, Jenni Carter and Kim Harris.
Check it out here:
Here is the link: GBC Small Group
by Chris Young | May 17, 2013 | Kidmin People, Training
Kidmin People is an interview with various people in Children’s Ministry.
This week’s Kidmin People is a spotlight on one of our Georgia Baptist Missionaries, Maria Brannen. She is here in Georgia help you to equip our churches with resources to disciple our kids. Many of you met Maria at our Children’s Ministry Networking event this past March in Warner Robins. Feel free to connect with her again soon.
Maria Brannen
1) Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I have had the privilege of serving as a GBC State Missionary for 15 years. Before serving at GBC, I served on church staffs in Georgia and Texas for a total of over 25 years of ministry. I am currently also serving as interim Children’s Minister at my church. I have been married to my wonderful husband and ministry support partner Roger Brannen for 23 years. We have 2 boys Tyler (17 ½) and Kyle (12 ½). We are a homeschooling family and live in Bethlehem, Ga. My interests are photography, reading, scrapbooking, and card making. I grew up in Gray, Georgia. I graduated from Georgia College and Southwestern Seminary.
2) Why might a children’s ministry leader contact you?
Ministry areas that I can assist churches with are: Preschool and Children’s Discipleship (resources and strategies), Children and Salvation (The journey of introducing a Child to Christ); New Christian resources/helps for Children; Family Discipleship; Bible Drill; TeamKID; Student Speakers Competition
3) What resources and assistance could you offer for churches in regards to children’s ministry?
With the above areas – we can offer resources, consultations, conferences (we are available to provide training for churches and associations), State-wide Bible Drill Retreat.
Here are a few ways Children’s Ministers can connect with us:
Facebook – Discipleship-Spiritual Renewal Ministries
Blog – Discipleader.wordpress.com
Pinterest – Bible Drill – Georgia Baptist Convention
Web – dm.gabaptist.org
by Chris Young | May 16, 2013 | Training
Spring has rolled by. Summer is on us. And we are already thinking about the fall line-up. Many of you are trying to decide which national Children’s Ministry Conference to attend this fall. Here are some options for you:
September 12-14
Who: CM Leader’s Conference (International Network of Children’s Ministy)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: $99- $189
September 25-26
Who: D6
Location: Dallas, TX
Pricing: $70- $199
October 7-10
Who: Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference
Location: Nashville, TN
Pricing: $275-$329
October 11-14
Who: Group Resources Kidmin Conference
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: Between $289- $399
October 16-18
Who: D6
Location: Louisville, KY
Pricing: $149- $319
Know of any other national conferences? Make mention of them in the comment section below.
