Childrens Ministry Track

Helping children connect with God and build a firm foundation of faith requires a broad approach. Our track is focused on helping students discover how to cultivate an engaging environment that encourages children to connect with God and His Kingdom, as well as on developing custom curriculums that bring the Word of God to life for children.

Students in this track will also learn to build and train a healthy team, as well as understand why and how to engage in effective outreach opportunities, such as Vacation Bible School, other events, or online media resources.

Students will receive hands-on training in the key areas of building and training a committed children’s ministry team and in implementing family engagement initiatives. In addition, students will participate in developing new curriculums, both for in-person use and for digital platforms. These key areas all undergird the vision of discipling and mentoring the next generation for the Kingdom of God.

Looking for a more creative outlet within Kids Ministry? We also have an option through the Kids Track to specifically target your focus on creating engaging bible-based content for live performances and recorded videos. You can use your creativity in writing and character development to impact the next generation for the kingdom of God.

Childrens Ministry Track Objectives

In this first-year track, students will:

  • Create a welcoming physical and spiritual environment for younger and older children, as well as their parents.
  • Develop sound biblical curriculums, including supplemental materials and meaningful object lessons.
  • Learn to “read the room” to redirect and refocus kids to God’s Word.
  • Draft policies that keep kids safe and well-loved and protect the church and team.
  • Connect with parents and address questions and concerns.
  • Train team members to use puppets, live performances, videos, techniques, and music effectively and with excellence. This includes a study on effective stage presence, set design, the use of improv, and the use of costumes and props.
  • Recruit, train, and engage team members to do the work of the Kingdom.
  • Oversee weekend service operation and team scheduling.
  • Learn when and how to have special events.
  • Develop an impactful Vacation Bible School experience, including creating elements of live performance, decorations, booklets, and supplemental materials.
  • We will also discuss how to execute VBS smoothly and efficiently, even on a budget.

Childrens Ministry Track Requirements

Prerequisites:
At least one year of children’s ministry service
Willingness and ability to engage with people of all ages
Passion to see kids grow with a foundation of faith
Ability to think, visualize, and write creatively
Pass a background check

REQUIRED TEXTS OR MATERIALS
Gospel Centered Kids Ministry by Brian Dembowczyk
Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrar
Making your Kids Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week by Sue Miller and David Staal
They’re Coming for your Children by Drenda Keesee
Spark: A Creative Take on Kids Ministry by Corinne Noble
The Bible

Weekly Schedule: (14.5 hours plus additional homework hours)

Days Times
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Track Homework – 3 hours per week