1. Ministry with Children Training Model New and Revitalizing United Methodist Congregations

2. Welcome Session 1

3. Devotion

4. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Matthew 18.1-7

5. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view “Jesus Loves Me”

6. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

7. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me! This I know As He showed so long ago, Took a child upon his knee, Saying, ‘Let them come to Me.’ Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

8. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Jesus Love Me Jesus loves me still today, Walking with me on my way, Guiding me in how to give Light and love to all who live. Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

9. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made! People: We will rejoice and be glad in it!

10. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Leader: We serve the children that God has made! People: We will both love and take care of them!

11. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Leader: We welcome children in God’s name! People: We will not be stumbling blocks for our children.

12. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Leader: This is the children’s ministry training that gives thanks to God for children, where we covenant to meet their needs faithfully. People: We will give thanks and covenant anew. Amen.

13. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view So, I ask you…

14. Who Are You? Why Are You Here? Connection Activity

15. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view

16. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view General Board of Discipleship GBOD serves as a two-way conduit by providing resources and training to annual conferences and churches and also, cultivating contacts in, listening to and receiving the wisdom, practice, and developed resources of annual conferences and churches; making that available to the entire church for growth, enrichment, and ongoing development.

17. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Leadership Ministries Division Resourcing Training Theology Identity Best Practices Lay Leadership Pastoral Leadership Worship Evangelism Faith Formation Age-Level Ministries Disciple-Making Spirituality-Forming

18. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view www.gbod.org/minister-to-people/childrens-ministry www.gbod.org/minister-to-people/childrens-ministry Resources for all ministries involving children within the life of the congregational community: Sunday school vacation Bible school nursery ministries children’s choir and music ministries fellowship groups support groups short-term study groups children’s worship experiences mission education experiences intergenerational activities all weekday programs for children of all ages

19. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Goals Spiritual Lives of Children Developmental and Emotional Needs of Children Presence of Children in the Community Resources Available to Support Ministry with Children king Connections

20. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view THE SPIRITUAL LIVES OF CHILDREN “Like a Child” Activity

21. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view JESUS LIVED EACH PHASE OF CHILDHOOD

22. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a child, whom he put among them, 3 and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. 6 “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were fastened around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of stumbling blocks! Occasions for stumbling are bound to come, but woe to the one by whom the stumbling block comes!”

23. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view John Wesley Education and Formation of Children

24. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view What were your formational experiences within the Church when you were a young child?

25. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view What can we offer children that is more formational than informational?

26. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Helping Children Grow in their relationship with God

27. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Helping Children Grow in their relationship with God

28. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view How can we help children become aware of God’s presence? How do we demonstrate God’s unconditional love and help children know that they can be instruments of God’s love in the world? How can we help children discover and share their gifts?

29. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view DEVELOPMENTAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS

30. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Stages of Selfhood and Faith – James Fowler Up to Age SevenSchool Age Intuitive – Projective StageMythical - Literal Gestures and symbols are important, rise in the imagination, no capacity to question fantasy, negative and positive images and experiences have long-lasting effects on faith Sorts out real from fantasy, strong belief in justice, importance of narrative, takes symbols of faith and beliefs at face value Stages of Development - Erik Erikson Infant ToddlerPreschooler School Age Trust versus Mistrust Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt Initiative versus Guilt Industry Versus Inferiority Needs maximum comfort with minimal uncertainty to trust himself/herself, others, and the environment Working to master physical environment while maintaining self-esteem Beginning to initiate, not imitate, activities; developing conscience and sexual identity Trying to develop a sense of self-worth by refining skills; becoming more social Most significant relationship: Primary Caregiver Most significant relationship: Parents Most significant relationship: Family Most significant relationship: School and community

31. Hebrews 11. 1-3 “What is Faith” Activity

32. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view What is Faith? The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd. By faith, we see the world called into existence by God's word, what we see created by what we don't see.

33. Development through the Life-Span Chart

34. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Break

35. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view PRESENCE OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY

36. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view God’s Love

37. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Deuteronomy 4.10 Deuteronomy 6.6-7 Matthew 19.14 Mark 10.14 Luke 18.16 Luke 2.40b

38. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view What do you believe God is saying through these words of scripture?

39. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Mr. Wesley’s Expectations

40. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Surround them with a Community of Love and Forgiveness

41. Childcare and the Church The United Methodist Document On Caring for Our Children

42. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Childcare and the Church Nurture Outreach Witness

43. Safe Sanctuaries The United Methodist Mandate To Protect Our Children

44. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Safe Sanctuaries Contact Your Annual Conference Develop a Congregational Plan Implement Strategies for the Congregation Develop a Congregational Plan Implement Strategies for the Congregation Train Workers http://www.gbod.org/safesanctuaries

45. Stumbling Blocks Stumbling Block Activity

46. SESSION 2

47. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Prayer Thank you for gathering us together on this day. Help us to learn all that is needed to serve children in your name. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. AMEN.

48. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view RESOURCES AND SETTINGS

49. Resources that Support Ministry with Children Resource List

50. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Resources for those Engaged in Ministry for Children What Every Child Should Experience: A Guide for Leaders and Teachers in United Methodist Congregations

51. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Resources for those Engaged in Ministry for Children Basics Staff Development Resources Curriculum Formational Resources Downloadable Resources On-Line Resources

52. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Choosing Curriculum

53. Collaboration and Connection Collaboration Cycle Activity

54. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Collaboration Cycle Decide on a Focus Area Develop Goals Determine How Goals Will Be Met Work with Collaborators

55. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Collaboration Cycle Decide on a Focus Area Develop Goals Determine How Goals Will Be Met Work with Collaborators

56. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Collaboration Cycle Decide on a Focus Area Develop Goals Determine How Goals Will Be Met Work with Collaborators

57. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Collaboration Cycle Decide on a Focus Area Develop Goals Determine How Goals Will Be Met Work with Collaborators

58. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Collaboration Cycle Decide on a Focus Area Develop Goals Determine How Goals Will Be Met Work with Collaborators

59. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view REFLECTIONS AND QUESTIONS

60. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Evaluation  What went well?  What did you learn?  What could be improved?

61. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Dismissal with Blessing Leader: In the Gospel of John, we read Jesus’ post- resurrection words to the disciples. How might they call us to new life, new hope, and a new day for ourselves and for all children? Listen! Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

62. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Leader: Friends, we know the commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves. Every child is our neighbor and deserves and needs our love. Let us love the children as we love ourselves. People: We will love God. We will love our neighbor. We will work toward a community where children know the love of God. Amen

63. GBOD Use for team or subject title. Change in master view Go in Peace