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Ministry Practicalities

Ministry Practicalities

This section of the website focuses on some of the practicalities of ministry with Children and Families - including Craft, Games & Quizzes, Music, Prayer, Programs & Curriculum, Storytelling, Foundations, Growing Faith, Spirituality, Theology, Strategy, Pre-school & Playgroups and Helpful Tips.

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Educating out of Spirituality
A concern often expressed by those with a concern for nurturing spirituality with children is that, despite good intentions, our programs and activities can in fact be barriers to spiritual development. This article from Dave Csinos on his suchasthese blog explores this idea.
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It’s Not That I Don’t Like Children’s Sermons…
Whether you use the language of Kids Talk, Early Word, Children’s Sermon or something wacky and creative, this article by Norma Cook Everist has much to offer. Asking significant questions along the way, the five concluding points are well worth considering.
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Ministry Mythbusters
Finding and keeping Children & Families ministry leaders is a challenge across the whole church spectrum – from smaller churches to mega churches. This article from Beth Barnett explores the “Great leaders in Children’s Ministry burn out because they don’t get to sit in church” myth…
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Snack Music - Star in God's Eyes
Outreach resources for children to discover God in a fun and accessible way
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Ultimate Creative Prayer by Judith Merrell
Ultimate Creative Prayer is packed with creative and imaginative ways to help your group pray and grow together. Includes instructions, hints and prayers - to draw and make, to shout and sing, to pray alone and pray together.
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