{"id":8908,"date":"2023-11-15T13:44:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T18:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/?p=8908"},"modified":"2024-01-12T14:25:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T19:25:19","slug":"nextgen-faith-builders-a-cohort-for-childrens-ministry-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/2023\/11\/nextgen-faith-builders-a-cohort-for-childrens-ministry-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"NextGen Faith Builders: A Cohort for Children\u2019s Ministry Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you oversee faith formation or kid-min programming for children in your congregation? Want a boost? We invite you to gather with other dedicated children\u2019s ministry leaders (volunteer and paid) to delve into the essentials of building a strong children\u2019s program, whether you have five kids or 50. The cohort will meet on Zoom for seven sessions between January and March of 2024, and include learning, idea-sharing, and mutual support from fellow children\u2019s leaders and guest speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commitment:<\/strong> One of the NextGen cohort benefits is the community and trust built from regular interaction on Zoom. To facilitate this community-building, we ask all participants to commit to attending at least 5 of the 7 sessions live. Sessions will be recorded for participants who must miss a session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> The total cost to participate in the full cohort experience is $75. We are happy to provide scholarships when needed, bringing the participant contribution down to $25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#sessions\">Session Dates and Descriptions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#signup\">Waiting List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Facilitator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Carol-Head-A.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8910\" style=\"width:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Carol-Head-A.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Carol-Head-A-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Carol-Head-A-75x75.jpeg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group facilitator has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p>Rev. 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Learn how to manage an annual children\u2019s calendar and prioritize what you and your team can do. Right size your ministry for current kids, and determine how you can prepare space for more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 3: Volunteers are a Gift<\/strong><br><strong>Saturday, January 27, 9-10:30 am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful volunteer management and relationship building are essential in children\u2019s ministry. Learn how to identify the right leaders for your ministry and determine your volunteers\u2019 gifts. Leaning into their gifts means more fulfilled volunteers who find the joy of serving that brings them back.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 4: Creating a Trusted Church Home<\/strong><br><strong>Saturday, February 10, 9-10:30 am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do ministry leaders create a trustworthy environment where parents know kids are both nurtured and safe? 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