{"id":9727,"date":"2024-07-09T08:16:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T12:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/?p=9727"},"modified":"2024-07-09T10:18:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T14:18:36","slug":"nextgen-faith-builders-a-cohort-for-childrens-ministry-leaders-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/2024\/07\/nextgen-faith-builders-a-cohort-for-childrens-ministry-leaders-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NextGen Faith Builders: A Cohort for Children&#8217;s Ministry Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NextGen Faith Builders Children&#8217;s Ministry Cohort is back! 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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>Wednesday, October 9, 12-1:30 pm<\/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>Wednesday, November&nbsp;13, 12-1:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do ministry leaders create a trustworthy environment where parents know kids are both nurtured and safe? Get a handle on best practices and draft an outline of Safe Sanctuaries guidelines and policies so parents can trust the church for kids\u2019 safety and spiritual development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 5: Understanding Learning Styles and Successfully Supporting Disability Ministries<\/strong><br><strong>Wednesday, January 8, 12-1:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deepen your awareness of age-appropriate learning strategies integral to teaching and discipling children effectively. Also, increase your understanding of how to shape your ministry to welcome children with different needs (neurodivergent, sensory needs, ADHD). Discover the abundant resources available to support United Methodist congregations with theologically sound studies and other curricula.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 6: Making your Ministry Integral in the Life of the Church<\/strong><br><strong>Wednesday, February 12,&nbsp;12-1:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can your children\u2019s ministry be integrated seamlessly into other ministries? What are the best practices for successful intergenerational opportunities? How can your church support not only children attending programs but also the families who care for them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 7: Moving your Ministry into the Community\u2026Thinking Beyond the Church<\/strong><br><strong>Wednesday, March 12, 12-1:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you share Christ beyond the walls of your church? Can your children\u2019s ministry meet needs in the community? 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