Children’s Ministries

MEET THE TEAM

Artboard 12026 Children, Women, Communication & Possibility Ministries CALENDAR

March 7   Women’s Day of Prayer
March 8 Choosing Safe Relationships (GEMS & Adolescents)
March 21   Global Children’s Day
March 27 Global Radio Evangelism Experience  
April 5 Quarter 1 Local Reports Due
April 18   Possibility Ministries Day
May 1 Reach the World Using Communication Channels
May 3    WM Certification Level 1 Begins CARU
May 23 World Day of Prayer for Children at Risk
June 13 Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day
June 13 Film Festival Finals, Guyana  
July 5 Quarter 2 Local Reports Due
July 18 Communication Day – Reach the World Media Ministry  
July 25    Children’s Sabbath
Aug 22 EnditNow Campaigns
Sept 13 WM Certification Level 2 Begins CARU
Oct 5 Quarter 3 Local Reports Due
Oct 15 Society of Adventist Communicators Conference – Orlando
Oct. 24. Creation Sabbath
Nov 14 World Orphan & Vulnerable Children’s Day (CM & POS)

Artboard 1ROLE & FUNCTION OF CM DEPARTMENT

1.   Provide leadership and act as a consultant in Children’s Ministries for all local churches.
2.   Promote cooperation and networking among ministries the work for/with children.
3.   Conduct seminars and workshops on child-related issues.
4.   Evaluate and analyze information to identify needs for materials, programs and training.
5.   Provide resources for the Children’s Ministries leaders.
6.   Provide training for leaders and teachers for Children’s Sabbath Schools.
7.   Provide articles on children’s ministries for conference papers and other church publications.
8.   Interact with children’s ministries networks within the church and with those of other Christian groups.
9.   Work closely with CM leaders in local churches to encourage them to plan programs for children.
10. Arrange for translation and contextualization of resources as appropriate to the specific groups.
11. Conduct evaluations of projects, events, and programs at least once a year.  
12. Keep the union CM Director aware of local conference children’s programs and activities.
ROLE/JOB DESCRIPTION OF CM COORDINATOR/LOCAL CM LEADERS
CM Coordinator/Leader Job Description

Artboard 1PHILOSOPHY, MISSION, CHALLENGE

Our Philosophy
While Sabbath School provides for religious education once a week, Children’s Ministries looks at the whole child and seeks to provide multiple ministries that will lead children to Jesus and disciple them in their daily walk with Him.

Our Mission
The mission of the Children’s Ministries Department is to nurture children into a loving, serving relationship with Jesus.

My Challenge
It’s quite an awesome task God has entrusted me with, leading leaders to lead children to the greatest Leader of all. I am comforted though that God has promised wisdom in abundance to all who ask (James 1:5).  I challenge you all to seek Him daily as together we seek His transforming power in our lives and in the lives of our children.  I wish you Jesus.

Artboard 1CHILD PROTECTION PLAN & TRAINING

Sample Child Protection Plan – Adventist Risk Management
CARU CHILD PROTECTION PLAN – Check Downloadable Resources (Section K)
CARU VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM – Check Downloadable Resources (Section K)
NCC Child Protection Training – Module 1
NCC Child Protection Training – Module 2
NCC Child Protection Training – Module 3