Children’s Ministry Moving Forward

Children’s Ministry Moving Forward
Author: Esther Moreno
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2018-12-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1984571591

Navigating the ebbs and flows of Children’s Ministry can come with its own set of challenges but take heart. With the right approach your journey through the great world of Kidmin cannot only be successful but enjoyable. In her own whimsical way, Esther Moreno provides key insights to do just that. Whether you are a Children’s Ministry director or a Kidmin volunteer, the principles in this book, if applied, will revolutionize the way you see ministry, and will dramatically change the type of results you are currently experiencing. Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has over 15 years of Children’s Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. She is one of the hosts of Children’s Ministry Today on Fishbowl Radio Network. In addition to hosting monthly live webinars on social media, she leads virtual trainings for Children’s Ministry departments all over the country. Esther is a gifted speaker, teacher, and author. She holds a Masters in Christian Education from Ashland Theological Seminary. She currently attends Life Church of Huntsville, Alabama, where she resides with her husband Guylando and their two beautiful children, Grace and Gideon.

Moving Forward by Looking Back

Moving Forward by Looking Back
Author: Craig Steiner
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310577179

How many times have you poured your heart and soul into something for your youth ministry—only to have it fall flat, leaving not much more than a fond memory in the minds of students, let alone amazing life-change in their hearts? You’re not alone. Far too often, we build plans and programs and then stop to ask God to bless them. We all want a transformational student ministry, but we need to remember that God has to be the one doing the transformations in the lives of our students. Based on the principles found in the book of Acts, Moving Forward by Looking Back will help you look back at how God transformed lives through the early church, and look forward at how those principles can be applied to your youth ministry today. As you reflect on the book of Acts, you’ll explore how your youth ministry can implement the principles of: • Adoration—engaging students with God • Community—engaging students with God’s people • Truth—engaging students with God’s Word • Service—engaging students with God’s world With practical ideas that are easy to apply in any ministry context, whether you’re a rookie or a veteran, a professional or a volunteer youth worker, this book is an invaluable resource for any youth ministry that wants to see its students transformed by God.

Children’s Ministry Wake up Call

Children’s Ministry Wake up Call
Author: Esther Moreno
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2019-12-16
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1796078131

The warning signs are everywhere: cyberbullying, sex trafficking, and school shootings are on the rise. Our children have matriculated in the digital age. With unprecedented access to information and rapidly developing technology, their views of the church, authority, and God are all shifting. If we ever hope to be successful in reaching the children of tomorrow, we must move beyond the status quo and completely revolutionize our approach, evaluate our methods, and make the investments required to become the church that this generation so desperately needs. In her own authentic voice, Esther invites Children’s Ministry leaders to do just that in her second book, Children’s Ministry Wake Up Call. Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has nearly 20 years of Children’s Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. From the U.S. to Uganda, Esther’s passion for moving Children’s Ministry forward has manifested itself in monthly live webinars on social media, virtual trainings for Children’s Ministry departments all over the country, conferences, radio and more. Esther is a gifted speaker, teacher, and author. She holds a Masters from Ashland Theological Seminary with a concentration in Christian Education. She currently attends Life Church Huntsville, Alabama, where she resides with her husband, Guylando, and their two beautiful children, Grace and Gideon. This book is a must read for all children's ministry leaders and pastors who are serious about reaching the children of this generation. It is packed full of insights and knowledge that will help you to skillfully sharpen your ministry efforts in this era. It's not just coming from the pen, but from the heart of an experienced and youthfully exuberant children's pastor with love and passion. So grab your team and get ready to create an effective, ever evolving ministry equipped for generations to come. Larriston Gaynor National Children's Ministry Director New Testament Church of God, Jamaica

Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus

Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus
Author: David M. Csinos
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-10-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830864687

Attract kids to church, the logic often goes, and you get parents in the pews. All that's left is to get the kids out of the way. Here children's ministers David Csinos and Ivy Beckwith draw on research in human development and spiritual formation to show how children become disciples and churches become centers of lifelong discipleship.

Sticky Faith

Sticky Faith
Author: Kara Powell
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2011-10-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310591864

Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service. This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith. Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity of their research and the intensity of their passion for young people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages. Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Cómo criar jóvenes de fe sólida.

Questions in Kid's Ministry

Questions in Kid's Ministry
Author: Paul Zyntek
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2014-05-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1291883207

It doesn't matter if you have been serving kids for 10 minutes or 10 years, we all face challenges. As leaders we need to always be learning, always be growing, always asking questions. Questions in Kid's Ministry is a great resource for leaders of all ages and experiences. This book tackles the questions that Children's Pastors and Leaders often ask themselves, by providing strategies and experiences to challenge, inspire and equip you. This book will help you find the answers you have been looking for.

Children's Ministry Wake Up Call

Children's Ministry Wake Up Call
Author: Esther Moreno
Publisher: Xlibris Us
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2019-12-16
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781796078060

The warning signs are everywhere: cyberbullying, sex trafficking, and school shootings are on the rise. Our children have matriculated in the digital age. With unprecedented access to information and rapidly developing technology, their views of the church, authority, and God are all shifting. If we ever hope to be successful in reaching the children of tomorrow, we must move beyond the status quo and completely revolutionize our approach, evaluate our methods, and make the investments required to become the church that this generation so desperately needs. In her own authentic voice, Esther invites Children's Ministry leaders to do just that in her second book, Children's Ministry Wake Up Call. Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has nearly 20 years of Children's Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. From the U.S. to Uganda, Esther's passion for moving Children's Ministry forward has manifested itself in monthly live webinars on social media, virtual trainings for Children's Ministry departments all over the country, conferences, radio and more. Esther is a gifted speaker, teacher, and author. She holds a Masters from Ashland Theological Seminary with a concentration in Christian Education. She currently attends Life Church Huntsville, Alabama, where she resides with her husband, Guylando, and their two beautiful children, Grace and Gideon. This book is a must read for all children's ministry leaders and pastors who are serious about reaching the children of this generation. It is packed full of insights and knowledge that will help you to skillfully sharpen your ministry efforts in this era. It's not just coming from the pen, but from the heart of an experienced and youthfully exuberant children's pastor with love and passion. So grab your team and get ready to create an effective, ever evolving ministry equipped for generations to come. Larriston Gaynor National Children's Ministry Director New Testament Church of God, Jamaica

Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week

Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week
Author: David Staal
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310540070

Promiseland is Willow Creek’s highly successful children’s ministry. Using examples from Promiseland and churches of all sizes around the country, this book provides step by step guidance and creative application exercises to help churches develop a thriving children’s ministry—one that strives to be the best hour of every kid’s week. Included are Scripture-based principles and practical resources for church staff members and volunteers who agree with the critical role children’s ministry plays in a local church. Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week, based on twenty-eight years of experience at Willow Creek, explains four ministry foundations: Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy. Content includes: Detailed answers to questions facing every children’s ministry: • What does Jesus expect from children’s ministry? • How can we evangelize lost kids and disciple saved kids at the same time, and should we? • How do we engage kids so they don’t become bored? • How do we get better at recruiting and leading volunteers? • How can our ministry be a safe place for children? • Six specific ministry values that address the needs of today’s children • Practical first steps for ministries that want to get serious about change • Clear indicators of success in children’s ministry

Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission

Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission
Author: Jared Kennedy
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2022-02-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433576902

Practical Strategies for Gospel-Centered Children's Ministry When building a children's ministry at a church, there is so much to consider: Which curriculum should we use? How many volunteers do we need? How do we keep parents in the loop? And that's before we run into stalled check-in computers, missing activity sheets, and floors that need to be vacuumed. While all of the tasks of children's ministry are important, leaders can get easily distracted with the everyday work of doing ministry and lose sight of the main focus—the gospel. Writing from personal ministry experience, Jared Kennedy shares a four-fold approach for gospel-centered, missional children's ministry: hospitality, teaching, discipleship, and mission. This practical resource covers a variety of topics ranging from creating child protection policies to putting together lesson plans to catechism, helpful for children's ministers and volunteers alike as they disciple children with the powerful message of the gospel. Applicable: Includes questions for reflection and evaluation Helps Leaders Disciple the Next Generation: Features advice for sending kids and their families on mission Ideal for Nursery–5th Grade Teachers and Leaders: A practical and helpful resource for children's ministries Published in Conjunction with the Gospel Coalition (TGC)

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry
Author: Cameron Cole
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2016-02-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433546981

Youth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written specifically for youth workers focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens. Featuring contributions from a host of experienced youth workers from a wide variety of churches, this how-to manual offers guidance related to every facet of youth ministry, from planning short-term mission trips to working with parents. Theologically rooted yet eminently practical, this handbook will equip youth leaders to effectively shepherd the young people under their care—training them to live faithfully in their homes, churches, and schools.