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UMC2013CMC: Blessings and Challenges of the Digital Generation

Share This:  Blessings and Challenges of the Digital Generation   Do the children in your congregation seem to be living in a different world than the one you know? Hint: … Continue reading

May 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

REMINDER: Webinar on Children and Poverty

Join Us for Meeting the Needs on Children in Poverty  with Guests Shannon Daley-Harris, Children’s Defense Fund Barry Bennett, Wesley UMC in El Reno, TX Thursday, April 25th 10am Central … Continue reading

April 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

WEBINAR Reminder

REMEMBER to join us for the last Ministry with Children Winter Webinar Series Including Children with Special Needs Thursday, March 14, 2013 – 10:00am Central So often we are unsure … Continue reading

March 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Webinar Registration is Finally OPEN!

Addressing Children’s Moments Tuesday, January 29th 10:00am Central Register at: http://bit.ly/VQhrl4 Do you offer children’s moments during worship? Join us as we discuss developmentally appropriate ways to make these moments engaging, … Continue reading

January 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment

UMC 2013 Conference on Ministry with Children: Registration Update

  The UM 2013 Conference on Ministry with Children [formerly FOCUS] is offered by GBOD of the United Methodist Church to support those engaged in ministry with children. This event … Continue reading

January 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Webinar on Children’s Moments

The conversation continues on the positives and negatives of Children’s Moments on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:00am Central Time.  Join me and a few invited guests for conversation that … Continue reading

October 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Choose Meaning Over Money

At a recent business leadership breakfast at Belmont University, I heard Guy Kawasaki say, “There is no other explanation for Apple’s existence than the existence of God”.  I am always … Continue reading

November 21, 2011

Summit on Children’s Ministry

  A funny thing happens when you bring together a bunch of people who care about the faith formation of children – meaningful conversation, practical ideas, moving worship, and a lot … Continue reading

March 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Online Lenten Study for Leaders

Self-care is an important part of what it means to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.  How many times do you tell your colleagues, friends, and family members to … Continue reading

March 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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UMC Ministry with Children

As Director of Ministry with Children at the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church, I am responsible for resourcing the United Methodist Church in ministries with children newborn through eleven, including Sunday school, after school care, weekday ministries, daycare, preschool, and parents’ day out programs. I specialize in faith formation of children, and direct the United Methodist Conference on Ministry with Children, a national gathering for those engaged in ministry for children. I love that my ministry allows me to connect congregations and conferences with the resources that will support them as they share with children our Christian tradition through developmentally appropriate and enriching experiences!

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