UMC Ministry with Children

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Hunger in America

In the late nineties, I taught in a school that was what we would call a Title 1 school. 98% of the children in the school received free or reduced … Continue reading

March 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Finding People to Serve in Children’s Ministry

  “Many churches struggle to staff their Sunday School classes. In his book, The Ministry of the Volunteer Teacher, author Charles R. Foster emphasized that teachers are called by God … Continue reading

October 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Earth Day Resources

“But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and … Continue reading

April 9, 2012 · 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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