Upcoming Webnairs in Children's Ministry
· The following webinars will be available for training and information purposes on December 5, 2011. There will be instructions on how to register for the webinars, and access them. The webinars will be available through the fall of 2012.
Basics of Safe Sanctuaries
Leigh Meekins, Doctoral Candidate in Education
Leigh addresses the basics of Safe Sanctuaries for those who are new to ministry with children and youth, or who need a refresher on the basics
Identifying and Responding to Bullying in the Christian Context
Melanie Gordon, Director, Ministry with Children, GBOD
Melanie addresses issues around bullying, and how the church can move into being proactive and responsive
Cyberbullying and Teen on Teen Violence
Chris Wilterdink, Young People’s Western Jurisdiction Staff, GBOD
Chris addresses how media plays a distinctive role in safety, and the reality of violence among teens
Church and Weekday Preschool Relationship
Lynne Paredes, Board Member UMAP-Tennessee and UMAP-Florida
Lynne addresses the UM Weekday Preschool Guidelines, and healthy relationships between the church and the weekday preschool
Supporting Parents Caregivers, and Grandparents in Faith Formation
Leanne Hadley, Founder, First Steps Spirituality Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Melanie Gordon, Director, Ministry with Children, GBOD
Rick Gentzler, Director, Older Adult Ministry, GBOD
Rick, Melanie, and Leanne discuss how the church can support parents, caregivers, and parents in faith formation of young children
What Every Child Should Experience in United Methodist Congregations
Melanie Gordon, Director, Ministry with Children, GBOD
Melanie addresses the resource What Every Child Should Experience in United Methodist Congregations, and how to make it real in different contexts