CHILDREN’S MINISTRY INTENSIVE
over 7 days in February 2010
Mon-Fri 15-19 Feb
&
Fri-Sat 26-27 Feb 9.30am–4.30pm
at CCTC and Mt Evelyn

tertiary training for people who are serious about ministry with children

Learn how to pursue a ministry of excellence with children and their families.

The leaders of our world in 2045 are alive now and aged about 10.

When we get involved in ministry with children we handle the future of our churches, of our society, of our planet.

This carefully crafted intensive unit combines with the annual Ministry to Children Conference at Careforce 89 Monbulk Road, Mt Evelyn

Click here for description of the unit objectives and assessment

Dianne Boon ministers with children at the Mornington Baptist Church. She also studies Children's Ministry at CCTC. She says,
This subject has been a highlight of my week! It has helped shape and clarify, from a theological basis, why I do what I do in Children's Ministry.

 

Learn how to outline a theology of the child and the implications for ministry with children.
Establish the case for family ministry as part of the church’s ministry with children.
Plan a strategy for a community-linked outreach based on family related ministries.
Relate positively and creatively to the spirituality of a child.
Identify ways that traditional thinking has shaped attitudes towards children.
Evaluate different approaches.

“The society that neglects its children is one generation away from destruction” (Margaret Mead)
Quality ministry with children does not place them on a pedestal—it simply treats them with the respect they deserve as bearers of the Kingdom (Mark 10:14)

THE LECTURER - Brent Allred
MA; BA(Theol); Dip Missiology.

Brent leads the Member Care team for Pioneers of Australia, a mission agency engaged in church planting amongst the world’s unreached and forgotten people. Prior to this he was children’s and family minister at Ringwood Church of Christ. He has also worked as children’s ministry specialist with Scripture Union. Brent has written and consulted extensively on ministry with children and families, including participation at international conferences such as Lausanne. He recently completed a Masters thesis through CCTC on the use of film and literature in children’s Christian education. Brent is the co-founder and past-president of the Victoria Children’s Ministry Network.

Are you ready for it?
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The subjects that you undertake are fully accredited units that you can use to build on if you choose.
OPTIONS INCLUDE:

Associate Diploma in Ministry 8 units of required study
Diploma in Ministry 16 units of required study
Bachelor of Theology 24 units of required study
Graduate Certificate of Theology 3 units of required study
Graduate Diploma of Theology 6 units of required study

Extend your interest in the following areas of study: Ministry and Mission, Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, Worship, Pastoral Care and Spirituality