Early Bird Questions

What song makes you want to danceevery time you hear it?

If you could have one superpower like a super hero, which would you want?

What is your biggest hope for the future?

…just for kicks and giggles

Big IMPACT in the small church community

Children’s Ministry in the Small ChurchBob McLeary Cokesbury Resource Consultantfor the Florida Conference

Just For You!Handouts for this session: (as pdf’s)

1. Creative Ways for Volunteer Appreciation and Thank You’s (two pages)

2. Bible Story Basics – New Curriculum!

3. Note of Encouragement – Just for you!

4. Special Webinar Discounts!Children’s ministry resources

**Contact Bob McLeary to place an order**Contact info on the bottom of the handout

Top Ten Wishes From Parents

An Engaging Space

Familiar Faces

Take-Home Element

Kid’s Worship Opportunity

Service & Mission for Others

Top Ten Wishes From Parents

Easy Transitions Between Age Groups

Student/Youth Ministry Exposure

Open Communication

Main Worship Service Inclusion

Safety & Security

There’s way too much to

pick one!

Children’s Curriculum

It’s All About CurriculumAsk these questions before evaluating:Do you know what you need?

Does it fit theologically?

Does it fit with your church’s vision?

Is it volunteer-friendly?

Do you have the supplies/resources to make it work?

It’s All About CurriculumAsk these questions before evaluating:Does it fit into your budget?

Is it easily adaptable?

Are the length of the lessons doable?

Do we have the space and facilities for all of this?

Can I network with other leaders?

BIG impact ideas

13 lessons for busy teachers

BIG impact ideas

BIG impact ideas

Make God’s Word the centerpiece of your Sunday School!

BIG impact ideas

Resources for Tweens

Prepare tweens for transition toyouth group

- nurturing faithful relationships - engaging students in fun

& creative activities.

Other Tweens Ideas:

Whirl PreteenSpark PreteenShine Junior YouthConnect TweensBuzz PreteenHeartshaper PreteenHands-On Bible PreteenGospel Light: The EdgeBible-In-Life PreteenWesley PreteenFaithweaver NowEchoesActionBible PreteenBe Bold (New, this Fall)

Available Through Cokesbury

Vacation Bible School

Thank You!

Please feel free to contact Bob with any questions, concerns, or to schedule him to visit!

Bob McLeary 904.223.4333bmcleary@Cokesbury

Or call your friends at Cokesbury:800.672.1789

These webinars will be saved and available for replay on the conference website

https://www.flumc.org/webinarresources

Note of Encouragement!

Dear Children’s Ministry Leader & Volunteer:

Everything you do, from teaching Bible lessons to 4th graders to preparing snacks for toddlers, flows from your relationship with Jesus. As a Children’s Ministry volunteer, you are planting seeds of the gospel in the hearts and minds of children with every song you sing, game you play, and snack you give. Every gospel-centered conversation you have with a little one is bursting with opportunity to be used by God in the life of a child. Parents appreciate your service more than you can even imagine. The abilityto attend a church service with peace of mind that their child is well taken care of is a gift, and they are very thankful.

Note of Encouragement!

Your ministry to children in your church is so very important. The church could not fulfill its mission and vision without your sacrificial and loving ministry to children and families. Know that the leadership of the church appreciates your service, and so do I. Hebrews 6:10 says, “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.” God sees your service in Children’s Ministry. He remembers it, and your service is showing Him love. The kids in your class talk with their parents all week long about the Gospel lessons you taught them. They look forward to your warm welcome, fun games, spirited songs, and life giving lessons each week. Be encouraged… you are loved!

Do you have any questions?

God BeWith You!

Thank You for loving our kids!

Remember:To place an order for the special discounted resources,contact, call, email Bob.