Sneak Preview of Grow Virtual 2022!
Check out a sneak preview video of Grow Virtual Conference and join us August 19-20, 2022
Save the Date for our Grow Virtual Conference
Grow Virtual August 19th -20th, 2022 As we gathered with children's ministry leaders from around the country at our annual Leadership Training Retreat this past April, one of the many topics which came up in conversation was the need for resources to help train our teachers in the local church. At CDM [...]
The Long View of Discipleship
The Long View of Discipleship The annual Leadership Training Retreat has easily become one of the things I most look forward to each year. Three days spent in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, delicious food shared with new and old friends, worshipping with other believers, and learning alongside others in similar roles [...]
Planning for Vacation Bible School
Planning for Vacation Bible School Yes, you read that right—VBS planning! After years of running VBS, I have learned that setting aside a day for prayer and planning goes a long way toward a successful VBS. Over the years I have directed Vacation Bible Schools of all sizes, from 40 kids all [...]
Creative 3-Day Option for VBS Space Probe
Creative 3-Day Option for VBS Space Probe Many thanks to Sherry Kendrick, Family Ministries Director at Covenant Church of Naples, for helping us develop a model to use Space Probe in a three-day format. This document contains everything from a sample schedule to recommendations for crafts, snacks, recreation and lesson emphasis. View/download PDF. [...]
There is Still Time to Plan for Summer
There is Still Time to Plan for Summer Are you in the middle of planning your summer for children's ministry? Are you still thinking through a VBS option for the summer? CDM offers a curriculum that provides in-depth Bible lessons, emphasizes Scripture memory, is Gospel centered and is FUN for children and [...]
Time to Plan your VBS!
Time to plan your VBS As you are likely freezing where you are in January, it is time to think warm and plan your VBS for summer. June will be here before we know it, so there's no time like the present to take those first steps! Kids continue to be captivated [...]
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest – Part 3
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest - Part 3 It can be tempting to underestimate the significance of our nursery and early childhood ministries. After all, they are so little! What will they really learn? This practical podcast series will stir up your vision and give you tools that [...]
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest – Part 2
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest - Part 2 It can be tempting to underestimate the significance of our nursery and early childhood ministries. After all, they are so little! What will they really learn? This practical podcast series will stir up your vision and give you tools that [...]
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest – Part 1
Modeling the Message of the Gospel to our Littlest - Part 1 It can be tempting to underestimate the significance of our nursery and early childhood ministries. After all, they are so little! What will they really learn? This practical podcast series will stir up your vision and give you tools that [...]