Children’s Presentations Course
January 26, 2009
I’m pleased to announce the launch of the latest 3-credit course I’ve developed for Children’s Ministries University Online entitled, Children’s Presentations to be available beginning March 1, 2009.
CMU393: Children’s Presentations offers an overview of puppetry, storytelling, juggling and other visual methods used in children’s ministry. Practical emphasis is placed on choosing, preparing, and presenting content and concepts to children of various ages. Emphasis is placed on tying kid-tested methods to solid Biblical messages in order to delight children with the Gospel.
Some of the topics covered in this course include:
- Powerful Programs
- Method vs. Message
- Elements of a Successful Children’s Sermon
- Using Children as Volunteers
- Object Lessons
- Storytelling
- Snappy Ways to Teach Scripture
- Developing Costumed Characters
- Clowning
- Balloon Tying
- Magic with a Message
Be one of the first to enroll in the new Children’s Presentations course by signing-up today! Register and pay your course registration by February 25, 2009 to receive a $25 discount!
CMUO courses begin monthly, so you can sign-up and begin your journey toward expanding your children’s ministry skills anytime. No matter whether or not you have taken an online course through CMUO before, you can sign-up today to begin your online learning experience as soon as March 1st. Simply logon 24/7 to http://www.cmuo.com and find out more details. Current CMUO learners or those who have already applied and been accepted to CMUO can register for the new “Children’s Presentations” course at: http://www.cmuo.com/register
Registrations for March 1st courses will be accepted thru February 25th.
Free Workshop – What is a Children’s Sermon?
Want to catch a glimpse of what a CMUO instructional presentation is like? You can view a free training workshop entitled, “What is a Children’s Sermon?” at http://www.cmuo.com/workshops/childrensermon.
Additional FREE children’s ministry training workshops are available at http://www.cmuo.com/workshops.
Have a question about CMUO? Contact CMUO Learner support at: http://www.cmuo.com/support
I hope to see you “in class” soon!
- Dick
CMUO Summer Update
July 5, 2008
Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus. He is our Good shepherd and loves the children.
I wanted to drop you a quick update regarding Children’s Ministries University Online. Since we opened the doors almost three years ago, over 583 students have registered and most have taken one or more classes. It is exciting to watch the progress of these students as they continue to sharpen their tools for ministry to God’s children.
We have just awarded our very first certificate in children’s ministries. Ruthie Hill has completed all requirements and is our first student to complete the certificate program. We are proud of her accomplishment. Several other students are nearing completion as I write this letter.
Take a look at cmuolite.com for information our upcoming live training event. October 9-11, 2008 we will host a live training event on the campus of Valley Forge Christian College. Students may participate on campus or virtually from the comfort of their own homes. Both on campus and virtual attendees will enjoy the content of this conference through our conference archive. All general sessions and workshops will be available to every registrant well beyond the week of the event. You will be able to use this material for your inspiration and that of your workers for months to come.
Speakers such as Jim Wideman, Dale VonSeggen, Wayne Tesch, and Dave Boyd will be featured at this event. Many others will be teaching workshops and sharing in our general sessions. We’ve got a great selection of exhibitors participating on campus and/or online with more yet to come on board. Excitement is building here at CMUO central as we receive registrations from around the world.
Children’s Pastor Jessica Vega has been organizing the workshop leaders and topics for the conference and all of these are nearly in place. Here are just ten of the over 50 workshops available:
- Discipline Strategies in an Undisciplined World
- 17 Habits of a Successful Children’s Leader
- Organizing Your Ministry and Yourself
- Building a Biblical Worldview
- Building a Team That Lasts
- Breakthrough Spiritual Retreats
- Your Church Should Have A Puppet Ministry
- Using Contemporary Puppets and Ventriloquism
- Active and Engaging Worship
- Collaborative Planning and Document Creation using Google Docs
Check out the conference and register today at cmuolite.com. Register by August 28th to receive a discount. Student and group discounts are also available. We look forward to participating with you in this historic conference.
May God richly bless you in your continuing ministry to His children.
