Weekly Encouragement...
In planning the GROW virtual conference, the CDM Children’s Ministry Team wanted to give you an understanding of how to nurture a biblically faithful ministry to children. 

Last week many of you participated in John Kwasny’s webinar on developing a congregational vision for making disciples in the next generation. A fruitful ministry is firmly grounded in Scripture and engages the whole congregation in the effort to help children know and love Jesus. 

This week, the GROW training highlights the ministry of Ashley Belknap of Engaging Disability With the Gospel, which is a ministry of the PCA Committee on Mission to North America (MNA). Ashley will conduct a webinar on the basic principles of discipleship among children with special needs. Also, be sure to watch Ashley’s workshop on discipleship at home. This workshop will equip parents and leaders in this vital ministry to children.

Engaging Disability With The Gospel offers many resources designed to equip parents and leaders. Be sure to explore their website and YouTube channel.  

For those who want to understand the biblical call, privilege, and blessing of ministry to those with special needs, be sure to read Same Lake, Different Boat by Stephanie Hubach, which also has a DVD curriculum
RESOURCES
Webinar Calendar
All webinars begin at 7:30 pm Eastern
  • Tuesday, September 7 - Unique Needs: How to Identify, Love, and Disciple Kids Impacted by Disability in Your Children's Ministry (Ashley Belknap)
  • Monday, September 13 - Beyond Sunday Morning
  • Thursday, September 16 - Transformational Summer Ministry (Jimmy Brock)
  • Wednesday, September 22 - Equipping Kids to Stand Firm in the Present Culture (Dana Russell)
  • Thursday, September 30 - Outreach: Relational Engagement with Our Community Kids (Joseph Parker)
  • Tuesday, October 5 - Teaching Children to Worship God in a Corporate Worship Setting (Becky Sinclair)

All links for the webinars will be listed once you log into the Grow website.