CDM's GROW Podcast

CDM's GROW Podcast

CDM's GROW Children's Ministry with Purpose Podcast connects you with people and resources so that you can make the most of every moment you have with the youngest in your church.

Episodes

June 1, 2021 24 mins
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E 23: Making a Connection Across the Generations with Mary Elizabeth Burton

Our world is so fragmented, but the church should be different. How do we foster a connection that unites all the generations of our church? Join Mary Elizabeth Burton, from the Pray 4 Me Campaign, as she shares some practical strategies of connecting the young and old in a meaningful way.

 

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May 15, 2020 32 mins

E 22 How to Teach Redemptively with Sue Jakes

How do you teach redemptively? Join Sue Jakes, CDM's Children's Ministry Coordinator, as she shares how teaching redemptively is more caught than taught and about way more than instruction or reading a Bible story.

 

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May 8, 2020 24 mins

E 21 Scripture Memory with Sarah Merrick

How do you make memorizing Scripture fun? Join Sarah Merrick, Perimeter Church's Director of Kids Discipleship, as she shares about their Scripture memory program called "Got Truth," that challenges children and their families to hide God's Word in their hearts. The program is one that has greatly impacted my own kids!

 

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May 1, 2020 45 mins

E 20 Classroom Management with Ashley Belknap

In my 30 years of working with children, Ashley Belknap completely transformed how I think about classroom management and I can't wait to share it with you! She describes a response to a difficult child that is more loving, biblical and keeps the real goal in mind.

 

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April 24, 2020 32 mins

E 19 Protecting Kids with Steve Collins

How do you keep the children in your church safe from predators? This is a tough topic, and you might be tempted to skip it, but Steve Collins shares some practical safety policies and procedures that will protect the children in your church's ministry. This topic is too important to skip!

 

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April 17, 2020 30 mins

E 18 Hymns & Kids with Burress McCombe

Why hymns? Join the worship pastor of Covenant PCA in Harrisonburg, VA, Burress McCombe, as he shares his love for the hymns and how they can connect our children to the historical Church. Honestly, I used to think hymns were old fashioned, but worshipping with Burress at CDM's Children's Ministry Leadership Training Retreat and talking to him for this episode has broadened my underst...

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E17 The Importance of Discipleship in Sharing the Gospel with Joseph Parker

What do we need to know about sharing the Gospel with children? On this episode, Joseph Parker joins us to discuss the importance of discipleship in sharing the Gospel with children--because following Jesus is more than a one-time profession.

 

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April 3, 2020 35 mins

E16 The Importance of God's Word with Becky Sinclair

Do the children know how the Bible is different than any other book on their shelves? The authority of God's Word is foundational and critical to our faith, but I have been shocked by how many people don't understand its importance. So, how do we lead our children to know its importance? Join Becky Sinclair as we discuss practical strategies to equip our children to know...

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E 15: Connecting Children's Ministry to Church Leadership with Dr. Stephen Estock

How do you get your church's leadership to care about children's ministry? Join Dr. Stephen Estock, CDM's Coordinator, as he shares some of the essential foundations of a good relationship between children's ministry and your church's leadership.

 

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November 22, 2019 28 mins

E14:  Training Volunteers with Bethany Belue

Stepping into Children's Ministry can be intimidating for some people, so how do you train your church's volunteers to feel confidant? Join Bethany Belue, CDM's Children's Ministry Certification Coordinator, as she shares some practical strategies to help you equip the volunteers in your church to make an eternal impact!

 

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November 15, 2019 26 mins

E13: Teaching Different Learners with Sue Jakes

How do you teach every child who comes in your church? Join Sue Jakes, CDM's Children's Ministry Coordinator, as she shares some of the ways God created children to learn differently so you can engage each like Jesus did.

 

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November 8, 2019 35 mins

E12: Teaching and Modeling the Promise with Sue Jakes

What difference does God's promises make to our children? Join Sue Jakes, CDM's Children's Ministry Coordinator, as she shares the importance of anchoring our children to God's Promises in an ever changing world because every child needs to know, "You can't make God stop loving you!"

 

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E11: Destination Discipleship: Making Children Disciples of Christ with Sue Jakes

How do you make children disciples of Christ? Join Sue Jakes, CDM's Children's Ministry Coordinator, as she shares that the difference between discipleship and childcare is where you're headed. Sue gives practical and foundational principles to help you reach destination discipleship.

 

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April 1, 2019 24 mins

Can music be more than fun? Does the music we sing really make a difference? Join Lisa Updike again, as she shares  about the importance of music in teaching the little ones to focus on God. 

 

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April 1, 2019 17 mins

How important is curriculum, and what elements are necessary for a curriculum to have so that we can easily point the little ones to Jesus? Join Anna Johnson, a member of CDM's Children's Ministry Team, as she talks about curriculum and navigating the many overwhelming choices so that you can choose a curriculum that is purposeful!

 

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April 1, 2019 22 mins

Is your church an inviting place? How do you make every child feel welcome, accepted, and even wanted?  Join Lisa Updike, a member of CDM's Children's Ministry Team, as she shares about outreach and how you can make all the children in your community and their families feel welcome at your church.

 

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April 1, 2019 30 mins

What is the heart of your ministry to children? How important is compassion in your interactions with children? Join Sherry Kendrick, another member of CDM's Childrens' Ministry Team, to talk about how God's love fuels our motivation to lead and teach children. 

 

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Do you struggle to get volunteers? Does every member of your church know they are an essential part of your church's ministry to children?  When the right foundation is laid and the vision of your ministry is clearly communicated, recruiting team members, teachers and helpers can be a much easier task.

 

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April 1, 2019 22 mins

Leading, assisting and including parents in the discipleship of their children requires a plan and some consistent practices in your church's children's ministry. On this episode, Sue Jakes, CDM's Children's Ministry Coordinator, talks about the importance of partnering with parents--because discipling children isn't something you can do alone.

 

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