Children's Ministry provides foundational concepts and practical training in Christian Children's Ministry. This subject is one of the three practical ministry electives available in the E-Learning mode. Certificate IV students must choose one elective.

Topics studied:

UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN

1. The changing nature of the Aussie child

2. Ages and stages of child development

3. How children learn – multiple intelligences

CHILDREN AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH

4. Opening the Bible with children

5. Biblical perspectives on child evangelism

6. Helping children to follow Jesus

7. The child and the church

EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

8. Positive Behaviour Management

9. Causes and Correction of Inappropriate Behaviour

10. The importance of effective teamwork

PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

11. Creative ideas for presenting lessons

12. Teaching memory verses

13. Communicating important things to children through music

14. Games of every description

15. Activities for every occasion

16. Resources for Children’s Ministry

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY IN THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY – VISION, PROTOCOLS AND POLICIES

17. Vision, mission, values and goals

18. Local church policies

19. Religious Education Protocols

20. Government policies

Available for on-site coached study at SCC, external study and E-learning under the above conditions.

All credit students enrolling in this subject as external and E-learning students are required to identify a local Practical Ministry Supervisor approved by the Gold Coast Christian Training Institute.

• Administrator: Rosemary Bardsley
• Administrator: Daniel Bardsley
• Administrator: Craig Rayner
• Course creator: Rosemary Bardsley
• Teacher: Rosemary Bardsley
• Teacher: Andrew Rienecker