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This certificate course is especially designed to meet the needs of children’s ministry leaders whether they are paid or voluntary. It is professional training focusing on the essential skills that help children grow in their faith whether they are in church or community based programmes, kids clubs, school settings or camps.
The certificate will be made up of the following topics:
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AGES AND STAGES
Learn what to expect from children of different ages and stages of development. This will include some faith development.
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HOOK INTO THE BOOK
Discover creative and innovative ways to engage children with the Bible in ways that will help them meet God through its pages.
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POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
Explore a range of practical ideas and strategies to help you manage children’s behaviour.
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CONNECTIONS
Discover ways to build strong relationships with children in order to help them grow in their own relationship with God.
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TELL IT LIKE IT IS
Story telling is a vital tool for anyone working with children. Learn a variety of ways to make this essential part of any Bible programme exciting and memorable.
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PRAYER ZONE
Explore what it means for children to develop a deep relationship with God through prayer, including lots of practical advice and ideas to help it happen.
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These topics will be offered as workshops at our WAY2GO conferences. We will offer 3 each year and repeat them over a two year cycle so you can start at any time. We can also offer them in other training events if there is enough interest. Just ask us!
To register for the certificate please tick the box on the WAY2GO enrolment form or contact us. To complete the certificate you will need to complete all 6 of these topics.
(This is currently not NZQA approved.)
