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Children's Minister Leadership Cohorts
Creating space for trying new ideas and processing learning with other children's ministry/faith formation leaders. These are the recordings and resources from previous cohorts. If you are interested in joining a current cohort, please contact Kathy Pittenger.
Cohort Information
Purpose:
The children's ministry leadership cohorts will equip, encourage, support, and inspire leaders in children's ministry/faith formation and leadership.
Facilitated by:
Rev. Kathy Pittenger, Children's Initiatives Coordinator for the Michigan Conference
Foundations Cohort Videos and Notes
Seasoned Cohort Videos and Notes
February 2022
Guest: Laura Witkowski
Theme: Working on a Church Staff/Team
February 2022
Guest: Elizabeth Christie
Theme: Hybrid Ministry
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March 2022
Guest: Brittany Sky McRay
Theme: Curriculum
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2021-2022 Curriculum Guide (Michigan Conference)
March 2022
Guest: Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen
Theme: Holy Listening
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Tanya's book, Holy Work with Children
April 2022
Guest: Sarah Flannery
Theme: Ministry with Volunteers
Slides
Sarah's book, Children and Family Ministry Handbook
May 2022
Topic: Milestones
Resources:
Children and Family Ministry Handbook by Sarah Flannery (chapter 7)
Faith Formation with a New Generation by John Roberto with Lisa Brown, Tanya Eustace Campen, Lynn Barger Elliott, and Lee Yates
Faithful Families by Traci Smith (section about ceremonies may be helpful)
For Everything A Season from Milestones Ministry