Tag: Christian Education
Preparing for faith formation this fall

Is your congregation ready for faith formation this fall? Rev. Kathy Pittenger provides a variety of resources to assist your leaders.
Her passion is Christian education

When it comes to Christian education, relationships are more important than the curriculum’s content, says Kathy Pittenger, Coordinator of Children’s Initiatives for The Michigan Conference.
ResourceUMC website is new

Resources of United Methodist agencies are now available on one website. Go to ResourceUMC.org when looking for how-to ministry tips.
Profile in leadership

The Michigan Conference is served by three coordinators of age-level ministries. Meet Kathy Pittenger, the new Coordinator of Children’s Initiatives.
Michigan educators at ‘Curious Church’

Thirteen educators from The Michigan Conference were on hand to help Christians Engaged in Faith Formation celebrate their 50th anniversary at the Curious Church Conference held in Des Moines, Iowa.
Children’s Ministry Meet & Greets ahead

Rev. Kathy Pittenger invites workers in children’s ministries to gather for support and resourcing. Share your ideas, prayers and dreams.
Turbo charge your VBS

You canĀ no longer post VBS info on the church sign and expect people to come.
Support for children’s workers

ThisĀ Grand Rapids District Children’s Ministry Network provides encouragement and resourcing.