Designed for those involved in ministry to children and their families.
| Certification in Children’s Ministry |
Sessions |
Below is a list of upcoming sessions:
- October 4–6, 2012
Exploring the Biblical/Theological Foundations for Children’s Ministry
- November 8–10, 2012
Exploring the Biblical/Theological Foundations for Children’s Ministry
For details, see Course Descriptions below! |
| Location |
Virginia Baptist Resource Center (Richmond, VA) |
| Cost |
$350 covers both sessions
Books, lodgings (2 nights) and meals are additional. Discounted lodging is conveniently located near the Virginia Baptist Resource Center.
Payment in full is due 30 days prior to beginning of first course session.
Checks should be made payable to Virginia Baptist Mission Board.
NOTE: BGAV Nontraditional Ministry Education Scholarship assistance may be available for up to 1/3 of the tuition fee. You may apply online or download an application. The application deadline is February 1 for spring Certification courses, and September 1 for fall Certification courses. |
| Registration |
Download an application form. Alternatively, you may receive an application form
by contacting Karen Rackett.
We reserve the right to cancel a course if we don't
have enough students to cover expenses of the course. |
Ideal for those who:
- Are interested in a life-time commitment to ministering to children and their families
- Lead the children’s ministry in local congregations
- Are seminary graduates who now want to specialize in children’s ministry
- Are considering a seminary degree
- Are not seminary graduates
Course Descriptions
Teaching Children (Fall 2013)
This course overviews the characteristics, needs, developmental theories/issues and teaching methodologies related to ministry with children and their families. The students will explore how to practically assist grade-school children and their teachers in faith formation and Bible knowledge using educational principles, methods, and learning environment that reflect an understanding of how children grow and develop.
Minister of Childhood Education (Spring 2014)
This course is a study of the life and work of ministers who have major responsibilities related to preschool and grade-school children’s education in local churches. Vocational expectations are explored, gifts for ministry are evaluated, and approaches to various tasks are developed.
Connecting Children, Families and the Church (Spring 2012)
In this course the students will explore the role of the family in the life of the child and the church. Attention will be given to the supportive and enabling role of the church in family ministry, especially as it relates to the children. Sociological, historical, and Biblical aspects of family will inform family ministry.
Exploring the Biblical/Theological Foundations for Children’s Ministry (Fall 2012)
This course is a study of biblical and theological foundations for developing and guiding a ministry with preschoolers and children. Attention is given to the development of important biblical concepts appropriate for each age level, preparation of children’s sermons, conversion counseling with children, and theological evaluation of literature and resources appropriate for each age.
Teaching Preschoolers (Spring 2013)
This course overviews the characteristics, needs, developmental theories/issues and teaching methodologies related to ministry with preschoolers and their families. The students will explore how to practically assist preschoolers and their teachers in faith formation and Bible knowledge using educational principles, methods, and learning environment that reflect an understanding of how preschoolers grow and develop.
Age Group Practicum (TBA)
A Practicum is a major ministry project that can be completed after the fourth or fifth classroom course of certification. A Practicum allows participants to plan, direct, and evaluate a special program or project directly related to an area of study in the curriculum. Basically, students will be involved in a self-directed learning project under the supervision of a professor. Students complete the approved project, maintain a journal and record of significant learning experiences, and prepare a summary report following course guidelines.
Certification Standards
To receive Certification in Children's Ministry,
a person must successfully complete 5 courses. These
courses are offered at the Virginia Baptist Resource
Center in Richmond, VA. One course is offered each
semester. Courses must be taken consecutively. The
class times are from Thursday 6:30 pm until Saturday
at noon for two (2) weekends. A person receives two
(2) hours of credit that may be applied toward a
Seminary degree at John Leland Center for Theological
Studies. The Certification in Children's Ministry
is awarded by the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.
Please contact Karen Rackett for details
about
Certification in Children’s Ministry.
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