Children’s Ministry Certification is a self-paced, online, live, or correspondence, certificate program for children’s ministers. Presently, it consists of two levels of mastery for the children’s minister, a basic competency level and a leadership level. Within each level of training, each module includes video presentations, assignments, assessments, and supplemental resource materials.

After viewing each module and successfully completing assignments, participants are issued a certificate of completion for each course they finish. Courses are available in English and Spanish on electronic flash drives and fully online.

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Level One Courses

Ten Basic Competencies for the Children’s Minister

The Pursuit of Intimacy

As you view the videos in this training module you will be able to minister to children more effectively because of an intimate, daily relationship with God through worship, study of the Word, and prayer.

Make the Tool of Curriculum Work For You

As you view the video in this training module you will develop or strengthen the competency of critiquing, selecting and adapting curriculum so that your ministry objectives are accomplished.

Teaching Children Right Where They Are

Creative Teaching Methods You Can Use

This training module, “Creative Teaching Methods You Can Use” will equip you to use creative methods to effectively teach Bible truth.

Leading Children To Receive God’s Good Gifts

This training module will better equip you to teach children biblical truth related to the experiences of salvation, sanctification and Holy Spirit baptism and pray effectively with children who are seeking these experiences.

Build A Bible Lesson

As you view this video you will develop or strengthen the competency of creating a Bible lesson that incorporates effective teaching methods, is age-appropriate, and motivates children to grow in Christ likeness.

Making Your Classroom A Place Kids Want To Be

As you view the videos in this training module you will develop or strengthen the competencies of maintaining a classroom environment that encourages appropriate behavior, is safe for all children, and stimulates learning and/or ministry.

Special Needs, Special Ministry

As you view the videos in this training module you will be better equipped to create an effective learning and ministry environment for special needs children based on a good understanding of their emotional, physical, social, and spiritual characteristics and needs.

Effective Discipleship Of Children

This training module, “Effective Discipleship of Children” will equip you to help children KNOW God’s Word, LIVE God’s Word, and SERVE others.

Ministering To Children In Crisis

This training module will better equip you to understand some of the unique characteristics of children in crisis situations. As you understand these characteristics, you will be able to minister to children in ways that lead them to the God who heals all wounds- physical and emotional.