https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:26:23 +0000 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:53:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/family-celebrations-childrens-message-celebration-lords This post is part of the Welcoming Children to the Lord's Supper Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to nurture the faith of children and engage the sa Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/family-celebrations-childrens-message-celebration-lords Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:53:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/guess-how-much-god-loves-you-childrens-message-lords-supper This post is part of the Welcoming Children to the Lord's Supper Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to nurture the faith of children and engage the sacrament to Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/guess-how-much-god-loves-you-childrens-message-lords-supper Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:52:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/lords-supper-helps-us-remember-childrens-message This post is part of the Welcoming Children to the Lord's Supper Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to nurture the faith of children and engage the sa Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/lords-supper-helps-us-remember-childrens-message Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:06:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/children-worship/wondering-about-sacraments-children Wondering aloud is a great way to be with children.  It is not a time of teaching, and it is not a time for looking for right answers.  You are spending time with children to discover with them what they already think, know, and believe about God.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/children-worship/wondering-about-sacraments-children Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:52:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-curriculum-review This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-curriculum-review Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:25:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/gods-big-easter-path-intergenerational Stories of betrayal, crucifixion, death and burial can make us hesitant to share Holy Week narratives with children. But these important stories lead us to the cross and show us the need for Jesus’ sacrifice. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/gods-big-easter-path-intergenerational Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:36:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/around-table-conversation-february-2-helping-children-and Explore how children can participate in Lent and Easter in their homes and with the greater congregation. FFM team members Laura Keeley, Trudy Ash, Jill Friend and Jill Benson will share their favorite, no-fuss ways to walk through Lent and prepare for Easter. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/around-table-conversation-february-2-helping-children-and Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:48:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/death-loss-and-grieving-resources-ministry-leaders-and This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/death-loss-and-grieving-resources-ministry-leaders-and Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:44:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-books-death-loss-and-grieving This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-books-death-loss-and-grieving Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:53:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/creating-your-own-vbs-or-camp This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/creating-your-own-vbs-or-camp Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:47:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-cohort-engaging-children-worship Being in children's ministry is hard right now. Could you use some encouragement, community, and support? Consider joining Faith Formation Ministries' Children's Ministry Cohort: Engaging Children in Worship. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-cohort-engaging-children-worship Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:53:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/ideas-and-resources-your-churchs-next-summer-camp This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/ideas-and-resources-your-churchs-next-summer-camp Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:01:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/growing-grace-and-gratitude-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/growing-grace-and-gratitude-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:58:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/deep-blue-curriculum-reviewed-winter-2018 This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/deep-blue-curriculum-reviewed-winter-2018 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:56:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/252-kids-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/252-kids-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:19:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/bake-bible-curriculum-review This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/bake-bible-curriculum-review Wed, 05 May 2021 14:48:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-spring-2021-newsletter If you’re a Children’s Ministry leader and looking for new ideas for your ministry or ways to connect with other CM leaders, check out FFM’s Children’s Ministry Newsletter. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-spring-2021-newsletter Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:19:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-virtual-meetups-2021 Join children's ministry catalyzer Mimi Larson and others in children's ministry for virtual meet-ups in 2021. Brainstorm ideas, share what's worked for you, and be encouraged by others in ministry.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-virtual-meetups-2021 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:18:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/guide-adapting-any-dwell-session Use this free guide to easily adapt any Dwell session into a simplified outline which Dwell leaders can use with children in-person or virtually or parents could use at home.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/guide-adapting-any-dwell-session Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:00:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-partial-reopening For more support resources, visit crcna.org/COVID19. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-partial-reopening Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:54:33 +0000