Family & Children

Children Worship & Wonder training

The following is a list of upcoming Children Worship & Wonder trainings, storyteller retreats, LTS scholarship information and Godly Play training events.

April 30 to May 2, 2010
Story Teller Training
South Broadway Christian Church
Denver, Colo.
Trainer: Lisa Engelken
Cost $120 if received by April 16, 2010
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May 7 to 9, 2010
May 14 to 16, 2010
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Martinsville, Ind.
Trainer: Heather Roberts
Cost $120 if received by April 30, 2010
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May 21 to 23, 2010
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Eugene, Ore.
Trainer: Kaye Edwards
Cost $120 if received by May 7, 2010
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June 25 to 27 2010
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Middletown, Ohio
Trainer: Debbie Walker
Cost $120 if received by June 11, 2010
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November 11 to 14, 2010
Story Teller Training of Trainers
Cost: $100
For information, contact Kaye Edwards

November 13 to 14, 2010 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day)
Story Teller Training
Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington, Ky.
Trainer: Kaye Edwards
Cost: $120 if received by October 29, 2010
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Limited scholarships are available

Retreats for Children Worship & Wonder Story Tellers and Greeters

Please check back for upcoming Story Teller Retreat dates.

Children Worship & Wonder LTS Scholarship Information

Priority for this scholarship money is given to Lexington Theological Seminary students. The number of scholarships is limited and will be made available on a first come, first served basis. Scholarship requests must be received four weeks in advance of the selected training date. Any scholarship money not claimed by LTS students will be made available to students from other seminaries and members of Disciples churches. Training registration forms are due two weeks prior to each training date.

To apply for a Children Worship & Wonder Training Scholarship, send a letter to:

Wilma Shuffitt
Office of Family and Children’s Ministries, DHM
Box 1986; Indianapolis, Ind. 46206-1986
FAX: (317) 635-4426, Phone: (888) 346-2631 (ask for Wilma Shuffitt)

Include in the application letter:

1. The dates of the training in which you are interested.
2. The amount of money for which you are applying (up to $125).
3. Why you are interested in the program.

Questions? Contact Kaye Edwards, (434) 832-1119
Director of Family and Children’s Ministries
Disciples Home Missions
1441 Tunbridge Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Godly Play Training Events

For a schedule of Godly Play teacher accreditation events, advanced training, and conference please check their Web site.