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Children Worship & Wonder training Children Worship and Wonder

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


February 5 to 7, 2010
Story Teller Training
Memorial Christian Church
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Trainer: Lisa Engelken
Cost $120 if received by January 22, 2010
Register online>

March 5 to 7, 2010
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Martinsville, Ind.
Trainer: Heather Roberts
Cost $120 if received by February 19, 2010
Register online>

March 5 to 7, 2010 (New Dates)
February 5 to 7, 2010 (Canceled)
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Sheridan, Ind.
Trainer: Susan Sanders
Cost $120 if received by February 19, 2010
Register online>

February 19 to 21, 2010
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Greenville, N.C.
Trainer: Kaye Edwards
Cost $120 if received by February 5, 2010
Register online>

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
Register online>

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
Register online>
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.

 

Events

ARK Facilitator Training

About Children Worship & Wonder and Godly Play trainings

Children Worship & Wonder training online registration

Children Worship & Wonder registration form (PDF)

Resources

Kids-to-Kids
Journey to India

Disciples Care for Children discussion group

Children Worship & Wonder informational brochure (PDF)

Welcoming Children to Church, a blog written by Amy Taylor

Guidelines for a safer church nursery

LOGOS: Transforming lives and congregations

Young Children and Worship

Godly Play

Adults Relating to Kids

Leading Children's Moments (4.21 Mb PDF file)

If you have ideas, programs, or suggestions to share with other congregations, contact Kaye Edwards.

Contacts

(888) 346-2631

Kaye Edwards
Director of Family & Children's Ministries
(434) 832-1119

Wilma Shuffitt
Administrative Assistant
(317) 713-2641