When difficult and traumatic things happen in our world—school shootings, bombings, war, etc.—it can be difficult to know how to talk to children and youth about the events. These links will provide you with helpful tips and important things to keep in mind as you have these conversations. Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After…
In this webinar presented by the CBFNC Spiritual Formation Ministry Team learn about opportunities and resources for encouraging spiritual formation and connection for your congregation during the summer months. Topics include: summer reading, devotions for travel, creation care, exercise/wellness, and church on vacation. Click HERE to download the Summer Creation Care Guide for Churches and Families. Click…
Many believe that child sexual abuse can’t happen in their church, or that no one they know could be an abuser. This misconception can be dangerous for children and your church. Recognizing grooming tactics and abuser characteristics are important components of abuse prevention. Take action today by knowing the signs! This webinar is led by…
No matter where you are, the size of your church, or the context of your congregation, volunteers are the lifeblood of any ministry. Without them programs fail, ministries struggle, and quality suffers. Any church that fails to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers is going to face struggles in making their ministry a…
When someone walks into a new church, the children’s area is usually distinguished by things like colorful halls, exciting signage, or child-like decorations. And certainly, a lot of children’s ministry happens in the colorful halls. But how does children’s ministry expand beyond the colorful halls and into other areas of the church? How does children’s…
This webinar for youth ministers and leaders promotes awareness of adolescent mental health issues and provides resources for leaders to help normalize the conversations around adolescent mental health. It includes presentations from mental health professionals, as well as a panel discussion and time for questions and conversation. Access the document of resources HERE.
This study provided by CBF Global, invites youth and children to ask where the Holy Spirit is calling them to participate in the mission of the triune God in the world today. By exploring the biblical commitments and urgent contexts of CBF’s Mission Distinctives, groups will discover a compelling case to place their gifts in…
Created by CBF Global personnel, this activity book provides a number of activities and stories to help children learn about refugees that come to America and how we can all help. Download resource HERE.
This curriculum from CBF South Carolina will help children learn what it was like for a family from the Democratic Republic of Congo to come to the United States as refugees and how CBFSC partner churches and ministries were able to welcome them and make them feel at home. Download resource HERE.
Have the volunteers that work with your children and youth been through a sexual abuse prevention training? While background checks are helpful they do not catch everything. Safeguard From Abuse, was created to aid as an additional layer of risk management & due diligence for your child safety protocol. With our faith-based, training and certification program, you will better…