Ways to Experience God Through Interactive Prayer
This document, compiled by Libby Johnson, lists a variety of interactive prayers that can be used with a variety of age groups in a variety of settings. Document: Be Still Handout for CBFNC
Prayer for Students and Educators
This prayer, written for worship at FBC Mocksville, can be used in a worship service at the beginning of a new school year to bless both students and educators. Document: Prayer for Students and Educators
Protection Policy for Children & Youth
These documents, from CBFNC partner congregations, provide an example of church protection policies to ensure the safety of children and youth while participating in church activities. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in Administration, Legal, and Personnel issues. Document: Working With Minors Policy: Oakmont Protection Policy for Minors and Workers
Recruiting Volunteers for Age-Related Ministries
This Powerpoint, prepared by Melissa Hughes, gives guidelines and tips for recruting volunteers for children’s and youth ministries. Document: Children’s Ministry Volunteers
Things to Consider When Choosing Curriculum
When choosing a curriculum for small groups or Sunday school classes there are many things to consider. Allison Benfield put together this list of questions to ask as you research all your curriculum options. While written specifically with children’s ministry in mind these considerations are helpful regardless of age-group or context. Document: Curriculum Considerations
Children’s Sermon on Church Freedom
This children’s sermon for worship, written by April Coleman of Lafayette Baptist in Fayetteville, helps explain the idea of church freedom to kids. Document: Church Freedom Children’s Sermon
Children’s Sermons for Advent – Transfiguration, Year A
These children’s sermons, written by Bob Bailey, can be used and adapted for worship services during Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Transfiguration Sunday. Document: Advent – Transfiguration Year A
Guide for Talking to a Child About the Decision to Follow Jesus
This guide, written by Shirley Womble, walks adults through the important parts of having a conversation with a child about what it means to follow Christ. Document: Encouraging Faith Formation for the Children in Your Life
Permission Forms for Church Activities
These are sample forms used by various CBFNC partner congregations and organizations for children and youth participating in the ministry and events of their church. Documents: Medical Form – First Baptist of Mount Olive Photo Permission Form – Mountain Grove of Hickory Preschool & Children – Snyder Memorial Release Form Used by Passport Camps
Introduction to the Liturgical Year
This PowerPoint, prepared by Wendy Minton Edwards, outlines the depth of the liturgical calendar and the spiritual practices that can enrich your personal spiritual life as well as church corporate worship. Document: The Liturgical Year & Spiritual Practices