This webinar presented by Matt Overton, author of Mentorship and Marketplace: A New Director for Youth Ministry, follows his journey into youth ministry as social enterprise. Matt shares what led him to do youth ministry in a new way, the do’s and don’ts of this type of ministry, other lessons he’s learned along the way…
Blended families are becoming increasingly more common in our friendships, churches, and even our own extended families. How do we best minister to these blended families? Do we really even understand how blended families often function or what they need most? Coming from both counseling and theological perspectives, Rev. Chrissy Binion, will uncover practical ways…
When holidays roll around college students head home and perhaps find themselves in your pews. Is your church ready for them? Can your church remain as it is AND reach young adults? This webinar presented by Dr. Wanda Kidd will help you become a welcoming place for young adults. PowerPoint Presentation: Is Your Church…
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
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
The CBFNC Racial Reconciliation ministry team produced this five-week racial reconciliation curriculum, “The Body of Christ.” Consider where this curriculum could be presented in your church i.e. staff, Sunday school, small groups, leadership teams, deacons. Document: The Body of Christ – Racial Reconciliation Curriculum
This set of three Bible studies, written by Daniel Carro and provided by the Mid-Atlantic CBF, are designed to help perplexed churches to cope with the demands of the day regarding welcoming the stranger. Document: Welcoming Stranger Bible Studies
This document, from Oakmont Baptist Church in Greenville, provides an example of a church protection policy to ensure the safety of children and youth while at church. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in Administration, Legal, and Personnel issues. Document: Working With Minors Policy: Oakmont
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
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