Our fellowship is filled with amazing ministry experience and resources. We have tapped into this and asked our CBFNC Ministry Teams to create resource lists beneficial for their specific areas of ministry. These resources were featured in our E-news. We hope you will find these lists rich with resources that you will find beneficial to…
Parents have the greatest influence on their children than anyone else. Parents are uniquely positioned to have a profound impact on the spiritual development of their children. As parents we are called to be the primary nurturers of our children’s faith. The church has a unique opportunity to partner with families by equipping and encouraging…
Realization of the child sexual abuse epidemic needs to change how churches care for children. Church Ministry Leaders need to recognize their responsibility to be vigilant in taking every safety precaution to protect children in their care. A failure to do so is negligent and destroys lives and churches. Making sure our churches are safe is not something we should be talking about, it is something that…
This covenant prayer written by David Helms, pastor at FBC Southern Pines can be used in a baby/child dedication worship service as a way for the congregation to recognize their part in the child’s life. Document: Church Family Covenant for Baby/Child Dedication
This prayer, written by David Helms, pastor at FBC Southern Pines, can be used in a child’s baptismal worship service as a blessing for the child and the parents. Document: Child’s Baptism Prayer
This bibliography, prepared by Rachel Hunt Hill, lists books that can be helpful for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Document: Children’s Grief Resources
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
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
This Powerpoint, prepared by Melissa Hughes, gives guidelines and tips for recruting volunteers for children’s and youth ministries. Document: Children’s Ministry Volunteers