Cours

Children's Ministry Essentials 1: The world of the child

In this module we start to explore the world of the child as shaped by the culture that they are born into. Both our own experience and that of the children we work with will shape why and how we do the mission and ministry we are aiming to develop through this course. So as…

Children's Ministry Essentials 2: The developing child

This module gives an overview of how children change and develop as they get older and introduces faith formation theory. As we understand better how they think and interact with the world and its creator so we can better enhance their relationships and wellbeing.

Children's Ministry Essentials 3: Biblical perspectives on children

This module introduces some biblical perspectives on children, including how these influence practice. It also considers conflicting views and approaches to using the bible with children to nurture faith.

Children's Ministry Essentials 4: The role of play in faith formation

This module explores the innate spirituality of children and the importance of play, not only for a child’s emotional and physical wellbeing but also for their spirituality and faith development. It considers the benefits and drawbacks of digital play, storytelling and different types of play, and introduces Godly Play.

Children's Ministry Essentials 10: Leadership and teamwork

This module considers how leaders create vision and help their teams through effective goal setting, planning and communication, as well as sustain their own wellbeing and growth.

Children's Ministry Essentials 5: Creating space for children in our church communities

About this course Whether we are working in a church or a village hall creating a welcoming space is the foundation of all that we are doing. But what does it mean to create a ‘sacred space’? How can we . . .

Children's Ministry Essentials 6: Inclusion

About this course Children are often much better at being inclusive than we are as the CBeebies video recommended at the start of this module demonstrates. How can we learn from children who don’t see differences as an obstacle to . . .

Children's Ministry Essentials 7: Participation

Children’s ministry is sometimes seen as something that it is done ‘to’ rather than ‘with’ children. Perhaps another reason why many children are put off from joining in. In this module we are going to consider what healthy participation looks like and how to facilitate it

Children's Ministry Essentials 8: Contexts of mission and ministry with children

This module encourages you to think about the wider context of your mission and ministry, and the impact this context has on the children you are working with. Time is given to thinking about how you can work better with organisations in your neighbourhood and ‘join up’ engagement in school with the church and home…

Children's Ministry Essentials 9: Pastoral Care

Sometimes we might feel overwhelmed by what we see and hear in the news and with more and more evidence that children are struggling with their mental health and other issues, we can feel helpless and unsure where to start or what to do. This module aims to equip those of us working with children…

Taketime Practitioner Training: October 2024

In order to purchase your seat on the October course, Taketime will use eventbrite. Follow this link to purchase your seat for £40 (£20.00 for existing Taketime Practitioners) and your Taketime Instructor will enrol and welcome you into this TheologyX . . .

Taketime Schools Practitioner Training: July - October 2024

In order to purchase your seat on the July – October course, Taketime will use Eventbrite. Follow this link to purchase your seat for £40 (£20.00 for existing Taketime Practitioners) and your Taketime Instructor will enrol and welcome you into . . .