Super Seminars for Super Teachers

Guiding the Child to the Savior

Counseling the Unsaved Child for Salvation

You have an awesome responsibility partnering with the Holy Spirit to help a child who is ready to receive Christ as Savior! In this session, you will receive valuable tools to clearly counsel a child for salvation.

1, 2, 3 Jesus Loves Me

Helping Children Understand the Message of Salvation

A popular and very practical session giving you tools to easily and effectively share the message of salvation with a child, providing them the opportunity to accept the Gospel for themselves.

Inside - Outside

Ministering to Children Through the Local Church

“The church is always but one generation short of extinction.” (Wiersbe) Come explore ways that the local church can fulfill the Great Commission in the area of children’s ministry, both inside and outside the church walls.

The Final Authority

Why Evangelize Children?

Only God knows the length of life and the heart’s receptivity to the gift of salvation. Hear six biblical reasons why the Gospel should be faithfully shared with children today.

Evangelism

Teaching God's Word

Life-Changing Bible Lessons

Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation

Share more than a Bible story with children, preparing and presenting a lesson that encourages life change.

Evangelistic Learn to weave the message of salvation through a Bible lesson.

Growth Learn to challenge the saved child for Christian growth in your Bible lesson

Drawing in the Net

The Salvation Invitation

Children need to not only hear a clear presentation of the message of salvation, but have a chance to respond to that message. Learn why, when and how an invitation can be given.

Teachers that Change Lives

A Look at the Teacher

Teaching is more than imparting facts and knowledge. You have a great opportunity to influence individual lives for eternity. Consider how you can be a ‘favorite’ teacher that God can use for amazing results.

For Your Heart Only

Preparing Your Heart to Teach

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” (Benjamin Franklin) Teaching doesn’t suddenly happen when you stand up before a class. Look at the significance of teaching God’s Word and basic steps of preparation.

I'm Not Too Little!

Taking the Little Kid Challenge

Little kids with their wiggles, questions and brief attention spans stretch your ability as a teacher! Gain tips for working with preschoolers to build a strong biblical foundation and give opportunities for salvation.

Child Study

From a Child's Perspective

Understanding Children

How well do you know the children in your class? Purposefully become an expert on these children in order to meet their needs mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially.

Discover Your Child's World

Age Group Characteristics

Each stage of childhood is unique! Familiarize yourself with the characteristics that are similar and different at each stage of a child’s development from birth through age fourteen. And have fun learning some of the most effective teaching techniques for working with each unique age group!

Basic Steps to Maturity

Teaching New Christians

What do you first teach after salvation? There are so many important truths to impart! Recognize the essential truths to encourage the beginnings of spiritual growth and build the foundation for a lifelong walk with God.

Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

Learning to Pray

Only 34% of 8-12 year olds feel that prayer is very important (Barna 2006). Yet this same group communicates frequently with people. Share the privilege of having a conversation with the God who is always listening.

A Living Sacrifice

Consecration - My Life Set Apart for God

‘Present your bodies as a living sacrifice…which is your spiritual worship’ (Romans 12:1). Is this verse written for children to obey? If so, why and how do you explain this command to children?

Gourmet Food for the Soul

Growing Through God's Word

Train yourself and your class to be students of God’s Word! These practical steps for developing a daily quiet name can result in a lasting and fruitful habit for all of life.

Discipleship

Speak Up - Speak Out

Training Children to Share their Faith

When should a believer start witnessing? How old should they be? Harness the excitement and boldness of children, training them with tools to begin a lifetime of sharing the Gospel.

One Step at a Time

Victory Through Christ

‘I can do all things through him who strengthens me’ (Philippians 4:13). Recognize the full message of this verse and teach children the steps to victory over sin to daily claim this reality for their lives.

Where He Leads Me I Will Follow

How God Guides Children

I want to follow God, but what is God’s will for my life? How can I know His will? Teach children about discerning and following the Lord in their lives.

Developing Knowledgeable Children

Teaching Doctrine to Children

The early church taught through ‘I believe…’ statements. Today what do children believe about God? Consider how you can carefully teach the foundational truths of Scripture in a simple way.

I Will Sing a New Song

Singing – Music with a Message

Children are exposed to music on a daily basis. How can you use this common and fun tool to teach truths that will stick and deepen their faith?

Class Hour

Foundations for Life

Bible verses - More than Memorizing

Are the children in your class memorizing scripture as just a string of words for a prize? Learn to teach Bible verses that will stick as the kids understand the concepts and apply them to make a real difference in their lives.

Review Can Be Exciting

Enhancing Learning in a Fun Way

Do the kids in your class remember what was previously taught? Gather some games and other exciting activities to reinforce good teaching, evaluate past teaching, and let the kids have fun.

Around the Corner, Around the World

Bringing the World to Your Classroom

The media has taught today’s children much. But do they know about how the Gospel is impacting other people and countries? Use a brief class segment to teach about world missions at a child’s level.

Managing Your Classroom

Dynamics of Discipline

Your role as a teacher is most enjoyable when your students are well-behaved and properly disciplined. So why aren’t all classrooms exhibiting this behavior? Learn the sources of common classroom management problems and practical methods to minimize frustration and maximize learning in your classroom.

Visualize or Fossilize

Using Visual Aids Effectively

Visual aids can be used to effectively teach and enhance the learning in your classroom. Consider how to select and use a variety of useful visual aids.

Other Trainings

TCE-1 taught locally

Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 is a 33 hour certificate program and is designed to offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain a ministry where he lives. Student practicums are a vital part of the instructional procedure which makes TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child evangelism.

Course Objectives

To provide each student with:

• Increased knowledge about the spiritual needs of children

• Effective methods of evangelism

• Basic skills for organizing and conducting productive children’s Bible classes

• Practical ideas which make learning enjoyable for boys and girl

Instructors

All course instructors specialize in children’s ministry and are trained and certified by CEF.

Course Accreditation

TCE is an extensive course of the Children’s Ministries Institute in Warrenton, MO. and can be taken locally. Upon completion it may be applied toward the complete 12-week diploma program. Academic credit may be available through various colleges. Students can earn five Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in professional education or in Bible for completing this course.

Several Workshops available

Through the teaching pages of the CMRB

Contact Miranda for a list of offerings.