WelcomeVolunteer Training 2013-2014

Children’s Ministry CCIC San Jose

Why Children’s Ministry Matter?

Our Ministries

BBz (0-2 year-old)

3K Wonder (3-5 year-old)

123Discovery (1st-3rd grade)

45Junction (4-5th grade)

Agape (1st-5th grade or above)

KidServe (4-5th grade)

Awana (3 year-old to 5th grade)

Summer Program/VBS

Biblical Principles

God’s people are commanded to teach their own children (Deut 6:5-8)

5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. (Deut 6:5-8)

We are here to reconcile God’s people to their children (Mal 4:6)

The Church is to quip God’s people for God’s work (Eph 4:11-12)

Pray for spiritual wisdom for our ministry partners (Col. 1:9-10)

God’s people including children are not to be ashamed of the gospel and our Lord (2 Tim 1:8)

6 He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction. (Mal 4:6)

11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. (Eph 4:11-12)

9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, (Col 1:9-10)

8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. (2 Tim. 1:8)

Be courage and continue His work on earth for He is with us always, even to the end of the age (Matt. 28:19-20)

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matt 28:19-20)

Our Vision

Equip parents to partner with the churchequip, inspire & reconcile

Present solid age-appropriate truth foundations in a creative and fun way

Kid’s way

vision-driven curriculum + mission-oriented activities

Mission-driven and discipleship-orientedambassadors of Christ

examples of others

to serve and love God

Our Mission

To partner with parents to nurture children of God through the power of

the Holy Spirit to not only be grounded in solid biblical teachings, showing example to others, but also well-trained on leadership and teaching, be ready to serve and participating in God’s kingdom to fulfill God’s will.

Our Motto

To know Him, grow in Him, love Him and serve Him with ALL our heart, mind, strength and soul. (Deut 6:4-7)

Our Value

G etting ready to know Him, grow in Him, love Him and serve Him with all our heart, mind, strength and soul.

R elating our faith to our lives by showing examples at home and in the community.

A ffirming and honoring others through genuine leadership.

C reating a loving, safe and fun learning environment with excellence.

E quipping and empowering ministry partners, parents and children to fulfill God’s will.

Our Value

G etting ready to know Him, grow in Him, love Him and serve Him with all our heart, mind, strength and soul.

R elating our faith to our lives by showing examples at home and in the community.

A ffirming and honoring others through genuine leadership.

C reating a loving, safe and fun learning environment with excellence.

E quipping and empowering ministry partners, parents and children to fulfill God’s will.

Fundamental Questions

What is Christianity?

What is Christian Education?

What is Christianity?

The religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies (Merriam-webster)

The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, sent by God. They believe that Jesus, by dying and rising from the dead, made up for the sin of Adam and thus redeemed the world, allowing all who believe in him to enter heaven. Christians rely on the Bible as the inspired word of God. (Cultural Dictionary)

Theological Framework

Christianity is all about God’s promise (Gen 3:15) And I will put enmity between you and the woman,

and between your offspring and hers;he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. (Gen 3:15)

It is not about knowledge, but relationship between God & Man - it’s not about “what” but how you response?

Aware of distorted image - restored only by grace

through the power of the Holy Spirit Salvation is not merely for individual’s benefit (go to heaven), but

for God’s glory as a whole - our inheritance in Christ

To glorify Him means to be like Him, be His witness, and

be unified in His body 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45)

What is Christian Education?

Education = the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. (Dictionary.com)

Christian Education??

Elements of Christian Education?

Student (knowing, experience & serving God)

Nature of Student - your expectation from children

Reason/judge or make choices - independently

Live out their faith - produce the fruit of the Spirit

Be equipped to serve - to contribute/teach others

Teacher

Theology/mindset - opened/closed? determines what and how he/she teaches

Teacher’s Role & Teaching style - determines the results of learning

Teaching & Learning Process

Foundation - Bible/Scripture - primary source - Highest Authority

Curriculum - content

Methods - effective way? teacher’s way or student’s way?

Nature of the Student

Every child is unique - different challenges

Student’s learning ability & spiritual maturity differ from one another

Establishing an intimate relationship with God is crucial

Only through the power of the Holy Spirit can one produces the fruit of the Spirit

Characteristics & Needs of Children

Physical - active & energetic

Mental - mental discovery

why, why, why? Only literal, no abstract idea/concept

Emotion - learning sharing/self control

Socially - Friendliness

Spiritual age-appropriate and relevant

parents are primary influence until 9 (peer pressure, values are questioned)

how (attitudes/actions) a subject is taught is more important than what (content/lesson)

True Learning

Transforms life

Grow independently - go beyond

Ultimate goal - learn independently

think/reason/judge/make right choices independently

Vital to adapt to this fast changing world

Teaching StylesMotivator - makes learning experience exciting/enjoyable - activities,

humor, satisfaction, relationship; content is not as important as the dynamics of the group

Manipulator - the source of truth - only one correct answer - freedom of

choice is discouraged

Inculcator - set of material that is essential - drill, memorization, testing

& repetition - facts are key to success - rewards given to those who grasp them - try until they get it “right”

Commentator - reports on information that others have gathered/taught

Facilitator - strive to make the difficult simple - freedom to explore - serves as a guide - different methods and aids are used to accomplish the task

Orchestrator - Teacher provides direction, but the students will do the learnings; individual needs/characteristic are considered

Good shepherd never condemn, but has compassion on the lost (Matt 9:36)

Teachers are the ambassador of Christ who mediate between students and God (2 Cor 5:20)

Teacher’s Role

Only God, the Holy Spirit is the Teacher - we are just facilitators (John 14:26)

26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (John 14:26)

20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. (2 Cor. 5:20)

36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matt 9:36)

Teachers are to guide, inspire and facilitate the learning process rather than commanding or transferring information

Learn from the Scripture, not the teacher

Teachers are the shepherds, not the judges - Jesus came to seek for sinners, not the righteous (Matt 9:13)

13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”. (Matt 9:13)

Spiritual qualified - example

What should we teach? Content?

0-2 9-10 Age3-5 6-8

Our CE Structure

0-2BBz

3-53K Wonder

6-8 (1st-3rd)

123Discovery 9-10 (4-5th)45JunctionKidServe

carelove

songsactivities

Sunday School Topical Lessons:God, Jesus, Worship, Prayer, Family, Service, Church, Lord’s Return, etc.

Awana Cubbies & Sparks:Cubbies Hopper:Who Is Jesus (Savior, Servant, Teacher & King)Cubbies Jumper:God, The Bible, Salvation, God’s LoveSparks:People (Biographies) & EventsMissionsLiving My Life

Sunday School Topical Lessons:God’s Plan, Decision, Prayer, Service, Family, Relationship, Church, Lord’s Return, etc.

KidServe (quarterly)Serving the poor & needy in the community

Awana T&T (3rd-5th)Adventure 1 Topics:The Bible, God, Jesus, What God wants me to know and doAdventure 2 Topics:Family, Church, Others, Satan, Angels & Lord’s ReturnChallenge 1 Topics:The Bible, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit

Age (grade)Ministries

How to study the Bible?

Biblical Theology

The progressive unfolding of God’s Story of redemption chronologically from Genesis to Revelation

Systematic Theology

Topical study about God, Salvation, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Angel, Sin, Lord’s Return etc.

Our CE Structure

0-2BBz

3-53K Wonder

6-8 (1st-3rd)

123Discovery 9-10 (4-5th)45JunctionKidServe

carelove

songsactivities

Worship God’s BIG Story of redemptionThe Gospel Project PreschoolThe Gospel Project for Kid (+Mission+Application)

Sunday School Topical Lessons:God, Jesus, Worship, Prayer, Family, Service, Church, Lord’s Return, etc.

Awana Cubbies & Sparks:Cubbies Hopper:Who Is Jesus (Savior, Servant, Teacher & King)Cubbies Jumper:God, The Bible, Salvation, God’s Love

Sparks:People (Biographies) & EventsMissionsLiving My Life

Worship Biblical WorldviewThe FLYTE

Sunday School Topical Lessons:God’s Plan, Decision, Prayer, Service, Family, Relationship, Church, Lord’s Return, etc.

KidServe (quarterly)Serving the poor & needy in the community

Awana T&T (3rd-5th)Adventure 1 Topics:The Bible, God, Jesus, What God wants me to know and doAdventure 2 Topics:Family, Church, Others, Satan, Angels & Lord’s ReturnChallenge 1 Topics:The Bible, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit

Age (grade)Ministries

What is God’s BIG story?

Methodologies

Begin & end with prayer - the Holy Spirit is the One who teaches both the teacher & the students

Help students to discover why & how rather than what!

Help students to develop self-confidence during the learning process

Asking questions (5W + 1H) - expose misconceptions & clarify message/truth

Make them think and learn independently

Encourage them to discover truth for themselves

Allow them to learn through their way, not our way!

How to partner with parents?

What Kids Learn in Graceland?

What kids

learn?

Coming Sunday’s Lesson

What kids learn on the coming

Sunday?

Theological Framework

God’s BIG story of redemption Vs fragmented people & events

Moralities are not instructed through authorities - the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,

faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) are naturally expressed through His power

Disbelief would never lead students to the Truth. Leading students

to Christ is the key to attain all knowledge

Only when children realized their identity in Christ,

can they have the right response to God

Volunteer’s Responsibilities

Be committed and aware of your tasks and responsibilities

Arrive on time and come as scheduled

Notify the person in charge in advanced

Be role models

Enforce rules concerning sick children

Never serve nuts!

Clean up after every activity and snack

Do not allow children (esp. preschoolers) to be unattended before or after class/activity/program

Make sure children are check-in when they come and check-out when they go

Report to coordinator if there is any problem

Be aware of the Child Safety rules/guidelines

Some Don’ts

Don’t play with children - no tickling, wrestling, chasing, etc.

Don’t allow running in the class/building

Don’t chat with another helper when you’re on duty

Don’t use your phone or text in the classroom

Don’t serve hot liquids

Don’t take students to a private, closed play

Don’t stay alone with a child - refer Child Safety Guidelines

Extra Cares

Avoid object lessons that could be unsafe.

Avoid games that are not safe

Supervise children closely during snack time

Avoid high block building that will collapse

Make sure storage on shelfs or cabinets are secure

Keep A Clean and Orderly Class

Clean-up after every activity

• Remind kids or helpers to put things back orderly (including colored-chairs in Fireside)

• Always organize the supplies and make sure things in the cabinet are in order

• Decorate the bulletin board and change quarterly (take down all things when your quarter is over)

• Use removable poster tape for all decorations on wall

• Make sure kids do not write/draw on the table or wall

• Do not leave markers in the room when the class is over

Be a life-changing Teachernot just telling the Bible stories, leading activities and keeping order

• Nonverbal Skills• Expression - greet each child warmly,

with a big smile

• Posture - sit at the student’s eye level -

join in the activities whenever you can

• Touch - Look for appropriate ways to build

contact with each child through proper touch (refer child safety handbook guidelines)

• Gesture - Nod in response as a child

talks with you - show interest

Be a life-changing Teachernot just telling the Bible stories, leading activities and keeping order

• Verbal Skills

• Accepting feelings - listening, express honest empathy first, even if you don’t agree. Then guide him/her to have proper response

• Accepting ideas - make them dare to think and express their thoughts

• Praise and encouragement - Praise them whenever there is a chance

• Open-ended questions - encourage opinions, feelings or ideas, not just facts

• Enabling questions (directions) - helps develop

responsibility - Instead of “put it back,” ask, “Where does the glue belong?” - build on feelings of success & value

Health Policy

• To provide clean, healthy, safe and fun learning environment

• To protect and safeguard children

• Any medication must be administered by the parent

• Children will not be accepted to the classroom if they show:

• fever, diarrhea, vomiting, communicable eye infections, pink-eye, nasal discharge, rash, inflamed throat, coughing, sneezing, head lice, open wounds, any symptom of usual childhood disease - chicken pox etc.

Question & Answer

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