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The Ultimate Survival Guide for Children's Ministry Workers: Step-by-Step Helps to Make Your Job Easier and More Fulfilling [Paperback]

Dr. Ivy Beckwith (Author)
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May 7, 2007
Too often, children’s ministry volunteers say yes to helping out and then are confused about what to do. How do I use curriculum? What if the kids get rowdy? How do I build relationships? This valuable, easy-to-use resource will give every children’s volunteer a solid foundation as they begin working in ministry. From basic ideas for getting started, practical tips on classroom management techniques, to help with understanding different age levels, everything a volunteer needs is outlined in these pages. There are also ideas for working with children with special needs, understanding the current tech-savvy generation, keeping kids safe at church, the role of a volunteer in the child’s spiritual development, and ideas for self-evaluation. Every church will want a copy of this terrific guide to ensure their children’s ministry volunteers get off to the right start, have a successful year, and finish their term of service with passion and enthusiasm.

 


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I said I’d volunteer in the children’s ministry – now what do I do? Have no fear! This valuable, easy-to-use resource will give you a solid foundation as you begin working in ministry. From basic ideas for getting started to practical tips on classroom-management techniques to help in understanding different age levels, everything you’ll need is outlined in these pages. You’ll also find: help for the first meeting with your class or group; ideas for working with children with special needs; guidelines for the role of a volunteer in the child’s spiritual development; information for understanding the current tech-savvy generation; tips for self-evaluation; and instruction on keeping kids safe at church. With this lifesaving book, you’ll finish the year as passionate and enthusiastic about your role in children’s ministry as when you began.

About the Author

DR. IVY BECKWITH has taught children and trained children’s ministry volunteers for more than 26 years. She also worked in the Christian publishing industry as a church consultant on volunteer ministries, children’s volunteer training programs and curriculum development. Dr. Beckwith is the author of Quick Relief for Children’s Ministry Leaders and Postmodern Children’s Ministry, and has a Masters of Religious Education degree and a Ph.D. in Education.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Regal (May 7, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0830743669
  • ISBN-13: 978-0830743667
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Ivy Beckwith is a graduate of Gordon College, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and holds a PhD in education from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois. Born and raised in new England, Ivy has been children's minister of Colonial Church in Edina, Minnesota, since July 2000. Her primary responsibility is preschool and children's education, where her focus is the spiritual formation of Colonial's children and families.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Helps with the butterflies, October 18, 2007
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Daniel Hoenisch (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this book after God led me to volunteer to teach a preschool Sunday school class at church. I am a single man, and have no idea how to teach anyone, let alone children of that age. This book really gave me a lot of insight as to what children in the preschool age group will act like, how they learn, and how to teach them. I mean, this book covers ages from nursery to 6th grade, which is nice since most books stores have are for youth group, meaning Jr. High to High School. I highly recommend this book to anyone teaching Sunday school to children from nursery to 6th grade. It helped calm some of my nerves as to what to do, and how to do it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Help for Children's Ministers, October 31, 2007
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This small book is packed with knowledge about what a great children's ministry looks like, and how teachers can be a part of that process. I would highly recommend it to encourage & train children's teachers of all ages. It also will encourage them to hold the "person in charge" accountable, so that they can provide all that the teacher needs to be successful.
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