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In this capstone course, the student will explore how those involved in children's ministry may effect change in the lives of children and in the parish setting as a whole. The student will learn how to plan, organize and lead an effective children's ministry. Instruction will be given regarding leadership and service on boards and committees, relationships with children, parents, peers and supervisors, and the recruiting and training of lay volunteers.

A study of the relationship of the church and the home in the joint enterprise of strengthening the family, nurturing children and bringing them to mature Christian discipleship. Attention is given to current problems facing the family and to strategies that Christian parents and Christian educators can employ in an attempt to resolve these issues. Prerequisite: CED-255.

This course examines strategies for effective verbal, visual, and virtual communication to children and their families. Strategies will be developed and practiced for common communication needs in children and family ministry settings, including large group, small group, and interpersonal communication. This Theory and Practice course requires at least 25% of the assigned out of class work to be completed in a ministry setting. Prerequisites: CED-340.

This course focuses on leading and managing a Christian Education program. Emphasis is placed on recruiting, training, motivating and supervising volunteers, budgeting and managing finances in the local church, curriculum planning, office administration, designing and furnishing learning facilities, and working with other professional staff.

This course focuses on leading and managing a children's ministry. Emphasis is placed on recruiting, training, motivating and supervising volunteers, budgeting and managing finances in the local church, curriculum planning, office administration, designing and furnishing learning facilities, and working with other professional staff. Prerequisites: CED-255.