Details for CPL009 Children’s Ministry for Church Planting

This subject is only delivered to students enrolled in the Diploma of Church Planting with Futures College.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CPL009
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the purpose and intent of children’s ministry from both a cultural and Biblical standpoint. 
2. Explain the importance of a safe and inclusive children’s program. 
3. Identify and discuss sound curriculum, and its implementation, that meets the needs of all children within the care of the ministry. 

Subject Content

1. Overview of Children’s Ministry 
2. Discipleship and Faith Formation 
3. Vision, alignment and direction for holistic ministry 
4. Curriculum development 
5. Team recruitment and training 
6. Teaching methods and techniques 
7. Discipleship and Family 
8. Safety and Ethics in Children’s Ministry 
9. Outreach and Evangelism to Children and Community Involvement 
10. Adapting to Cultural and Societal Changes 
11. Worship and Prayer with Children 
12. Evaluating and Improving Children’s Ministry 

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face on site 
• E-learning (online) 
• Intensive 
• Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Program Plan (40%)
2. Either Workplace reflection or Minor Essay (20%)
3. Major Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

Adams, Steve. Children’s Ministry on Purpose: A Purpose-Driven Approach to Lead Kids Toward Spiritual Health. New York: HarperCollins, 2017. 

Others as specified by the lecturer