CL4000: The Christian Family (Core Course)
This course is designed to teach each student how to build healthy, loving relationships with their loved ones. Students in this class will also learn the biblical role that God has designed for each family member.
Required Book: Holy Bible
CL5000: Enhancing Your Parenting Skills
Raising children in a secular world can be daunting. How can Christian parents protect their children from negative influences in the culture? This course will equip parents with the skills to counteract harmful cultural influences while nurturing attitudes and behaviors that reflect the values of the Kingdom of God.
CL4302: Disciplining our Kids with Love and Logic
What are the skills parents need to discipline their kids and develop behaviors in them that bring glory to God? This seminar will equip parents with a discipline tool box filled with practical methods that will help them respond effectively to the challenges of training their children in the way they should go.
Required Book: Holy Bible
CL6000: Conflict Resolution: Learning to Handle Conflict God’s Way
Learn biblical principles of managing division and strife in your life. You will experience a life-changing experience in conflict management and building and maintaining harmonious relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and others. YOU MUST READ CHAPTER ONE BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS SESSION. If you are unable to read chapter one before the first class, please register for the next class.
Required Book: Holy Bible; Ken Sande, The Peacemaker
MT – MINISTRY TRAINING COURSES
MT3000: (CMO): Children’s Ministry Orientation
If you are interested in serving in the Children’s Ministry, you must attend this orientation. You’ll be given an overview of Children’s Ministry that includes information regarding the vision, organizational structure, staff, facilities, and policies/procedures.
MT3002: Age Group Characteristics
Children have been created with unique needs and experiences that are specific to their development. This course will review each age level based on mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs associated with the stages of a child’s development.
MT3004B: Principles of Learning Preparation (1st-6th Grade)
Learn the basic components of preparing a lesson plan and organizing a learning experience for children in 1st – 6th grades.
MT3006: Learning Differences
This course will discuss the challenges that are faced by children who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges and teach strategies that can be implemented in the Children’s Ministry environment.
MT3012: Customer Service for Children’s Ministry
In this course, you’ll learn strategies for creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and an engaging experience for our members and visitors that entrust the care and spiritual development of their children to us. The course includes how to respond to requests for services, ministry needs, and/or information.
MT3001: Evangelizing Children
We are called to share the gospel to children and help them grow and mature in their faith. Learn basic principles of sharing the gospel with children and how to encourage them to grow as obedient disciples.
MT3004A: Principles of Learning Preparation (0-K5)
Learn the basic components of preparing a lesson plan and organizing a learning experience for children, ages 0 – K5.
MT3005: Classroom Management
Children need the opportunity to interact with Christ-like role models who will encourage and direct them to behave in a manner that is reflective of biblical standards and expectations. This session will equip Children’s Ministry volunteers to disciple children and create an environment that encourages obedience, cooperation, sharing, community and respect.
MT3007: First Aid/Safety in the Children’s Ministry Environment (non-certificate)
This course will teach students basic First Aid skills and how to respond to medical emergencies.
MT3013: Reaching Today’s Child Using Technology
This class is designed to help the teacher appreciate the benefits that technology can bring to the classroom.
SELF TAUGHT MINISTRY TRAINING COURSES
MT3001: Evangelizing Children
We are called to share the gospel to children and help them grow and mature in their faith. Learn basic principles of sharing the gospel with children and how to encourage them to grow as obedient disciples.
MT3010: Why Children’s Ministry?
The Children’s Ministry partners with parents to disciple and nurture their children as they grow in their faith. This course will present the rationale for a children’s ministry from a biblical perspective.
MT3009: Learning Styles
God has created children with the capacity to acquire knowledge and information in different ways. This course will address the different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactual) and ways to appeal to a variety of learning styles.
MT3014: Growing Disciplined Children
This class is designed to help the teacher manage the classroom better by explaining how to handle unacceptable behavior and take loving steps when correcting a child.
