What is CertificationPlus?
CertificationPlus is a continuing education opportunity for our Children’s Ministry Certification Graduates. CDM believes that churches will be strengthened as Children’s Ministry Leaders continue learning together.
This fall, we have two offerings. The first is a collaboration with Covenant Theological Seminary. Participants will audit the Educational Foundations course (EM301) with Dr. Jason Walch. The 12-week cohort begins in August and ends in November, with an in-person learning intensive October 17-19. Laney Stayton will lead bi-weekly cohort discussions to enhance this learning experience.
Our second offering is in collaboration with Mission to the World. Children’s Ministry leaders are encouraged to attend this year’s Global Missions Conference, November 1-3 to cohort together and have ongoing discussions about helping build a foundation of missions in children’s ministry. There will be 4 weekly cohort discussions led by Katie Flores in October leading up to the conference, as well as one seminar on this topic at the event.
What is CertificationPlus?
CertificationPlus is a continuing education opportunity for our Children’s Ministry Certification Graduates. CDM believes that churches will be strengthened as Children’s Ministry Leaders continue learning together.
This fall, we have two offerings. The first is a collaboration with Covenant Theological Seminary. Participants will audit the Educational Foundations course (EM301) with Dr. Jason Walch. The 12-week cohort begins in August and ends in November, with an in-person learning intensive October 17-19. Laney Stayton will lead bi-weekly cohort discussions to enhance this learning experience.
Our second offering is in collaboration with Mission to the World. Children’s Ministry leaders are encouraged to attend this year’s Global Missions Conference, November 1-3 to cohort together and have ongoing discussions about helping build a foundation of missions in children’s ministry. There will be 4 weekly cohort discussions led by Katie Flores in October leading up to the conference, as well as one seminar on this topic at the event.
Certification Plus has been a joy! The online lectures, readings and especially the group discussions have helped further my understanding of how Children’s Ministry helps develop one’s maturity in Christ. The few days of residency in St. Louis were edifying and encouraging. The next Sunday morning at church as I was doing my usual routine, I realized that I was different—the Lord had changed me during those few days. My view of His covenant children was deeper, richer, and more grace-filled. Praise the Lord!
— Benae Duff, Westkirk Presbyterian Church, Urbandale, IA