Scioto Chapel United Methodist Church
Ashville, OH:
2016 Ministry With Children Advent Calendar
This is a time that is not just preparation for Christmas, but also the time of preparation for the second coming of Christ and the inward soul-searching that should mark that preparation. What does this mean for children? We have compiled resources, discussion topics, and activities that will allow children…
The Advent Calendar Is Broken. I Know Exactly How to Fix It.
Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change
This 5-minute video depicts a theory of change from the Frontiers of Innovation community for achieving breakthrough outcomes for vulnerable children and fam...
Helping Young Children Learn to Make Friends
With school starting up again, it’s important that parents think about ways they can help their children succeed not only academically, but also socially.
Looking for Some Parenting Advice? Here are 5 Websites for Latina Moms
While moms love their children no matter what language they speak, different cultures face different challenges when it comes to parenting.
How to Raise Creative Children
Three rules that might make your child a future Nobel Prize winner
Should Kids Have Cell Phones?
Do cell phones make kids safer — or more vulnerable? Most parents get kids phones because they seem like a way to keep children safe and connected. After all, with a cell phone, your child can contact you whenever he needs you. Also, you should be able to reach your child (assuming, of course, that she hasn’t lost the cell phone, buried it in a backpack, lent it to a friend, forgotten to turn the ringer on, or decided to ignore it when…
How the New Preschool Is Crushing Kids
Today’s young children are working more, but they’re learning less.
How to teach ... mental health
We teach children how to care for their bodies – use our resources to help them learn to look after their minds too
InBrief: How Resilience is Built
Children are not born with resilience, which is produced through the interaction of biological systems and protective factors in the social environment. The ...
FIRST-PERSON: Why I serve in children's ministry
'I believe kids can learn big things,' Bekah Stoneking says. 'And I feel a sense of urgency; the childhood years are vital to a person's lifetime of faith -- or lack thereof.'
What does it mean to ‘be alert’ during Advent?
We must be mindful of what is happening to us and around us, responsible for ourselves, our actions and our community.
Never Bend These 10 Children’s Ministry Guidelines
There are some children's ministry guidelines that you should never, ever bend on. Most of these are related to the safety of the children and volunteers.
What They Are Saying About Advent
No doubt, you have plenty of resources for your church during Advent. Still, I thought you might benefit from this …
9 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Have a Seeker-Friendly Children's Ministry
While not all seeker friendly methods are wrong, there are some aspects that can be troubling.
What Happened to Advent?
What is United Christian Ministry?
Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school? Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici
10 Toxic Learning Postures In Cross Cultural Ministry
In multiethnic ministry, conflict is inevitable. Misunderstanding is inevitable. Hurt and pain are inevitable. You will inevitably offend someone as well as be offended yourself. The question is NOT
10 Ministry Mistakes to Avoid in Kids Ministry
Mistake to avoid: Spending all your time, energy and resources on kids.
