Category: Leadership
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New Team Approach for Children's Ministry in Michigan
In 2023, the Michigan Conference underwent a significant staffing restructure. The “expert” based program staff positions were eliminated (including the former Children’s Initiatives Coordinator), and the conference shifted to a new connectional ministries “generalists” staff team model. Over the past 10 months, I have been gathering feedback and insight with the guidance of an advisory…
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Cohorts
Cohorts are about community, learning, networking, resources, and “a space where I don’t feel so alone.”Cohorts in the Michigan Conference offer leaders regular meeting times with others in similar positions or interests. They have made a profound impact on leaders in Michigan and beyond. Past cohort participants have described the cohorts as a place for…
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Children’s Ministry Leader Cohorts
Need something else? Questions? Contact Kathy PittengerChildren’s Minister Leadership Cohorts Creating space for trying new ideas and processing learning with other children’s ministry/faith formation leaders. These are the recordings and resources from previous cohorts. If you are interested in joining a current cohort, please contact Kathy Pittenger.Cohort Information Purpose: The children’s ministry leadership cohorts will…
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Upcoming Events
Need something else? Need another resource? Looking for advice? Please contact Kathy Pittenger.Upcoming Events Find information for upcoming events related to children, youth, family, and intergenerational ministries here. Events may be local, global, or international. They may be free or fee-based. They may be one-time or on-going. If you have a suggestion for an event…
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Children's Ministries Leadership
Need something else? Need another resource? Looking for advice? Please contact Kathy Pittenger.LEADERSHIP Children’s Ministry Leadership is important! Leaders can learn, grow, and pray together through Kids Min Zooms on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. View the schedule here. Several cohorts are also being offered in 2024. Learn more here. Recommended books,…
