Training Ministry Team modules have been produce as either one or two hour training sessions.

The 2 hour modules tend to be larger topics with more training content in the session. Depending on your training strategy, the different modules can be used in a number of ways. Click below to download our Training Strategy document for some examples of how you may use the training modules in your ministry.

Download our Training Strategy Guide

2 Hour Modules

  • This training starts with the foundational principles and helps participants plan ways to improve and develop their ministry to children. A range of practical tips and skills are also discussed. This module is a great starting point for any team looking to improve their Sunday school, kids club, playgroup or any ministry involving children.

  • Learn how to prepare a Bible talk that is grounded in scripture and connects with children and their world. In this training you will develop skills to understand context, big ideas and application to help children engage with and understand God and His Word.

  • Learn how to write and package a children's talk from the Bible in a way that connects with children and helps them engage with and understand God and His Word.

  • Small groups often form the relational and discipleship heart of children's ministry. Learn the principles and skill of running an effective small group as part of your Children's Ministry.

  • In this training module you will explore strategies for appropriate and effective management of children so that they will engage with Jesus.

1 Hour Modules

  • Using memory verses in your Children's Ministry can create a great opportunity for children to explore and engage with God and His Word. Memory verses provide a way for truths of scripture to be embedded into a young person's memory for life.

  • Games are an integral part of a Children's Ministry program. Games are fun and kids love fun. This module will expore how can we make the most of games in building community and relationships and what skills are required to lead great games.

  • How do we make our Children's Ministry accessible for kids with disability? This workshop will give an introduction to a theological and practical understanding of ministry to those with disability and their families.

  • Through coaching, leaders grow in their skills and capacity as they walk alongside one another in a coach/coachee relationship. The aim of coaching is to help leaders grow in their self awareness and reflection as they lead in Children's Ministry. This module will help shape a coaching program and develop a coaching strategy.

  • Using music in your Children's Ministry can create a great opportunity for children to explore and engage with God and His Word. Participants will consider different ways to use music in their ministry to children.

Trainer Workshops

Included in a Training Ministry Teams Membership is the invitation to attend a half-day training session aimed at helping you grow as a effective trainer of leaders in your ministry each year. We will spend time thinking generally about good training practices as well as how to use the TMT material. A different person from your church is welcome to attend each year as part of your membership.

Four dates will be available each year. Each session will from 9:30am-1:00pm and be hosted in the Youthworks CBD Offices.

If you cannot attend in person, we are taking expressions of interest for Zoom sessions and will host these as required.