School of Children’s Ministry
Developing Children's Ministry Leaders for Christ-Centered Impact.
School of Children’s Ministry
The School of Children’s Ministry was created to strengthen the local church by equipping those who serve children.
Churches across Central America are eager to disciple the next generation. What is often missing is structured training and practical systems to support that vision. This School provides intentional leadership development that prepares children’s ministry leaders to build sustainable, Christ-centered programs within their own communities.
A Three-Level Progression
The School is intentionally structured in three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Each level includes 20 hours of focused classroom instruction and must be completed in full before progressing to the next stage. This structure ensures accountability, continuity, and meaningful development rather than surface-level exposure.
Leaders do not simply attend lectures. They engage in practical learning designed to prepare them for real ministry environments within their own churches and communities.
Completion of each level results in formal recognition and a diploma, affirming their commitment and readiness for greater responsibility.
The long-term goal of the School is not simply to train individual leaders, but to create ministry systems that multiply.
Graduates are equipped to mentor others, train volunteers, and build structured children’s ministries that continue to grow long after the course is completed.
In many communities, this has resulted in the launch of new kids clubs, the strengthening of existing church programs, and in some cases, the birth of entirely new congregations.
Strengthening the Local Church
The School is built around decades of hands-on ministry experience. The curriculum addresses:
• Discipling children effectively
• Organizing sustainable kids clubs
• Strengthening Sunday school systems
• Developing leadership within ministry teams
• Creating structured discipleship pathways
Every lesson is intended for immediate application. Leaders return to their churches prepared to implement what they have learned.
To serve both local and international leaders, the School is offered in two formats:
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A two-weekend model for leaders within Guatemala
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A condensed intensive format for international participants
Course Levels
Our School of Children's Ministry offers multiple levels of training to help you grow step by step in your ministry to children.
Basic Class
- Vision for Children's Ministry
- What is God's Heart for Children?
- Why Kids Come to Church?
- The Ministry of a Children's Leader
- Elements of a Children's Service
- How to Use Objects to Teach the Word of God
- Create Your Own Object Lesson
- Creating a Learning Environment
- Memorizing Scripture
- Why Use Games in Your Service?
- Teaching HIS Story
- Lesson of the Teapot
- Leading Children in Worship
- Classroom Control
- Engaging Preschoolers
- Learning Centers
- Involving Children in Bible Stories
- Engaging Families
- Be Imitators
- Characteristics of a Child
- And More
Intermediate Class
- Working Together
- 5 Basic Techniques of Puppetry
- How to Make a Puppet
- Use a Child's Multiple Intelligence to Teach the Word of God
- How to Use a Pocket Chart to Teach the Word of God
- Personal Evaluation of Yourself and Your Ministry
- Communicating with Children
- 7 Things Pastors Hate
- Using Drama in Your Service
- Advanced Puppetry Techniques
- Writing Puppetry Skits
- Using Science Experiments to Teach the Word of God
- Make Your Pocket Chart
- Make a Puppet for Your Church
- And More
Advanced Class
- What's Up
- Characteristics of a Great Leader
- Ministry to Babies
- Building Bridges of Outreach
- Using Your Abilities
- And More
School of Children's Ministry
Do you work with children in your church or NGO? Would you like more training, materials, and new ideas about how to disciple children to follow Jesus?
The School of Children's Ministry is designed to equip you with practical, creative, and effective strategies to make your ministry more engaging, exciting, and impactful.
Information
- Sessions are held Friday evening and all day Saturday.
- The International School follows a different schedule.
- You must attend all sessions to receive your certificate of completion.
- Basic classes must be completed before attending advanced classes.
Accommodations
If you need to stay overnight, dormitory-style housing is available.
- Shared rooms with other students (not private)
- Meals provided:
- Friday evening meal
- Three meals on Saturday
- Bedding, towels, and essentials are provided
Please bring only personal items such as clothes and toiletries.
Instructions
- Complete and submit the application form below
- You must have a working email address
- Applicants must be at least 17 years old
- Applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the first session
- Your spot is confirmed only after acceptance notification
- You will receive a confirmation call within one week
Pastor Recommendation
After submitting your application:
- Print the Pastor’s Recommendation form
- Have your pastor sign it
- Bring it with you to your first session
Overnight Stay
Please indicate in your application if you plan to stay overnight.
You only need to bring personal items. All bedding and towels are provided.
Your Children
Children are not allowed to attend the school.
Please arrange childcare in advance. No exceptions will be made.
Apply Today
Take the next step in your ministry and get equipped to make a greater impact.
If you have questions, call 502.794.9555
The training equipped our children’s ministry team with practical tools and a renewed passion for reaching kids.
Pastor C.