The goal of the Children’s ministry program is to nurture children for Personal relationship with God, Grow with healthy character, Advance the kingdom through outreach.
Children Ministry training curriculum “Raising Hope” was developed in Uganda by a team of pastors as part of the response to the crisis that began in South Sudan in December 2013.
The curriculum consists of 3 modules;
- CONNECTED (Our personal relationship with God)
- PERFECTED (Pursuing Godly character),
- DIRECTED (Advancing the Kingdom God’s way).
Today the program is being introduced to different regions in Africa, refugee camps, churches and schools after consultation with church leaders and a vision casting seminar.
Vision: To empower, equip, and connect children’s ministry leaders to effectively reach and disciple children in the local church, communities and schools.
Core Programs
- Facilitator Mentoring & Coaching
- Masterclass Cohorts: Year-long small group mentoring for ministry directors.
- On-Site Coaching: Experienced consultants observing and guiding your local team.
- Peer Networks: Monthly regional roundtables for sharing resources and encouragement.
- Spiritual Formations: Dedicated retreats focusing on the spiritual health of workers.
- Children’s Workers Trainings
- Foundational Skills: Basic child psychology, classroom management, and safety protocols.
- Creative Communication: Workshops on storytelling, puppetry, and object lessons.
- Special Needs Inclusion: Specialized training to serve children with diverse abilities.
- Certification ministry Program: A three module children’s ministry training curriculum.
- Discipleship Programs
- Light Fellowships: Community and school-based discipleship programs.
- Peer-to-Peer Discipleship: Small group models designed for older children to mentor younger peers.
- Family Devotional Kits: Weekly devotionals for kids and families.
- Community Bible Clubs
- Backyard Bible Clubs: High-energy, neighborhood-based community programs run by volunteers.
- After-School Clubs: Safe spaces hosting homework help, games, and Bible lessons.
- Club Starter Kits: All-in-one boxes containing banners, lesson guides, and games.
- Local Partnership Model: Connecting local churches to anchor and sustain neighborhood clubs.
- Community & School Outreaches
- School Assemblies: Values-based, engaging character-building programs for public and private assemblies.
- Compassion Projects: Organised community clean-ups and mercy ministry projects led by children.
- Holiday Mega-Events: Large-scale community festivals utilizing sports, felowships, life skills, empowerment, praise and Worship.
- Parenting Seminars: Bridging communities by offering free child-rearing workshops to parents.
- Curriculum Hub
- Age-Segregated Tracks: Distinct, culturally relevant materials designed for toddlers through pre-teens.
- Curriculums: Children Sunday school curriculums, lesson plans, media slides, music and colouring sheets.
- Adaptable Formats: Easily modified schedules fitting 45-minute to 2-hour ministry slots.
- Scope and Sequence: A transparent 3-year chronological journey through the entire Bible.
Children ministry goal is to nurture children for
- Personal relationship with God
- Grow with healthy character
- Advance the kingdom through outreach
Objectives:
- Establish children clubs across Uganda
- Partnership with local churches and schools to nurture children for personal relationship with God and healthy character
- Source children scripture materials and Bibles
- Produce training materials that will be used by Children’s Ministry Teachers manual and participants work book
- Train Master Trainers an approach aimed at multiplying the program.