Nurturing Children's Faith
Caring for children’s faith and worship journeys through church, prayer, and community.
Centering Children in our Congregations
This initiative seeks to equip churches with the knowledge, tools, and resources to prioritize children’s faith formation. Many churches struggle with engaging children in meaningful worship experiences, often lacking specialized training, leadership development, and financial support. This initiative bridges those gaps by offering accessible, culturally relevant, and faith-centered training to strengthen children’s ministries across the Central Valley.
Certificate in Children's ministry
A 4-module online program (Bilingual: Spanish) providing theological and practical training for church leaders serving children.
Module 1
Biblical Foundations of Child Development
- Theology of Children
- Children in the Gospel
- Child Development: Shaping Children's Experiences with God
- Integrating Children in the Church
Module 2
Parenting Children: Modeling a Faith-Centered Life
- Theology of Parenting
- Creating Boundaries and Expectations
- Integrating Prayer
- Fostering an Environment of Curiosity
Module 3
Ministering to Children
- Understanding Newer Generations
- Bible Storytelling: Faith Literacy
- Key Design Principles for a Thriving Children's Ministry
- Programs
Module 4
Music, Visual, and Performing Arts Tools for Children's Ministry
- Worship through Music
- Worship through Performing Arts
- Worship through Prayer
- Worship through Service
Other Components
Trainings
Workshops offered in Spanish and English covering topics in response to the church’s needs to better serve children.
Design Sprints
A 3-week innovation lab where leaders refine and launch ideas for children’s ministry programs.
Mini-Grants
Seed funding ($500–$2,000) to support new or enhanced children’s ministries.
upcoming Events
April 25
Strengthening Children's Ministry
Children’s ministry plays a vital role in shaping the faith of the next generation. Participants will choose one of three 45-minute breakout sessions covering the following topics:
Understanding the New Generation
Explore who today’s children are, the world they are growing up in, and how it shapes their faith and attention. Learn practical ways to better connect with them.
Learning Styles & Disabilities in Ministry
Discover how children learn differently and how to create inclusive environments that support diverse learning styles and abilities so every child can encounter Jesus.
Understand key stages of child development and how they influence spiritual formation. Reflect on how faith can be nurtured in age-appropriate and meaningful ways in both ministry and parenting.
Presenters
TBA
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fresno Pacific University, BC Lounge
4812 E Butler Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Free Registration | Lunch Included
Nurturing Children Updates
How This New Central Valley Program is Helping Churches Better Serve Children
The journey into children’s ministry often begins with a calling, but not always with clarity. “A long time ago, God spoke to my heart… about
