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
Theology of Children
- Theology of Children
- Children in the Gospel
- Child Development: Shaping Children's Experiences with God
- Integrating Children in the Church
Module 2
Christian Parenting
- 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
Worship in 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.
Nurturing Children Updates
Celebrating a New Generation of Community and Ministry Leaders
On June 12, we gathered to celebrate a very special milestone for the Center for Community Transformation (CCT): the graduation of our 2026 certificate cohorts.
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
