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December 15, 2017
Developing a Covenant — Covenant Discipleship with Children
New groups should devote their first several meetings to writing the group’s covenant. Begin with the General Rule of Discipleship, which is […]
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Article
December 15, 2017
How Do We Live Out the General Rule of Discipleship in Covenant Discipleship with Children?
This list includes acts of devotion, worship, compassion, and justice that chlidren and adult guides may consider practicing.
Article
December 15, 2017
What is Covenant Discipleship with Children?
Covenant Discipleship is disciple-shaping process that offers children the opportunity to use their experiences in school, in church, at home, and in the community, […]
Article
December 13, 2017
The Difference Between Compassion and Justice
As Christians, we are called to do Acts of Compassion and Acts of Justice, but sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between them. Compassion […]
Article
December 13, 2017
Common Questions Asked About Children’s Covenant Discipleship Groups
Covenant Discipleship is disciple-shaping process that offers children the opportunity to use their experiences in school, in church, at home, and in the community, […]
Article
April 3, 2017
Worship and Sacrament Resources
The United Methodist Church recognizes two sacraments in which Christ himself participated -- baptism and the Lord's Supper. We are called to make […]
Article
February 20, 2017
Children’s Bibles and Books By Topic
These book and Bible translations have been reviewed by a group of seasoned children's ministers, led by Melanie C. Gordon, Director of Ministry […]
Webinar
April 13, 2016
Children and Covenant Discipleship: a conversation with Steve Manskar & Melanie C. Gordon
Steve Manskar and Melanie C. Gordon discuss Covenant Discipleship as a proven and effective resource for helping children live as followers of Jesus Christ.
Presentation
July 7, 2015
The Church: Children, Race, and Reconciliation
As we help children to wrestle with good and evil in the world, there are a few misunderstandings that are essential to clarify. Children […]