The Virginia Conference is rebuilding our resources in Children’s Ministries and looking forward to providing opportunities for Children’s Ministry Leaders in the coming year. Below our resources for Children’s Ministries.
Children’s Ministry Resources from the General Board of Discipleship:
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/equipping-leaders/children
Ministry with Children Monthly Newsletter:
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/subscribe
Under “Email Newsletters” select Ministry with Children
Recommended Resources for Weekday Ministries with Young Children (PDF):
http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/gbod.org/legacy/kintera-files/childrens-ministries/WPMGuidelines-021414rev.pdf
Religious Exempt and Licensed Programs
For churches seeking to have a licensed program:
http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/child_care/licensed/child_day_centers/index.cgi
For churches seeking to have a religious-exempt program:
http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/child_care/unlicensed/recdc/index.cgi
Minor Protection Policies (Safe Sanctuaries)
Visit the Safe Sanctuaries page
For more information, contact the Learning Ministries Office at (804) 521-1139, or email [email protected]