Empowering Families for Discipleship

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Want to join the Empowering Families for Discipleship cohort? Complete this application by November 15, and our team will reach out with more details.

What is a Cohort?

CFC learning cohorts are supportive and collaborative learning communities of 10-15 ministry leaders, all committed to ministry with children in the church. As a cohort participant, you will develop long-lasting relationships and discover new ideas and innovative ways of doing ministry, capturing a vision for reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.

Join us for the Empowering Families for Discipleship Cohort! In this fully online children’s ministry training, you’ll participate in transformative conversations and learning experiences focused on how ministry leaders can encourage, empower, and equip parents to take an active role in their children’s discipleship.

Logistics

  • Meeting Location:

    Online

  • 2025 Meeting Dates:

    January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28

  • Meeting Time:

    1:00 - 4:00 p.m. CST

  • Coaching & Ministry Consultations:

    Three 1-hour personal sessions with CFC Staff

  • Max Number of Participants:

    15 people

  • Cost:

    Pilot Cohort Special Price - $500 per person

Notes From Your Hosts

  • Collaborate and envision a thriving children’s ministry! Our online cohorts accommodate two people from each church. We encourage you to partner with your pastor, adult ministry leaders, or other children’s ministry team leaders to develop a comprehensive strategy and create a vibrant, faith-filled environment for families.
  • Help us build amazing cohorts! As a pilot participant, we ask that you complete a detailed post-program evaluation. Your valuable feedback will be instrumental in enhancing the cohort experience and ensuring its long-term success.

Objectives

In this online community, join other ministry leaders as we:

  • Learn about the current state of families and their needs and desires.
  • Explore how the church can empower, equip, and encourage families to be the center of faith formation.
  • Learn about the current state of families and their needs and desires.
  • Discover discipleship in everyday life and develop a “family at the center” approach.
  • Engage with leading experts in the field of family discipleship to identify best practices and proven strategies.
  • Receive personalized coaching and mentorship to enhance your ministry skills and achieve measurable results.

FAQs

Meet the Speaker

  • Dr. Mimi Larson

    Dr. Larson bio: Dr. Mimi Larson is the Executive Director for the Center at Faith and Children and Assistant Professor of Educational Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Prior to joining the TEDS faculty, she served for over 25 years in practical church ministry and was Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Formation & Ministry at Wheaton College.  Her research is in the area of children’s faith formation with a particular interest in how faith is formed in early childhood.

    She serves on the board for the Society of Children’s Spirituality: Christian Perspectives and her latest book is Bridging Theory and Practice in Children’s Spirituality: New Directions for Education, Ministry and Discipleship (edited with Robert Keeley, Zondervan, 2020). Dr. Larson regularly consults with churches regarding their ministry with children and families and has developed curriculum for children’s ministry in the local church.  As a recipient of Calvin’s Institute of Christian Worship’s teacher-scholar grant as well as a worshipping communities grant, her current research focus is how ministry leaders thoughtfully engage children in worship.

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