Aurora Children (Southwark)

Course link:

https://www.auroratraining.org.uk/southwark

Exit awards:

Certificate in Children's Ministry

Academic validation:

Sheffield Diocese (not nationally recognised)

Professional validation:

not applicable

Mode and duration:

A one year programme to be run again in Sep 2024 and alternate years. A number of training sessions from September to June (depending on which location you chose). 6 written assignments to complete of 1,000 - 1,500 words each.

Venue:

Various

Cost:

£250

Entry requirements:

No entry requirements

Exit possibilities:

Students can go on to study degree courses at Cliff College and other establishments in youth and/or children's ministry

Our Aurora courses are updated each year with new content, and reviewed and moderated. Although our certificates are not nationally accredited, we hold a high standard in all our training and believe the courses are comparable to other accredited courses on offer, for an affordable price.
If you are a qualified Children’s Worker / Adviser, and would be interested in running the course in your area, please get in touch. We are growing the number of courses around the UK and Ireland, and offer you support, training content and website for you to deliver these courses for people you connect with.
Contact Mike North at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Course content includes:
Module 1
  What is Children’s Ministry?
      Children today and their context
      A church-wide responsibility
      Ministry with children
  Children’s spirituality and formation
      Authentic spirituality
      Spiritual formation and discipleship
  Why am I and my church involved in Children’s Ministry?
  Gifts and skills of a Children’s Leader
  Personal growth, support and pastoral care

Module 2
  Theology of the child
  Child development
  Faith development
  Spiritual styles
  Practical approaches to Children’s ministry
      Godly Play and story-telling
      Messy Church (crafts and games)
      Creative prayer
      Drama and play
      Schools
      Other resources
  Inclusive Ministry

Module 3
  Children in the Church
      All age (inter-generational) worship
      Toddlers (new)
  Schools – making connections, building relationships
  Programme planning
  Sustainability
  Planning for change in the church
  Making teams work (safer recruiting, supervision and training)
  Legal: Child protection policies, safeguarding, risk assessment and insurance