The Board of Youth and Children’s Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, in partnership with Union College, Belfast, offers a Certificate in Children’s Ministry. This course is tailor-made to meet the needs of children’s ministry leaders. Children’s leaders who are involved in Sunday School, Children’s Church, Kids Clubs or any other form of children’s ministry will benefit significantly from this course. The course is an excellent opportunity for networking with others involved in children’s ministry, while being resourced and envisioned, trained and refreshed.
The courses will be held at Derryvalley Hall, Ballybay, Co. MOnaghan, commencing on Monday 18th January 2010 and Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor commencing on Tuesday 26 January 2010. Both courses will run for 10 weeks. There is a weekly class-time commitment of 2 hours (7.30 pm – 9.30 pm).
A team of experienced lecturers will deliver a mix of practical and informative sessions which will lead to the award of a Certificate in Children’s Ministry. In addition to attending the weekly lectures the certificate will be awarded to those who successfully complete the coursework assignments. There are no academic entrance requirements for these courses; however, it is expected that candidates will be engaged in church-based children’s ministry.
Certificates are presented to those who successfully complete the course at a special ceremony each year.
