GBOD Upper Room Ministries presents 'Helping children experience God' workshop

The General Board of Discipleship's Upper Room Ministries presents a one-day "Way of the Child" training July 21 at Sierra Vista UMC, Sierra Vista, AZ.

 

A new children's spiritual formation resource, "The Way of the Child: Helping Children Experience God," is part of the "Companions in Christ" series published by the Nashville-based agency.

 

Author Wynn McGregor is the leader for the training event designed for parents and Christian educators of children ages 6-11.

 

"As I have worked with children over the years, parented three of my own and now have the gift of grandchildren, I realize more and more the deep insights of children, which often come from their innate intuition and their unfettered faith in God," says McGregor.

 

"The Way of the Child" participants will learn about environments and practices that help children grow spiritually.

 

McGregor says "society is so full of noise and activity, that little time is provided for children to explore their insights, faith and be affirmed."

 

A certified Christian educator in the Presbyterian Church (USA), McGregor has a long history in Christian education, serving both the PCUSA and United Methodist churches.

 

"The Way of the Child" resources include a Leader's Guide and thirty-nine sessions to use with children, a resource booklet, a family booklet, a CD with songs to accompany the sessions and for families to listen to at home, and an introductory DVD.

 

Check-in time is 8:30 a.m. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Cost for the day is $55.00. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

 

To register online, go to www.upperroom.org/companions/eventschild.asp, or call

Janice Neely, 877-899-2780, ext. 1792.