Children’s Ministries Training in Morristown

Peanuts, Cracker Jacks and baseball diamonds were in abundance this past weekend as twenty-eight children’s ministers, Sunday School workers and pastors gathered at the Lakemoore Church of God of Prophecy in Morristown for the Children’s Ministries Grand Slam Event. Those participating experienced training in five keys areas; Leading A Child to Christ, Effective Teaching Tools, Partnering with Parents, Developing Kid Ministry Teams, and Implementing Child Safety Programs in the Church. The training was done by Shaun McKinley, Children’s Ministries Director for East Tennessee.

On participant commented, “Thank you for providing this much-needed day of training. My ministry will improve and never be the same as I use what I’ve learned here today.”

Special Thanks to Pastor Robert Carpenter and the Lakemoore Church for hosting the event and providing lunch for all of the participants.

Shaun McKinley | Administrative Liaison to the General Overseer

Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
P.O. Box 2910
Cleveland, TN 37320-2910

Receptionist: (423) 559-5100
Direct Phone: (423) 559-5103
Fax: (423) 559-5108
E-mail: shaun@cogop.org
Web: http://www.cogop.org

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