We are pleased that you are desirous to serve Christ by ministering to the children and parents at CBC through our children’s ministry. Below is a checklist of items needed to serve in the CBC Children’s Ministry. Links below will be updated shortly.
For All Workers
- Read Vision, Philosophy, and Theology: A Training Manual for Children’s Ministry Workers
- Read and agree with Our Doctrinal Position
- Fill out Children’s Ministry Volunteer Application
- Get Live Scan Fingerprinted (see form on back of the application)
- Schedule an interview once above has been completed.
- To schedule interviews or ask questions, contact our Children’s Ministry Secretary: Patty Thompson – 707-553-8780, patty@cbcvallejo.org.
For Teachers
We take serious Christ’s call to bring the children to Him (Mat 19:14), that not many are called to teach (Jas 3:1), and that there are severe consequences for leading a child astray (Mat 18:6). Therefore we have set the standards high for those who bring the Word of God to our children. We know that they are held to a stricter judgment so we desire for them to be equipped to show our children Jesus. Those who desire to teach should express their interest to their ministry leader once they have fulfilled all of the above requirements for joining the children’s ministry.
- Read: Teaching Tips by Phillip Foley (Appendix 2 in Vision, Philosophy, and Theology: A Training Manual for Children’s Ministry Workers)
- Attend: Foundations to Parenting Class One in Adult Sunday School
- Attend: “How to Study and Teach the Bible Class” in Adult Sunday School
- Understand biblical doctrine by going through Basic Bible Doctrine (formerly known as Discipleship Two) or available for purchase in Exalting Christ Bookstore
- Take and pass a Doctrinal Test (Send to Patty@cbcvallejo.org when finished)
- Regularly attend CBC worship services (morning and evening, and Sunday school)
Training Media to Listen To
Children’s Ministry Equipping Day 2018
- Leading Effective Small Groups – Thomas Kawazoe
- Service as an Act of Worship – Jeremy Jackson
- Teacher Leader Track 1 – Todd Bolton
- Leading and Shepherding Your Team – Peter Lee
- The Importance of Songs of Praise – Kyle Nocon
- What To Do When You’re Not the Teacher – Sandy Lee
- Why Children’s Ministry is Important – Jeremy Jackson
All Workers
- Devotional Thought and Prayer – Phil Foley
- Discipline and Authority of God – Peter Lee and Thomas Kawazoe
- Emergency Preparedness – Mike Hiteshew
- God’s Heart in Glorifying Himself in the Coming Generations – Phil Foley, (May 24, 2009)
- Having a Theme – Jeremy Jackson
- Leading Small Groups – Ryan Elliott and Ron Ranada
Nursery Workers
- The Nursery Ministry – Janice Baker
- Teaching Big Truths to Little People by Janice Baker (May 30, 2009)
Preschool Workers
- Structuring Your Preschooler’s Time by Becky Foley (May 30, 2009)
- Teaching the Bible to Preschoolers by Becky Foley (May 30, 2009)
Elementary School Workers
- How to Teach the Bible to Elementary School Age Kids by Thomas Kawazoe (May 30, 2009)
Parent-Equipping Day, 2017
- Dad’s Lead by Following by Ryan Elliot
- Family Worship by Jeremy Jackson
- Gospel-centered Discipline by Peter Lee
- Hope and Help for Harried Moms by Sandy Lee
- Training Our Children to Love God and Love People by Thomas Kawazoe