Pass the Baton Registrations Open

If you are looking for an affordable, local, quality training day and expo for your ministry team then Pass the Baton registrations are now open for early bird registration and this year it can be done online. Most of you will have recieved information about this so happy recruiting!

2010-2011 Scholarship Applications

Applications for Kids Vision Scholarships are now open for study in 2010-2011.

Applicants must be in either a volunteer or staff role in a local COCWA church in children's ministry.

Applicants are offered funding for 2 units of children's ministry training that can be undertaken at any level (Diploma - Master's) through an approved training institution.

Information and Scholarship Prospectus can be obtained by emailing Tania. Closing dates for applications are January 30th 2010.

Treasure Chest

Children's Ministry Network WA produces a great free quarterly newsletter called "Treasure Chest". If you attended "Pass the Baton" conference earlier this year you would have heard about this and perhaps received a copy via email.

If you'd like to subscribe to this newsletter email wa@cmn.org.au. Check out the website at www.cmn.org.au/wa.

Kids Vision Scholarships 2009

Just a reminder that the closing date for Kids Vision 2009 Scholarships is looming fast!

Remember that these scholarships are available to anyone working in Children's Ministry in either a volunteer or paid capacity!

The scholarship provides funding for 2 units of study in children's ministry. Information about which colleges offer children's ministry training can be obtained by contacting Tania.

"PASSING THE BATON" - WA Children's Ministry Network
Children's Workers' Training Day and Expo

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2009 Kids Vision Scholarships

Applications for 2009 Kids Vision Scholarships are now open! Kids Vision Scholarships provide for ANY volunteer or children’s ministry worker/leader to study 2 children’s ministry units over a 2 year period. Any study can be undertaken at audit, diploma/cert IV, degree and post graduate level … we just want you to have the opportunity to be equipped in order to help children find and follow Jesus! Application packs can be obtained by emailing Tania or Sue or phone 08 9313 1600.

In semester 1 of 2009, Vose is offering the following training days that can be attending as individual equipping days or together, the 5 days form 1 unit of study (which can be completed as audit, Cert IV/Diploma, Degree and Post-Grad levels). For further information contact Vose Seminary (office@vose.wa.edu.au) or phone 08 9313 6200.

Harvest West Childrens Ministry

Harvest West is offering a Children’s Ministry stream in 2008 – if you are considering a scholarship application with Kids Vision and you have not yet decided which college to sign up with – please note that Harvest West Bible College is offering units in Children’s Ministry. Applications close 22 February 2008.

Contact - Harvest West Bible College Inc. (08) 94793443 www.harvestwest.edu.au info@harvestwest.edu.au

Kids Vision Scholarships

Just a reminder that we have 6 Kids Vision Scholarships to award in 2008.

Scholarship funding is available to any person working in Kids Ministry in a Church of Christ in WA - in a volunteer or paid role.

Application forms and information were sent to all churches in October. Please check with your church administrator or contact one of the Kids Vision Team if you would like a Scholarship Prospectus pack.

Fantastic Online Training

Karl Bastian at Kidology has developed a terrific online training resource. Check it out at the Kidology website. Kids Vision highly recommends a membership to this site. There are heaps of terrific free resources and ideas for ministry. For a small annual cost, you can access even more resources and receive discounts on things like the online training package.

Kidology online training is useful for those in kids ministry leadership as either a personal development resource or as something to share with the team. The training package includes a downloadable PDF outline, powerpoint outline and movie files. Register with a professional membership and the first training pack can be yours for about US$10.

Kids Vision Scholarships 2008

Be on the lookout for a Kids Vision pack which is being given to all COCWA Churches at the AGM on Friday 26th October. the Kids Vision pack contains prospectus details for our 2008 scholarship programme. The scholarship programme is aimed at providing financial assistance to those who wish to undertake study at diploma/degree level for 2 units of children's ministry specific training. Information about the Bible colleges offering relevant courses will also be included in the pack.

The pack also contains a DVD which has some useful resources for your church and team. Amongst the material on the DVD is a brief interview with some of our fantastic kids ministers talking about the highlights of their ministries in 2007.

If you would like any information regarding the Scholarships or the Kids Vision pack, please email Tania Watson.

Rejuvenate Weekend

Rejuvenate is an overnight training and networking retreat for Senior Children’s Ministers. You will be pampered and inspired to take your ministry in your church to another level. This all expense paid weekend is on Friday and Saturday 9th + 10th November 2007.

The Package includes, staying overnight at the 4½ star Seashells Resort in Mandurah, feasting on delicious meals including Dinner on Saturday at Sunsets Cafe in Rockingham as well as being inspired by some brilliant teaching sessions by leading ministers in Perth.

Information about Rejuvenate is sent to the Senior Pastors of churches. If you've not heard about Rejuvenate and are interested in attending, please check with your Senior Pastor or email Sharon Ahern at Kids r Us.

To those of you already planning to go, be sure to thank your Senior Pastor and Church for their kind generosity and we will see you in Mandurah!

Kidshaper - Melbourne 2008

Plans are well on the way already for next year’s conference, Kidshaper FLY 08 - To be held in Melbourne on August 20 – 22 2008. Keynote speakers for next year are Glen Berteau, Rob Bradbury, Stephanie Sewell and Joel Chelliah. We have wonderful new, informative and practical electives lined up to equip leaders right across the board. Planetshakers will be back to lead us in praise and worship as well as the guys from Citikidz.

We are happy to announce, that for the first time we are offering a special Super Earlybird rate of $95.00 per delegate. Delegates can register on line at kidshaper.com or by phoning 03 9896 7925. This special rate ends October 31 2007.

Your leadership, vision and skills will lift to a new level.

We are extremely excited about next year’s conference and invite you and your team to join us in Melbourne for Kidshaper FLY 08!

Remember Senior Pastors always attend Kidshaper for free.

See you and your team at Fly
Rob Bradbury
National Director
Kids R Us

To register, please contact:
info@kidshaper.com
OR
Kidshaper 08 Conference
PO Box 641
Box Hill VIC 3128
(03) 9896 7925

For accommodation info, please contact:
Planetshakers Travel
(03) 9896 7930
travel@planetshakers.com
OR
Sharon Ahern—kidsruswa@globaldial.com

Traning Opportunities 2008

Kids Vision will launch a new training initiative in October at our COCWA AGM. We will be offering to ANY person involved in ANY kids ministry activity associated with Churches of Christ to apply for scholarship funding to study kids ministry in 2008. We have 6 scholarships to award.

Kids Vision has recently met with colleges offering units of study and we recommend that you take a look at:
Baptist College of WA,
Bible College of WA,
Harvest West.

Information regarding the scholarship funding programme will be given to churches at the AGM - or sent out in the post for those churches not able to send a representative. Country people please note that colleges do offer flexible learning methods and so we strongly encourage you to make the most of this opportunity!