TN UMAP (United Methodist Association of Preschools) Training Institute

Listed below are the upcoming Training Institute courses that are being offered. All the courses have been approved by the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services. A minimum of 8 participants is required per class.

CPR and First Aid: Teaches skills, procedures and hands-on practice to administer CPR and basic first aid skills required in response to emergency situations.(Directors and Teachers; max. 7 hours); Instructor: Mike Meeks

Participants may choose either or both sessions. CPR will be offered each day from 8:30A-12:30P and First Aid will be offered each day from 1:00P-4:00P. There is a maximum per class of 20 participants. Costs for a full day: $20 for UMAP members and $30 for non-UMAP members plus bring “brown bag” lunch. If you only need CPR or First Aid the cost is $10 for UMAP members and $15 for non-UMAP members.
.Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Nolensville First UMC, 7316 Nolensville Road, Nolensville
.Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Donelson Heights UMC, 84 Fairway Drive, Nashville

Child Abuse Detection and Reporting: Recognize signs and symptoms of child maltreatment; discuss the types of child abuse and neglect; present statistics on the prevalence of child abuse and neglect; mandated reporting procedures; amber alert; and safe sanctuary guidelines. (Directors and Teachers; 2 hours); Instructor: Lynne Parades; Costs: $10 for UMAP members and $15 for non-UMAP members
.Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 1:00-3:00P at Nolensville First UMC, 7316 Nolensville Road, Nolensville
.Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 3:00-5:00P at Donelson Heights UMC, 84 Fairway Drive, Nashville

DHS Rules and Regulations: A study of faith-based childcare programs versus for profit childcare programs; daycare licensing standards in Tennessee including the requirements for state licensure and qualifying for the Stars program. (Directors and Teachers; 2 hours); Instructor: Bonny Logan; Costs: $10 for UMAP members and $15 for non-UMAP members
.Wednesday, November 28, 2007 from 1:00-3:00P at Nolensville First UMC, 7316 Nolensville Road, Nolensville
.Thursday, November 29, 2007 from 3:00-5:00P at Donelson Heights UMC, 84 Fairway Drive, Nashville

Introduction to Faith-based Childcare: Orientation from a faith-based perspective to the field of childcare including working as a professional and advocate for children/families; roles and responsibilities of an early childhood education leader; family dynamics and interactions; and overview of ethics, values, right to privacy and laws related to childcare. Includes “First Steps” video. For persons who have already participated in this video, you may choose to take only the last 2 hours of the workshop. (Directors and Teachers; max. 4 hours); Instructor: Bonny Logan, Lynne Parades and Starr Strickland; Full-day costs: $20 for UMAP members and $30 for non-UMAP members. Half-day costs: $10 for UMAP members and $15 for non-UMAP members.
.Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 8:30A-12:30P at TN Conference Center, 304 South Perimeter Park Drive, Nashville

To obtain a registration for contact:

Susan Groseclose
Director of Nurture Ministries
TN Conference Connectional Ministries
304 South Perimeter Park, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
sgroseclose@tnumc.org
615-329-1177 or 1-800-403-5795 (W)

CHILDREN’S WORKERS RETREAT: “Nuts ‘n Bolts of a Dynamic Children’s Ministry”

Friday, October 12 at 2:30 p.m. - Saturday, October 13 till 3:00 p.m., Cedar Crest Camp

Who’s it for?

Any adult who leads children’s ministry in a local church – full or part-time, volunteer or paid staff, children’s coordinator, children’s committee member, etc…

Consider bringing your entire children’s ministry team. You could stay a while after we are all done and do some specific planning for your local church.

What can I expect?

Our goal is that you will take this much needed time for yourself to be renewed in your own faith journey and be energized for doing ministry with children.

What will we do?

There will be worship and Bible study to nurture your own soul, fellowship with other children’s ministry leaders, playing “Children’s Ministry Jeopardy”, and discussion of specific topics including:

.Effective Children’s Ministry Teams
.Recruitment, training and supporting volunteers
.Relationships with senior pastor, staff, and volunteers
.Handling conflict and change

There will be plenty of time to ask questions about your own children’s ministry concerns!

Who will lead this event?

The leaders will be experienced children’s leaders throughout the annual conference. None of us are experts, but we can share what we know and learn from each other.

What is the schedule?

We will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and end by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. A detailed schedule will be sent to you when you register.

What is the cost?

The full retreat is $55 for Friday overnight, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch. If you can only come one day the cost is $35.

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable clothes and personal items, bedding for a twin-size bed, towels, Bible, notepad, pen, and any children’s ministry brochures, newsletters, etc….that you wish to share.

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CHILDREN’S WORKERS RETREAT
“Nuts ‘n Bolts of a Dynamic Children’s Ministry”
Registration Form


Name____________________________________________________


Church Name______________________________________________


Address__________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________



Email Address______________________________________________

Work Phone____________________________

Cell Phone_____________________________

Registration for:

______ $50 full retreat (Friday overnight, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch)

______ $35 one-day



Please make check payable to: TN Conference

Mail to:
TN Conference Connectional Ministries
304 S. Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211