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Children’s Ministries

Phone:
(443) 391-7242
Location:
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046-1565, USA
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Here I am, Lord: The Choir that Said Yes to Singing at GC Session
August 4, 2025
On the Brink of Quitting, Pathfinder Leader Finds Renewed Calling After GC Session
July 23, 2025

Empowering Leaders. Impacting Kids.

Every child deserves leaders who feel equipped and inspired. We are here to support everyone who teaches and leads children in our churches—whether you’re a seasoned ministry veteran or just starting your journey with kids.

Through hands-on training at our campuses in Silver Spring, MD, and Honolulu, HI, plus at conventions across the Division, we provide the practical tools and resources you need to make Sabbath School, Vacation Bible School, and Children’s Church come alive. We’re committed to helping you create meaningful experiences that help children grow in their faith.

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Children sing on the stage at the GC session.
Here I am, Lord: The Choir that Said Yes to Singing at GC Session
“I had rehearsal right up until three days before I gave birth,” she said without much fanfare. Koo is the director and co-founder of the Emmanuel Missionary Choir, a group made up of children ages five to 19, mostly from the Living Word Fellowship Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Since 2022, the choir has grown from 18 to 47 members, representing youth from 16 countries including South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Romania, Peru, Russia, Israel, Pakistan, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, Samoa, and the United States.
Berrien Springs, Mich.
Pathfinders and leaders play drums on the General Conference stage.
On the Brink of Quitting, Pathfinder Leader Finds Renewed Calling After GC Session
Henry Lowery was on a Detroit basketball court in May when he got a call from the Lake Region Conference Pathfinder Coordinator, asking if his Pathfinder drum corps could perform during the General Conference Session in St. Louis on Saturday, July 12.
St. Louis, Mo.
Three black women pictured laughting and smiling at a table.
120 Children’s Ministry Leaders Called to a “Reckless” Pursuit of God and Ministry
From January 14-18, 2025, roughly 120 participants, including Children’s Ministries directors and their teams, and children’s pastors, met at Falls Church, Virginia, for the annual North American Division Children’s Ministries retreat. Themed “Reckless,” the event encouraged attendees to pursue God and ministry goals with bold faith. For busy leaders, “Reckless” offered spiritual renewal, equipping, and fellowship through worship, practical training, and social activities.
Columbia, Md.
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Our mission

Empowering Leaders. Impacting Kids.

How we serve

  • Offer training, resources, and support for those who teach and lead children at church
  • Hold conventions across the Division
  • We develop resources to supplement the General Conference Sabbath School curriculum, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Church, and Children’s Sabbath

Training campuses

  • Silver Spring, MD (General Conference headquarters)
  • Honolulu, HI (Hawaii Conference office)

Seminars/workshops

  • Go Fish for Kids (training for children)
  • Online certification (through KMI – Kids Ministry Ideas, members only);
  • Training for children’s leaders is hosted by Adventist conferences.