Call for Entries: Annual Shepherd’s Cup Awards
The Shepherd’s Cup is awarded annually by Church of God Children’s Ministries to individuals who have been involved in ministry to children for at least ten years, have made this area of ministry a priority and lifetime commitment, and whose ministry has set high standards for others to follow.
“Children’s ministry in the Church of God is stronger than ever!” said Church of God Children’s Ministries Coordinator Tony Lane. “From Nickelodeon style of environments to varying models of Sunday school, churches understand the necessity of reaching and teaching children the fundamentals of our Pentecostal faith.”
According to Lane, the nominee must be presently ministering to children within the Church of God and the application must be endorsed by his/her Senior Pastor. The nomination may also be made or endorsed by a State Youth and Discipleship Director. The nominee should also be planning to attend the FOCUS Kidmin Conference, convening in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 2-4, 2017 where the award will be presented. Over the years, the award had been presented to an elite group of deserving children’s ministry leaders.
A nomination form can be requested from any state youth and discipleship director or by calling 423.478.7229. It is also available on the www.mykidfest.com website. Nominations must be received in the Youth and Discipleship Department by January 30, 2017.
Lane said to assist the local church in their children’s ministry, Youth and Discipleship has some exciting plans for the coming months. For information on any of these opportunities or to request a brochure about the FOCUS Conference or the Kidfest weekend experiences, contact Lane, at 423-478-7229 or visit www.mykidfest.com.
