Workshops & Seminars for Clergy
Sharing the Faith with Children
Thursday November 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
About the Workshop
This workshop invites participants to consider questions such as: in what ways do you currently teach children about the faith? How do you share your messages to children in and outside of the sanctuary? How do you expect children to carry on this message for themselves and others as followers of Christ in their daily lives?
As part of a larger grant focused on “Nurturing Children in Worship,” Dr. Helsel has been researching children and congregations’ ministries to children to discover ways we can improve how we incorporate children as faith-sharers and faith-bearers. This workshop looks specifically at the possibilities for sharing faith with children in worship, and invites participants to share their best practices as well.
Requirement:
Participation in this program is limited to clergy. We appreciate your interest; however, if you are not in this category, we encourage you to attend our Public Offerings.
Presenter
The Rev. Dr. Carolyn B. Helsel is Associate Professor in the Blair Monie Distinguished Chair in Homiletics at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where she is also Project Director of the Sharing Faith Initiative. Through the Sharing Faith Initiative, Dr. Helsel supports the work of small church pastors, lay preachers, and children’s ministries leaders.
Preaching Program
Our Preaching Program offers Armenian clergy of the Eastern and Western Dioceses of America the opportunity to receive intensive, one-on-one feedback in a seminar or workshop setting. This gives our clergy the chance to hone their preparation and preaching skills in order to nourish themselves spiritually and to deliver a meaningful spiritual experience to their parishioners. Clergy may participate at their own speed or follow the five-year certification schedule if they prefer.
