Reach and Teach is a Children's Ministry Program developed by Pastor Jeri Soens of Hemingford, Nebraska. It consists of simple methods that she has used to grow her church by more than 40% over the past 4 years. This amazing growth rate all began with reaching out to children in her community. An intregal part of her program uses hand puppets as teaching aids.
Workshops throughout Nebraska began in the Summer of 2009 and are ongoing. They teach the basics of Reach and Teach and provide hands-on (no pun intended) training with puppets. Each attendee receives a comprehensive manual detailing the Reach and Teach program and how it can work in their church. The program is sponsored by The Nebraska United Methodist Conference's Young People's Ministry.
The Great West District endorses Folkmanis puppets and has them available for purchase through the district office. All proceeds go to a children's ministry fund which provides grants for children's ministry programs and new children's ministry start-ups.

If you would like to schedule a workshop in Nebraska, or a bordering state, please contact the Great West District Office.