““...to make disciples and build character through the memorization and retention of Bible verses.””
Established in 2008, James Welles and his nonprofit ministry — Children’s Ministry Resources International (CMRI) — have sent 138,400 scripture memory resources, called Team 3 manuals, internationally to pastors and teachers working with children in need to make disciples and build character.
Our mission
Our mission is to assist parents and children’s workers in the process of discipleship by providing biblical resources that emphasize character development through Scripture retention.
We at CMRI, Children’s Ministry Resources International, write and distribute these resources, called manuals.
our materials
Team 3 manuals are designed for
children preschool through fifth grade to be used by families, churches, home schools, Christian schools, and missionaries. The materials are divided into 8 booklets, called manuals, and are currently translated into 14 different languages.
Our team
Dr. James Welles, founder and president, works with his Board of Trustees to raise awareness and financial support for CMRI, Children’s Ministry Resources International, in order to provide manuals for children in need internationally.
Partner with us
Please help continue this work through partnering with us. All donations to Children’s Ministry Resources International, CMRI, are tax-deductible. CMRI is a non-denominational nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization.