| January 24th, 7:45am |
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| How to Involve Kids With Ants in Their Pants |
Alan Root |
Learn the art of engaging grades pre-K through 6th with music and motions, how to find the right songs, how to discover the best motions, how to use your tweens and teenagers, how to break through to the "just entertain me" kids, how to keep the fire going through the week and how to get kids fired up about the Kingdom of God. |
| Developing a Ministry to Newborns and Their Families |
Ann Edwards |
There is no better time to reach a family than when they are expecting a child or have a young baby. This workshop is designed to give ideas for starting a ministry to expectant parents and parents of newborns. |
| Inspiring World Changers: Home Edition |
Bill Baumgart |
As every parent knows, living under the same roof is not the same thing as connecting. While structured devotions for the family can be daunting to plan and carry out, natural opportunities for discipleship are as close as…your game closet? Explore ways to initiate meaningful dialogue with kids through fun, connective, interactive activities. |
| "I've Been Doing This Less Than 2 Years!" |
Byron Ragains |
This session is for the leader who has been in ministry less than 2 years. Many would call this person a "rookie." We will lay down foundational strategies that will help you whether you are swimming or drowning in the ocean of Children's Ministry. |
| Building a Ministry Team that Goes the Distance, Part 1 |
Deb Moncauskas |
This two-part workshop offers the seasoned children's minister a chance to go deeper into the area of team leadership. You will learn the qualities and attributes of a leader, the stages of team development, considerations for recruiting and building a team and maintaining and nurturin effective teams. |
| Discerning Spiritual Readiness |
Dr. Greg Carlson |
Learning to discern the spiritual readiness of a child, especially as it applies to believing the gospel, makes children's leaders sweat! Take the agony away by grasping five practical skills of shepherding spiritual growth and engaging in laying a foundational readiness for trusting Christ through relationship building. |
| How Early Can a Child Begin a Personal Relationship With the Lord? |
Dr. Jerry Lawrence |
How can we know for sure if young children really understand what it means to have a relationship with the Lord? By asking them questions! Learn some questions you can ask children in your ministry. Come hear answers from previous interviews with children and what their answers tell us about the faith of children. |
| Child-Sized Apologetics |
Dr. Martha Wright |
How can you be sure the Bible is accurate? Can you prove Jesus really came back to life? Your students are being asked such questions. Can they give valid arguments? It's not enough for children to know facts if they can't also defend them. Provide your children with a faith that lasts by helping them discover why they believe what they believe. |
| All Aboard!!! 10 Ideas to Get Your Leadership on the Children's Ministry Train |
Dr. Mike Broyles |
Children's ministry is not just a department of a local church but a "core value" of all of the church staff and board. This workshop will help you move your church leaders to see the "vision" and "value" of children's ministry from budget, buildings and staffing. |
| We Are Family! |
Kal Gilchrist-Otis |
Churches can provide opportunities to strengthen and encourage families in their churches and community. When family members spend time together it creates a sense of security and good feeling about each other and themselves. This workshop can help you plan and create events that bring children and parents together so that families can reclaim "family time." |
| I Hurt! Help and Healing for Children of Divorce |
Karen Apple |
More than 50% of families in the church are divorced or will divorce. The children need our help as they negotiate the uncharted waters of their capsized boats. Learn to identify the signs of stress, the emotions that hurt, the replacement emotions that help and techniques to assist 1st through 5th graders as they begin to find healing in the arms of their heavenly Father. |
| Curriculum Outtakes |
Kurt Goble |
Does this curriculum work for me or do I work for it? It is easy to adopt an unhealthy perspective regarding curriculum; our expectations of it and it's place in our ministry. Kurt will share a simple, new perspective on curriculum and help you make the most of this valuable children's ministry resource. |
| Experiencing Freedom in Your Journey and Ministry |
Matt Weston |
Embrace the freedom richly bestowed on all of us as followers of Jesus. Live out this freedom in the context of the demands and challenges of a life of ministry. Be refreshed and celebrate your Father, your life and your calling. |
| Where's the Beef? Substance in Children's Ministry |
Michael & Heidi Martin |
As children's ministries become flashier, trendier and more seeker-friendly, one vital ingredient is being increasingly put on the back burner; the Bible. Fun is great, but this workshop discusses the dangers that can arise when trying to make our ministries too "cool," often at the expense of solid Biblical teaching. |
| Raising Spiritual Parents |
Michael Heinz |
It's a fact - Ninety percent of most churched parents don't regularly talk about God with their kids. And most churches don't know how to help. We'll discuss five roadblocks to family spirituality and what the church can do about it. |
| Do-It-Yourself CD's and DVD's that will Rock Your Ministry |
Nevan Hooker |
Technology has come a long way and your ministry now has the ability to easily make CD's and DVD's that can truly rock your ministry. We'll cover simple things like making picture CD's and video-memory DVD's, to more advanced things like volunteer recruitment DVD's and special event take-home DVD's. |
| Music Ideas 101 |
Pam Andrews |
In this session, Pam will give you many ideas about summer music camps, music education tools, new curriculum ideas and so much more. You will leave with a notebook full of new ideas and inspiration. |
| Weekly Acts of Christian Service |
Pat Douglas & Anna Mitchum |
Actively involve your church's children in weekly acts of Christian service. How to start? What can kids do? Who can the kids help locally? How will this program work? We will provide the foundation to successfully start a missions program for preschool and elementary aged children. |
| Secrets to Building a Dynamic Volunteer Team |
Patricia Meyers |
Do you think every other children's minister has a team that prepares, plans, joins in, SHOWS UP, and is excited about serving - except you? Well, it's not true. It is a struggle for many - but it doesn't have to be. It is work…but it can happen right at your very own church! |
| Teaching Preteens |
Patrick Snow & Eric Epperson |
A practical overview on how to hold the attention of energetic 4th - 6th graders. You will see that it is possible to get God's word into their minds without losing yours in the process. |
| Ten Nuggets for Building or Renovating |
Reagan Hillier |
Planning a new children's building project? Starting a renovation? If so, this informative session will provide you with 10 essential tips you need to know before starting your project in order to see your vision to reality. |
| Making Scripture Sticky |
Tina Houser |
Kids need to have scripture stuck in their hearts and minds. Not just the words, but the meaning and application to their own lives. This workshops provides many ways you can do just that, so the Word will indeed be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path. |
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| January 24th, 9:05am |
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| Promotion: Less "Motion" and More "Pro" |
Alan Root |
Learn what to do to draw a crowd for your event, how to pray, how to plan, how to get volunteers, how to share vision, using the power of visuals, what works, what doesn't work, how to use your time and resources most effectively to approach promotion like a pro and cut down on your motion. |
| Safe Kids Ministry |
Blake Caldwell |
Proactive policies, procedures and practices for protecting your children's ministry. Whether you are starting out or sharpening the axe, come learn how to shepherd safely! |
| Building a Ministry Team that Goes the Distance, Part 2 |
Deb Moncauskas |
This two-part workshop offers the seasoned children's minister a chance to go deeper into the area of team leadership. You will learn the qualities and attributes of a leader, the stages of team development, considerations for recruiting and building a team and maintaining and nurturin effective teams. |
| All New Gadgets and Gizmos |
Dienna Goscha |
Catch kids' attention while teaching great Bible truths using science gizmos and gadgets. Twenty contraptions you can make or buy for under $15 will be presented along with corresponding object lessons. |
| Group Building Games |
Dr. Ken Thomas |
Do your children enjoy working together? Are they cooperative with one another? This workshop will provide you with game ideas that can help build trust, confidence and self-esteem in children and will help them function better with one another. |
| General Societal Trends Impacting Children and Families in 2008 |
Dr. Mary Manz Simon |
Increase children's ministry effectiveness by identifying applications or implications of current societal trends. Trend-tracking has become a popular armchair activity. Yet it's tempting to narrow world-watching to our personal "silo." Developing a broader view of "outside influences," as we will do in this workshop, can maximize children's ministry effectiveness. |
| Equipping Parents to be Effective Ministers |
Gabe Norris |
Research shows that parents across America long to be effective ministers to their families. Yet, often times hand that responsibility over to the church. Learn how to partner with parents without taking their responsibility, create an awareness and desire for parents to be spiritual leaders for their families and develop a strategy for changing the lives of children while ministering to the entire family. |
| "Tween" - Agers |
Gregg Johnson |
Often misunderstood by parents and peers alike; aggressively targeted by advertising and media, and sadly forsaken by churches our of ignorance. Com and explore the make-up of a tween-ager, the models for effective ministry to this age group, and the means to unleash the potential and power of this newly discovered and untapped age group. Reach this generation before they need to be rescued! |
| The Coolest New Stuff for Your Ministry |
Jim Lovenduski |
Technological advances are happening so rapidly that it's hard to keep up. In this workshop, we will cover the coolest new products, websites, and ideas that could revolutionize your ministry. |
| Take Me Out to the Ballgame! |
Kal Gilchrist-Otis |
Ministry can be like a baseball game. We're on the same team but we're not al the same. In this workshop, you will experience "team games" to help build unity among your team members. Be inspired, be encouraged to help your team learn to play together. |
| The Graphic Gospel |
Keith McManus |
Discover how to use objects and visualize the Gospel in graphic, memorable way that will relate to your kids and cause them to respond in a life-changing way. We will share learning methods and simple building steps to use in preparing your own object lessons, as well as tons of novel ideas you can take home and use immediately. |
| HIGH FIVE - The Top Five Issues in Reaching Unchurched Children |
Kevin Reynolds |
All of us want to build bigger and better programs but as such growth comes through reaching the unchurched, certain issues arise that must be addressed. We will cover the top five issues of purpose, discipline, economics, world view and relationships. |
| Raising Up Josephs |
Larry Fowler |
Frustrated with how our nation's Christian young people are turning out? This Biblical model of someone standing for God will provide direction, inspiration and equipment for the children's leader who is frustrated with lack of coordination with youth ministry, isolation and unresponsive parents. |
| The A - Z's of Teaching Preschoolers |
Lisa Mitchell |
How can you teach Biblical concepts to little minds? Through stories, music, crafts, games and more. This workshop is an overview of working with the preschool aged child and covers more than 26 ideas on how to effectively run a preschool class hour (or more). |
| Ministering to Kids with Special Needs: Buddy Training 101 |
Marie Kuck |
Ten percent of kids under the age of 14 have some type of special need. Are you reaching them in your ministry? Learn how to "Be a Buddy" and develop a practical and relevant children's ministry that includes kids with special needs (VIP kids) and their families...even if you have no experience! |
| Counting More Than Nickels and Noses |
Marlene Lefever |
Ages & Stages of Spiritual Development from birth to age 10 and beyond. Our goal is to grow faith kids, children who have an inner and joyful desire to please Jesus and live for him in everyday situations. You will learn what you should be teaching about faith and morals as the child cognitively develops. |
| Media Shout |
Paul Jackson |
Learn how you can effectively use multi-media in your teaching and worship to share life's most important message in a way that helps today's young people understand it better and incorporate it into their lives. Make the media work for you. |
| Energy for God's Women! |
Ruth G. Howard, RN MA |
No matter what your job, you need energy to get it done. Women often share the same complaint, we're tired and under stress. Learn 5 simple steps that will help you restore the energy, joy and balance to your life. This workshop will give specific action steps you can use immediately to be a more effective, energetic woman of God. |
| 100 Incredible Ideas to Transform Your Children's Ministry |
Sharon Stratmoen |
How many ideas do you need for your next special Sunday? What unique lesson still needs a craft? What will you do for your next children's sermon? Not sure? We'll give you more than 100 ideas to stick in your bag and go! You will learn new games, crafts and devotional ideas. |
| Goosebumps, Chicken Skin, Butterflies and Tingly Sensations |
Tina Houser |
Okay, you're convinced Children's Ministry is a high priority… BUT, how do you start? Take home basic principles and practical steps for getting up and running. |
| Get Your Kids Excited About Worship |
Uncle Charlie |
The key to getting our kids excited about worship is getting into their world and understanding "where they live." Kids love to be active, they love motions and visuals and they love to express their worship! We will demonstrate a wide variety of action songs your kids will absolutely love! |
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| January 24th, 10:25am |
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| Special Buddies - A new curriculum for Children with Special Needs |
Carlton McDaniel |
You will be introduced to a new curriculum called "Special Buddies" from LifeWay for children grades 1-6 with special needs. This presentation will include a description of layout and design for the leader/learner books, education and ministry implications, and practical "how to" helps in using this resource in a variety of learning environments. |
| Casting the Net |
Carol Jones |
Most children's ministry leaders feel like the secret to getting good volunteers is having a good recruiting campaign. Good recruiting involves so much more than a slick advertising campaign. This workshop will teach you to get new volunteers, without begging! And, it will teach you to keep them once you have them. |
| Keeping Them Captivated! |
David & Teesha Laflin |
Effective children's ministry takes knowledge of crowd control, transitions, music, room setup and more. These ideas will help you organize your presentation for greatest impact! See it in action, then learn as every aspect is broken down and examined to see what makes it so effective. |
| Low Rehearsal-High Impact Drama for Kids |
Debbie Goodwin |
Learn the sequencing techniques that will engage your children in a drama experience and reduce rehearsal time. Explore creative ideas that you can apply to any Bible story to turn it into an interactive drama experience. |
| Discover Your Strengths |
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo |
This first of a two-part workshop will offer the seasoned children's minister an opportunity to delve deeply into your personal strengths as a leader utilizing a tool from the Gallup Organization. You will learn your five signature themes, how these strengths maximize your leadership and how to maximize your strengths for most effective ministry. |
| Freshen-up Your Spiritual Life |
Dr. Greg Carlson |
What are the keys to staying fresh in our personal spiritual life when swamped by ministry expectations? Come take a journey with a pastor and professor who is ready to go hard after God with you. We'll look at some spiritual disciplines and ministry practices to enable us to serve our Lord without losing our fervor! |
| Top Issues Facing Today's Families |
Dr. Ken Thomas and Gabe Norris |
This research based workshop will examine the top 10 issues facing today's families and the impact they are having on the children and parents in the community. |
| 6 Essentials for Parenting Seminar Outreach |
Dr. Scott Turansky/Joanne Miller |
Families are hurting today. Our communities are filled with parents and children who live with pain, frustration and discouragement. Parenting seminars can bring hope to discouraged families. Learn how to minister to both the parents and the kids through a Parenting Seminar Outreach. Six practical ideas will be shared to help you get your own program off the ground. |
| Motivating Preteens |
Gordon & Becki West |
Learn how to tap into the most common internal and external motivators of preteens and early adolescents. Work with your students to help them become life-long, self-motivated learners and followers of Christ. From the authors of Smart Pages for Preteen Ministry and Dynamic Preteen Ministry. |
| Kids' Guide to World Religions |
Jill Harris |
Do your students understand what their friends and schoolmates believe about God? Have they learned the differences between Christianity and other religions? Can they share the Gospel with sensitivity AND accuracy? Learn essential elements for preparing children to learn about people who believe differently, basic beliefs and practices of major world religions and tips for helping kids learn the Gospel and practice sharing it. |
| Media-Driven CM |
Johnny Rogers |
Are you students begging to come to church? Learn how an interactive, media-driven curriculum can reach all learning styles, engage kids in life application lessons and foster deeper relationships with teachers and peers. |
| Kick it up a Notch for Preschoolers |
Karen Apple |
Make your preschool ministry much more than childcare. Fill it with learning activities, creative teaching techniques and music that make God's Word come alive. Children learn 75% of their moral values by the age of 5. Help families make God's Word the basis of those values. |
| Presenting Jesus in the Context of His Times |
Karyn Henley |
Because Jesus transcends time, it's easy to teach His eternal principles, His wisdom, His truth out of context. Without diminishing the universal, eternal value of His teaching, we will look at specific ways to help children see Jesus in His historical context with hands-on activities and fun facts that will enhance their appreciation of who their Savior was and is. |
| First Year Essentials for Children's Ministers |
Keith Johnson |
Everyone begins only once in ministry to children! Maybe you've been a volunteer who has been tapped to lead and you're wondering where to begin. Or, maybe you're a freshly minted graduate eager to apply what you've learned! Learn critical first-year insights and practical benchmarks to shine as a minister to children. |
| Adding "Family" to Your Title |
Kirk Weaver |
Make "family" more than a title! Learn how to support the development of healthy families in your church. Learn how to evaluate your church programs to see if they weaken or strengthen the family. |
| Living Out My Children's Ministry Adventure |
Kurt Goble |
Why does Children's Ministry seem like a joyous adventure for some, but not for others? Are there tangible moments that I can use to infuse excitement and momentum? Taught from the perspectives of one how has personally struggled through these issues; this workshop focuses on the idea that "what we do" is not always as important as "who we are." |
| Marvelous Memorization Methods |
Larry Fowler |
Memorization is a spiritual discipline that embeds truths into the minds of children for the long haul - if it is approached correctly! Come laugh, holler, play and work as together we practice a power-packed array of methods that can be implemented into your children's ministry classrooms and into your church families' homes. |
| People + Relationships |
Marlene Hale |
Building and maintaining relationships is an essential part of every effective ministry. You will have the opportunity to evaluate your relationships you have with leaders, team members, children and families. You will learn ways to be more intentional about strengthening these relationships to increase the effectiveness of your ministry to children. |
| Moved by the Spirit |
Mary Jane Huber |
Movement and games can be one of the many tools Christian Educators use to help students internalize the faith story. Come experience games with readily available equipment that can be connected to Biblical stories. |
| 20 All-New Fresh Ideas for Under $30 |
Ryan Frank |
Do you find yourself running dry and need some fresh ideas for your ministry? Looking for some new ways to build relationships with kids? Get ready for an action-packed workshop as you discover 20 fresh and creative ideas for engaging kids! We'll also be giving away lots of freebies so you won't want to miss it! |
| Age to Age is Not the Same |
Yancy Richmond |
"Same song, second verse, a little bit louder, and a whole lot worse." If that describes the progression of your children's ministry worship, this workshop is for you. Having led worship for every age group, Yancy shares praise and worship wisdom from firsthand experience. |
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| January 24th, 3:30pm |
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| Put Your CM on the Map with Outreach Extravaganzas |
Butch Hunter |
A community outreach can be a powerful and effective way to grow your children's ministry. This workshop will show you how to unleash your creativity to provide fun, exciting an memorable events that will bring kids back to your church! |
| Toddlers and YOU |
Daphna Flegal & LeeDell Stickler |
Experience a new Sunday school model of partnering with parents in the toddler classroom. This model encourages both parents and children to grow in faith. Learn how to use scaffolding to teach Bible stories to toddlers with storybooks, movement, music and intentional use of language. |
| Developing Live Performance Skills |
Dave Privett |
This workshop will highlight and demonstrate the necessary skills for effective live performance, including voices, script reading and solo and team puppetry will be shared. This is a great style of puppetry to use with limited space! Dave will also share scripting ideas for this form of puppetry. |
| Multipurpose Drama Ideas |
Debbie Goodwin |
Learn how to engage children in a drama experience for outreach, skill-development, peer-to-peer ministry, team building, teaching and/or worship. Explore different venues for incorporating meaningful drama into your year round children's ministry. |
| Leading from your Strengths |
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo |
This second of a two-part workshop will offer the seasoned children's minister an opportunity to delve deeply into your personal strengths as a leader utilizing a tool from the Gallup Organization. You will learn your five signature themes, how these strengths maximize your leadership and how to maximize your strengths for most effective ministry. |
| Parents: The Key to Family Ministry |
Dr. Scott Turansky/Joanne Miller |
The link for moving Children's Ministry to Family Ministry involves parents. Learn several approaches to help parents get involved, improve their parenting skills and take on the spiritual care of their families. |
| Recruiting & Managing Men in Children's Ministry |
Gordon & Becki West |
We know that kids need winsome male role models, but how do we attract and keep vital male leaders in our ministries to children? Learn how to make your ministry a place men will want to serve. |
| Reaching Generation M - Do You Speak Media? |
Johnny Rogers |
Kids spend 6 1/2 hours a day, seven days a week with media: more time than they spend with their parents, or , for that matter, more than you spend at your full-time job. Like it or not, media is the language of today's generation. Discover how media is shaping your kids' world and how you can use it to your advantage to communicate creatively in a language they understand. |
| Bringing Order to Your Classroom |
Judy Jenkins |
Ever feel like the kids are in control instead of you? Do minds wander and mouths run to the point of no return? You will learn workable techniques to reel your students back to your point and provide the atmosphere that allows them to receive the nuggets that Christ has for them. |
| The Main Event |
Katie Gerber |
More life changing decisions are made during special events than any other time in your ministry calendar. This session will show you how to plan and carryout a powerful preteen event. |
| 25 Memory Verse Ideas |
Lisa Mitchell |
Tired of finding memory verse papers in the parking lot? Make memorizing Scripture fun and kids will look forward to it. Scripture memory changes kids lives. Learn 25 ways to help children "hide God's Word in their hearts" and apply it to their lives through games, music, visuals and more. |
| Trends and Resources to Reach the Latino Kids |
Luz Figueroa |
We will identify key elements in the Latino culture that have applications to both English and Spanish speaking children's leaders. You will receive information and practical tools to help reach this multicultural generation. |
| The Romans Road for Children |
Lynne Herlein |
Spiritual formation begins with helping children know the way of salvation. This workshop will give a fresh approach to sharing the foundational message of salvation with children incorporating the "Romans Road." Leave with a new tool that can be used in sharing this life transforming message. |
| Knock, Knock! Who's There? - What's up With Large Group/Small Group |
Mark Smith & Bill Niblette |
Recent trends have shown more and more churches are combining multiple age groups for Bible learning. Our purpose is to look at the wonderfully positive outcomes of large-group learning for kids! We'll show you how to maximize your time, personnel and resources you have so that you ca effectively reach your goal: To communicate Bible truths in a way kids can not only grasp, but can easily apply to their own lives. |
| Marketing Strategies |
Marlene Lefever |
How often do neighbors who don't attend your church drive by and think, "I'm glad those people are here"? All too often, they have no idea of the amazing gifts you have to offer their family and their children. We will examine successful marketing tactics and creatively adapt them to tell your ministry area about your children's programs. |
| What is Scope and Sequence |
Pamela Mers Riedy |
Have you ever wondered why curriculum companies pick particular lessons and why they are put together in sequence that makes sense? Let's be intentional about what we're teaching. This workshop will create a one-year scope and sequence that develops a them from Old Testament through the New Testament and through the new church. |
| Evangelizing Children with Special Needs |
Pat Verbal |
The church's mandate is to reach every child for the kingdom. We're talking about eternal life and values. God created all children for His purpose. Ask God to provide you a window to see the child as He designed him or her. Don't pray, "God, get me through this hour." Whisper, "What I am about to do counts for eternity." |
| Supercharging Your CM with a Bible Superhero |
Robert T. Schlipp |
You will learn to use the Bibleman Biblezine to teach God's word, to use Bibleman videos to supplement your children's ministry and how to use Bibleman Live Events to reach your community. |
| Creative Song Services |
Ronnie Caldwell |
Music is vital to effective children's ministry. Today, children's taste in music is maturing early which demands dynamic song services. We will explore many fun ways to capture the attention of your children's church! You will learn to energize your praise services and lead the children into meaningful worship. |
| New Strategies for Reaching Kids |
Sylvia Foth |
The world has changed! Today's global kids are different from any generation that has ever lived. They're more educated, more connected, more savvy, more distracted and more challenged than ever before. What does the future of local and global children's outreach need to look like? Com hear statistics, perspectives, ideas and fresh reports from the United States and around the world. |
| Partnering with Your Senior Pastor |
Terry Bishir & Ryan Frank |
Do you ever feel like voting your Senior Pastor off the island? Does he feel the same way about you? Working with your pastor isn't always the easiest thing to do; but, it doesn't have to be that way. This practical workshop is team-taught by a children's pastor and a senior pastor who have worked together for over ten years. Learn how to get beyond survival mode and start producing as a team. |
| Make 'em Do a Double Take |
Tina Houser |
Make Bible stories exciting, engaging and fun to teach. At least 20 storytelling techniques will be presented that will keep kids in the middle of the story. You will enjoy a very participatory experience and leave with lots of tools. |
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| January 25th, 9:05am |
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| One Dozen Bible Skill Games |
Bill Emeott |
Come and experience one dozen homemade Bible Skill games you can use every Sunday with grade-school children. |
| Turning the Tide Gracefully |
Butch Hunter |
Beginning your ministry at a new church can be a daunting experience. In this workshop you will learn helpful ways to ease the transition for you, your church and your volunteers as you seek to lead them in a new direction. You will also learn how to structure a plan to build team leadership that will help you take ministering to kids to the next level. |
| If You Kill 'Em, You'll Just Have to Replace 'Em |
Carol Jones |
When you work with volunteers, sometimes they don't do what you want them to! It's true! And sometimes, that can be both frustrating and overwhelming. In this workshop, you will learn how to work with EVERY volunteer; how to lead the ones who are easy to lead and how to love the ones who are difficult to lead. |
| New Treads for Worn-Out Sneakers |
Charles Redding |
Are you weary? Is the next event approaching with the speed of a downhill locomotive? Does your love for children and your sense of call get lost and stifled by the requirements of supervisors and the expectations of parents? Come, be refreshed and renewed, learn to keep your sanity while doing the work and deal with stress to accomplish your purpose. |
| Creating Web Pages |
Deane Hartzell |
If you have access to a Mac computer, here are some creative ideas you can use to keep in touch with your parents and your workers. |
| Special Children - Special Love |
Debbie Goodwin |
Explore ways to minister to special needs children and their families without over extending your staff. Learn the difference between empowering and enabling so that you can make an empowering difference. |
| Science Camps with Kid Appeal |
Dienna Goscha |
Inventors Camp, Amusement Science Camp, Space Camp, Creation Camp, Forensics Science Camp…the ideas are endless! Kids love inventing, experimenting, and tinkering. Capitalize on this natural tendency by running a specialized science camp that will use science to teach deep spiritual truths. |
| Trends in Media, Technology and Entertainment |
Dr. Mary Manz Simon |
Maximize ministry opportunities by scanning trends that shape today's "digital natives." The online revolution impacts almost every aspect of life, including children's ministry. This workshop will scan today's entertainment and media-saturated cultural landscape and mindscape that affect children's ministry. |
| Kids Leading Other Kids In Worship |
Jill Anderson |
We will discuss the effectiveness of kids leading other kids in music and worship, the nuts and bolts of leading worship, forming a team and worship time. You will learn tools for worship leadership and inspiration to mentor kids to lead other kids in worship. |
| Super Church Live! |
Jim Lovenduski |
You will learn tested and proven techniques and ideas to make a good children's church program into a super church program. In this workshop you will be involved in an actual Super Church program, you will see effective quick and easy drama techniques, you will earn powerful, positive discipline and crowd control and you will walk away with loads of ideas. |
| Teaching Children to Pray |
Karyn Henley |
Our goal is to help children not just know about God, but to know God and have a personal relationship with Him. Prayer is a major component of that relationship. How can we help children learn to pray? From "flash prayers" to longer intimate conversations, this workshop will give you creative ideas to encourage a real prayer life in children. |
| Effective Neighborhood Outreach |
Kevin Reynolds |
Every neighborhood has a number of children who are not regularly involved in a children's ministry program. There is a way to reach them effectively and keep them coming back. This workshop teaches the specifics of developing and maintaining a successful weekly outreach to the unchurched neighborhood children. |
| Family: Primary, Church: Support |
Kirk Weaver |
Learn how to educate, equip and train families to fulfill their role as the primary spiritual teachers with their children. Learn how to begin moving the church from a primary to a supportive role in the spiritual development of children. |
| Technology in CM |
Kurt Goble |
Video projectors, stage lighting, sound systems, computerized presentation tools, background tracks and more. What is the cost? What are my needs? How do I present an effective proposal to my church? Come learn how this Children's Ministry leader transitioned from a no-tech to a low-tech to a high-tech ministry...the victories and the lessons learned. |
| Preteens, Pimples and Puberty |
Landry Holmes |
From acne to zaniness and everything in between, ministering to preteens can be a difficult challenge. Discover ways to build meaningful relationships with preteens and how you can reach this rambling generation. |
| Avoiding the Millstone |
Larry Fowler |
What would Jesus have said and done about today's epidemic of child offenses? Probably, just what He said in Matthew 18! While child molestation is the offense most nauseating to us, other forms of child offenses also can have eternal results. Come learn how to address this important issue! |
| Kaboom! Explosively Fun Ideas for Teaching Kids |
Lynne Herlein |
Every aspect of a class or club time should be exciting yet should involve the total child in the learning process. This workshop will explode with object lessons, games, learning activities, and review ideas to make your teaching time come alive! |
| How to Pull a Rabbit From a Hat |
Ryan Frank |
It's noon and the pastor is still preaching. No one told you about the baptisms at the end of the service. You're out of things to do but church is still going. Don't you wish you could pull a rabbit from a hat? You'll get a ton of ideas for stretching the clock. These fun and creative ideas come together at the drop of a hat and will be life-saver the next time you need a little more to do. |
| Big, Big God! |
Sharon Stratmoen |
Are you looking for Bible-based activities you can use to help preschoolers experience God in simple and amazing ways? Ever need a lesson at the last minute? Come experience how you can make learning about our big, big God amazing for your preschoolers as you are filled up with simple, surprising and specific ideas and resources. |
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| Janaury 25th, 10:25am |
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| Get Out of Your Own Way |
Ann Edwards |
What's going on in your head? At times, we are our worst enemy when it comes to accomplishing our call. This workshop will lead you to think about five keys for making the choices that let you engage and triumph over the realities of today's world. |
| The Legacy Project |
Brian Haynes |
This workshop presents a simple path of six legacy milestones for spiritual development that will assist you to help parents lead and train their children spiritually. Learn how Children's Pastors can influence Senior Pastors to embrace a discipleship strategy that links church and family in order to best equip the generations. |
| Developing a Comprehensive Plan for Your CM |
Charles Redding |
Is you ministry a muddle of miscellaneous programs that fill time slots, but fails to move children progressively along in their spiritual development? You will learn how to evaluate your existing programs for focus and effectiveness, determine your deficits, determine opportunities for supplementing where deficits exist, and establish a personalized plan for where you need to be and how to get there. |
| Why Just Sit There When You Can Put the Body and Brain in Motion? |
Daphna Flegal & LeeDell Stickler |
The Bible does not have to be dull and boring. With Active Learning, the children become a part of the Bible story and the Bible story becomes part of them. This workshop will teach you how to incorporate active learning in your children's program and give you the opportunity to participate in active learning experiences. |
| Leading Your Ministry Through Change |
Dr. Ken Thomas |
Our culture is changing at an every increasing rate. As our culture changes, our church must adjust its methodologies to meet the needs of the people. We will explore some transferable principles explaining how you can help lead your ministry through change. |
| TeamMates: Revolutionary Approach to Staff Training Through Mentoring |
Ed Lutz |
TeamMates is a teacher-mentoring program pairing experienced, often professional educators with new staff "for equipping of the saints" through fostering informal and ongoing relationships. We will discuss the importance of mentoring, recruiting teachers who don't teach, teacher-training materials, and making it happen in your church. |
| Scripture Rep Raps |
Jeff Smith |
Music, movement and MEMORY! Music is the most influential media form in culture today. Learn how to harness the power of music and movement to help your children learn and remember scripture! |
| The Revolving Door of Preteen Ministry |
Joe Puentes |
The only constant in life is change and this is certainly true in preteen ministry. This session will lay out the intentional steps you will need to take to ensure your students enter and leave your ministry well. |
| Passing on a Passion for the Word |
John Tietsort |
A great gift we can provide our kids with is a desire to get into the Bible for themselves, developing children who have the skills and the desire to listen to God speak to them through His Word. This workshop will include tools to develop Bible skills and passing of the Passion for the Word, including six goals to fulfill before kids leave our children's ministry. |
| Keep 'em Tuned in: Preschool Classroom Discipline |
Karen Apple |
Discover creative ways to help 3, 4 and 5 year olds develop self-discipline. It's the key to keeping them tuned in and excited about learning God's Word. |
| Discussing the Problem of Evil with Kids |
Karyn Henley |
Terrorism, natural disasters, school shootings. Our children are daily confronted with the issue that has challenged Christians throughout the centuries: If God is good, all-knowing, and all-powerful, why does He allow the evil and suffering we see all around us? With a non-denominational, non-dogmatic approach, we will explore our choices when discussing this issue with kids. |
| Teaching With Video - Why, When, How |
Kurt Goble |
Why use video? What are the benefits? What does it take to produce impactful videos? First this workshop will focus on the effective use of self-produced video presentations in Children's Ministry. We will explore the purposes behind creating video. Secondly, we will discuss the practical and technical aspects of video creation including equipment, programs, training and presentation skills. |
| Teaching Children Discernment |
Michael & Heidi Martin |
Every day, 24/7, children are assaulted with anti-Biblical teaching, imagery and philosophy. So how do we, as children's leaders, equip children to grow up in such a world? By gradually teaching them to discern for themselves from God's Word what they should accept and what they should reject! |
| Security for Special Events |
Michael A. Hodge |
Because there are many emerging issue of security for Church special events, topics will include: Overview of threats and vulnerabilities against the Church, liability issues, development and training of security personnel, asset protection (products) and procedures and concerns for protecting children. |
| Go Global |
Millie Smith |
Learning about other countries and cultures makes our children more globally and missionally minded. Learning about the needs of people less fortunate inspires their compassion. Knowledge alone isn't enough. We will discuss practical ways to expand global awareness, tap into their sense of compassion and ways to make a difference. |
| Practical Pathways to Reach Special Needs Volunteers |
Pat Verbal |
A disability ministry is only as effective as it's volunteers. God will call special people to go the extra mile for His children, but they need inspiring leaders. This workshop is for directors who want to get organized to recruit, train and keep a strong volunteer staff. |
| Discipling Churched Kids |
Patricia Meyers |
Sometimes in our evangelism focus we might forget about the time and energy we need to be putting into our churched kids - those who have been raised in the church and have heard the stories over and over again. This class will help you inject unbelievable enthusiasm into your discipling efforts. We will introduce The Timothy Challenge - one GREAT discipling method. |
| Getting Started with Children's Worship |
Rob Biagi |
Are you just starting out, or starting over with Children's Worship? Be of good courage! This workshop will encourage, inspire and equip you! You will learn to ROCK THE HOUSE beginning Easter Sunday, how to find leaders or become a better worship leader yourself, find great songs kids will love, plan your worship time and the basic worship ingredients. |
| Staying out of Routine Ruts |
Ronnie Caldwell |
Keep the attention of your children week to week. Simple changes in presentation will keep their focus on you and will help the children learn to apply the principles in their everyday lives! This workshop will give you tons of ideas from your opening prayer to the closing prayer. |
| More Classroom Games for Global Kids |
Sylvia Foth & Jill Harris |
A new load of kid-tested hilarious games that work in your classroom and around the world! Unleash the power of movement, interaction, and humor to connect your kids to God and His global plan for all people. You will be overloaded with new ideas for making Bible truth come alive for your kids! |
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| January 25th, 3:30pm |
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| All Eyes on You: Large Group Ideas |
Andy Johnson |
The more kids you have in front of you, the more opportunities there are for distractions. This workshop will equip leaders who work with large groups of children how to keep those groups as focused as possible so that those children an learn the Bible truths prepared for them. This workshop will be fun, interactive and full of ideas to manage your large group. |
| KidZ KaN! Make A Difference in the World |
Becki West |
This workshop provides practical ideas for giving elementary-aged children hands-on service and outreach projects. From the creators of KidZKaN.org and KidZ At Heart International. KidZ KaN! make a difference by praying, giving and getting involved. |
| 31 Days From the Edge |
Craig Bowler |
Ministry is demanding. Some days we all have it all under control and things are going well, but other days we walk a little too closely to the edge. Our need for authenticity and accountability is never more needed in the church. Without attention, we may find ourselves doing ministry from an unstable base. You will learn to evaluate your personal space with Christ, to rediscover the need to be genuine and to develop a personal model to "reset" your calendar daily. |
| Dealing with Confrontation |
Dave Benefield |
Learning tactful techniques in handling difficult children, parents and staff members. You will get helpful information to turn a negative confrontation into positive. |
| Medianistry: Using Video Projection to Create Environment and Share the Word |
Dave Privett |
Video projection opens up an entire new world of possibilities for the children's performer. Dave will demonstrate a number of examples of virtual puppets, props and scenery ranging from the simple to the sublime. The exciting new area of multimedia performance DVD's for puppet and drama teams will be highlighted. |
| Amazing Illusions for Children's Ministry |
David & Teesha Laflin |
Gospel illusions are a great way to capture the attention of children, communicate a clear message, and have fun while doing it! Learn how to get started with illusions, ideas to keep them fresh, and creative ways to stretch your budget! |
| Games for Special Needs Children |
Deane Hartzell |
There are hundreds of games to play but when it comes to Special Needs children, it becomes harder to find appropriate games. Learn common game adaptions, new games and ideas while learning how to pray for the children as you play. |
| Spiritual Formation: Awesome Ministry to Postmodern Kids |
Dr. Martha Wright |
"Spiritual formation" is a buzz word in today's children's ministry. What is it and how is it achieved? In this workshop you will gain the big picture perspective about the spiritual formation of children. Discover how you can be used by God in the lives of kids by intentional teaching in six key areas. |
| Practical Ways to Engage Parents and Grandparents in Ministry |
Dr. Mike Broyles |
Since parents and grandparents are the primary spiritual leaders and mentors to their children this workshop will focus on helping them join the children's ministry team in working together to achieve the goal of producing kids that are full followers of Jesus Christ in our culture. |
| Biblical Classroom Correction That Works |
Dr. Scott Turansky/Joanne Miller |
Because children come from a variety of backgrounds and have various challenges, an effective plan for correction in the classroom is essential. In this workshop you will learn several strategies that teachers can use in the classroom and even teach parents to put into practice at home as well. |
| Telling the Old, Old Story in a New, New Way |
Jeff Smith |
Applications of the creative process to bringing Bible stories and Bible characters to today's culturally-savvy children. You will learn how to identify cultural icons with mass appeal, the power of interaction and involvement in the process of discovery, creative ways to visualize Bible stories and the value of being entertaining without compromise. |
| Instilling Values That Transform Live |
John McMurphy |
An oft repeated theme and concern in both Christian and secular culture today is the need to instill values in our young people. In this workshop we will distinguish and delineate Christian values from just good values to provide a plan for children's leaders to include value building in their ministry. |
| Developing Incredible Teachers |
John Tietsort |
What does an incredible teacher look like? How do we develop volunteers into truly effective teachers? Steps and resources for making all your volunteers more effective and motivated. |
| Spiritual Warfare |
Lena Wood |
No mumbo jumbo. This fun, fearless session will help you arm your kids against the dark side, using the armor of God and the Sword of the Lord; ideas for worship, witnessing, children's sermons, prayer, devos, boot camp and outings. |
| Bible Improv |
Mary Jane Huber |
Experience several fun improv games and see how they can actively be connected to a wide variety of Bible stories. Improv allows the ancient story to become our story as we put our words and actions in the place of the ancient ones. |
| Media Lightning Round: 20 Resources for Your Ministry |
Nevan Hooker |
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| Birthday Party Ministry |
Reagan Hillier |
Hosting birthday parties can be the most effective outreach initiative for your church. Found out in this entertaining and interactive session why churches across the country are successfully utilizing this ministry and how you can, too. |
| Music & Motions Boys Will Wanna Do! |
Rob & Kathleen Biagi |
Music and Motions make the Gospel message MEMORABLE to children. Trouble is, most motions are too "girly," or too simplistic, or too complicated, or NOT PHYSICAL ENOUGH to inspire boys (or some girls) to do them! You will be moved to see a whole new world of possibilities with music and motions. |
| Help! I'm Think I'm Drowning |
Rod Brunson |
This is a workshop that can help a children's leader keep from drowning. Practical ideas of how to set up a coordination team and keep and train them. |
| Transformational Ministry to Kids at Risk |
Sylvia Foth |
Nearly two thirds of the children around the world live in "at risk" situations. How can we minister to kids so lives are not only reached with the Gospel, but changed for a lifetime? Come learn about global and local strategies and resources to minister the transformational love of Christ to children at risk around the world. |
| Be a Hero! Teach Parents to Lead Family Devotions that Work |
Tim Shoemaker |
As kids get older, parents often struggle with or avoid family devotions. You can help parents change that-- and we'll show you how with fun and easy demos and "how to" tips. We'll equip you to teach parents the secrets to practical and powerful devotions. |
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| January 26th, 7:45am |
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| 25 Tips for Teaching Babies and Ones |
Ann Edwards |
Babies learn so much in the first year of life. We have an obligation to teach children about God. Believe it or not, we help set a child's feeling about being at church, which in turn sets the child's attitude and which lays concepts for a faith foundation later in life. By making valuable connections now, we lay an important foundation for their future. |
| Patchin' Up the Worn Out Worker |
Charles Redding |
Are your volunteers threadbare and weary? Is it difficult to enlist enough volunteers for the next event? How do you keep the good ones without wearing them down to the point they want to abandon ship? Learn to provide refreshing and renewal, minister to their needs while they minister to others and keep their cup full to overflowing with joy for children and ministry. |
| Newsletter Design by You |
Dave Benefield |
Come learn how to develop a cutting-edge newsletter that can communicate the vision and goals of your Children's Ministry. Become familiar with great resources and tools to give your newsletter a professional look. |
| Leadership Qualities in CM |
Dr. Ken Thomas |
Do you desire to lead your children's ministry with excellence? Do you ever wonder what leadership competencies you need to lead your staff and volunteers? We will discuss what children's ministry leaders from across the country believe to be important to lead. |
| Job One: Raise the Value of Children's Ministry |
Dr. Roger Theimer |
Children's ministry leaders, your top priority is to help your church see children's ministry as a top priority! This is job one! And if you do this job well, your job gets a whole lot easier. This workshop will inspire you while giving you 10 helpful strategies that are sure to lift children's ministry to a new level. |
| Marriage and Ministry |
Gabe Norris |
Thriving in ministry often times results in marriages that hang on for dear life. Likewise, thriving in marriage seems to leave little left to tend to potential ministries. Is it even possible for both to flourish simultaneously? Considering both marriage and ministry from God's perspective births within each of us the desire to see each enhance the other. |
| Counseling Children About Salvation |
Glenn Barber |
Understanding how to be confident in a child's decision to accept Christ. What questions to ask. What to look for in their answers. How to respond when they are not ready. All of these issues will be discussed. |
| Get Out of the Boat |
Jeff Smith |
An outside the boatload look at ways to be more creative in our approach to teaching and sharing God's Word with children. Bring your faith and learn how to walk on water. You will learn a biblical perspective of the creative process, friends and foes of creative process and how to apply creativity to teaching the Bible. |
| Life-Transforming Children's Worship |
Kathy Kim |
Kids are wired differently and that is all right. We just need to understand the way they think and operate to bring out the thirst and hunger for God. We want them to experience the supernatural power of God and seek him 24/7. |
| Divine ReDesign |
Beth Greenway |
This hands-on workshop will take you step by step in rethinking and redesigning your curriculum. Learn how to integrate creative elements - storylines, themed environments, characters, props, gamedays - into your curriculum so that your children's experience of God will be maximized. |
| Cultural Diversity - Blessing or Curse? |
Mary Padgett & Marty Montague |
International adoptions, immigration and the diversity of urban areas are changing the face of children's ministry in the church today. Traditional programming is not enough to help integrate children and their families into the life of the church. Children's ministry leaders need to be aware of ways they can respond to the international children in a way that communicates love, acceptance and respect for their culture. |
| Families Matter: Creating a Family Friendly Church |
Ruth Pape |
Nurturing the faith of children needs to be Family based and Church supported. Explore the key elements to equip your families to take Bible learning beyond the church walls and into their homes throughout the week. Receive practical ideas to minister to and equip parents in the spiritual formation of their children. Learn techniques to turn faith into 24/7 life transformation rather than a one-hour drop-off at church. |
| Transitioning Tweens to Teens |
Treva Sawatski |
Churches across the country are trying to decide what to do with "tweens." Do they stay in the children's program or move to the youth group? Is a transition year the best option? How do you prepare 6th graders for this transition? Why is it important to provide a "Rite of Passage" ceremony for the 6th grader? We will answer these questions and more. |