Register now for a pre or post conference tour. Space is limited.
Intensive Training Sessions
(choose 1) $89 (early rate)
Monday, March 3 830a-300p
Limited space available - maximum of 150 people per session
Strap on Your Tool Belt! You're Building a Children's MinistryCarol Jones
Building a Children's Ministry is a fun and often challenging task, even for an experienced builder. Come and learn how to build or renovate your Children's Ministry from the ground up! We will cover everything from securing your environments and training your volunteers to working with senior church leadership. You will leave with countless ideas and resources designed specifically for Children's Ministry leaders who want to build an excellent Children's Ministry.
Rock Solid Teacher; Discover the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus
Dr. Gregory Carlson
Come interact with the Master’s teaching principles for life-change: Biblical, enjoyable and effective. Apply Jesus’ pattern of using Scripture, storytelling, questions, motivation, gracious words and relationship-building to expand your impact in teaching.
Innovative Event Strategies that “Connect” your Church to its Community
Dr. Ken Thomas & Gabe Norris
This intensive session challenges event veterans and inspires those who are considering launching events for the first time. This will be accomplished by providing strategies such as marketing, partnerships, creative budgeting, assimilating “unchurched” people into the ongoing ministry of the church, and much more. 
When done correctly, event ministries are a proven avenue for helping your church get outside the walls. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from two leaders who have helped churches nationwide conduct effective events.
The Art of Management Juggling Without Growing a Third Arm
Jim Wideman
In this intensive session, Jim looks at 3 areas that all Children’s Ministry leaders face: personal, family and ministry management. You’ll learn practical ways to organize yourself, your home, your ministry plus your team. From the man who’s been there and done that, you’ll be challenged and inspired to become all that God has created you to be. You will leave with clear priorities, organizational know-how and practical life management skills.
Church Tour $99 (early rate)
Monday, March 3 730a-300p
Limited space available - maximum of 108 people
Join us as we head North to visit three very different, but dynamic children's ministries in Southern California. Visit their websites to learn more about them.
San Diego by Land & Sea Tour $99 (early rate)
Monday, March 3 830a-230p
Limited space available - maximum of 46 people
Get an inside view of beautiful San Diego. You'll be viewing the highlights of “America's Finest City,” through a special narrated guided tour. We will see areas such as: Old Town, the site of the city's original settlement where many of the old adobes and frame houses have been completely restored and are still standing; Balboa Park's 1,400 acres, a welcome retreat for San Diegans and considered one of the most beautiful, diversified and culturally enriching parks in North America; San Diego's Downtown Areas including the Gaslamp District and Horton Plaza, a whimsical architectural design; Seaport Village and the Embarcadero nestled on the site of the old Coronado Ferry Landing on San Diego Bay.
After seeing our lovely city by land, we will be welcomed aboard a Coast Guard certified yacht to cruise the calm waters of the San Diego Bay to experience the city and bustling harbor from a completely different perspective. It’s an inside view of city from the water, and something that shouldn’t be missed. Professional guides will narrate points of interest such as the Coronado Bay Bridge, the Navy shipyards and aircraft carriers, Shelter Island, Harbor Island and North Island. The experienced Captain will safely maneuver guests around the most exciting sites on the San Diego Bay. This is a tour that should not be missed. There is no other way to see San Diego then by both land and sea!
San Diego Zoo - *NEW* Post-Conference Tour $79 (early rate)
Thursday, March 6 1130a-530p
Limited space available - maximum of 46 people
Experience an animal wonderland, The San Diego Zoo. The World Famous San Diego Zoo has been the gem of San Diego for more than 80 years. Starting as a small collection of animals, the Zoo has grown into a sanctuary for more than 4,000 birds, mammals, and reptiles housed in enclosures that closely simulate their natural environments. The 100-acre Zoo is also a lush botanical garden that houses more than 6,500 plant species!
We will have the chance to visit the Zoo’s newest and most ambitious habitat is Monkey Trials and Forest Tales. We will even have the chance to descend into a tropical forest filled with more than 30 exotic species of African and Asian birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Then we could listen to the sounds of the birds while they fly overhead as you make your way through the exhibit. It’s a whole new world within the Zoo grounds.
Anytime today we may enjoy exploring the famous San Diego Zoo with a deluxe tour package including admission; a 40-minute guided double-deck bus tour, the Express Bus, Skyfari aerial tram (both ways) and all animal shows and exhibits. This is the best way to see the San Diego Zoo. It’s something that is a staple to San Diego and it simply can’t be missed!
