"));
Children's Pastors' Conference

2011 Fast Tracks (previously Pre-Cons) & Church Tours


When registering for CPC '11, you will be given the opportunity to purchase these sessions separately.


Title: Kick it up a Notch for Preschoolers
Presenters: Karen Apple
Description: We can help parents make God's Word the basis of the values they want for their 3 year olds, pre-kindergarteners and kindergarteners and provide learning experiences that are meaningful, memorable and life changing. Together we'll discover ways to fill your preschool ministry with fun learning activities, creative teaching techniques, worship and music that make God's Word come alive.

Title: 10 Things They Didn't Teach Me In College about Children's Ministry
Presenters: Ryan Frank
Description: Leadership is tough to learn from a textbook. There are some things you only learn from being in the trenches and getting dirty. Ryan will help newbies and veterans in children's ministry with current issues that both small and large churches face. And, he'll do it with humor, real-life application, and the wisdom that only comes from being a children's pastor for 15 years.

Title: Implementing Family Ministry; Not for the Faint of Heart
Presenters: Dr. Greg Carlson
Description: Practical implementation of ministry plans presents a challenge, especially when it may be a new endeavor like family ministry. An experienced educator, trainer & consultant in Christian ministries will take you on a planning tour toward confidently doing children's/family ministry in your church. We will plan in two crucial areas-curriculum and training of the team.

Title: KIDOLOGY: His Message Through You to Their World (Only offered in San Diego)
Presenters: Karl Bastian
Description: Kidology is the study of kids! The Apostle Paul said he became all things to all men so that they might be reached. Pastor Karl Bastian, aka "The Kidologist" entered children's ministry at age 10 and has been equipping adults for over thirty years on how to approach ministry from the perspective of a child and from within their culture. His unique approach is highly creative, super effective, causes disciples problems to vanish and results to soar - and yet is easy and fun. Come learn the secrets of the Kidologist that will transform your ministry.