2011 Fast Tracks (previously Pre-Cons) Presenters

Karen Apple
Karen developed an innovative church children's ministry which included an "over the top" preschool ministry and a weekday preschool. After more than 25 years in children's ministry, Karen speaks, writes and consults for conferences, publishers and churches. She adores apples, especially her husband Steve. www.1stthings1st.org



Ryan Frank
Ryan Frank is the children's pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Sweetser, Indiana. He is the creator of KidzMatter Inc. and the publisher of K! Magazine. Ryan also serves on the board of directors for the International Network of Children's Ministry and the American Children's Ministers' Association. You can follow Ryan on Twitter at twitter.com/r_frank. www.kidzmatter.com


Dr. Greg Carlson
Greg lives in the Chicago area and is a husband to Donna, a dad to 3 sons and one daughter-in-law, a pastor since 1974, a professor and chair of the Christian Ministries department at Trinity International University, an author, and a son of God's grace through Jesus Christ. He was schooled at Grace University, Talbot School of Theology, and University of Nebraska, Lincoln.


Karl Bastian
Karl Bastian has over fifteen years of experience as a full time Children's Pastor in large, small, and mobile churches. He is the founder of Kidology.org, one of the leading Internet destinations for those who minister to children. He has a Bible Theology degree from Moody Bible Institute and a Masters in Children's Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His favorite place to be is in front of kids creatively teaching them the Bible and training them to serve God. http://www.kidology.com

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