Most of us grew up learning disjointed pieces of God's Big Story. Learn how to teach Bible stories in context... where God is the main character of an epic narrative. We'll share the actual Big God Story and end with a discussion of how teaching from this vantage point changes the way we teach and how we can help children to find their place in God's story. Learn More

Raising children to know and love God is a parent's duty, privilege, and most rewarding achievement! What parents do today with their kids bears fruit for generations to come. In Generation to Generation parent, author, and youth ministry expert Wayne Rice challenges parents to embrace their role as spiritual leaders in their homes and find creative ways to communicate lasting values through family traditions and everyday family routines. He'll also provide tips for leading family devotions that won't make kids groan and ideas for encouraging your children to grow in faith during their teen years and beyond. This session will provide tips for you as leaders to take home to the parents in your church to help them embrace their role as spiritual leaders at home. Learn More

In the gospel of Luke, 12 verses tell the story of Jesus in the temple when he was a tween. More than just an isolated narrative, we at J12 national believe it is the template for a targeted and well-rounded ministry to the almost teenagers in our churches today. In this luncheon, we will unwrap the concept, the strategy, and the materials we have developed to sustain a weekly dynamic ministry to this, too old for this - too young for that, demographic. Learn More

How is faith being formed in the hearts of your children? Join us as we take a close look at spiritually forming environments that the Holy Spirit can use to transform the hearts of our children Learn More

Kurt Goble presents 3.2.1 Conflict. Conflict within the church can be stressful and taxing. How do you deal with difficult people, tough decisions and emotional situations? Learn to identify specific types of conflict and understand how to approach each one. Learn More

Nella Uitvlugt presents Autism and Your Church. How can you effectively include children with Autism in your children's ministry? The focus of this breakout will be on strategies and ideas for inclusion. Many of these ideas will be good for those children who do not have ASD. Learn More

Gloria S. Lee presents Awesome Anytime Activities for Preschoolers. They are easy to prepare - every volunteer's dream; but they are also fun and engaging - every preschoolers' dream; kid's lives will be changed - and that is your dream. Get fresh new lesson ideas where every activity has a purpose and preschoolers are engaged and encouraged to see God in their everyday experiences. In addition, experience ways to help preschoolers connect with each other. Learn More

Dr. Rick Chromey presents Balance in Multi-Age Teaching. You serve children ages five to eleven in the same room. How can you deliver a dynamic message and catch everyone? The fifth grader loves it, the kindergarten age does not get it. The kindergarten age is thrilled, the fifth grader is bored! Learn teaching techniques that throw the net wide, so all kids can hear and engage in God's Word. Learn More

Yancy presents Born to Worship: ABC's of Preschool Worship. Leading preschool worship is a lot of fun and also very rewarding. As you connect these little worshippers with their Creator some days will feel more like the "Hokey Pokey" than "Amazing Grace." This breakout will teach you how to lead songs on their level and engage them to participate in worship. Learn More

Deb Moncauskas presents Building Teams That Last. This breakout will help the participants understand the value and benefits of ministry teams. We will explore the attributes of a good team leader. We will learn how to build effective teams that provide encouragement, accountability and affirmation to their participants. This breakout will help the participant build teams that will last. Learn More

Mike Heinz presents Challenge #1 - Nurturing Your Own Child's Faith. Have you ever noticed it is the painter's house that most needs a fresh coat of paint? How effective are you at nurturing the faith of your own child? This breakout will help you shape and sharpen your principles and strategies for the discipline of your own children. And in the process you will have much to offer the families in your church. Learn More

Eric Hamp presents Children on the Mission Field. Jesus instructed us to "GO" into all the world. This command was not limited to adults. I have been a part of taking children all over the world and watching them do great exploits and in turn, it changed their lives. We will explore the who, what, when and where of missions trips with children. Learn More

David Welday presents Chronological Discipleship. Why is it so many kids today who were raised in church fall away? Perhaps it is our approach to discipleship. This breakout will give evidence to the power of teaching God's Word in a systematic and chronological fashion. Learn More

Kevin Reynolds presents Church Growth Through Outward Focused Children's Ministry. Church growth research shows that most unreached parents are more concerned about the spiritual needs of their children above even their own. This breakout will discuss the State of the Church on the subject of children's outreach, including an overview of current methods and models of outreach (both effective and ineffective) and present a "Top Ten" list of the most effective. Breakout attendees will leave with a simple strategy enabling them to evaluate their own outreach programs and develop a clear and effective outreach strategy for Church Growth Through Outward Focused Children's Ministry. Learn More