Children's Ministry
Beyond Babysitting: Church Nurseries – The Heart of Ministry
Learn the fundamental elements of a Christ centered nursery that values children of all ages and impacts and blesses the entire church.
Chris Bradshaw and Carole Hardy-Presenter
Breakout 1 and 2
Children’s Ministry Essentials
Explore the essential elements of an effective children’s ministry. Learn how vision, staff, programs, curriculum, events, facilities, volunteers, parents, and pastors all fit together in a ministry that glorifies God and leads children to Christ.
Lori Trupp-Presenter
Breakout 1 and 2
Children Serving Children - Kid’s Mission Projects
Come and hear about mission project ideas where children can use their time, talent and money to serve the Lord. This workshop will articulate ideas for special projects, give examples of what to do with the Sunday morning children’s offering and provide samples of hands-on activities for groups of all shapes and sizes where parents and children can become involved in missions.
Vicki Holdman-Presenter
Breakout 2 only
Let’s Focus on Head, Heart and Hands in Early Childhood
Experience the synergy of a "live" demonstration of what happens in the Early Childhood area on Sunday morning. Centered on Head, Hearts, and Hands, the workshop will incorporate activities that teach Bible lessons in the large group setting through stories, music, praise, and prayer, creative and interactive play which are adaptable to churches of all sizes. Participants will also discover ways to invite, inform and empower volunteers and suggestions of ways to offer "bite-size" volunteer opportunities to enhance your ministry and attract potential volunteers who have not yet decided to make a full time commitment.
Vicki Holdman-Presenter
Breakout 1 only
Making Scripture Stick
Scripture memorization is a wonderful discipline that will last a lifetime but it is not always easy to make kids want to memorize Scripture. Come and be ready to laugh, play and learn some easy and fun ways to turn your kids into Scripture Warriors.
Lisa Hiteshew-Presenter
Breakout 1 only
More Than a Game-Active Learning Ideas for Kids
Kids want to have fun, so use this to your teaching advantage. In this interactive workshop you’ll learn multiple kid-tested games that do double duty – they’re fun and they reinforce your lesson!
Nick Ransom-Presenter
Breakout 2 only
Reaching Elementary Kids on Sunday
We will discuss classroom ideas to keep kids engaged through small groups, games, and crafts while building relationships with their Sunday school teachers. Come also to hear strategies on inviting, equipping and sustaining volunteers in children’s ministry.
Lisa Hiteshew-Presenter
Breakout 2 only
Special Events – Keeping Them Special
Are you repeating the same events year after year? Do you find yourself alone in your event planning? Are people eager to come back? We’ll share ideas from basic planning tips, publicity, picking the right event, creating a team mentality and building on your successes.
Gail Gunnerson-Presenter
Breakout 1 only