When a child acts out, is it misbehavior—or could it be connected to a disability? In this session, we’ll walk through 5 practical steps that will help you respond with wisdom, compassion, and confidence. Learn how to use simple tools like visual schedules, fidgets, and transition strategies to create an environment where every child feels welcome. These are easy to implement and can be used in your very next church service!

Take a behind the scenes tour of one of the most exciting buildings on the property. You will be able to see Bibles coming hot off a Heidelberg Press. Discover the entire process of putting a Bible together from paper to press to being bound and shipped. Also learn how you can help ship Bibles around the world at no cost to the recipient.

This session examines the challenges and opportunities inherent in intergenerational discipleship within the church. Drawing from biblical models and scriptural instruction, we will analyze how cultural shifts, communication styles, and spiritual formation practices affect the transfer of the faith from one generation to the next. Emphasis will be placed on developing intentional strategies for mentoring, fostering mutual devotion to the Lord and unity, as well as cultivating a theologically grounded approach to influencing the upcoming generation of Christians.

We all know the importance “visualization” plays in teaching. It is a tool that helps young learners connect with the speaker and comprehend Biblical truth. Another way to captivate the minds and attention of young learners is “Characterization”. Join David as he presents the theoretical and practical aspects of using fictional characters in your ministry teaching.

Practical and prioritized steps to invest musical philosophies and practice into the next generation. Conserving, preserving and implementing traditional music and worship by intentionally pouring into the next generation.

It is important for us to be mentoring others. Often, we say too little or too much. Many times we don't have enough blunt conversations. This session gives principles on how to approach mentoring someone effectively.

Is it true that we must pay someone to get something in the church done reliably? Why bother dealing with volunteers when paying someone is easier? How can we find and motivate people to serve faithfully in ministry as volunteers? What kinds of things can I do with volunteers?

We often divide our lives up into different pieces. These pieces might be work, ministry, spouse, children, extended family, education, physical well-being, emotional health, a personal walk with God, entertainment, hobbies, friendships, and potentially many more! Many times we think that what we do with one of these pieces of our life has little impact, if any, on the other areas. This is simply not true. During this workshop we will delve into God’s Word and learn how every piece of our lives is connected and make practical applications about how to address that principle in our daily lives.

In our technological age there are a host of means available for the advancement of the gospel. This session will examine the historical, spiritual, and practical aspects of utilizing media appropriately and effectively for the furthering of Christ's cause. Every platform should be a platform for the gospel.

In a world of chaos and confusion the believer has an opportunity to look into the living word of God to find the source of true rest. Choosing to set time aside to dwell on the character of God, his attributes, and the hope he gives can provide the Christian with stability in an unstable world.

Everyone loves to win a prize! Join this session to learn some new review games and some tips on how to make this part of your program more effective and exciting!

Come learn more about the Master Clubs program with Abb Thomas (Founder) and Jared Maggard (Assistant Director)! Hear what makes it different than other children's ministries and see if it's a good fit for your church. Master Clubs will not only have a lasting impact on your children, but also your youth group and entire church. We will have a Q&A time at the end of the session.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the hymnbook and wonder how to make your playing both simple and supportive for congregational singing? This beginner-friendly workshop will give you practical tools to make hymnplaying feel approachable and enjoyable. We’ll explore how to “shrink down” the hymnbook into clear, easy-to-play arrangements, discover left-hand fill ideas that sound full without being complicated, and learn how to create a supportive style that encourages confident singing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for fresh ways to simplify your approach, you’ll leave with techniques you can use right away in your congregational playing.

No one wants to experience the pain that comes when conflict in our lives is handled poorly. Unfortunately, when dealing with fallen people in a fallen world, conflict is going to happen in our relationships. While we can't escape conflict in this life, we can approach it in a way that doesn't destroy our relationships and dishonor God. By learning to deal with conflict God's way, we can experience peace even in the most challenging moments of conflict that we face.

Add a "Make & Take" snack to your Master Club, Sunday School, Day Camp or Children's Church that matches your Bible lesson or missionary story. In addition to relieving hunger pangs, discipline issues, and boredom, your children will really go home with the lesson deep inside. In this workshop, you, too, will get to "taste and see that the Lord is good" and go home with patterns to help add some spice to your Master Club or other ministries. This really made a difference this summer in eight weeks of Summer Day Camp for us! You will not only learn how to make these special treats but will also get some tips on how to get help to prepare ahead!