Children's Ministry

Why the nations? This session will not only address the need to teach our young people missions at an early age, but also to establish the motivation behind an “all nations” heart-beat. By piquing interest in your students of God’s global mission, you are better able to establish the priority of His glory among all peoples of the earth. When we, as influencers in the classroom, grasp that God’s desire is to be known and glorified among all nations of the earth, we have attached ourselves to a magnificent thought and an obligation to shape our teachings according to our findings. Practical suggestions are given in how to make much of missions in the lives of children. All the Children of the World will encourage us to see the world through the lens of an all-inclusive kaleidoscope of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures and to incorporate it into our classrooms.

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.

The Lord Jesus Christ was more than a great Teacher; He was the great Inviter. Those who teach and preach the truth must aim for the heart and appeal to the will. God's Word always calls for faith and obedience. Join us as we examine the theology of the invitation and discuss principles for persuading hearers to become doers of the Word.

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!

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.

Join us as we explore how to create a culture of discipleship in a Christian school. We will examine methods including Chapel, Bible classes, mentoring relationships, and serving opportunities to help staff and students find and follow Jesus.

Provided by the author of the Granny B series, which shares character stories combined with flash cards of basic facts about the Old Testament Minor Prophets, this workshop will give you some great ways to teach basic Bible facts to children, youth and adults. Each participant will go away with something in your hand that you can use with Master Club lessons, Sunday School lessons, youth groups, or even with adults. The goal is for each person to take away a NEW love for the knowledge in some of the most forgotten books of the OLD Testament. Come "Take a NEW LOOK at the OLD BOOK," and see how much fun it can be!

The Sunday morning bus ride to church and drop off after church can and should be an exciting weekly experience for your riders. Learn some ways to enhance that experience so your riders want to come back before they even get off the bus.

Learn common mistakes to avoid. Learn how to be very clear when leading kids to Christ! If a child is ready to get saved, how do you help them pray on their own? How do you help kids who repeatedly respond to get saved receive assurance?

Training your children's workers can be fun and exciting! Join this session to learn practical ways on how to make this happen.

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!

Training your children's workers can be fun and exciting! Join this session to learn practical ways on how to make this happen.

Kids songs are a great way to teach Bible truth and to add excitement to your program! Join this session to learn new songs and some tips on how to make your kids’ song service more fun and purposeful.

Join us as we do a condensed version of our leader training. In this session we will discuss the purpose of Master Clubs, planning your club night, what goes in to Rally Time, Bible Time and Book Time. We will also look at membership requirements for each group and our approach to scripture memory. We will finish the session off with a Q&A.

Join us as we continue our condensed version of leader training. In this session we will discuss the three different main groups of Master Clubs; Beginners, Primaries and Juniors. We will also look at master records, game time, award time and much more. We will finish off the session with a Q&A.

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.

The world in which our children are growing up today is not the same world that you and I grew up in. The world is changing, and the faith of children will be challenged. In this session, we will look closely at several world changers in the Bible and see the fundamental principles that young people must be taught to become world changers.

Preschoolers are capable of learning far more than we expect of them. You can help them learn when you understand how to use practical teaching tips that will gain their attention and get them involved in the lesson. As they apply what they have learned, you have helped them build a foundation for continued learning.

This session focuses on how to effectively teach children about missions in a way that is engaging, age-appropriate, and inspiring. Learn how to present the importance of missions without overwhelming young hearts or using guilt as a motivator. Instead, we’ll explore creative and practical ways to cultivate a genuine love for the Gospel and a heart for the lost. This session will equip leaders with tools to spark a lifelong passion for missions in the next generation.