Children's Ministry
Principles of Allegoric and Metaphoric Teaching
God uses many types of literature to relay His message. Perhaps two of the most interesting types of literature God uses are “allegoric and metaphoric” writing. Join David as he examines the nature of this literature found in the Bible and explains how impactful it can be when presented to younger audiences.
Removing Barriers: Practical Ways to Launch a Disability Ministry
Starting a disability ministry can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This session will walk you through simple, practical first steps to remove barriers and create space for every child and family to belong in the body of Christ.
Running High-Impact High-Energy Games for Kids
Learn how to think through your kid game time. Learn preparation tips that help the game time have the most exciting and effective impact. Gain some ideas to create a more exciting atmosphere that encourages cheering, laughing, and competition. Learn an extremely efficient way to explain new games. Learn 7+ Kid Icebreakers and 8+ Kid Big games.
Super Songs & Games on the Church Bus
Use these songs on the bus that include choruses, echoes, posters, visuals, and even some fun and silly songs to add variety and excitement to the bus ride. Also, hear about games and contests that work well on a bus and add some fun to the ride.
The Importance of Review Games
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!
Using Flyers, Prospecting Literature and Attendance Records to Grow Your Bus Ministry
During Saturday morning bus visitation, flyers and special promotions can be used to encourage attendance. Prospecting flyers and door hangers can also help you find new bus riders. Learn about the “Bus Bucks” rewards program Ed uses to develop and reward faithfulness and bring in visitors.
Why Do We Have Game Time, & How Do I Get the Most Out of It?
This workshop is all about game time! Why should we have game time? What kind of games should I play? How much preparation do I need? Game time is a very important part of every children's ministry, and how we approach it can have a major impact on how we influence young people! Note: this workshop is developed with Master Clubs game time in mind, but the ideas will be helpful for anyone working with children and teens.