Teens & Young Adults

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.

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.

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.

Ministry in the local church takes many faithful servants of the Lord. Young adults must be poised for some of the greatest growth and strengthening of the local church. Join us as we explore different avenues to help cultivate a young adult's heart to lead and to serve in God's work.

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.

Join Al as he discusses the goal of having exciting activities while on a limited Budget. From an hour after church to Mission outreaches, learn how to plan and get the most from what resources you have.

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!

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 youth ministry, an effective summer trip can be one of the most impactful events of the year. These trips create opportunities for strong relationship-building, deep spiritual growth, and life-changing decisions. Together, we’ll explore how to lead a summer trip well: preparing spiritually beforehand, planning and executing the week, keeping each trip fresh, and helping students carry their commitments home. In this session, I’ll share practical tools and insights to help you maximize the impact of your next trip.

This is a "Cracker Jack" session designed to help Master Club workers, Sunday School teachers, and parents learn "Ten Tips to Prevent Tears" in training our youth of today and adults in the importance of remaining pure in our lives. Just POP right into this session to help you help others face today's society with a Christian perspective of PURITY. The goal in this workshop is for participants to "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in PURITY." (I Timothy 4:12)

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.

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.

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.

In a world where young adults are constantly being told who they should be, it becomes necessary to remind them of who they are in Christ. Join us as we discuss what has shaped the behaviors and perspective of the young adult community and how we can help show them their true identity.

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.

Join Elijah Ketchum, Chris Chavez, Ken Quinlan, and Bob Mann as they discuss practical tips and helps for those involved in serving in youth ministry. This will be a group discussion / Q&A time, so come ready to be involved in the conversation!

Join Elijah Ketchum, Chris Chavez, Ken Quinlan, and Bob Mann as they discuss practical tips and helps for those involved in serving in youth ministry. This will be a group discussion / Q&A time, so come ready to be involved in the conversation!

Join Elijah Ketchum, Chris Chavez, Ken Quinlan, and Bob Mann as they discuss practical tips and helps for those involved in serving in youth ministry. This will be a group discussion / Q&A time, so come ready to be involved in the conversation!

Join Elijah Ketchum, Chris Chavez, Ken Quinlan, and Bob Mann as they discuss practical tips and helps for those involved in serving in youth ministry. This will be a group discussion / Q&A time, so come ready to be involved in the conversation!