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.

Make no mistake about it, God created us to connect with one another. Sadly, far too many Christian parents, even those in ministry, are failing to build solid relationships with their children. We are often losing our kids to the world, and we need to learn how to turn the tide!

Focus on the power of praise in every arena of our Christian life, with our life and our lips. The importance and implementation of a philosophy and life of Praise.

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.

Ladies Only | This workshop is for ladies who desire balance in juggling the responsibilities of family with the privilege of serving in ministry. God has a beautiful plan for meeting the needs in both areas while, at the same time, giving Him first place in your life. This workshop will include personal experience alongside practical information from Terrie Chappell’s book, It’s a Wonderful Life (2008).

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.

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!

This session dives into creative and unconventional methods for sharing the Gospel while staying true to its unchanging message. Discover fresh approaches to connect with people in today’s world, breaking through barriers and engaging hearts in meaningful ways. From leveraging modern tools to rethinking traditional outreach, this session will inspire you to think outside the box in your evangelistic efforts. Equip yourself with practical ideas to make the Gospel accessible and impactful in any context.

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.

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.

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.

Every leader needs to be able to share vision clearly, no matter what size ministry you’re in. We’ll walk through simple steps to make vision clear, compelling, and doable.