B.A. Snider Workshop: Spiritual Formation in Covenant Children Our covenant children are in a unique place in our churches. We put God’s mark on them as babies with water when they are baptized. We know that this does not save them but it brings them into the covenant community in a special [...]
Laney Stayton, Heather Dirkse and Sally Powell Workshop: Worship that Forms: Discipling Children Through Intergenerational Worship Join us for an engaging session exploring how worship serves as a primary space for spiritual discipleship. We'll reflect on worship's formative power through a panel conversation with Heather Dirkse, Laney Stayton, and Sally Powell. We’ll [...]
Bethany Belue Workshop: Soul Care for Children's Ministry Leaders Children's Ministry is a calling that often pulls us in many directions—preparing lessons, recruiting volunteers, teaching children, and giving of ourselves continually. But what happens when our own souls feel weary? How do you make your walk with Christ a priority? We will [...]
Saralyn Tyler Workshop: Spaces to Flourish Regardless of church size or budget, we all have one thing in common: the desire to create inviting, safe and fun spaces for children to grow in their knowledge and love for Christ. This workshop will discuss ideas for staying on budget and on mission, as [...]
Kevin Daane Workshop: Easy Joy - The Beauty in Following God's Mandate for Loving Those on the Margins In this workshop participants will discover that spending time with children impacted by disability is close to Jesus’ heart and needs to be a priority in our Sunday School classes. Participants will be challenged [...]
Laura Tucker Workshop: Becoming a Servant Leader Jesus came not to be served, but to serve—and He invites us to follow Him in that same posture. In this workshop, we’ll explore what it means to become a servant leader by looking to Jesus as our ultimate example. Together, we’ll consider how as [...]
Christy Villhauer and Katie Flores Workshop: The Invitation to Pray Prayer is a beautiful invitation to spend time with God. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to introduce children to the lifelong journey of prayer, helping them discover that God listens to them and longs to hear from them. Learn how to [...]
Sherry Kendrick Workshop: Partnering Home and Church in Spiritual Growth The heart of discipleship in the home and church is a personal relationship with Jesus, who calls us to follow Him and lead our children to do the same. He equips us through practices like Bible study, worship, prayer, character growth, stewardship, [...]
Lisa Updike Workshop: Teaching Our Children to Love the Church Since the beginning of time God has been making a people for Himself—a people with whom He would dwell and a people upon whom he would set His affection. Jesus loves His people! After all, He is the bridegroom and the Church, [...]
Jeanette Simpson Workshop: Missional Mindset in Children's Ministry Having a missional mindset is essential, as it reflects Jesus’ final command in Matthew 28—to go and make disciples. This personal calling applies to all followers of Christ. In this workshop, we will explore practical steps to begin, implement, and grow in the practice [...]