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Presenters
Karl Bastian is the founder of Kidology Inc. and the Children's
Pastor at the Village Church of Barrington (Barrington, IL). As
the "Kidologist", Karl brings the Gospel to children in a creative
and energetic way. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Bible Theology
from Moody Bible Institute and a Masters in Children's Ministry
from the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Kidology.org
VCBKids.org
ToyBoxTales.com
Bill Allison is the founder and executive director of Cadre
International (Sycamore, IL), a ministry whose mission is to assist
local churches in becoming the greatest volunteer training organizations
in the world. You may say that Bill's mission in life is to have
fun making those around him wildly successful! Bill and his wife
Stacy have six children ages 3-14. (Some work in a children's ministry,
others live in a children's ministry!)
CadreMinistries.com
Rob Biagi is a singer and songwriter (Irvine, CA) who delivers
energetic praise and worship music. His acoustic-pop style in imaginative
and engaging, resulting in a strong "family-building" focus brings
together kids and parents through fun songs with a powerful message.
Beyond his vocal and musical talents, his worship leading resources
have helped strengthen children's music programs at churches across
the country. Rob and his wife Kathleen have three children.
RobBiagi.com
Kimborah Bobb is the Children's Pastor at Grove City Church
of the Nazarene (Grove City, OH). Her upbeat style and enthusiastic
joy for the Lord allow her to minister to kids on a relational level.
Kim's true passion is leading kids in worship. She leads the kids
praise band, Straight & Narrow, each week in the 3rd through 5th
grade kids' church service.
KidsMatterMinistries.com
Dick Crider has been a Christian Education Consultant for
more than 20 years and has trained over 50,000 teachers. He has
led workshops throughout the United States and Canada at national
conferences and local churches. Dick has served as a Children's
Pastor and Director of Christian Education in three churches. He
is a recipient of the INCM "Excellence in Ministry to Children"
award and says his passion is seeing teachers and leaders come alive
when they gain an understanding of how God can use them in the lives
of children. Dick is currently a Christian Education Consultant
with Discipleland Curriculum.
Discipleland.com
Ryan Frank is the children's pastor at Liberty Baptist Church
(Sweetser, IN). He is also the creator of KidzMatter, a ministry
that partners with churches to reach children with the life-changing
truth of God's Word. Ryan has authored children's curriculum and
several resources for children's workers. He holds a Bachelor of
Science in Christian Education from Indiana Wesleyan University
and a Master of Arts in Ministry from Pensacola Theological Seminary.
Ryan is married and has one daughter.
KidzMatter.com
LibertyAllStars.org
Kal Gilchrist is the Children's Pastor at Living Hope Church
(Elk Grove Village, IL). She brings innovation to children's ministry
through her work with Slime Time, a program based on messy games,
video clips, prizes, and other adventures. Kal's Kidz K.I.C.K. Church
format also embraces a small group model, where she oversees groups
of volunteers who teach, train, and help kids know Christ.
KidzKick.org
David and Teesha Laflin are professional entertainers (Sterling,
CO) who use illusions to motivate, encourage, teach, and amaze.
Their highly acclaimed performances, seminars, and workshops have
taken them all across the United States and to several foreign countries.
Happily married for four years, David and Teesha are committed to
sharing the love of Jesus using tremendously entertaining and effective
methods.
DavidandTeesha.com
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