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