Workshops

Karl Bastian, the Kidologist

• Kidology 101: Effective Relational Ministry to Kids
  Kidology is the study of kids and their world. To be an effective minister to today's children, one must learn to do it from within the context of their culture. A working knowledge of a kid's world is an inroad to their heart. When children see that you are genuinely interested in their world, they in turn will become interested in what you are interested in -- namely God's Word and the Good News of Jesus. (Also available in Spanish with Susana Orellana).
  
  
• Making Your Discipline Problems Disappear
  Learn how to prevent discipline problems, how to deal with them effectively when they arise, with a special focus on what is going on in the minds and hearts of children when they misbehave so that you can better understand how to respond and mold them. (Also available in Spanish with Susana Orellana).
  
  
• KC Krew: Using Kids to Plan, Prepare and Pull Off Kids Church
  For fifteen years, Pastor Karl has used children to help plan, prepare and pull off his Kids Church service. Come benefit from years of experience in using kids to minister to kids. Several of Karl's "KC Krew Kids" are now in ministry and at Bible colleges preparing for a life of ministry - in large part because they started serving young. You will learn why kids should be running children's church, how to choose, train, and manage a team of kids, what a kid-run kid's church looks like, as well as get some ideas for how to disciple and train kids for ministry!
  
  
• P & R con el "Niñólogo" (con la Directora del Ministerio Hispano Susana Orellana como traductora)
  Spanish Track
  

Bill Allison

• Your First and Most Important Job as a Volunteer in Children's Ministry
  What's the most important thing you can do as a volunteer in children's ministry? You might be surprised at what you find out in this workshop. Come to learn by participating and having fun. Those with weak hearts and sour dispositions will feel totally out of place -- but they are still welcome!
  
  
• Training Really Does Make All the Difference
  Do you simply use volunteers to fill the holes in your children's ministry -- or do you develop and train volunteers to work in the most strategic mission field in America? How do you develop a culture of ministry training for the volunteers who serve in children's ministry?
  
  
• Why Volunteers Hate Meetings and What You Can Do About It
  Learn how to conduct meetings in such a way that volunteers actually choose to show up! You'll walk away with ten practical ways to make meetings effective and productive.
  
  
• You Can Recruit Excellent Volunteers Into Your Children's Ministry
  The harvest is plentiful in children's ministry -- but the pew warmers are many! You will leave with five specific, doable steps you can take to recruit excellent volunteers to work in your children's ministry.
  

Jim Austin

• 8 Ways to Make Learning Come Alive!
  Discover 8 methods to enable others to learn in unforgettable ways! Illusion, comedy and interactive techniques that will make the message stick and create life-changing opportunities for learners.
  
  
• Illusions To Illustrate
  See new and classic illusions that you can use to illustrate your point and bring your message home. Ideal for Teachers, Pastors and really anyone who wants to connect with learners.
  
  
• Me? What? Evangelize? Help!
  See illusions, drama and interactive ways designed to communicate the Gospel message clearly. Perfect for outreach, mission trips, and even one-on-one witnessing opportunities.
  
  
• Gospel Magic You Can Do
  Interested in getting started in gospel magic. Confused by gospel and magic in the same sentence? Come and learn the why's and how's and start using this ministry, today!

Kimborah Bobb

• Praise Him! Raise 'Em!
  Discover what is current and new in children's ministry music. This upbeat workshop previews the some best music available for kids praise and worship along with some of our favorite oldies. Listen to and learn motions to many great songs that you and your kids will enjoy for many years to come!
  
  
• Life with CLUB 345
  Effective ministry to your upper elementary kids! Having trouble reaching this older age group? If so, this is the place for you to be. Take an in depth look at Club 345 and the mission and goals behind this thriving ministry for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
  
  
• A Personal Trainer's Action Plan
  Don't know how to stay fit in ministry? If you're busy, overworked, and great with kids then you'll want to experience this workshop. Learn how to stay organized, together, and spiritually fit in the midst of ministry craziness.
  

Dick Crider

• No Cookie-Cutter Kids... Learning Styles For Children (Parts 1 and 2)
  Have you ever wondered why some kids are ready with an answer to your questions before you have finished your sentence? Or, why other kids always want to be the leader. It's all about learning styles and the way God made them. You can reach every student every week if you understand how he or she prefers to learn. Meet their needs at least once in every lesson and they will participate in the activities they normally don't enjoy.
  

Ron Fugle

• The Bible with Balloons (Beginners)
  If you never used balloons before, this workshop is for you. See how balloons are twisted and shaped to keep kids on the edges of their seats. You'll learn the basics of ballooning, while tying into Bible teaching and illustration. Discover what the ideal balloons, pumps, storage devices, and makers to purchase. You'll learn how to create the alphabet, make a fishing pole, build a ladder and create a cross. This workshop is great for first time 'twisters'.
  
  
• Teaching with Balloons (Advanced)
  Take your balloon twisting abilities "up a notch" as you learn more complex shapes. This workshop will illustrate the creation of a turtle, ladybug, flower, rainbow, and ark. In addition, you'll learn how to make a giant ostrich and various hates. Teaching applications will be shared via the "Full Armor of God" shapes and the "Wordless Balloon Bible." If you are looking for a more advanced balloon workshop that is very hands on, you've found the right place!
  
  
• Fun n' Simple Object Lessons
  Ron use simple and fun objects to teach the kids the Bible. By focusing on the use of a concordance, you can learn how to use sports equipment, gloves, rings, money, and other props to keep the attention of kids. Learn how to associate a Bible verses with each object and where you can find these teaching tools in your very own garage or basement. You'll need high energy to keep up!
  

Kal Gilchrist

• Food for Thought: Snacks That Teach (Parts 1 and 2)
  Do your kids come to Church hungry? Use it as a teaching tool! Fill kids with food …and God's Word! Kids love snacks, so feed them snacks AND teach a Bible lesson at the same time! Learn some fun activities that are snack-based and Bible-filled to use in Preschool classes, small groups or parties! So roll up your sleeves for some food crafts, food devotions, food games, food experiments, and even food service projects. Yum! Yum!
  
  
• Family Blitz: Planning and creating special events to bring children and parents together
  The churches of today have the opportunity to prepare parents for a more significant role in the spiritual development of their children. We are called to support parents in their efforts to raise godly, kingdom-focused, world-changing young people. Surveys indicate that parents are not so much unwilling to provide more substantive training to their children as they are ill-equipped to do such work. This workshop will help you plan and implement fun, wild and growth events to bring parents and children together successfully.
  
  
• Games, Relays, and Tag
  Come ready to play and participate in this interactive workshop loaded with relay and tag games. When you take time out to play games with your kids, relationships and teams are built!
  

Mary Rice Hopkins & Darcie Maze

• Creative Arts That Bring Focus And Healing
  Taking you to a new level of ministering that will teach you how to go to the hard places where children's hearts get hurt or broken. Tapping into the child's emotions with creative songs and teaching tools that will make a lasting change in lives.
  

Mary Rice Hopkins

• The ABCs of Praise
  So many ways to praise You Lord, I don't know where to start. But with these ABCs of praise, I can express my heart…from A-Z! Are you having trouble getting your kids to sing? Are you looking for ways to include the little ones? Are you in need of new crafts to reinforce your lesson? Do you want to incorporate music into your classroom? Have you ever said, "We only have a month, what are we going to do for our program?!?" -Well, take a deep breath. With hand motions, performance ideas, and more, you can have a musical classroom EVEN if you are not musical. You don't have to be a singer to attend, however, knowing how to operate a CD/Cassette player will help!
  
  
• Canciones para Toda la Familia (con la Directora del Ministerio Hispano Susana Orellana como traductora)
  Spanish Track
  Using 12 of Mary's much-loved songs, you'll learn how to imprint God's message of love on children's hearts and teach them how to "Caminare´ Como Cristo (Walk Like Jesus). You'll learn hand-motions that will make learning the songs fun and memorable, explore exciting ways to use the songs in your worship time, and discover a great language-teaching tool. Songs recorded on Canciones para Toda la Familia will be taught that are recorded in both Spanish and English. This will truly be a fun and unique seminar for all.
  

Darcie Maze

• Creative Arts That Bring Focus And Healing
  Taking you to a new level of ministering that will teach you how to go to the hard places where children's hearts get hurt or broken. Tapping into the child's emotions with creative songs and teaching tools that will make a lasting change in lives.
  

Susana Orellana

• Niñología 101: Ministerio Relacional Efectivo para Niños
  Spanish Track
  
• Haciendo que tus Problemas de Disciplina Desaparezcan
  Spanish Track
  

Henry Zonio

• Mega-Ministry Without A Mega-Church
  You don't have to be a megachurch to have a megaministry so come and get a new perspective on children's ministry in a smaller church.
  
  
• Getting Unstuck
  Learn ways to keep your children's ministry dynamic through intentional change and new ideas.
  
  
• Family-Centered Children's Ministry
  Effective children's ministry can only be accomplished when we partner with parents and encourage transgenerational worship experiences.
  
  
• What's In It For Me?
  Give people a reason to volunteer for children's ministry that meets the needs of the volunteer.