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Presenters
Tim Balogh, formerly on staff with Kidology, is the Pastor
of Family & Children's Ministries at Northpointe Community Church
(DeWitt, MI). While Tim loves his role as lead teacher in the Kidsworld
Worship Theater, his real passion is helping parents reclaim their
rightful role as the primary spiritual influence in their own children's
lives. Tim brings a certain "caffeinated zeal" to his training as
he seeks to ignite the creative imaginations and spirits of everyone
who serves with children.
NorthpointCC.org
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
Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze have teamed together to
combine music and puppetry in family ministry. Mary has served in
family music ministry for 25 years, capturing the hearts of both
children and adults. With over 20 albums, multiple videos, and curriculum
to her name, Mary has recently focused on working with Christian
educators regarding their important role in the lives of children.
Darcie helps provide creative teaching-training seminars to those
who work with children. She is best known for designing her own
distinctive line of puppets that are found in over 150 countries.
MaryRiceHopkins.com
AmazingHealingWings.com
Mary Rice Hopkins is celebrating 30 years in family music
ministry, capturing the hearts of children and grown-ups alike.
Mary is also known for keynote speaking and leading worship at events
such as MOPS, Moms In Touch Int'l, Women's Retreats, ACSI, CPC,
and more.
MaryRiceHopkins.com
Darcie Maze has captivated the hearts of children and adults
with her exceptional gift of puppetry for over 30 years. Her vision
is to train teachers for children's ministry and supply resources
that are easy to use. After studying Child Evangelism at Christ
for Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, and Life Bible College,
she became an ordained minister.
AmazingHealingWings.com
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
Dave Truitt is the Children's Pastor at Mechanicsburg Brethren
in Christ Church (Mechanicsburg, PA). Known as the "Balloon Pastor",
Dave not only teaches balloon classes, but has developed a balloon
ministry team comprised of kids, teens, and adults that twist at
various events in the community. He has a heart for outreach and
enjoys using his collection of toys and balloon creations to reach
into the hearts of children.
BalloonPastor.BalloonHQ.com
MCBIC.org
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