Children's Ministry

In our technological age there are a host of means available for the advancement of the gospel. This session will examine the historical, spiritual, and practical aspects of utilizing media appropriately and effectively for the furthering of Christ's cause. Every platform should be a platform for the gospel.

The world in which our children are growing up today is not the same world that you and I grew up in. The world is changing, and the faith of children will be challenged. In this session, we will look closely at several world changers in the Bible and see the fundamental principles that young people must be taught to become world changers.

Preschoolers are capable of learning far more than we expect of them. You can help them learn when you understand how to use practical teaching tips that will gain their attention and get them involved in the lesson. As they apply what they have learned, you have helped them build a foundation for continued learning.

This session focuses on how to effectively teach children about missions in a way that is engaging, age-appropriate, and inspiring. Learn how to present the importance of missions without overwhelming young hearts or using guilt as a motivator. Instead, we’ll explore creative and practical ways to cultivate a genuine love for the Gospel and a heart for the lost. This session will equip leaders with tools to spark a lifelong passion for missions in the next generation.

God uses many types of literature to relay His message. Perhaps two of the most interesting types of literature God uses are “allegoric and metaphoric” writing. Join David as he examines the nature of this literature found in the Bible and explains how impactful it can be when presented to younger audiences.

Starting a disability ministry can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This session will walk you through simple, practical first steps to remove barriers and create space for every child and family to belong in the body of Christ.

Learn how to think through your kid game time. Learn preparation tips that help the game time have the most exciting and effective impact. Gain some ideas to create a more exciting atmosphere that encourages cheering, laughing, and competition. Learn an extremely efficient way to explain new games. Learn 7+ Kid Icebreakers and 8+ Kid Big games.

Use these songs on the bus that include choruses, echoes, posters, visuals, and even some fun and silly songs to add variety and excitement to the bus ride. Also, hear about games and contests that work well on a bus and add some fun to the ride.

Everyone loves to win a prize! Join this session to learn some new review games and some tips on how to make this part of your program more effective and exciting!

During Saturday morning bus visitation, flyers and special promotions can be used to encourage attendance. Prospecting flyers and door hangers can also help you find new bus riders. Learn about the “Bus Bucks” rewards program Ed uses to develop and reward faithfulness and bring in visitors.

This workshop is all about game time! Why should we have game time? What kind of games should I play? How much preparation do I need? Game time is a very important part of every children's ministry, and how we approach it can have a major impact on how we influence young people! Note: this workshop is developed with Master Clubs game time in mind, but the ideas will be helpful for anyone working with children and teens.