According to George Barna, "What a child believes by the time he is 13 is what he will die believing". More than anything, we want to ensure that preteens own their faith before they leave our ministries. If you're wondering where to put them, how to reach them, and how to relate to them, this workshop is for you. We'll have tons of fun exploring the unique attributes of this age of kids and how they think, learn, play relate to each other, and most importantly, how to reach them in this critical life stage.

Learning from the faith of a shepherd boy.

What happens when a child comes to you wanting to receive Christ as Savior? Do you panic? Come and learn what to do!

How to lead an effective small group for men.

Kid tested, pastor approved. A few old favorites and many new object lessons to help capture the attention and motivate learning for Elementary age children. Bonus section on easy-to-make props.

Workshop will be loaded with practical ideas on how to turn your ho-hum women's ministry into a fun, dynamic, and Godly way to reach women inside and outside your church. Hear the 25 most effective ideas working in women's ministry across the country.

This workshop will provide you with several real ideas that have worked and will work for you today! Relationship wins over technology! From this premise comes ideas that are timeless and right for connecting and keeping children engaged.

Do you find that your small group or Sunday school discussions are met with deafening silence or confused stares? We’ll discuss the types of studies, questions, and situations that lead to dynamic, life-changing discussions.

Pastors and lay leaders alike in the small and middle sized church often needlessly struggle to function in a way that enhances spiritual and numerical growth. In this interactive seminar we'll discuss that essential transition including the topics: "The Biblical Basis for Lay Ministry", "Mobilizing the Laity for Action" and "5 Ways to Enlist and Empower the Lay Leaders".

Assisting women in developing meaningful relationships through the dynamics of small groups requires specific skills. You'll discover how to create the proper environment, useful prayer strategies, how to guide discussion and participation, how to create a sense of unity, and strategies for keeping in touch. You'll also learn how to bring the group to an end and create a sense of closure.

Have you heard about Awana but have no idea what its all about? Is it just a Bible memory program for kids? Does it have something to do with circles? Come find out about "puggles", "home base", and "24/7 ministries"!

Discover the Jewish holidays and how Jesus fulfilled them. Practical helps for teaching the Jewish holidays and using them to celebrate Messiah and lift Him up.

Discover the Jewish holidays and how Jesus fulfilled them. Practical helps for teaching the Jewish holidays and using them to celebrate Messiah and lift Him up.

This workshop will look at why Jesus used parables and object lessons more than any other form of teaching. We'll also identify how to incorporate these into our teaching for effectiveness.

A plan to begin and advance Disability Ministry in your church!