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Click to download this year's seminar schedule! 20+ Quick Ideas to Engage Kids in Learning – Elementary This session will provide you with over twenty ways to quickly engage students in learning. Need ideas to get students to pay attention to what you are teaching? This session will give you strategies that are easy to do at a moment’s notice. Adoption in the Church – General Come get information on agencies, international adoptions and how churches can support adoption and foster care. Becoming a GREAT storyteller of Biblical Truths - Elementary Jesus was a great story teller who taught biblical truths using parables. Learn practical tips for preparing and presenting Bible stories that will inform, and engage the minds and hearts of the children that attend your classrooms. Learn to think and teach in such a way that you constantly ask yourself, “What does this story say about God?” and help your kids to see EVERYTHING through God centered lenses! Best Practices for Ensuring Health and Safety for the Littlest Ones - Nursery Come learn about and share ideas regarding health and safety issues and solutions all early childhood ministries encounter. Topics include diaper changing, handwashing, snacks, illlness prevention, etc. Beyond the Church- How Children’s ministry can impact the future of our city - Leadership Our world is more interconnected than ever. Our children live in a complicated and noisy world with many unbiblical values. We hear stories of parents and churches doing everything right, yet many young people will still walk away from God. Why? We will discuss and share ideas to give your ministry a more holistic approach to survive and thrive where we and our children spend most of their time.... away from church. We will discuss broader issues that affect us all and share creative new strategies to regain godly influence beyond the church, and save the next generation. Bible Games – Elementary Bible learning games can be some of the most valuable--and enjoyable--times in your program. In this workshop we will explore games that help kids review Bible memory verses, recall Bible story facts, apply Bible truths to everyday life and develop Bible skills. Bringing it Home – Creative and interactive ways to get your message from the classroom to the car - General Home is where the heart is. If this is true then to get to the heart’s of our children we need to develop a home invasion of the gospel. If you’re finding that your take home pages are becoming car trash, then this is the session for you. In this session we will explore creative ways to get the message from church life to home life. We will also have a fun discussion allowing all participants to explain their own creative implantation of take-home resources. Building faith in children – Elementary It can seem so overwhelming to only have an hour each week and know you are contributing to a child’s faith. In this breakout, we will discuss the spiritual development of a child, what is appropriate to teach at different levels of learning, and how to use these key points to help children build their faith. Bullies – It’s not just about Goliath Anymore - General Public schools are rising up to address the increasing concern about bullying in schools and it goes to the top level. October was recognized as National Anti-Bullying month. CNN even did an extensive report on the subject. So the question then stands: what is the church doing about it? What should we be doing about it? This workshop will present different scenarios as a catalyst for discussion, offer Sunday school lesson resources, and challenge you to take a stand. Can Preschoolers have a heart for God? – Preschool YES! Help your preschooler learn that it is not their size or age that matters to God. It is their heart that God is concerned with. This is a action packed workshop filled with Bible stories, singing and puppets. Come and be encouraged as a teacher as we learn that these Bible truths are not only for your preschool class but for you too! Captivate them with Flannelgraphs! – Preschool-Early Elementary Think Flannelgraphs are old school? Think again! This workshop will show you how exciting flannelgraphs can be and is geared towards novices and teachers with limited experience. You will receive plenty of teacher-focused tips for using flannelgraphs to teach Bible stories and truths. Caring for Children with Special Needs – General In Psalm 139:14 David wrote, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made . . ." All of God's children were made uniquely by their Creator. It's our job as teachers to build relationship with all of the children placed in our care and to model God's love for them. In this workshop we will discuss some of the "different abilities" of children with special needs, attitudes often held by teachers and classmates, and different ways to meet the needs of these special children and their families. Christ Centered Children's Ministry – General We must point parents and children to a glorious view of God who is the hero of every story so that children will come to know Jesus as the only one who saves and satisfies the longing of their heart. This seminar introduces vision and passion as the launching pad for children’s ministry. Classroom Management: Tips for Newer Teachers – Elementary Would you like to use the time God has granted you in the classroom more effectively? Do you wonder if you could manage the children in your care more efficiently? An elementary school teacher will share some practical strategies to help you eliminate classroom discussions and focus on the important stuff. Connecting Kids to God - General Showing kids God’s love is super important. Getting kids to reach out and connect to God is just as important, but can feel insurmountable. Come experience a time full of hands-on ideas that help kids connect to God, and grow into a deeper relationship with Him. Contain Yourself – Simplifying Early Childhood Classroom Structure and Organization – Preschool/Elementary Let’s face it- Children’s ministry requires creative resources and creative implementation, but too much creativity can cloud the simple message of Jesus. In this session we will explore techniques to help balance and simplify classroom organization. We will examine effective and strategic steps that will help you jump start the learning environment, focus on the message and cut out the clutter – because, less is more!! Creative Cooking with Preschoolers - Preschool The Bible is full of food … from the fishes and loaves of bread to manna and quail. Children love to cook and eat what they’ve created. Come and learn ways to add simple recipes to your Sunday School or Preschool lessons. Creative Discipline Techniques: Be a great Mentor not a Monitor! (Elementary) In our fast paced society, keeping our kids attention for any length of time can be challenging. Learn creative discipline techniques using a model of three personality types. This session will help you to discover the main reasons for a disruptive class and the strategies you can use to provide positive correction and mentoring. Creative Drama for Creative Sundays: Preschool and Elementary Using simple drama techniques with Preschool and elementary aged children allows them to experience Bible stories in a very tangible way. In addition, creative dramatics teaches good Christian skills: team formation, cooperation, non censorship of ideas, confidence building, creativity development and more. Come learn some simple drama games that will help your children connect with the people of the Bible. Creative ways to ensure we're not lax with our lay people – General This workshop, which targets volunteer supervisors and pastors, will focus on the crucial aspect of taking care of our volunteers. It will offer some unique ways to minister to our volunteers, as well as give the participants an opportunity to share with the rest of the group their own creative ideas regarding "volunteer-care". This workshop will be part presentation/part discussion. Digging Deeper: The Importance of Teaching Children Theology and Doctrine - General Today’s children are bombarded with information from many sources. It is critical for children to learn to see the world through the eyes of God. Sound biblical teaching combined with an understanding of theology and doctrine provides the foundation necessary for children to avoid succumbing to a post-christian worldview. Digital Kids: Reaching, Teaching, and Learning in the 21st Century – General Today’s children are profoundly impacted by technology in almost every facet of life. Discover the impact of digital media and technology on children and their physical, spiritual, and mental health. Learn how to reach and teach children who are used to receiving information in digital forms. Engaging Elementary Aged Kids in a Mixed Age Setting - Elementary This seminar will identify the challenges of trying to teach and minister to a variety of ages (Kindergarten - Fifth Grade) in a large group setting and provide insights on how to do this most effectively. This workshop is geared for newer teachers. Exploring Creative Ways to make Meaningful Easter Crafts - Preschool Come create and explore Easter crafts to help children understand an retain the Easter story. We will make crafts, explore creative options, and share ideas. Feeding the 5000 – Preschool and Elementary Preschool and elementary aged children love to help with cooking; they can also learn Bible stories while stirring, pouring, measuring, pounding and shaping dough. This workshop is designed to be a hands-on exploration of how you can combine simple ingredients to make a faith feast for children. Recipes will be included. "Filled" With Fun – Preschool When you are teaching preschoolers you plan to make every minute count. But what happens when you have more minutes than lesson? Learn some fun.and inexpensive ways to make the most of those Sundays when service goes a little longer than you expected. More than just "time-filler", these activities.will reinforce your lesson while engaging your children's' senses. When it's fun...they remember! From Peeps to Dum Dums - Parts I and II - Elementary From Valentines to Christmas, learn various ways to "Peep" into stories and object lessons so your kids won't turn out to be Biblical "Dum Dums." Journey through a hodgepodge of interactive activities designed to enhance storytelling and keep kids focused throughout the lesson. From Walking Jungle Gyms to Teens Taking the Lead – Preschool Do you have teens that are assisting in your rooms? Do you sometimes ponder what it is they should be doing to help? Teens serving as assistants in your classroom can be simply invaluable and are far more important than being just a "walking jungle gym". During this session we will discuss the simple steps for effectively training your teen helpers in leadership development, how to utilize their untapped potential and taking your class to the next level. Games That Work! - Elementary Leading games for children can sometimes feel like you're trying to herd cats - can anything productive come of it? Of course - but only if you are well-prepared. This session will help you learn some of the tricks of leading games well AND of course, teach you some great games to play in class! Guiding Children in the Application of Biblical Truth – General After teaching the lesson it is crucial that children be provided the opportunity to make personal application of biblical truth. This seminar will unpack the process of asking three important questions: What did you hear? What you understand about what you heard? How do you hear God calling you to respond? This seminar is for newer teachers. Helping Children Deal with Grief – General To watch a child grieve and not know what to do is a profoundly difficult experience. The loss might be caused by the death of a relative, a divorce in the family, death of a pet or related to a move to a new neighborhood or school. This workshop will provide guidelines to help adults assist children in developing a lifelong, healthy response to loss. You'll discover what common pitfalls to avoid and learn an effective method for dealing with loss. Helping the Children in Your Class Cope with Divorce - General Children experience dramatic emotional, spiritual and physiological changes that make post-divorce adjustment difficult. In this seminar we will discuss how you can help the children in your class cope with the effects of divorce. How Can Your Ministry to Children Today Impact Tomorrow? - General If you’ve had much exposure to the general high school student, it’s easy to see that there is a lack of respect and personal responsibility in their mindset. By providing structure and opportunities for personal success, you can begin to develop these attributes within your classroom - even at a preschool level. This workshop will discuss various ways that you can create an environment where children can thrive, learn and develop a respect for God and adults. How to Effectively Minister to Older Elementary Kids - Elementary Maybe you've seen it? The look of disinterest on the face of your fourth, fifth or sixth graders in children's ministry. Today's preteens are going through unique challenges and we must understand where they are at in order to effectively minister to them. This seminar will address methods to creatively engage older elementary aged children so that they are excited to come to class and to learn! How to Keep Kids Coming Back! - Elementary Do you ever have kids who stop coming to your class and you don’t know why, and you wish you had a way to correct it? Come to this workshop to learn some valuable tips that just might keep kids in your class all year long! How to Weave the Gospel into Every Bible Lesson - Elementary Come learn the difference between a Bible story and a Bible lesson. This class will include: a class/club pie; two-fold purpose for the Bible Lesson, G-O-S-P-E-L acronym/acrostic, introduce Bible Lesson outlines, and demonstrate a Bible Lesson with the GOSPEL in the lesson. Including All God's Children: Special Needs in the Sunday School - Preschool/Elementary Consider this, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 30 days in a month. 5040 hours in a typical month. Now consider this, what if only 4 of those hours were spent in God's house? Wouldn't want those 4 hours to be a precious and functional as possible? This is what we need to think about when that one child, you know that child, comes into your classroom on that one Sunday that you are working. Let me help you help them. Inside the Preschool Classroom: Question and Answer Forum – Preschool Are you new to children's ministry? Could you use some ideas and encouragement? Cynthia Dusek, preschool director of Vail Christian Church, will facilitate a discussion where teachers can share ideas with each other about what works and what doesn't, as well as share some of her own ideas and experience. Discussion will focus on your questions. Joining God’s Family - Elementary In this workshop we will model a class designed for elementary children and their parents that teaches Biblical concepts and helps them answers questions about becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. The class is interactive, demonstrative and informative. This model not only educates students, it aids the parents in determining if their child is ready to make a decision to follow Christ. Keeping Your Ear To the Ground – Nursery and Preschool In the time it takes to have parents drop off and pick up children you may find out more about a family’s needs than you’d have ever known. How do you really “listen” to what parents are saying and provide the encouragement, prayer, and resources to parents or care givers that are in need? Making A Day Last a Lifetime - Leadership How do you make baby dedication more than just a day in the life of parent’s and their children? We will be sharing ideas on making a memorable event and also ongoing ideas and programs that can help parents promote spiritual growth in their children. Making Memory Verses Easy & Fun – Elementary Join us in learning how to make memory verse memorization fun and easy for elementary age students. We will practice using games, art, repetition, and movement to engage students and help memory verses stick. You're guaranteed to learn at least one verse!" Ministering to Children and Families with Special Needs – General According to pastors.com, one obstacle families with special needs children often face is a lack of acceptance in churches. About 90 percent of special needs families are unchurched. In this session we will discuss some common special needs affecting our children today and create an action plan for the classroom. Many of these special needs can seem hidden, but recognizing possible learning disabilities and special needs can help teachers create a classroom of acceptance for all kids. Ministering to Foster and Adopted Children and Their Families – General According to UNICEF, there are well over 100 million orphans in the world. There are approximately 500,000 children in the United States foster care system. As Christians, we are a people called to defend the fatherless… to care for the child that has no family…to visit orphans in their distress. What can we do as a church to minister to these children? How do we reach out and support these families? Ministering to Preteens – Elementary Preteens are a unique group of children. They don’t seem to fit in Children’s Ministry, yet don’t really fit in Student Ministry. We will have a conversation pertaining to what works and what doesn’t with this age group. Come ready to share ideas! Ministering to the Public School Children in Your Church - Elementary There are more children in public schools today than ever before in our nations history. Over 100,000 public school children in Tucson alone! That is a huge mission field right in our own back yard. Learn how to help the children in your church connect their faith with the culture so that the Biblical truths they learn on Sunday are relevant to everything they learn Monday-Friday at school. More Than a Mere Fable: Building a Biblical Worldview – General What is the objective of teaching Bible accounts to children? We must teach children to see the world through the eyes of God. Learn how to avoid the mere moralizing of Bible stories and ground children in the Truth. Explore ways to engage the children with the Bible as they examine their lives at home, school, and in their communities. Music and Verse – Preschool The joy of repetition, the fun of pretending, the bounce of following an easy rhythm with the whole body--these are all natural expressions for young children. This workshop is all about singing songs and leading finger play with preschoolers and how these activities can teach Biblical truths. Nursery Forum - Nursery Gather together with other nursery workers and leaders for an interactive Q&A and idea sharing session. We’ll discuss ways to make nursery ministry more than just childcare as we introduce God’s littlest ones to His love through our nurturing care, ministry to parents, and what’s new in the realm of nursery ministry. Nursery - Ministry, or Babysitting? - Nursery Working to build a spiritual foundation under the littlest ones in our church transforms nursery into a place of service and ministry. You will gain insight into how to help your caregivers thrive in praying for and pointing little ones to God, rather than just survive as babysitters until the end of the session. Order Please! - Elementary Join us as we focus on discovering God's attributes through science! Lessons on God's organization, system and perfection can be exciting and engaging! You will experience demonstrations, lab activities and craft projects that focus the carbon cycle, rock cycle, and energy cycle. Parable Puppets: - Preschool and Elementary Puppet ministries are popping up everywhere for a very good reason – they work! Even shy children feel comfortable using puppets to reenact the stories of the Bible. And it need not cost any money – or much money - at all. Come learn how to engage children in the world of the Bible through making, using and watching puppets. Partnering with Parents in Nursery Ministry - Nursery From safety to interacting with babies, we’ll discuss and brainstorm ways to partner with parents to help them feel comfortable leaving their babies with us. We’ll share ideas to help every nursery worker connect with parents, and ideas to help parents feel connected. This workshop is designed for newer volunteers. Playing is Spiritual - Elementary Have you struggled with finding the balance between delivering biblical content and allowing for fun in your classroom? This workshop will take a look at the need for our kids to play in our classrooms and how it is a great way to teach biblical truth. Preschoolers and the MOS- Message of Salvation – Preschool "Charles Spurgeon said, "A child of 5, if properly taught, can as savingly believe as an adult!" Is this true? Can a young child believe in and receive Christ as Savior? If so, how does that affect what we teach to the children? Come and learn what Scripture says, the basic doctrines of the MOS, basic doctrines to share with preschoolers using fun age-appropriate activities." Preschoolers can say "Yes" to Jesus – Preschool Jesus said "Let the little children come to me and do not stop them." The gospel really is simple enough for a child! Come and see creative ways to present the plan of salvation. This is a fun filled workshop with singing, teaching and puppets! Rekindling that Passion as a Volunteer - General Have you found yourself stuck in a routine and presenting your lessons the same ways over and over again, or felt like the fire has gone out in your serving? This workshop will encourage you in your service and give some practical ways to keep that fire alive. Salvation and Children – Elementary How old should a child be before they are baptized? How do I talk to children about putting their trust in Christ? How do I know if it’s “real”? We will engage in a conversation that will use the spiritual development of a child as a basis for when most children are ready to accept Christ and then be baptized. Separation Anxiety- Nursery Babies who won't stop crying? Moms who are hesitant to leave their babies in the nursery? Come hear ideas on what to do with babies when they get upset and understand better why they go through separation anxiety. Simple Management Skills and the Art of Asking Questions – Elementary Have you ever counted how many times you say “Shh!” in the classroom? Have you ever wondered how to move passed the “Sunday school answer”? Learn simple strategies for getting and keeping the class’s attention, engaging children, and asking questions that inspire critical thinking. Spiritual Edge - General What is the edge? How do you know if you’ve got the edge? Symptoms you’ve lost your edge and practical ways to get it back! The edge is a willingness to be separated from the pack and to allow God to work in and through you for His good pleasure in order to really change lives. If you are in need of encouragement then this session is for you. Taming Those Jumping Beans- Classroom Management Skills for the Active Child - Preschool Come and learn some great strategies for involving those 'jumping beans' at the table, during the lesson, and at game time. Through role play and hands on examples we will learn how to apply these principles to make your classroom time more productive for you and each of your students. This class is designed for newer volunteers. Teaching Kids the Way They Learn Best - Elementary Each child learns differently, and each child remembers important biblical truths based on the activities that engage them most – and it’s not the same for every child. Explore different learning styles and experience hands-on activities that help reach each child effectively during every lesson. Teaching preschoolers - 102 - Preschool Maybe you have been teaching and/or helping, but you want to bring more of God’s truth home to these little ones. Join us as we move beyond the basics to dig deeper into creative storytelling, interactive activities, classroom management techniques and the use of positive discipline to grow in your role as a teacher of God’s little children. The ‘New’ Family - General Non-traditional families (step and single parent, adoptive and foster families) have become the “new normal” in our culture. Their needs and challenges are very different from those of nuclear families. Unpacking those needs and challenges and providing tools to address them is the focus of this session. The S.A.V.O.R. Method – General S stands for keeping it simple, A stands for adjusting to meet the needs of your audience, V stands for vivid visuals, O stands for owning the audience-be willing to see the uniqueness in each audience, R stands for repeat, repeat, repeat! Think Big and Bang! - Elementary Join us as we focus on discovering God's attributes through science! Lessons on God's awesomeness and power can be exciting and engaging! You will experience demonstrations, lab activities and craft projects on our solar system, volcanoes, earthquakes, and chemical reactions. True and False: Children’s Ministry in a Post-Christian World Part I - General Many children today are being taught the myth, “truth does not exist”. Even true and false questions no longer have clear answers. In this first part, of a two part series, we will examine the postmodern worldview and its implications for our children. We will explore the post-Christian world we live in and the beliefs about truth and tolerance in American culture today. True and False: Children’s Ministry in a Post-Christian World Part II - General Many children today are being taught the myth, “truth does not exist”. In this continuation of part one, explore the implications of technology and instant gratification in children’s ministry. Learn how to reach children with the Truth and combat the lies that are pervading their culture. Trusty sidekick - Tips to help you be a leader worth delegating to - General Are you a Ke-mo-sah-bee? Every leader needs a trusty scout and a faithful friend, but sometimes can only find a few wayward volunteers. So that leader is left to become the lone ranger. In this session we will attempt to answer the question “How do I get my leader to trust me with more?” Many times our lack of disciplines limits our influence. You will learn leadership tools that will empower you to reach your full potential as a servant leader. Tweens, Media and our Culture - Elementary Do you know where you tweens are coming from in this generation? All the media and "programming" they are undergoing without even knowing it? Come and get a glimpse into the media world and how it is influencing your children. We will also talk about ways to use media in God's favor. Why Do Kids Quit Coming? - Elementary Do you ever have kids who stop coming to your class and you don’t know why, and you wish you had a way to correct it? Come to this workshop to learn some valuable tips that just might keep kids in your class all year long! You want me to do what!?! – Teaching preschoolers – 101 – Presechool Is God leading you in a new direction, but you’re not sure where (or even if?) to start? Come get the basic fundamentals and encouragement you need to start on the rewarding journey of teaching preschoolers. Not only can preschoolers learn about God, they are little sponges ready to soak up God’s love and simple Biblical truths. We will cover planning, teaching a simple bible story, managing the wiggles and positive discipline. |
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