8:30-9:00 – Check In / Registration (Continental Breakfast)
9:15-10:15 - Worship / Pastor Steve West
10:25-11:25 - Workshops
1 - The Purpose of a Children's Ministry
In order to know God's call for Children's leaders, we must go back to the beginning, back to the basics. To truly know God's purpose for Children's Ministry we first have to look to His Word, then we can look at the original purpose and vision for Children's Ministry. As we explore the history, we will look at examples of Children's Ministry done right.
Teacher: Pastor Steve West
2 - The Call, The Preparation & The Cost
Has God called you to ministry? If so, have you considered the importance of the call, the preparation and the cost to ministry? In this workshop we will be reminded of the importance of our calling and the cost of our service for Him.
Teacher: Jason Johnson
3 - The Easy Way to Hide God's Word in Your Heart!
Have you ever felt frustrated at your inability to memorize Scripture? Do you even know WHY it is of value to hide God's Word in your heart? In this workshop you will learn a very easy method of memorizing God's Word that can impact a child or an adult in a tremendous way.
Teacher: Barbie Enterline
4 - Alone Time with God
Do the children know how to talk with God? Do the teachers or parents know how to talk with God? Can we really talk to and have fellowship with God? Are we really leading the children in what it is to have a personal relationship with God? This workshop will give simple and practical ideas, that can be implemented immediately, to help you grow in your own "alone time" with the Lord and to teach the children (and others) these important truths. This workshop will deal with the instructions given to us from Matthew 6, by Jesus, concerning fellowshipping with God (prayer).
Teacher: Larry Enterline
11:35-12:30 Lunch (Included in Registration)
12:45-1:45 Worship / Pastor Nathan Robinson
1:50- 2:50 - Workshops
5 - Overseeing a Children's Ministry
Is the Children's Ministry a complete mystery to you? Join us as we look at what the Bible has to say about being an effective leader, raising up new leaders, and how to overcome the unique challenges that Children's Ministries encounter.
Teacher: Pastor Steve West
6 - Leading a Child to Christ
What basic truths do children need to understand to make the decision to ask Jesus to be Lord of their lives? Different ideas like the Wordless Book, ABC's of Salvation, and others will be discussed. Come and consider the most important message God has given to the world - how to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Teacher: Jason Johnson
7 - The Heart of Teaching
What makes a good teacher able to reach the hearts of children? In this workshop we will look at some methods that Jesus used when He taught, tips to effectively use the little extra minutes in our classes, and how to EASILY learn a Bible story in our own preparation time and to retell it from memory.
Teacher: Barbie Enterline
8 - Ways we Think - Deeper Than Information
How we think determines how we will teach God's Word. In this workshop we will evaluate a secular vs. a Biblical mindset in teaching. Watch how God can radically change the way you think to radically impact the way you teach! Appropriate for Kindergarten - 6th grade.
Teacher: Larry Enterline
3:00- 4:00 – Q/A Panel
Pastor Steve West / Pastor Larry Enterline / Barbie Enterline / Jason Johnson
