Workshops will be offered at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., or 2:15 p.m. You will not need to sign up in advance for these workshops but you can choose which ones to attend on the day of the event.
11:15 a.m. Workshops
New GAMES
Jeremy Hales, Executive Director of Skyview Ranch Camp
Dixon Ministry Center Room 164
Breathe new life and excitement into your program. Brimming with games that have been screened, refined and extensively field-tested by Junior professionals, this hands-on fun-filled seminar will leave you motivated and begging for more when you leave. Learn valuable tips on how to present games and how to select activities for your particular students.
Safe Place
Barb Hunt, Director of Children’s Ministries, Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville, Ohio
Biblical & Theological Studies Center Room 101
In this session, we will discuss many practical procedures and policies that your church can implement to reduce risk and increase the safety of the children and workers in your ministries.
Photoshop 101 for Ministry
Ryan Simmons, Media Director of Skyview Ranch Camp
Biblical & Theological Studies Center Room 115
Ever wanted to fix a photo, build a website graphic, or make a sharp looking flyer? Are you curious about how to use Photoshop, but are scared of all the tools? This session will cover some basics and help you get started using a powerful program that will make your ministry look better in print or on the internet.
Salvation and Children: Letting the Gospel do what God Intended
Scott Bruns, Executive Director of Scioto Hills Camp
Biblical & Theological Studies Center Room 116
In an attempt to make the gospel user friendly, evangelism methodology has enabled a form of “easy believism” resulting in an incredibly high percentage of kids leaving the church once they enter the college scene. This seminar will offer reasons and solutions to this critical issue. The QBQ (Question Behind Question) Principle: applying personal accountability to church workers.
1:15 p.m. Workshop with Steven James (only workshop offered during this time slot)
Keys to Engaging Your Kids in the Story
Steven James, Author & Master Storyteller
Dixon Ministry Center Room 152
In this seminar we’ll explore how to make your storytelling S.O.A.R., what lies at the heart of every story that we tell, and how to start looking at Scripture through the eyes of a storyteller to draw out the true meaning of the text. Rather than theory we’ll focus on practical, hands-on ideas that you can use tomorrow.
2:15 p.m. Workshops
More GAMES
Jeremy Hales, Executive Director of Skyview Ranch Camp
Dixon Ministry Center Room 164
You asked for more games so come and get your second dose of fun, laughter and excitement. This hands on approach to games and ideas will leave you with a bag full of tricks to take back home to your youth and ministries. This session will jump right in where we left off with the 11:15 session to create a SUPER session!
The Only Bad Method
Barb Hunt, Director of Children’s Ministries, Grace Baptist Church Cedarville, Ohio
Biblical & Theological Studies Center Room 101
Join us for a discussion on effective teaching methods with children. Are you using the only bad method?
Avoid Stinky Website Syndrome: 10 Tips to Make Your Church Website Better
Ryan Simmons, Media Director of Skyview Ranch Camp
Biblical & Theological Studies Center Room 115
Your church website can be a powerful tool, but it can also give families the wrong impression about your church if done wrong. Learn some quick, easy tips to help your church make a great first impression online.
Salvation and Children: Letting the Gospel do what God Intended
Scott Bruns, Executive Director of Scioto Hills Camp
Biblical & Theological Studies Center Room 116
In an attempt to make the gospel user friendly, evangelism methodology has enabled a form of “easy believism” resulting in an incredibly high percentage of kids leaving the church once they enter the college scene. This seminar will offer reasons and solutions to this critical issue. The QBQ (Question Behind Question) Principle: applying personal accountability to church workers.