Leader Workshops - 2009
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Launching Your Children For Life
Michael Parrott, Assistant Professor of Bible, Cedarville University
Developing the seven parenting skills necessary for discipling your children to maturity in Christ: prayer, vision, influence, modeling, leading, communication and discipline.
The Heart of the Matter
Ken Riley Executive Director, Lake Ann Camp - Michigan
It is time we sit down and have a "long hard talk" about what we are doing, why we are doing it and what results are we really seeing in our children's ministries these days. Ultimately, are we connecting with our students on a heart level? Will they be the next generation of Christian leaders or will they graduate from high school "two times the children of hell" in the same way Christ described the disciples of the spiritual leaders of His day. This workshop is about restoring hope to our children's ministries.
Pattern for a Powerful Lesson, Part 1
Barb Hunt, Director of Children's Ministries, Grace Baptist Church Cedarville, OH
The goal of every person who ministers to kids should be to present powerful lessons that communicate truth and produce growth. We will look at some practical and effective ways to accomplish this. You will take home ideas that can be put into practice at your next meeting! (First 2 parts of a 4-part plan.)
Pattern for a Powerful Lesson, Part 2
Barb Hunt, Director of Children's Ministries, Grace Baptist Church Cedarville, OH
The goal of every person who ministers to kids should be to present powerful lessons that communicate truth and produce growth. We will look at some practical and effective ways to accomplish this. You will take home ideas that can be put into practice at your next meeting! (Last 2 parts of a 4-part plan.)
Safe Place
Barb Hunt, Director of Children's Ministries, Grace Baptist Church Cedarville, OH
In a society where child abuse is in the news every day, churches must take action. Consider steps every church needs to take to assure their ministries are a safe place for children and volunteers.
Picture Perfect Ministry
Ryan Simmons, Media Specialist, Skyview Ranch
This session will cover the basics of photography, the equipment and the techniques of grabbing great photos of kids having fun and learning about Christ.
Becoming Steven Spielberg
Ryan Simmons, Media Specialist, Skyview Ranch
This session will cover the basics of videography, including the equipment and the techniques you will need to grab great video of your ministry.
A Ministry-Powered Internet
Ryan Simmons, Media Specialist, Skyview Ranch
This session technological non-experts will cover the basics of the internet, website design and why a great website can make all the difference in a ministry.
Ultimate Junior Resource Workshop
Jeremy Hales, Executive Director, Skyview Ranch
Wondering where everybody gets those great ideas for Youth Work and Ministry? Wish you could walk away with your hands full and ready to implement ideas as soon as you return home? Now is your chance! Come explore as the Skyview Ranch Team thrust you into media content, object lessons, curriculum, songs, books, and websites as well as many other resources to help you with maximum impact in your Church Ministry.
Double the Fun, Double the Impact - GAMES they LOVE and so will YOU!
Jeremy Hales, Executive Director, Skyview Ranch
Breathe new life and excitement into your program. Brimming with games that have been screened, refined and extensively field-tested by Skyview Ranch Camp Junior professionals, this hands-on fun-filled seminar with 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. You keep asking for more so come and get your super session 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.
Engaging Kids in Missions
Donna Messenger, Missionary, Barnabas International
How do you instill in kids a passion for the world? How do you help them develop an interest in missions and open their hearts to potentially serving as missionaries in the future? We will discuss ideas and resources for teaching missions in Sunday school, Awana and other children's ministries.
Not Enough Time? - Canceled
Brad Murray, President/CEO, Leadership Oasis
you feel like no matter what happens, there is never enough time, then you are not alone. Enjoy how to free your schedule and focus on what is important in life.
Salvation and Children: Letting the Gospel Do What God Intended!
Scott Bruns, Executive Director, Scioto Hills Christian Camp
In our zeal to share the Gospel and see the children we ministry to each week come to faith in Christ, we can often be guilty of "jumping the gun" or more accurately "jumping ahead of the transformation work of the Holy Spirit" by getting kids to make hasty, pre-mature decisions that far too often fail to produce life long fruit. The best researchers tell us that too many kids (70% or more) that grow up in the church leave the faith after high school. Not only is that staggering, it's unacceptable! Part of the problem may begin when we seek to "package" the gospel for little listeners making it too easy to "trust Christ". What, too easy to trust Christ? Don't we want kids to trust Christ? Absolutely! Isn't that our mission? Yes! But there is a big difference between getting kids to make a decision and letting the Gospel do what God intended! Attend this workshop and we'll discuss the difference and what you can do to make a life long impact.
Simple Games that Create Excitement and Divine Moments
Scott Bruns, Executive Director, Scioto Hills Christian Camp
Are you ready to play fun games? Learn some cool icebreaker games that can also be used week after week to reinforce Biblical lessons? The secret is keeping it cheap, simple and energetic. If you learn how to ask a few key questions the games can be applied to just about any Biblical theme. At Scioto Hills Camp, we call it a "Divine Appointment" or the truth God wants us to learn from the activity. Be on time and be ready to participate in this hands-on workshop that will make you a hero with your kids.