The best time for students to learn leadership is now. Empowering Women's Conference, Independence, KY Empowering Women's Conference 11875 Taylor Mill Road, Independence, KY . The event in Rome will be held for invited guests only - primarily representatives of episcopal conferences and ecclesial movements. In this session, learn how to identify students who need extra help and discover ways to support them. He and his wife have four children and celebrate 11 years of marriage. A native of Tampico, Illinois, Mandrell graduated from Anderson (Indiana) University in 1998. Before his role at Lifeway, Chuck had a prolific career in television and video production. Location: San Antonio, United States. They also teamed up together to write Get in the Game, a practical guidebook filled with sports analogies and spiritual truths aimed at strengthening readers with the skills they need for living victoriously. The call to ministry brings unique challenges that can make us feel overwhelmed and underprepared. Crystal Mazzuca is the Director of Kids Ministry at Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia, WA, INCM coach, blogger, and freelance writer. About the Conference Established in 1996, the National Family Violence Networking System (NFVNS) is an island-wide networking system that: Connects the police, courts, hospitals, social service agencies, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development into a tighter network of support At the 2023 National Conference, Founders will be celebrating our 40th year of hosting conferences! Attend Orange Conference remotely from wherever you are! Before moving to Texas, he served at a church in Southern Indiana for over 10 years. She is a curriculum writer for The Gospel Project for Kids and has also written the following resources: Gods Brave Girl Leader and Student Guides (Lifeway), The Gospel Gods Plan for Me Leader and Student Guides (Lifeway), and the Younger KidMin chapter for Childrens Ministry Volunteer Handbook (Outreach). Having spoken to thousands who struggle with their sexual identity, Ricky brings vast experience and personal knowledge to this difficult subject. Tony leads a ministry team and is a nationwide speaker who teaches students, parents, and ministry leaders on technology, discipleship, and leadership. He and his wife, Dana, have been married since 1999. 1. Prepare for inspiring main session speakers, training designed for your specific ministry needs, meaningful moments with your team, and more! Learn More > Men of Integrity Spring 2023 Men of Integrity Spring 2023 In this session well examine the most recent and relevant findings on how God wired the brain for learning and how connection and relationships are critical for children to thrive in all areas of development. Melita Thomas is the Team Leader for Kids Ministry Training and Events at Lifeway. Learn More > Links, downloads, teachings, and more. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. The truth is that very few churches are prepared when a community-wide crisis hits. Keynote : Yes We Can Talk About That - Zach Neal. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Lifeway's 2021 ETCH Family Ministry Conference will bring together family ministry experts to train today's leaders in kids, students, Next Gen and family ministries. Having spoken to thousands who struggle with their sexual identity, Ricky brings vast experience and personal knowledge to this difficult subject. Matt Morgan serves as Campus Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Maumelle, AR. Family Life. Jana Magruder serves as the Strategic Initiatives Director of Lifeway Kids. Heidi M. Hensley has been in full time ministry since 1995 and currently serves as the NextGen Pastor at Skyline Church in San Diego, California. Watermark Church in Dallas (TX) hosts this annual leadership conference. Dibh eusimod laor dolore magna aliquam. He is also the co-founder of Youth Ministry Booster. Although Christian Home Month is typically celebrated during the month of May, congregations may choose any month of the year to focus on the Christian home and its key role as a center for faith formation. The conference will focus on five themes: "Recruitment, Revitalization, Ownership, Communication, Ministry Focus.". If you want to be a catalyst and effect change in your church and community come join a growing movement of leaders ministering to stepfamilies. In this breakout, well engage in activities, discuss relevant applications, and look at practical resources to help children develop a biblical worldview. Ben isdriven by a desire for student ministries to expand Gods Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to develop students who shape the culture in which they live. Katy Boatman is the author of You Can Rest: 100 Devotions to Calm Your Heart and Mind and lives in Nashville, TN with her mini goldendoodle. He began his career as a first grade teacher and has taught in various K-12 and post-secondary settings. Download the 2022 Resource Book "Family Resilience" and find articles, sermons, and other resources to share with your local during the week and two special Sabbaths . John Paul Basham serves as the Manager of Lifeway Student Ministry Publishing. Amanda Cates, Director of Children's Ministries. In its third year, Storyline voted to quadruple its giving through the Cooperative Program, becoming one of the top 10 churches in the state giving through the Cooperative Program. This session is a panel discussion of the importance of ministering to the whole family plus practical helps for engaging and equipping parents to disciple in the home. Family Worship Center (Jimmy Swaggart Min.) This session will equip you with one full year of interactive games that get kids out of their seats and highly engaged. Today, this great church has grown tremendously and is impacting the world as never before. The 2019 Bethlehem conference for pastors and church leaders has the theme: Gospel Joy: The Bold Pursuit of Pleasures Forevermore in Ministry. She currently serves as the Girls Minister at BattleCreek Church in Tulsa, OK. He is a writer for Lifeway Voices blogs and serves as the Second Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. Growing a healthy ministry is sometimes a matter having better systems, structures, and organization to empower leaders and find work/life balance. Dr. Garcia is passionate about reaching and equipping people with the gospel of Jesus Christ, in Phoenix and around the world. Marriage and Family Life Ministries. Conduct programs for districts and churches on the various areas of family life. I am really encouraged and feel like God spoke into my situation throughout the whole conference. By Y Bonesteele. Content Focus: marriage enrichment and restoration Intro to re|engage; Advanced re|engage R. Scott Pace is the Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of The College at Southeastern, and Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching. Ask Chad about his latest secret venture or current audiobook obsession. Ken is the creator of Marketplace, a hands-on biblical learning experience for kids. Summer Family Bible Conference 2022 July 5, 2022 - July 8, 2022 Use these links to jump to a section: Register Now Speakers Schedules Musicians Lodging Venue Local Attractions Plan your trip and pack your bags. Our students (and us) are on their phones, tablets, and devices more than ever. This session takes an honest look at what teenage girls wish more of their parents and pastors knew about how hard it is to be a teen today. She also serves as the Vacation Bible School Specialist. Ben Mandrell is the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources. World Meeting of Families 2022. Captivating Communication for a Middle School Audience, What Teen Girls Want Their Parents and Pastors to Know, The Way to Find Rest as a Busy and Burnt-out Leader, Calling in Ministry: How to Discern the Voice of God and Follow the Direction He Leads, Creating Family Values in Your Ministry Culture, John Paul Basham, Jameson Barker, Heidi Hensley and Crystal Mazzuca. Chad Higgins serves as the Parent Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Students. Before going to Lifeway, Mary Ann served as a Preschool and Childrens Minister at churches in Texas and Oklahoma. NW MinCon Dates: March 18-19, 2022 Location: Woodinville, Washington Sponsored by: The Northwest Ministry Conference Speakers: John Stonestreet, Dr. Gregory Jantz, Mandy Arioto, Michael Lukaszewski 6. David Thomas, L.M.S.W., is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling (daystarcounseling.com) in Nashville, TN, the co-author of eight books, including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys. Their recently released Hymns from Home album (drawing from their daughters favorite songs during the season of lockdown) is the latest installment in their popular Getty Kids Hymnal series. Team. If your ministry reflects your school district, its likely that 20% of your students have special needs, learning disabilities, and mental health diagnoses. Orange Conference 5. She and her husband, Michael, along with their three children reside in Nashville. A graduate of Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Landry served on church staffs before joining Lifeway Kids. Because we are the church.We are not going anywhere.Jesus promisedwe will be here tomorrow,and the next day, and the next. Melita enjoys teaching kindergartners at her church, spending time with her two wonderful nephews (6- and 9-years-old), and cheering on the Nashville Predators hockey team. The Summit provides ministries, counselors, pastors, worship leaders, and lay leaders with valuable blended family ministry content to equip ministry growth and call the church to prevent redivorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and break the generational cycle of divorce. Time: 8:30-11:30am (3 1-hour sessions) An excerpt on mentorship taken from the 2018-2022 Family Ministries Resource Manual. In this session, well look at the top ways to recruit, develop, train, and retain leaders and consider the importance of a NextGen-wide strategy to support healthy handoffs between ministries. No crying kids here. back to the conference Session Replays. Therefore, we may need to adapt classroom management strategies at church to provide appropriate discipline and positive guidance. Sissy speaks to parents across the country and is the author of eleven books including Raising Girls and her newest books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger Smarter (for elementary school girls). Fortalece a tu familia este verano. This session will help you make plans to care for your called students. Events. His longing is to see fathers build resilient sons and to see Christian teachers and leaders influence the lives of students nationally and internationally for the glory of God. One outcome of that global pandemic has highlighted what many of us have observed for the past several years: preschoolers are becoming increasingly anxious. Chad is passionate about serving and helping student ministry leaders and helping parents in their discipleship journey. The church launched in February 2015 and grew to 1,600 in weekly attendance in four years. Well also explore the process for supporting and encouraging a ministry mentee the Lord can use to impact the world. He serves as the Sr. Vice President of Church Ministries for LifeWay Christian Resources. He is a 3-time Emmy Award Winning producer, director, writer and on-screen talent. Under Greggs leadership, Breakaway exploded, reaching thousands of students each week. Landry Holmesis the Manager of Lifeway Kids Ongoing Bible Studies and Network Partnerships, Nashville, TN, and is a graduate of Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Children's Ministry and Church Leadership Training Retreat - March 29-31, 2022, Ridge Haven Conference & Retreat Center in North Carolina The Children's Ministry and Church Leadership conference is great for any kids ministry leaders situated on the East Coast and is open to pastors, volunteers, and nursery coordinators alike. In this session, well explore the needs of families and discover Christ-centered, practical ways to engage and minister to them so they are connected to the church body. So lets make a promise as one generation to the nextas churches to our communitiesas parents to our childrenas leaders to each otheras a friend to a friend. Mountain Madness 2023. Home Events LTC The Conference . He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He has served in preschool and childrens ministry for 29 years. He is husband to Dana and Daddy to Maggie and Macy. Crystal has a strange love of video games, comic books, and ninjas, which typically have some influence on the stories she writes. We believe that within our family lies a home-made holiness. By becoming a monthly donor through the Encounter Ministries partner program, your generous support will help us to empower disciples to demonstrate the power and love of God. This session is for those who feel disorganized, overwhelmed, or want to check off some boxes in their ministry. 2022 National Workplace Summit, TBD Hosted by the Conferences for Women network, the Workplace Summit offers a half-day virtual conference packed with leadership insights. If youre facing these challenges and struggling to stay motivated, join us as we discuss five of the biggest challenges faced in ministry and how the gospel gives us power and hope to continue serving where God has called us to serve. Dr. Faye Scott has served as Minister to Children and Families in four churches across the state of Louisiana over the span of 28 years. He recently released his second book, Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change The Way You Worship, co-authored with worship leader Chris Tomlin. Ben and his family moved to the Denver area in 2014 to plant Storyline Fellowship in partnership with the North American Mission Board and First Baptist Church in Orlando, FL. The NEXT Children's Ministry Conference is an annual conference sponsored by by the Children's Ministry majors at Moody Bible Institute. You can follow Ben on Instagram and Twitter at: @bentrueblood. Tony is married to his high school sweetheart, Diamend, and together they have two amazing kids. Senior Adult Day Retreats: 12:00-4:00pm Lunch is not served. This session will explore strategies to help you successfully navigate conflict. 2022 Children's Ministry Track NCYM has incorporated a track specifically for children's ministers into our conference class line up. Enneagram 7, and ENFP. Before planting Storyline Fellowship, Ben served as senior pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, TN, from 2006-2013, leading the church to grow from 1,800 to 2,600 in weekly attendance. You can download the resource along with presentation files HERE. Feeling overlooked? often struggle at church. Your class will be the one every kid wishes they could attend. We learned a lot and are ready to go! serves as the Parent Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Students. The couple also love sharing hymns in diverse settings, from sing-alongs in their home and at local churches to annual events at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Grand Ole Opry House. Register Here. You can connect with Katy on Instagram: @katyboat. Children's Pastors Conference (CPC) is a life-changing experience for leaders of children's and family ministries. Digital seats for the individuals in your group are issued with this ticket. My senior pastor loved it and so did our family ministries director. Danielle is a well-respected leader and trainer in the area of Childrens Ministry and has spoken regionally at local churches and nationally at childrens ministry conferences. In its third year, Storyline voted to quadruple its giving through the Cooperative Program, becoming one of the top 10 churches in the state giving through the Cooperative Program. Built for youth ministry, childrens ministry, and family ministry leaders discover the perfect blend of practical and inspirational in Atlanta, GA this April. 5. View Conferences Family Connections Can't make it to a Family Conference? In 2010, Danielle was named one of the top 20 Childrens Ministry Leaders to watch by Childrens Ministry Magazine. You can follow her on her blog atdandibell.com. Angie Dewey, Childrens Ministry Director, SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW SEE YOU TOMORROW. Here's what to expect when visiting for the first time: Find the area for your child's designated check-in station - listed below. Kevin currently serves as a pastor at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. October 15 October 16. This is perfect for local church leaders looking to grow their own faith and impact the spiritual journey of others. We are hardwired for relationships but there is a deficit of relationships in most of the children and students in our ministries. 3801 Avalon Park E Blvd 2nd floor Orlando, FL. When theyre not focused on parenting, producing, and writing, they love to spend time making their house, affectionately called Keepers Branch, a place of rest for their family. Meetups With Local Children's Ministers In Your Area (this link will take you to the Children's Pastors Only Facebook group so you can connect with other Children's Ministry leaders in your area) 3. You're a problem solver, you make things happen. The convocation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala. SRNT 2023 is being planned as an in-person meeting. Darren and Brandy have three daughters and live in Nashville. Squirrel! Give back to ministry leaders by volunteering at OC23! This was a significant, pivotal moment for the UPCI . Kandi and her family live outside of Nashville, Tennessee and serve at their church, Long Hollow Baptist Church. This session will explore the definitions of play along with its benefits and discuss the barriers preventing childrens play. Tu familia importa. He loves to eat breakfast food at new places with his wife, Karen, and two wild boys, Isaiah and Gideon. Be inspired and equipped to teach preschoolers, children, and students the Bible in creative, fun ways. Date. Michael Kelley lives in Nashville, Tenn., with his wife, Jana, and three children: Joshua, Andi, and Christian. . Keith and Kristyn Getty are passionate about hymns. Dr. Noe Garcia is the Senior Pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Zac received his undergraduate education from Oklahoma Baptist University and his Masters of Divinity from Duke University. This is an appropriate theme for the current context in which we find ourselves. Before planting Storyline Fellowship, Ben served as senior pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, TN, from 2006-2013, leading the church to grow from 1,800 to 2,600 in weekly attendance. Family Conferences Join families from across the nation for a life-changing week of encouragement and growth around the Word of God. Before his role at Lifeway, Chuck had a prolific career in television and video production. She has worked as the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee since 1993, with a masters degree from Vanderbilt University. We have always welcomed ministers of all kinds to our youth ministry conference, but we have expanded to include children's ministers as the world of family ministry keeps expanding. Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP spends most of her days talking with girls and their families, with the help of her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. In his free time Ben enjoys family, hunting, is a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and is a collector of hobbies. She also serves the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention as their special-needs ministry consultant, helping churches around the state start and strengthen their disability ministries. Whether you have 600 kids in your ministry or 6, the only number that matters is 1 be encouraged to love and lead the kid thats in front of you. So how are we, as ministry leaders, making plans to minister to them well? They are constantly looking for adventure and shared experiences that create meaningful memories. Children's Ministry and Church Leadership Training Retreat 2022 Ridge Haven Conference & Retreat Center March 29-31, 2022 Covenant Connections: Building the Church Today and Tomorrow "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. So, how do you engage a generation of kids where many truths and stories in scripture are unknown, and the very fabric of what they believe to be true in the world is antithetical to Christian teachings? She and her husband, Michael, along with their three teenagers reside in Nashville.