Keynote Speaker

Dr. Richard Brown
Rich grew up in a small town in central New York. He avidly follows baseball, all things history and doesn’t know a day without coffee. His lifelong desire is to live out Colossians 1:28-29, especially in the lives of students.

Dr. Brown will speak to all attendees during the morning and afternoon sessions and high school students in attendance will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Brown during the breakout sessions also.

Seminars

Loving Through the Tantrum: Responding to Complicated Behaviors
Presenter: Anna Shoaf
Anna will present various special needs and behaviors seen in the classroom or ministry setting and share tips to minister to neurotypical children.

Creative Teaching Tips
Presenter: Beverly Taylor
The session is designed for both new and experienced teachers. We will be sharing practical helps for: preparing a lesson, challenging kids to engage with scripture, planning activities with a purpose, incorporating review as a teaching tool, and developing a support team. We’ll have time at the end to share some of YOUR best teaching tips/advice.

Safety and Security in the Church
Presenter: Jerry Wages
Safety and security are two topis that are very important topics when it comes to our kids in Children’s ministry. This seminar will provide you with ideas, suggestions, information, and some resources to bolster safety and security in your children’s ministry environment.

Creating a Dynamic Volunteer Culture
Presenter: Kim Greenleaf
It’s no secret that we need volunteers to help run our ministries. They are crucial! However, no matter the size of your church, a common challenge is the need for more volunteers. In this seminar, we will explore strategies to recruit, retain, and release volunteers to help us carry out the Great Commission in our church and community.

Discipling the Next Gen
Presenter: Micah Marshall
Grasping the culture of Gen Z and Gen A is crucial for youth workers. This will be discussed as well as how to mentor individuals within that culture.

The Importance of Outreach
Presenter: Travis Deans
Did you know that 87% of churches focus on building believers but only 13% focus on winning the lost? This seminar will help youth leaders equip their students to do outreach where they are.