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2010 Children's Ministry Symposium Topics 


The 2010 Children's Ministry Symposium Friday November 12 - Saturday November 13, 2010 will feature some of the most renowned Children's Ministry Leaders in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Taking place at Pathway of Life Church 8510 Military Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, (www.pathwayoflife.org) this symposium will renew passion and ignite a fire of excitement in your children's department like never before.    

Here is a Sneak Peak at some of the topics we have lined up for you:


1. Involving Youth in Children's Ministry


Strapped for volunteers? Have you considered unleashing the energy of the adolescents in your children's ministry. This generation of teens is ready to make a difference. They're just waiting for an invitation and some direction from you.


 
2. How to Raise Kids So They Don't Hate Church


This session will help children's leaders and parents to teach kids to have a "love for church". And as young adults, be transformed into kids who will love to serve the Lord.

 

 
3. Bridging the Gap: Transitioning Children into Youth Ministry


Effective (and successful) children's ministries lead children to embrace faith, but what happens when they leave? Believe it or not, many kids aren't transitioning very well into teen ministry. In this ses you'll discover how preteens are changing and what you need to do to prepare them for a faith that lasts a lifetime.


 
4. Urban Outreach-The Fertile Frontier


In the "unchurched" and/or Urban (city) environment there are new and undiscovered worlds. This breakout session will help you identify and teach practical methods for reaching children outside of your church walls and bring them in from the community.

 

5. High Impact Media Ideas for Smaller Ministries


Feel the need to upgrade your kids ministry media ideas, but don't have a budget to do so? We'll share some practical ways to upgrade, download, zip and expand your ministry in low budget ways. You don't even need to be a computer techie!

 

6. How to Bless the Socks Off Parents

 
This breakout will be loaded with ideas to teach you how to keep parents engaged, encouraged and equipped to be more than role players in the spiritual development of their children, but to be role models in their own home.

 

7. Eight Keys to How Kids Learn Best


You'll get new ways to use interactive devotions, snacks, crafts and games to help children grow in their relationship with Jesus!  Experience how each child has a unique intelligence for learning Bible truths best. Discover ways to help all kinds of learners connect to God and Scripture!

 

8. Nurturing Babies and Toddlers in the Faith

What can teachers of infants and toddlers do to nurture little ones not only physically and emotionally, but spiritually? This workshop will help nursery caregivers understand developmentally appropriate ways to lay a foundation of faith in the lives of infants and toddlers.

9.   Help Me! I'm an Admin!                                          


Maybe you are a creative force, an effective leader, or a relational genius, but let's face it, your administrative skills NEED HELP! Many gifted people are weak at administration. This is not about an organizational system. It's about some conventional ideas to help you achieve and maintain effectiveness.

 

 
 

  

10.   Making Kids' Worship Come to Life!                               


"Be quiet." "Sit still!" "Where did you learn THAT?!" Gosh. Where can a kid be a kid these days? IN WORSHIP AT YOUR CHURCH, that's where!

 

 

11.   Making Your Discipline Problems Disappear               


Learn how to PREVENT discipline problems and how to deal with them effectively when they arise, with a special focus on what is going on in the minds and hearts of children when they misbehave so that you can better understand how to respond to them.

 

 

12.   Core Principles to Make Your Children's Ministry Soar  


In this Breakout you will discover that no matter what the size of the church there are basic elements necessary to building a dynamic children's ministry. Put them in place and watch your ministry grow.

 

 

13.   How to Turn Your Pastor into a Raving Fan                 


Every children's ministry director needs to know how to lead UP and SIDEWAYS. My pastor friend shares insider ideas of how you can elevate the value of children's ministry in the mind of your lead pastor. This no-nonsense workshop will help you increase your budget, and get your pastor on board for elevating children's ministry in your church.

 

 

14.   C.O.M.F.O.R.T. Is your church safe?                               


Can you rest in comfort knowing you have done everything you can to protect the children of your church? Are your operational systems, medical policies, fingerprinting checks in order? Do you have an HIV policy, a sexual predator policy? This breakout will provide you with the resources you need to protect the children in your ministry.

 


15.   Creating a Large Group Environment                              
 
Attendees will learn how to take advantage of meeting spaces, props, music, and even food to engage kids. In children's ministry, we want kids to hear our message, have fun, and bring their friends back for more. Creating an inviting space for large groups can be fun and easy when you learn to work with what you already have.