| Session 1 11:00am -11:50am |
Session 2 12:00am -12:50pm |
Session 3 03:10pm – 04:00pm |
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19 – Curriculum: From Readymade To TailormadeNeed to know where to find resources and ideas to suit every budget? Need to revitalize an existing program? Then, with some simple guidelines, a bit of creativity and media savvy take the simple outline of a readymade curriculum and make it fit the needs of your class for a fresh, relevant and exciting approach that will keep the children engaged while still maintaining the integrity of the gospel.
Maria Moriconi
RE Teacher & Pastor- Townsville City Church (ACC) |
| 02 – Leading Children to ChristThere is no greater privilege than leading a child to Christ. Learn how to prepare a child for this life changing moment, coach them through it and establish them in it.Peter BlaseSchools’ Worker Bible Society |
11 – Teaching REHelps, tips and tricks for RE teachers who want to have a rocking class.Peter BlaseSchools’ Worker Bible Society |
20 – Making Dangerous DisciplesYou’ve been called to raise up an army, a salvation army. You’ve been entrusted with precious lives, notto turn them into nice Christian boys and girls, but dangerous disciples, followers of Jesus.Peter BlaseSchools’ Worker Bible Society |
| 03 – Awesome Volunteers: Inspiring, Attracting, OrganisingSome practical tips on how to keep your volunteers inspired and fresh.
Duane Van Vuuren
Senior Pastor, Christian Family Centre, Whitsunday Coast(ACC) |
12 – Outwork Church Vision: Retain IndividualityLearn how to outwork the vision of your senior pastor or minister while retaining your passion and individual style of ministry.
Duane Van Vuuren
Senior Pastor, Christian Family Centre, Whitsunday Coast (ACC) |
21 – Keep The Vision But Keep It LegalIs it possible to pastor with vision without drowning in red tape?Join Duane as he shares some practical solutions to keeping your ministry legal and having the administration serve the ministry and not the other way round.
Duane Van Vuuren
Senior Pastor, Christian Family Centre, Whitsunday Coast (ACC) |
| 04 – Puppets in Kids MinistryPuppets open up a wonderful avenue of ministry in a wide variety of contexts. In this elective you’ll learn how to use puppets in ministry to children of mixed ages. You’ll see demonstrations and do hands on activities. You’ll find where to get puppets and scripts. Whether you’re just testing the waters or want to learn more skills you’ll get something out of this workshop.
Paul Clark,
Minister, Burdekin Uniting Church |
13 – Starting From ScratchGot only a few or even no children in your church? Experienced ‘small time’ and ‘large’ children’s group leader Paul Clark will give you options and encouragement for being small or starting from scratch, whether it‘s a traditional Sunday School, kids club, or some new form of outreach. If you’ve got a passion and a call that’s all you need.
Paul Clark,
Minister, Burdekin Uniting Church |
22 – Drama as DiscipleshipDrama is not only a powerful tool to proclaim the message of the gospel, it is also a discipline that can help to disciple people, especially young people, in the faith. In this elective you’ll learn how to make drama a regular part of your ministry. You’ll see how it can form young people’s faith. You’ll watch demonstrations and see where to find resources. Develop a new and powerful approach to ministry.
Paul Clark,
Minister, Burdekin Uniting Church |
| 05 – How Are Your Children Smart?Introduction to Gardiner’s “7 Intelligences”. People who are not good at one thing may be very good in other areas. This session explores the various strengths and weaknesses different people have, and gives ideas on teaching in a way that capitalises on the strong points of each student.
Wes Fittell
OAC Ministries |
14 – Communicating Important Stuff Through Music How to lead singing and have kids really enjoy it, even if you can’t play an instrument. Using songs to reinforce your teaching.
Wes Fittell
OAC Ministries |
23 – Behaviour ManagementBasic principles and practical tips for establishing and maintaining good discipline in children’s ministry
Wes Fittell
OAC |
| 06 – Living on the Edge! Adventure: The Crucial Element Adventure provides an exposure to “safe risk taking” that helps create meaning, purpose, fun, trust building, community and spiritual experience. This generation needs more than ever before to be exposed to opportunities that challenge them mentally, physically, socially and spiritually – Adventure based ministry is what this is all about. Don’t miss this elective – We dare ya!Shane Brigg
State Director Adventure Plus Australia, Pastor – Coolum Christian Family |
15 – Unleashed! The Power of Experiential Impartation to Transform LivesLiving Parables: Dynamic Real Life Storytelling. We learn by DOING. So why do we encourage programs that often have young people sitting and listening or spectating? This elective is all about learning skills of unleashing and empowering young people to create life changing solutions for their lives by active, experiential learning. Shane Brigg
State Director Adventure Plus Australia, Pastor – Coolum Christian Family |
24 – Go Wild! Creating Life Changing Experiences Outdoors Creative use of the outdoors.Camping the way that means something.Day activities that Rock!Specialist activity options and resources.The potential and the power of simply getting outdoors and having a blast. It’s time to get amongst it! Shane Brigg
State Director Adventure Plus Australia, Pastor – Coolum Christian Family |
| 07 – Building Emotional And Social Resilience In ChildrenMany children struggle with social and emotional issues which can affect academic achievement and relatationships with peers. This workshop will discuss strategies and give examples on how you can help children to build social and emotional resilience to increase their potential to succeed in life.
Sue Rogers
Kids’ Hope Australia |
16 – Connecting With Your Local School CommunityChurches are looking for ways to connect with, and make a difference, in their local communities. Schools have many needs and welcome Churches who are able to provide safe, child friendly programs that support children in their educational and social development. This workshop will discuss the value of mentoring and will explore how to assess the needs of schools and other avenues for churches to meaningfully connect with their local schools.
Sue Rogers
Kids’ Hope Australia |
25 – Mentoring ChildrenAn informative and practical workshop on how the church can be involved in transforming children’s lives through one on one mentoring. find out how to build a relationship with your local state primary school and minister to children who are socially and emotionally at risk.
Sue Rogers
Kids’ Hope Australia |
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17 – Discipling Children through Small Groups in Kids ClubsBuilding relationships is the key to successfully discipling children, encouraging them, helping them to apply the bible in their lives and share the gospel with their friends. Small groups should be the engine room of kids’ ministry. Dave will share his passion for connecting with kids, building trusting relationships and a strong Christian faith that will last and give practical tips on running small groups.David Hopper
NQ Youth Worker, Youth Pastor – Willows Presbyterian Church |
26 – Science Demonstrations That Teach Faith Hands on practice and instructions for a number of simple, attention grabbing, experiments that will help you to communicate faith lessons to primary aged children.
Matthew Bolte
RE Teacher, Pastor – Hope Community Church, Townsville |
| 09 – Building Faith by Building RelationshipsEvangelisation of children by meeting children where they’re at – how to connect with children on their level in a casual setting.
National Evangelisation Team
NET Ministries – Townsville Catholic Diocese |
18 – Small in Size, Big in FaithTeaching the Under 7s to know and love God – theory and practical tips for working with littlies.
Adele Williams – Prep School Teacher, Sunday School Coordinator & Teacher
Willows Presbyterian Church |
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