Conferences at ALWCW

Children's Ministry Conference

June 2008

This year we held our first Children’s Ministry Conference for adults involved in ministering to our children. We were privileged to have Ronnie Caldwell, who has been noted as one of the Top Ten Children’s Ministers in the United States as our keynote speaker.

Approximately 200 people attended the conference, representing 20 churches! Five tracks were offered each having their own sessions. Please see attached brochure for details.

Track 1: Children’s Church

• Creating a Guest Sermon for Kids
• How to Reach Today’s Kids
• Costume Characters and Skits
• Helping Kids Know and Experience God

Track 2: General Ministry

• Building a Team of Loyal and Gifted Servants
• Being Used to the Fullest
• What You See is What you Get

Track 3: Class Management

• Classroom Management
• Discipline that Disciples

Track 4: Special Needs

• Developing a Ministry to Special Needs Kids
• Special Needs in the Classroom

Track 5: Nursery and Toddlers

• Imparting Big Truths into Little Hearts
• Making your Nursery the Best it Can Be

Track 6: Miscellaneous

• Creative Praise and Worship
• Health and Safety in the Classroom
• Planning Big Events with Excellence

We were strengthened, encouraged and excited to apply all that we have learned to help our children grow to know and love God with all their hearts. We are excited and look forward to our next conference.