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Imagine Conference
Training and Equipping Conference
Ministering to children today takes more than a willing spirit and a loving heart. Effective children’s ministry today has teachers and volunteers that are well trained, facilities that meet needs, and plans that direct the vision of the church. Whether your congregation already has a thriving children’s ministry or is just starting out, you will find inspiration and education at the Kentucky Baptist Convention Imagine Preschool & Children’s Ministry Conference.
Join leaders from every walk of children’s ministry ... from pastors to parents ... for a fresh, visionary look at how to minister to children. In addition to hearing our guest speakers, participants can select from a variety of breakout sessions, browse the expo and make new vital ministry connections.
Registration
Registration is just $35 per person, $25 if you register before Feb. 6, 2012. Click here to register now!
Schedule
| Friday, February 10 | |
|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Main Session |
| 8:15-9:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 9:15-10 p.m. | Come to the Expo! Vendors will have resources on display in the fellowship hall. You will have access to the products, curricula and services from conference! | Saturday, February 11 |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Main Session |
| 9:45-10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00-noon. | Breakout Sessions |
| noon. - 1:00 p.m. | Come to the Expo! |
Refreshments for sale in the church lobby.
Breakout Sessions
Each session offered once on Friday and twice on Saturday.
Vision
- Teaching the Bible Creatively Without Busting Your Budget (Led by Jason Byerly)
Would you love to bring the Bible to life for kids but don’t have the money for flashy equipment and sets? Come to this workshop and discover techniques that any teacher can use to captivate audiences with the wonder of God’s word. - What is “Orange”? (Led by Angela Longstreet)
Come find out what is “Orange” and how implementing this fresh new look at partnering with parents can radically impact the lives of children and their families for a life time. - The Ultimate Bus Ride Experience (CANCELLED) (Led by Marilyn Perkins and Bus Driver Chuck Gebhart)
Sorry, but we've had to cancel this breakout session due to a family emergency. - Using Live Animals to Teach Genesis (Led by Jared Baker and Michael Opferman)
Animal Tales will provide a "hands-on" and unique approach for teaching children the certainty of creation and the deceptive methods (evolution)
Satan uses to destroy the basic foundations of truth. A variety of live animals will very effectively be used to illustrate creation. - Launching a Week End Dad’s Retreat (Led by Michael Cabell)
Learn all that is involved in planning and leading a retreat for dads and/or men that will radically impact their lives as a father, husband and man of character. - Creating a Special Needs Ministry (Led by Julia Yuen)
Learn what it takes to create a children’s special needs ministry of inclusion in your church. - Equipping Parents to be Spiritual Leaders (Led by Shane Garrison)
Discover simple and applicable strategies to equip and empower parents to be spiritual leaders in their home. - The Gospel Project for Kids(Led by Bill Emeott,: Lead Childhood Ministry Specialist at LifeWay)
The Gospel Project guides kids to see the "big picture" of the Bible, from beginning to end... God's ultimate plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. Be among the first to learn about LifeWay's newest Bible Study curriculum for 3s through 6th graders.
Leadership
- Incorporating Youth in Your Children’s Ministry (Led by Rachel Cobb)
Christian teenagers can play a huge role in shaping the spiritual lives of children. Learn appropriate and healthy ways your youth can be an active and vital part of your ministry to children and families. - The Power of Godly Leadership and Magnetic Faith (Led by Nelle Thomas)
Vision stirs people, kindles their passion and propels them forward. Learn how to attract, motivate and inspire your volunteer team by communicating vision and modeling the power of passion as you lead others. - Footsteps- Teaching Children to Locate, Book, Chapter and Verse (Led by Lecia Guill)
Explore a simple new curriculum for teaching children to locate book, chapter and verse. - Baby Dedication Class (Led by Linda Coulter)
Tired of the routine baby dedications in your worship services. Learn about a baby dedication class that truly begins to equip and empower parents to think and plan for their child’s spiritual future. - Creative Ways to Equip Parents (Led by Matt and Jenny Hogg)
Discover new and creative ways to empower parent’s right in the middle of special events. - 10 Things Every Child Should Know about God (Led by Tina Bryson)
Discover the 10 things kids should know about God and how to communicate these in a clear manner that children will embrace and understand. - Time Management for Leaders (Led by Steve McKelvy)
Learn simple hands on time management strategies and techniques that will ensure your effectiveness and efficiency as a leader. - A Preview of LifeWay’s VBS 2012 “Amazing Wonders Aviation” (Led by Heather Hinkson)
Get a fun preview of themes, lessons, activities, crafts, decorations, and snacks. Also learn about web resources, ideas, and training dates and locations for this year’s VBS training clinics. - Volunteers to Servant Discipleship (Led by L’Tonya Johnson)
Servant leadership involves building a successful strategy for equipping and discipling volunteers within your church community. Experience one church’s story of developing a process that engages volunteers and attempts to retain them through discipleship. - Teaching and Discipline in the Classroom (Led By Beth Borders)
Managing behavior is a real issue in teaching children today. Learn simple but effective strategies to ensure your children’s class is safe, fun, filled with learning and in control. This session is more specific for elementary grade levels.
Impact
- The Birds and the Bees… God’s Way (Led by Lee Ann Vincent)
Do you notice many parent have some difficulty having the “sex” talk. This session will look at ways you can equip parents to have healthy, Biblically based and appropriate conversations about sex as they help navigate their children through adolescence. - Children’s Ministry Safety and Security (Led by Ashley Purcell)
Learn the principals, strategies, and resources to ensure your preschool and children’s ministry is safe and secure. - Teaching Respect and Manners to Children (Led by Crystal Thomas)
Whatever capacity you work with children, learn simple but powerful techniques to teach and practice the use of manners and respect for others and adults. - Out of the Box with Preschoolers (Led by Karen Strader)
We must think outside of the box when working with preschoolers. This conference will focus on creative ways to use curriculum boxes in a preschool classroom. You will also be introduced to prop boxes. These are “boxes” that have items to help teach a Bible story or theme. Come think outside of the box! - Amazing Face Painting with a Message (Led by Carmen and Jimmy Chase)
Captivate kids with easy, full-face painting techniques and designs as you impart Biblical truths. - Where Magic Meets Your Ministry (Led by Greg Farmer)
During this special class you will be both astounded and mesmerized with what you see. Best of all, Greg will teach you, how you too can do magic and share Jesus with your church's Children's Groups. - The Clubhouse Code: No Girls Allowed! No Boys Allowed! (Led by Jon Auten and Stacy Nall)
Girls only/boys only groups have some distinct advantages in mentoring and discipling children. Learn why and how gender specific groups can enhance missions education in your church. - Talk to a Real Live Missionary in Real Time! (Led by Joy Bolton)
Skype, a free internet video calling tool, is a great way to let children talk to a missionary – across the nation or the other side of the globe! See a demonstration of Skype with an international missionary and learn how this free service can enhance missions in your church. - Shaping the Worldview of Preschoolers (Led by Denise Gardner)
In this conference you will experience missions the way preschoolers do, through play and discovery. Learn about room set up, active play, activity centers, etc… and how they all work together to enhance teaching preschoolers about missions. There will be ideas for every size church and space. - Games that Teach (Led by Meredith Teasley)
Do you just need some fresh new game ideas for your elementary kids? Come learn 12 or more games you can play on a dime… from classroom games to large group games and even stage games! These aren't just any games, but games that TEACH! - Leading a Child to Christ (Led by Vicky Donelson)
Learn the appropriate and healthy way to lead children to Christ; a way that is spirit led and ensures children will understand exactly what they are doing when they give their life to Jesus.
Hotels
BARDSTOWN HOTELS
- Bardstown Parkview Motel
418 East Stephen Foster Avenue
502-348-5961
— Free Breakfast
— Kurtz Restaurant at same location - Best Western General Nelson Inn
411 West Stephen Foster Avenue
502-348-3977
— Free Breakfast - Comfort Inn Bardstown
984 Front Avenue
502-349-9400
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Hampton Inn Bardstown
985 Chambers Boulevard
502-349-0100
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Old Bardstown Inn Bardstown
510 East Stephen Foster Avenue
502-349-0776
— Free Breakfast - Quality Inn Bardstown
1875 New Haven Road
502-349-0776
— Continental Breakfast
ELIZABETHTOWN HOTELS NEAR I-65
- Baymont Inn & Suites Elizabethtown
209 Commerce Drive
270-769-9616
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Best Western Atrium Garden Elizabethtown
1043 Executive Drive
270-769-3030
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Comfort Inn Elizabethtown
2009 North Mulberry Street
270-765-4166
— Free Breakfast - Comfort Suites Elizabethtown
215 Commerce Drive
270-360-0088
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Fairfield Inn & Suites Elizabethtown
1031 Executive Drive
270-769-1440
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Hampton Inn Elizabethtown
1035 Executive Drive
270-765-6663
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Elizabethtown
107 Buffalo Creek Drive
270-769-1334
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Howard Johnsons Hotel Elizabethtown
1058 North Mulberry Street
270-769-2344
— Restaurant - LaQuinta Inn & Suites Elizabethtown
210 Commerce Street
270-234-0755
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Ramada Limited Hotel Elizabethtown
205 Commerce Drive
270-769-9683
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool - Super 8 Hotel Elizabethtown
2028 North Mulberry Street
270-737-1088
— Free Breakfast
— Indoor Pool
More Information
For additional details, call the KBC Preschool and Children’s Ministry Department at 502-489-3575 or (toll-free in KY) 866-489-3575, or contact us by e-mail at children@kybaptist.org.
