MATT FLANAGAN
For more information contact Matt Flanagan, the KBC’s Children & Student Ministry Consultant.
matt.flanagan@kybaptist.org
(502) 489-3386
Find consultations, networking, and training for your church’s children’s ministry.
Our team is excited to help you navigate the challenges and joys of children’s ministry. Explore upcoming events and training opportunities for you and your team below.
Consultations
Discipleship Strategies, Leadership Development, Ministry Program Structure, Facility Assessment, Mentoring Leaders, Conflict Resolution, Volunteer Leadership Teams
Networking
Connecting Ministry Leaders, Sharing Resources, Building Partnerships and Friendships, Care for Leaders, Regional Round Tables
Training
Search Teams, Ministry Volunteers, Children’s Ministry Essentials, Sunday School Teachers, VBS, Understanding Generation Z, Safety and Security
Watch VBS Training
2020, 2021 and 2022 online VBS training is available here
Annual Events
Sunday School Still Matters
Regional seminars to provide adult, student, children, and preschool Sunday School leader training, takes place in March
EQUIP
Regional Training event for all church leaders – including children’s ministry, takes place in August and September
Renew
Overnight retreat for children’s ministry leaders providing collaboration, content, and refreshing, takes place in September
ETCH Conference
LifeWay Family Ministry Conference with special gatherings for Kentucky participants, takes place in October
NextGen
Single day collaboration and training for ministers leading both children and student ministries, takes place in October
Click on each event to learn more, save the date, and register!
Vacation Bible School
Find the latest training videos and resources for your Vacation Bible School.
Children’s Bible Drill
Participate in Bible Drill across the state to memorize Scripture and connect with other kids and churches.
Lending Library
Check out the KBC Lending Library for more information about children’s Bible studies your church can borrow.