KMC 2023 Salem Program Guide

WELCOME TO KIDS MINISTRY CONFERENCE!

Iam so glad you are here today for the SBC of Virginia Kids Ministry Conference! The SBCV cooperative churches across our state partner together to bring you this FREE event. You are here today because of the drawing of the Holy Spirit to accomplish God’s purpose in and through you in children’s ministry.

We serve so that the youngest in our churches will know God’s love and hear His promises through His Word. Your relationship with the children makes eternal footprints on each of their lives. The psalmist wrote, “We will not hide them from their children but must tell a future generation the praises of the Lord, His might, and the wonderful works He has performed.” Psalm 78:4 (HCSB)

I pray you will be encouraged, motivated, and challenged to build relationships with children, teach them foundational, spiritual truths, and to love God’s Word. The SBC of Virginia celebrates YOU today as together we touch the future generations for Christ!

With joy,

CINDY MIDDAUGH Children’s Ministry Coordinator

SBC of Virginia

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:15 AM • Registration / Register for Door Prizes / Tour Rooms

8:45 AM • Preview of Family Night Celebration Multi-Purpose Room

9:00 AM • Worship Rally and Opening Session Featuring Fellowship Community Church Kids Praise Choir Multi-Purpose Room

9:15 AM • Breakout Session 1 10:20 AM • Breakout Session 2 11:20 AM • BREAK 11:30 AM • Breakout Session 3

12:30 PM • Lunch

Door Prizes Announced (all entries must be submitted by 11:00 AM)

12:45 PM • “KidMin our Spiritual Act of Worship” with Bekah Stoneking (Notes on pg. 20) Multi-Purpose Room

1:30 PM • Breakout Session 4

2:30 PM • Breakout Session 5

3:30 PM • Conference Ends

FIND WHERE BREAKOUTS ARE LOCATED

A campus map is available on pages 8-9 in this program.

PLAN YOUR DAY USING THE DAY PLANNER

Page 6 lists breakouts and their locations. Use page 7 to jot down the breakout titles and rooms you want to attend.

EVALUATION FORMS

Please turn in your Evaluation Form at the Conference Entrance for a sweet treat!

LIFEWAY SPEAKERS

Bethany Phillips

Lifeway Content Editor

Bethany Phillips is a content editor for Lifeway VBS. She has worked with all ages at her local church but has a special place in her heart for preschoolers, which is her most recent avenue of service. Bethany lives in Nashville with her husband Josh.

Bekah Stoneking

Content Editor, Kids Publishing Team, Lifeway Kids

Bekah Stoneking is a research specialist and content editor for Explore the Bible: Kids at Lifeway Christian Resources. She teaches kids Sunday School at Church at Avenue South in Nashville.

BREAKOUT SESSION ORDER

9:15 AM . Breakout Session 1

• 10 Steps to Developing a Children’s Ministry (Room 2118)

• Let’s Pray! (Room 2113)

• New Maps of Children’s Ministry (Room 2115)

• Tips and Tools for Including Children with Special Needs (Fellowship Hall)

• VBS Children’s Bible Study (Room 2109)

• VBS Decorating (Multi-Purpose Room)

• VBS Directors (Room 1117)

• *Why Preschool? (Main Street)

• Creando una filosofia de discipulado dentro del ministerio infantil (Room 2101)

10:20 AM . Breakout Session 2

• Activate! Create! Educate! (The Refuge)

• Inside-Outside (Ministering to Children Through the Local Church) (Room 2109)

• JumpStart – New Christian’s Discipleship Class (Room 2113)

• Kids Diving Deeper into Bible Study & Prayer (Room 2115)

• Starting a Special Needs Ministry (Fellowship Hall)

• VBS Crafts (Room 2105)

• VBS Music (Multi-Purpose Room)

• *VBS Preschool Bible Study (Room 1105)

• Como organizer un ministerio infantile y de adolescentes (Room 2101)

11:30 AM . Breakout Session 3

• 10 Steps to Developing a Children’s Ministry (Room 2118)

• Child Abuse & Neglect – What you need to Know! (Room 2115)

• Confessions of a Volunteer (Room 1103)

• HUGS – Helping Us Grow Strong (Room 2113)

• *Preschool Bible Skills Library (Main Street)

• VBS Directors (Room 1117)

• VBS Missions (Room 1110)

• Worship Rally and Large Group Engagement (Multi-Purpose Room)

• Pautas de prevension del abuso infantile en el ministerio 1 (Room 2101)

1:30 PM . Breakout Session 4

• 3 Circles – Gospel Conversations with Kids (Room 2109)

• Big Feelings, Big God (Main Street)

• Creative & Exciting Power Point Games (Room 2118)

• Kids in Service (Room 1110)

• Making the Most of VBS (Room 1103)

• VBS Crafts (Room 2105)

• VBS Recreation (Room 1106)

• When Children’s Ministry Turns from a Babysitter to a Partnership (Room 2113)

• Pautas de prevension del abuso infantile en el ministerio 2 (Room 2101)

2:30 PM . Breakout Session 5

• Applying God’s Word to God’s World (The Refuge)

• Child Abuse & Neglect – What you need to Know! (Room 2115)

• Helpful Apps for Children’s Ministry (Room 2118)

• Kids in Service (Room 1110)

• Let’s Pray! (Room 2113)

• VBS Children’s Bible Study (Room 2109)

• *VBS Preschool Bible Study (Room 1105)

• VBS Recreation (Room 1106)

• Escuela Biblica de Vacaciones como estrategia evangelista para la toda la iglesia (Room 2101)

Breakout descriptions are on pages 10-17.

Campus map is on pages 8-9.

*denotes Preschool breakout

DAY PLANNER

8:15 AM

Registration

8:45 AM

Preview of Family Night Celebration

Multi-Purpose Room

9:00 AM

Worship Rally and Opening Session

Multi-Purpose Room

9:15 AM

Breakout Session 1

10:20 AM

Breakout Session 2

11:30 AM

Breakout Session 3

1:30 PM

Breakout Session 4

12:30 PM

Lunch, Door Prizes, and Keynote

Multi-Purpose Room

2:30 PM

Breakout Session 5

3:30 PM

Conference Ends

FILL IN THE BOXES TO PLAN YOUR DAY

Simply jot down the room number and breakout title.

9:15 AM

Breakout Session 1

2118

10 Steps to Developing a Children’s Ministry

1103

• Confessions of a Volunteer

• Making the Most of VBS 1105

• *VBS Preschool Bible Study 1106

• VBS Recreation 1110

• Kids in Service

• VBS Missions 1117

• VBS Directors 2105

• VBS Crafts 2109

• 3 Circles – Gospel Conversations with Kids

• Inside-Outside (Ministering to Children Through the Local Church)

• VBS Children’s Bible Study

CAMPUS MAP

2118

• 10 Steps to Developing a Children’s Ministry

• Creative & Exciting PowerPoint Games

• Helpful Apps for Children’s Ministry

2115

• Child Abuse & Neglect –What you need to Know!

• Kids Diving Deeper into Bible Study & Prayer

• New Maps of Children’s Ministry

2113

• HUGS – Helping Us Grow Strong

• JumpStart – New Christian’s Discipleship Class

• Let’s Pray!

• When Children’s Ministry Turns from a Babysitter to a Partnership

• Activate! Create! Educate!

• Applying God’s Word to God’s World MAIN STREET

• *Big Feelings, Big God

• *Why Preschool?

• *Preschool Bible Skills Library 2101

• Creando una filosofia de discipulado dentro del ministerio infantil.

• Como organizar un ministerio infantil y de adolescentes.

• Pautas de prevension del abuso infantil en el ministerio 1.

• Pautas de prevension del abuso infantil en el ministerio 2.

• Presentando las EBV 2023

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY BREAKOUTS

3 Circles – Gospel Conversations with Kids

Cathy Noell

2109 1:30 PM

The message of hope and love through Jesus is not just for adults! Let’s learn together how to use the 3 Circles Conversation Guide to clearly explain the gospel message to kids leading them to decide to follow Jesus as their Savior. Kids can learn to use the same method to share Jesus with their own friends and family members. We are all called to evangelism, so let’s work together and be ready for this life changing conversation with others.

10 Steps to Developing a Children’s Ministry

Danielle Whitley

2118 9:15 AM & 11:30 AM

Whether you’re the children’s ministry director of a new church or if you’re looking to grow your children’s ministry, this breakout explores the ten basic steps to laying a strong foundation for the ministry. Danielle Whitley has helped dozens of new churches start their children’s ministry from scratch and shares information such as how to evaluate your space, transform ordinary areas into kid-friendly spaces, recruit volunteers, determine processes & procedures, choose the right curriculum, establish your children’s ministry vision, and more!

Activate! Create! Educate!

Bekah Stoneking

The Refuge

10:20 AM

Studies show that learners retain 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear, and 90% of what they do. This session will equip you to use creative, active, multi-sensory strategies and techniques to activate kids’ minds, create opportunities for increased participation, and promote meaningful engagement with biblical content.

Applying God’s Word to God’s World

Bekah Stoneking

The Refuge

2:30 PM

In this session we will examine the greatest influences upon a person’s spiritual health and maturity. Your love and appreciation for Scripture will be deepened and you will discover practical ways your church can partner with families in making disciples and helping kids grow as knowers and doers of God’s Word.

Big Feelings, Big God

Bethany Phillips

Main Street 1:30PM

Like any other human, preschoolers have some strong emotions! We’ll talk through practical approaches for dealing with emotions (whether tough or happy), as well as guidance for pointing preschoolers to the Creator of all emotions in the short blocks of times we see preschoolers each week!

Child Abuse & Neglect – What You Need to Know!

Chris Smith & Michelle Shank

2115 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM

According to the CDC approximately 1 in 7 children in the U.S. have experienced abuse or neglect in the past year. Our ministries should be a safe haven for hurting children but is your ministry prepared to effectively minister to a child who has experienced abuse or neglect? Join us as we discuss how to recognize signs/symptoms of child abuse & neglect, how to handle suspicion of child abuse & neglect, and what Virginia law requires in these situations. We will also discuss best practices in ministry as we seek to minister to children and families most effectively. Co-presented by a Virginia DSS social worker and a minister to children & families.

Confessions of a Volunteer: What Your Team Needs from You

Sharon Stratmoen

1103 11:30AM

What are your volunteer team members not telling you? Let’s put ourselves in volunteers’ shoes and consider what they need most from our leadership. We’ll explore how to set volunteers up for success, communicate effectively, and truly value people for who they are rather than what they do. Plus, results from an exclusive Childrensministry.com Volunteer Survey will debunk our commonly held assumptions.

Creative and Exciting PowerPoint Games

Abbey Kilbride

2118 1:30 PM

Learn how to use and leave the conference with easy PowerPoint tools to engage learners who are captivated by technology in the 21st-century. These work great for review time, Scripture memory, lesson reinforcement, and time fillers.

Lets you know which session the breakout is available.

Helpful Apps for Children’s Ministry

Michael Kilbride

2118 2:30 PM

Apps can be frustrating and confusing, or they can be incredibly helpful if used properly. Learn about apps that you can use to enhance your ministry planning and communication so that you can spend more time in discipleship and less time in administration.

HUGS – Helping Us Grow Strong

Nancy Ryalls

2113 11:30 AM

A unique ministry to help connect all ages in your church to your Children’s Ministry and get some help, too!

Inside-Outside (Ministering to Children Through the Local Church)

Ray Seto

2109 10:20 AM

The church today needs to evaluate seriously the crucial part that child evangelism plays in accomplishing the task of world evangelism. What then can the church do, both inside and outside of its structure, to fulfill this great commission as it relates to ministry to children?

JumpStart – New Christian’s Discipleship Class

Nancy Ryalls

2113 10:20 AM

An intentional first discipleship opportunity for parents and kids to jump into together. The Lifeway materials, I’m A Christian, Now! will be used to help church leaders develop a plan for new believer discipleship.

Kids Diving Deeper into Bible Study & Prayer

Garrett Oppel

2115 10:20 AM

Many people think that kids can’t go deep in Bible Study, but I’ve discovered just the opposite. They want to study and know. Come learn ways to help them dive deeper, engage them and make it applicable for them, what a discipleship program for these young seekers would look like, how to help kids develop a lifestyle of prayer, and different interactive prayer stations.

Campus map is on pages 8-9. Plan your day using pages 6-7. 1 Light blue number denotes Preschool breakout

Kids in Service

Christina Battle

1110 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM

Come and learn about exciting ways to incorporate community service learning activities in your children’s ministry.

Let’s Pray!

Tawana Lynch

2113 9:15 AM & 2:30 PM

Prayer is our personal love letter to the Father. It’s a compass that navigates our individual relationship with God. Like any journey, we must rely on essential resources for direction and sustainability. Join me, as I equip you with all the gear you need to lead your children to a love of prayer.

New Maps of Children’s Ministry

Mark DeQuoy

2115 9:15 AM

When we look at a map, it helps us to navigate our way. In today’s culture, we are focused on old maps to guide us. We must change to a new map to guide us in this post-Christian culture. I hope you will join us in exploring a new map.

Preschool Bible Skills Library

Bethany Phillips

Main Street 11:30 AM

How can you teach your pre-reading preschoolers to love and use the Bible? This hands-on workshop will help you begin to develop your own library of Bible skills activities for the preschoolers in your ministry.

Starting A Special Needs Ministry

Jill Funk

Fellowship Hall 10:20 AM

In this session we will talk about moving forward from determining the need for a special needs ministry to making it a reality. Prepare to leave this session with action steps to make your special needs ministry a reality.

Tips and Tools for Including Children with Special Needs into Your Children’s Ministry Classrooms

Jill Funk

Fellowship Hall 9:15 AM

In this session we will discuss ways to make adaptations in your classrooms to include children with special needs. We will explore ways to help establish classroom expectations and routines that encourage everyone to have fun while learning about Jesus.

When Children’s Ministry Turns from a Babysitter to a Partnership

Mike Summy

2113 1:30 PM

Children’s ministry is a partnership between the church and the home. Join me as we discuss how to teach parents to have ownership in ministry and how we can partner with them in relationship.

Why Preschool?

Bethany Phillips

Main Street 9:15 AM

What makes preschool ministry important? And how can you know if your calling and gifting is to serve with these precious little ones? Learn about the foundations that make preschool ministry vital to a kid’s spiritual development, as well as something about yourself and why this may be the perfect place for you to serve!

Campus map is on pages 8-9. Plan your day using pages 6-7.

Light blue number denotes Preschool breakout

VBS BREAKOUTS

Making the Most of VBS

Sharon Stratmoen

1103 1:30 PM

Vacation Bible school provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to reach kids in your community—kids who might otherwise never set foot in your church. But are you being strategic in how you plan and carry out VBS? Are you making the most of this unique event? A fresh approach can breathe new life into your program, energizing your year-round ministry efforts. Together let’s map out a ministry “destination,” discovering how VBS can play a key role in growing your ministry in unexpected ways.

Worship Rally and Large Group Engagement

Kristin Patrick Multi-Purpose Room

11:30 AM

VBS brings excitement to our children and families as we encourage them to follow Jesus. As you plan for Worship Rally and events that gather families together, come learn ways to engage them and to realize that “following Jesus changes the game!”

VBS Preschool Bible Study

Ashley Long 1105 10:20 AM & 2:30 PM

A detailed look at preschool material for Lifeway’s Twists and Turns, including teaching helps for use with any curriculum to make your preschoolers’ experience engaging.

VBS Children’s Bible Study

Kristin Patrick

2109 9:15 AM & 2:30 PM

A preview of days one through five Bible study rotation for Lifeway’s Twists and Turns for students in grades 1-6, including teaching helps for use with any curriculum.

VBS Crafts

Holly Middaugh

2105 10:20 AM & 1:30 PM

A preview of the crafts rotation of Lifeway’s Twist and Turns, with connection point to assist craft leaders in reinforcing the day’s Bible truth.

VBS Decorating

Crystal Stratton/Aprille Tobey

Multi-Purpose Room 9:15 AM

A preview of Lifeway’s Twist and Turns decorating tips and ideas to transform your rooms or space to help engage students as they hear God’s Word and help remember the day’s Bible truth.

VBS Directors

Lynn Wampler 1117 9:15 AM & 11:30 AM

Whether you are a first-time director or have served as one many times, find planning helps and resources of Lifeway’s Twists and Turns, including helpful tips for planning and organizing the VBS of your choice.

VBS Missions

Kelly Little 1110 11:30 AM

A preview of the missions’ rotation of Lifeway’s VBS Twist and Turns, with helpful tips on teaching kids to pray for missionaries and participate in handson mission projects.

VBS Music

Bethany Baldwin

Multi-Purpose Room 10:20 AM

A preview of the music and motions of Lifeway’s VBS Twist and Turns, with tips on reinforcing the day’s Bible truth.

VBS Recreation

Noah Patrick 1106 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM

A preview of Lifeway’s Twist and Turns recreation rotation, explaining games, transitional activities, and more.

Campus map is on pages 8-9. Plan your day using pages 6-7.

TALLERES EN ESPAÑOL

Creando una filosofia de discipulado dentro del ministerio infantil.

Julio Peredo 2101 9:15 AM

Como organizar un ministerio infantil y de adolescentes.

Julio Peredo 2101 10:20 AM

Pautas de prevension del abuso infantil en el ministerio 1.

Liz Peredo 2101 11:30 AM

Pautas de prevension del abuso infantil en el ministerio 2.

Liz Peredo 2101 1:30 PM

Escuela Biblica de Vacaciones como estrategia evangelista para la toda la iglesia.

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Le permite saber a qué hora está disponible el taller.

Pedro Alvarado 2101 2:30 PM

DOOR PRIZE DONORS

AWANA

Awana is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship solutions for ages 2-18. awana.org

CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP

Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Biblecentered organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. cefonline.com

GROUP PUBLISHING

Group Publishing creates experiences with one goal in mind: to help people grow in relationship with Jesus and each other through an endless stream of ideas, lessons, events, and service opportunities for the ever-transforming world of church ministry. group.com

KIDZ BLITZ MINISTRIES

Kidz Blitz is an uplifting, high-energy, faith-based program for parents and kids in your Children’s Ministry. With a message of God’s grace and power woven into the action, kids learn while playing. kidzblitz.com

KIDZMATTER

The mission of KidzMatter is to equip and empower the global kidmin community with resources and training so that every

child has the opportunity to experience God’s love and be transformed by it. kidzmatter.com

LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN RESOURCES

Lifeway designs experiences that fuel ministry and simplify the path to spiritual growth. As the world’s leading provider of ministry resources, Lifeway serves churches and individuals in their calling to make disciples. lifeway.com

NOBLE WARRIORS

Noble Warriors exists to serve churches as they equip men to walk with Christ and lead well. We are ready to help you reach and build men, and we know that training for biblical manhood begins with children’s ministry. noblewarriors.org

PROVEN MINISTRIES

Proven Ministries partners with churches, families, individuals, & organizations to empower every follower of Jesus with sexual integrity. TheSexTalk. Com is a comprehensive video course to help parents have a clear and confident sex talk with their children. provenministries.org

RANDALL HOUSE

Randall House is a Christian publisher dedicated to promoting the cause of Christ, generational discipleship, and serving both the Church and home through curriculum, books, and events. randallhouse.com

A heartfelt thanks to our generous door prize donors.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SBC OF VIRGINIA

The SBCV comes alongside local churches advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ together to reach our neighbors and the nations. sbcv.org

UPWARD SPORTS

Connecting families and building communities. Their mission is promoting the discovery of Jesus through sports. upward.org

WORD OF LIFE YOUTH MINISTRIES

Serving today’s evangelical church in building effective student and children’s ministries. youthministry.wol.org

THANK YOU TO OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS!

We would also like to thank Fellowship Community Church for their gracious hospitality in hosting this event.

Throughout the year, the SBC of Virginia strives to provide many opportunities to encourage and strengthen your ministry through training and fellowship. For more 2023 events, visit sbcv.org/events.

PRAYER SUMMIT TOUR

MARCH 28 • YORKTOWN

MARCH 29 • WOODBRIDGE

MARCH 30 • ROANOKE

Join others as we gather to seek God’s face. Dr. Daniel Henderson, president of Strategic Renewal Ministries, will equip us and lead us in seeking God’s face so that we as God’s Church may be transformed by His glorious presence.

sbcv.org/prayersummit

FAMILY FUSION CAMP

JULY 20-22 • BUCKROE BEACH

Family Fusion allows children, to work with their mom, dad, and others to build a legacy of missions by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of others through relevant servant hood and direct evangelism. sbcv.org/familyfusion

E2 KIDS

AUGUST 25 • BRISTOL

AUGUST 26 • ROANOKE

SEPTEMBER 8 • CHARLOTTESVILLE

SEPTEMBER 9 • NORFOLK

Encouraging and equipping kids’ leaders to reach and teach children. E2KIDS are regional events allowing leaders to connect, network and fellowship with those nearest them in ministry. sbcv.org/e2kids

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