Preschool and Children's Leaders Track — National Discipleship & Evangelism Conference
LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center
June 30 - July 4, 2008
Early Bird Electives
Tuesday
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Youth Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament
Maria Brannen
Learning Bible skills and applying them does not end at sixth grade. Conferees gain an understanding of both Youth Bible Drill and Youth Speakers Tournament.
Thursday
7:00-7:45 a.m.
What’s Happening in Pre-K Weekday Early Education
Klista Storts
Learn what’s new with Pre-K Weekday Early Education Curriculum. Discover fun ways to teach preschoolers important foundational skills that they will build on throughout their education experience.
Core Conferences
The core conference explores why we do what we do with preschoolers and children at church. It equips childhood leaders to lay and build on spiritual foundations that will produce strong Christian disciples in the church of tomorrow.
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - noon
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - noon
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - noon
Friday
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Afternoon Electives
Tuesday
2:00-3:15 p.m.
I Need Something New!
Maria Brannen
For teachers who need some fresh ideas to help make Bible learning come alive for the children in your church. Children learn when they’re having fun — come find some new ways to take the “boring” out of your class!
Preschool TeamKID
Klista Storts
See, hear, and learn as you actively participate in a session of LifeWay’s Preschool TeamKID. This exciting curriculum can help your church lay that all-important groundwork for discipling your preschoolers.
3:30-4:45 p.m.
Beginning a New Christian’s Class
Maria Brannen
Learn how to get the children in your ministry on the right track from the very start.
Leading a Child to Christ
Klista Storts
How do you know when a child is ready to accept Christ? This is perhaps one of the most important questions that childhood educators are asked. Come see a great new resource that provides tools for parents, leaders, and children for sharing their faith.
Thursday
2:00-3:15 p.m.
What’s New in Children’s TeamKID
Maria Brannen
Discover what’s new this year in TeamKID, LifeWay’s exciting curriculum that helps get your children active and energized about discipleship.
From Chaos to Control
Klista Storts
Do you ever feel as though you just manage the chaos in your classroom? Guiding behavior doesn’t have to take all of your time and energy. Learn the ABCs of classroom management to help create a healthy environment that allows learning to take place.
3:30-4:45 p.m.
Bible Drill Basics
Maria Brannen
Whether you’re interested in starting a new Bible Drill class or just need a refresher, this conference helps you teach kids to “hide the Word in their hearts.” Hear the basics of Bible Drill, and get information on LifeWay’s Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills.
Leading a Child to Christ
Klista Storts
How do you know when a child is ready to accept Christ? This is perhaps one of the most important questions that childhood educators are asked. Come see a great new resource that provides tools for parents, leaders, and children for sharing their faith.
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