We exist so that People who serve kids in a variety of ministry contexts
will be Equipped, Empowered and Encouraged
to effectively Reach, Reach and Disciple the next generation.
News Update: August 4, 2020
We're so excited!!
Coming soon...Our New Website
We're so excited!!
Coming soon...Our New Website
Stay tuned as we put the finishing touches on our new hub of information, resources and community for you,
our Awesome KidMin Conference community.
It is our hope and prayer that God would use our new website to:
- Connect you TO HIM who is the source of all spiritual understanding and power. Without OUR GOD, our work in the kingdom will be filled with frustration and remain ultimately fruitless! All the resources in the world can not compare to the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in us as leaders and in the hearts of the children and families we are trying to influence toward a life of following JESUS. May we all remain humbly dependent on our God who does all things well in His perfect timing and for His Glory and for our good!
- Connect you to ONE ANOTHER: Children's ministry holds unique challenges which are only understood well by those who also face the same issues. Particularly for those who work in small churches, and for those who oversee teams in large churches, the Sunday-after-Sunday demands can leave you feeling isolated and under-resourced, with no time to find the support or solutions you need. We get this. And that's why one of our goals is to connect you with others who face the same challenges you have-and might have come up with some ideas that will help you in your context.
- Connect you with high-quality RESOURCES and TRAINING. We want to introduce you to others who can give you effective, practical tools to use in your ministry. Some of these friends have become well-known as 'professionals' in the Western KidMin world, but mostly they are men and women who serve in local churches just like yours. And all of them are eager to share with you the things they have learned as they have gained experience in their own ministries, so that you can be encouraged and equipped to continue in your work with renewed enthusiasm.
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May GOD bless you in your relationship with HIM, with your local church, and with the kids you serve!
from,
The Awesome KidMin Conference Planning Team
Sign up for our e-mails to stay on top of the latest news and resources
from AWESOME KIDMIN CONFERENCE - including when our new website goes live!
Click the link below to send us your contact information.
May GOD bless you in your relationship with HIM, with your local church, and with the kids you serve!
from,
The Awesome KidMin Conference Planning Team
News Update: June 26, 2020
Thanks for Making Our
June Online Training Events
a success!
A huge THANK YOU to:
Rachel Price (Tech Talk) and Dr. Allison Wells-Dyck and Caitlyn Krahn (Trauma Talk)for sharing your experience and knowledge with our KidMin community.
To our Planning Team and Tech Team: Cathy Dyck, Naomi Lorenzin, Kelly Rempel, Sam Neudorf, Janet Blatz and Lisa Schau, for exploring the new world of marketing and organizing and hosting an online training session
To our Attendees: for taking time to invest in your kids by investing in your own skill and knowledge base so that you can serve them better.
Rachel Price (Tech Talk) and Dr. Allison Wells-Dyck and Caitlyn Krahn (Trauma Talk)for sharing your experience and knowledge with our KidMin community.
To our Planning Team and Tech Team: Cathy Dyck, Naomi Lorenzin, Kelly Rempel, Sam Neudorf, Janet Blatz and Lisa Schau, for exploring the new world of marketing and organizing and hosting an online training session
To our Attendees: for taking time to invest in your kids by investing in your own skill and knowledge base so that you can serve them better.
Our goal as a Conference Team is to provide opportunities for our fellow workers in Kids Ministry to connect with our God, with each other and to receive high-quality training for the work you do. In this season of social distancing, online Training events are one way that we can continue to provide this service to you, and we are offering it free-of-charge this month as a way of thanking you for investing in your kids by investing your own spiritual and professional development at the Awesome KidMin Conference.
Awesome Conference 2020 - March 14, 2020
Breakout Sessions
If you were a ticket holder for Awesome Kidmin Conference 2020, you can still watch the breakout sessions here!
2020 Sponsors
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And thanks also to:
Ruban Insurance
Team Insurance
Chachi's
For Us Bakery
Regehr's Printing
Ruban Insurance
Team Insurance
Chachi's
For Us Bakery
Regehr's Printing
Keynote Speaker - Melissa J. MacDonald
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Passionate about the church and about kids, Melissa J. MacDonald travels extensively in the U.S. and abroad speaking, training, coaching, and consulting. She’s the author of Missing: An Urgent Call for the Church to Rescue Kids. With a fresh and unique perspective Melissa boldly calls the church to be The Church everywhere she goes. She’s been to over 30 countries and seeks out the best ethnic food in every city she visits. She and her new husband, Luis, make their home in Iowa. Find out more at www.melissajmacdonald.com. |
Get Involved!
It takes a community to make a conference work! How can you help?
Spread the Word
Putting up posters in your community, friending us on Facebook and sharing posts, communicating with your church, camp, or school are all ways it helps us get the word out! Posters will be available fall 2019 - if you are able to take some to put up in your circles let us know and we'll get them to you!
Partners and Speakers
We are always looking for top-quality speakers who have a heart for God and love kids. Do you know someone who would be the perfect fit for the Awesome KidMin Conference? Or is there a topic you think really needs to be addressed? Let us know!
Partners make the conference happen. Which organization or business do you know who either has resources the children's ministry should know about or has a passion for children's ministry and would be willing to partner with us?
Volunteer
From behind-the-scenes organization, to week-of shopping for food and supplies, to volunteers during the 2-day event in the kitchen, breakout rooms, registration centre and more, we need an army of people serving those who serve kids and families throughout the year!
Email us at awesome.kidmin.conference@gmail.com
Spread the Word
Putting up posters in your community, friending us on Facebook and sharing posts, communicating with your church, camp, or school are all ways it helps us get the word out! Posters will be available fall 2019 - if you are able to take some to put up in your circles let us know and we'll get them to you!
Partners and Speakers
We are always looking for top-quality speakers who have a heart for God and love kids. Do you know someone who would be the perfect fit for the Awesome KidMin Conference? Or is there a topic you think really needs to be addressed? Let us know!
Partners make the conference happen. Which organization or business do you know who either has resources the children's ministry should know about or has a passion for children's ministry and would be willing to partner with us?
Volunteer
From behind-the-scenes organization, to week-of shopping for food and supplies, to volunteers during the 2-day event in the kitchen, breakout rooms, registration centre and more, we need an army of people serving those who serve kids and families throughout the year!
Email us at awesome.kidmin.conference@gmail.com
FAQ's
Who are the leadership labs for?
Leadership Labs seek to go in-depth with current issues and pressing concerns for those in leadership in children's ministry. While all are welcome, we definitely direct these labs to those "in charge" - children's pastors, Sunday School superintendents and ministry directors.
what if I can only attend part of the conference?
We arrange the conference schedule so if only part of the time is available to you, you can still benefit. Come for the parts you can! We do not offer partial ticket prices, so a full registration is required even if you can only attend one day. Tickets are fully transferable so you are welcome to share your ticket!
Can i just attend the leadership lab?
Yes you can! Just select the leadership labs add-on on the registration page.
I have food allergies! can you accommodate?
We want to do our best to make the conference accessible, however we cannot commit to accommodating all food allergies. We are not a nut-free site. We do our best to purchase foods that do not contain nuts, however we do source baking from non-dedicated kitchens.
If you do have dietary restrictions, please let us know. We can't make any promises, but we'll see what we can do!
We are happy to share our menu with anyone who has specified food allergies so that attendees with food sensitivities can come prepared.
If you do have dietary restrictions, please let us know. We can't make any promises, but we'll see what we can do!
We are happy to share our menu with anyone who has specified food allergies so that attendees with food sensitivities can come prepared.
I can't make it - can i get a refund?
Refunds are not available. However, tickets are fully transferable so you are welcome to find someone else to take your place if you cannot make it.
Who is the conference for?
The Awesome KidMin Conference strives to equip and inspire everyone involved in children's ministry! This means it's not only for children's pastors and ministry leaders, but also for volunteer Sunday School teachers, camp counsellors, midweek kids club workers as well as the leaders and administrators of kids programming. Our breakout sessions will include topics relevant for:
- Those who work with Little Ones (preschool & nursery)
- Those who teach or lead Elementary Students (grades 1-4)
- Those who teach or lead Middle School Students (grades 4-6)
- Those who lead a team of volunteers
- Those involved in Worship through song
- Those working with children with special needs (ie: who have experienced trauma or who are living with Physical/Developmental differences)