Sandra Peoples
Learn practical strategies for recruiting, training, and equipping buddies to support children with special needs. Discover ways to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every child can grow in faith.

Art Murphy
Explore key insights on how children understand faith and how parents and pastors can guide them in their spiritual journey. Gain practical takeaways to help kids grow in faith from an early age.

Tera Melber
Children thrive where they feel safe and known. This session explores how predictable environments, calm adult presence, and thoughtful routines help kids regulate and trust. Equip your ministry to provide a safe, supportive environment where every child can experience God’s love.

Amelia Aparicio
El crecimiento del líder no es opcional, es esencial. Un líder saludable espiritualmente, emocionalmente y físicamente impacta de manera directa a los niños, al equipo y a toda la cultura del ministerio.

Art Murphy
Explore practical ways to lead with purpose, maximize your impact, and reduce unnecessary busyness. Learn strategies to grow as a leader while keeping ministry sustainable and effective.

Russ Duncan
Discover the strengths and practical applications of different children’s ministry models. Learn how inclusive, hybrid and self-contained approaches can serve your church and meet the needs of every child.

Erica Spivey
Spiritual growth begins with connection. This breakout equips leaders to respond to challenging behaviors through attuned relationships that calm bodies and shepherd hearts. Discover how connection opens the door for discipleship and helps every child flourish in faith.

Rhonda McMahan
Learn practical strategies to motivate, encourage, and inspire your volunteers and team members, helping your ministry thrive through strong, supportive leadership.

Rhonda McMahan
Preschoolers can begin to understand God’s Word in simple, meaningful ways. This breakout offers practical ideas and activities to help little hearts connect with Scripture and grow in faith, building a strong biblical foundation from the very start.

Kim Jones
Preschoolers learn through every moment: play, stories, routines and relationships. In this breakout, we’ll explore simple, practical ways to engage little learners and help them experience big faith in your classroom. Walk away with tools and ideas you can use this Sunday as we partner together to help churches reach and disciple the next generation.

Amber Hazelton
Preschoolers can learn to worship in joyful, meaningful ways. In this breakout, we’ll explore simple strategies to introduce worship, music and praise moments that help little ones connect with God. Leave with practical ideas to nurture a heart of worship from the very beginning.

David Gonzalez Hernandez
Explora los verdaderos desafíos del ministerio infantil mientras aprendes a liderar con intención y a mantenerte firme en la verdad. Recibe herramientas prácticas para responder a una cultura en constante cambio y para edificar fundamentos sólidos de fe en los niños y en quienes sirven junto a ti.

Sandra Peoples
If your church is doing the work of inclusion, families need to know it! In this session, you’ll learn how to communicate your accessibility clearly—starting with your website—so families of kids with disabilities feel welcomed before they ever walk through the door. We’ll explore simple outreach ideas, community partnerships, and practical ways to grow a ministry that’s both visible and vibrant.

Josué Aparicio
Cómo las familias pueden formar discípulos en el hogar a través de hábitos intencionales con Dios, una fe vivida con autenticidad y conversaciones cotidianas llenas de propósito. Ideas prácticas para hacer el aprendizaje bíblico dinámico, relevante y aplicable a la vida diaria de los niños.

Laura Clontz
Discover practical ways to partner with parents and equip families to disciple children at home, strengthening faith that lasts a lifetime.

Deborah Robson
Discover practical ways to help children and families engage with Scripture, building confidence and a lifelong love for God’s Word.

Jana Magruder
From Boomer and Gen X volunteers to Millennial and Gen Z parents, to Gen Alpha kids and Beta babies, all the generations are represented in children’s ministry. It is essential to know how to lead each one with their unique perspectives and characteristics in mind. Learn more about the strategic opportunity for kingdom impact across every generation that can truly align the heart of the church around the mission of the gospel.

Curstyn Carr
Learn practical strategies to navigate changes in your ministry with confidence and clarity. Discover ways to lead your team effectively, maintain momentum, and keep your ministry thriving through transitions.

Rene Christensen
Explore practical ways to partner with parents and equip families to disciple children at home. Learn strategies that strengthen faith formation beyond the classroom and create lasting spiritual impact.

Cheryl Markland
Learn practical, age-appropriate strategies to keep kids and volunteers safe. Discover simple ways to create secure environments so ministry can thrive at every stage.

Russ Duncan
Explore what Scripture teaches about disability and God’s heart for every child. Gain insights to guide your ministry in creating inclusive, faith-filled environments where all children can grow in God’s love.

Laura Clontz
Preschoolers can grasp big truths in simple ways. This breakout will share practical, age-appropriate ideas for teaching Scripture and shaping faith in your littlest learners. Leave encouraged and equipped to help tiny theologians grow a strong biblical foundation.

Tera Melber
Kids communicate their stories through behavior. This session helps leaders understand how trauma shapes reactions and how to recognize what a child is really asking for. Leave equipped to respond with confidence, compassion and a ministry mindset rooted in God’s love.

Beth Whitman
Learn practical strategies to tailor VBS for your church’s size, schedule and culture. Discover creative ways to engage kids, equip volunteers and make VBS meaningful for every child in your context.

Jana Magruder
Children’s ministry leaders often find themselves wearing every hat—volunteer coordinator and trainer, content developer and presenter, event planner, tech supporter, and more. This session explores the multi-faceted nature of the role and helps leaders identify their strengths. Walk away with practical strategies for managing weaknesses, including how to delegate, collaborate and build a support system that allows you to lead with confidence, clarity and joy.