Biography
Christie Thomas was a Children’s Ministries Director for over a decade and is now a homeschool mom and family discipleship coach to parents who need equipping, support, and encouragement. Her ministry, Little Shoots Deep Roots, creates books and resources for kids and parents to help families cultivate faith-filled moments. She lives with her husband and three boys near Edmonton. Her books include “Little Habits, Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus” and “Fruit Full: 100 Family Experiences for Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit”.
Workshop
The 1% Rule: How Tiny Shifts Create Lifelong Faith
What if the key to family discipleship isn’t an overhaul but a 1% shift? Parents often feel overwhelmed by the idea of “doing more” for their kids’ faith—but what if small, intentional changes made all the difference? In this session, we’ll unpack the power of microhabits, showing how tiny, consistent actions shape kids’ faith over time. Walk away with practical, high-impact strategies that feel achievable for every family—no matter how busy life gets.
Date | Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time | 2:50 – 3:50pm
Location | 7
Explore & Enrich
Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is often taught using fruit metaphors instead of concrete explanations that kids can grasp. In this workshop, we’ll explore a series of different hands-on activities that help kids understand what the fruit of the Spirit looks like, and where it truly comes from: God.
Date | Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time | 1:15 – 2:15pm
Location | 10
