Category Archives: 2022 Workshop Presenter

2 Workshops Accessibility in the Church  Kids Ministry is meant to be a welcoming place for every child to learn and grow in the Lord but is it a place where all children can do that? Making your Kids Ministry accessible is more than just designating parking spaces or adding a cozy corner. It’s aboutContinue reading “Andrea Foster”

Workshop Making the Curriculum Connection In a shifting world that is changing day by day how do we navigate what is the best curriculum to use for our church?  Do we continue meeting in person with safety protocols in place or move to an online format?  Can we still use the same curriculum or doContinue reading “Ken McDonald”

Workshop Making the Christ connection Schools teach values and character education.  The purpose is to produce good citizens in our city and province.  In the church, we want to produce good citizens for the Kingdom of God. Making the Christ Connection helps children contrast how challenges are resolved in secular stories and discovering how JesusContinue reading “Catherine Keating”

Workshop Culture, Socialization & How Children Develop: Insights from Lev Vygotsky  Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) was one of the most influential cognitive developmental psychologists in his lifetime. In contrast to Jean Piaget (1896-1980, cognitive stage development theory), Vygotsky emphasized that cognition and values are socially and culturally mediated-constructed. If so, what implications does this hold forContinue reading “Yau Man Siew”

Workshop Discovering Faith Through Art  You can give a kid a crayon and tell them to fill the time, but take it one step further and help them become part of an experience that deepens their faith. We can easily miss opportunities to see God at work as we create, but making this connection canContinue reading “Tina Rae”

2 Workshops Why Christian Kids Rebel  Children’s Ministry workers and parents try their best to raise children in a nurturing spiritual environment. It is heart-breaking to see many of our children grow up and step away from their belief and embrace other lifestyle choices. In order to help our Next- Gen develop a vibrant faithContinue reading “Teresa Tong”

Workshop Grand-tastic Adventure: Grandparents and grandkids experiencing God together! In our role of equipping parents to intentionally nurture the faith lives of their children, let’s remember grandparents! This workshop will explore why we need to intentionally equip grandparents and some practical and simple ways to do it. Biography Rev. Tanya Yuen has been in her roleContinue reading “Tanya Yuen”

3 Workshops How Trauma Affects the Kids We Love and What to Do About It  From abuse, neglect, and divorce to lockdowns, social isolation, and civil unrest, childhood trauma is on the rise. In this session, you will learn how trauma touches the children in your ministry and what many churches get wrong when itContinue reading “Robert Crosby”

2 Workshops Teaching Kids Worship through Sign Language   In previous years this workshop helped many to engage children and youth in experiencing a different way to engage in songs of worship. An opportunity to experience God in a beautiful and expressive way is the focus of the workshop. Participants will leave with a package ofContinue reading “Richard Evelyn”

2 Workshops Practicing the Presence of God: Prayer Room Encounters  Bible stories can be taught, but relationship with God must be experienced. In this workshop, experience meaningful moments with God. Watch how He woos your heart, teaches you from his word, and expands your understanding. Then lean into the practical as you learn to partnerContinue reading “Nicki Straza”