Register now for a pre or post conference tour. Space is limited.
Intensive Training Sessions
(choose 1) $89 (early rate)
Wednesday, January 23 830a-300p
Limited space available - maximum of 150 people per session
Strap on Your Tool Belt! You're Building a Children's MinistryCarol Jones
Building a Children's Ministry is a fun and often challenging task, even for an experienced builder. Come and learn how to build or renovate your Children's Ministry from the ground up! We will cover everything from securing your environments and training your volunteers to working with senior church leadership. You will leave with countless ideas and resources designed specifically for Children's Ministry leaders who want to build an excellent Children's Ministry.
Rock Solid Teacher; Discover the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus
*San Diego Only
Dr. Gregory Carlson
Come interact with the Master’s teaching principles for life-change: Biblical, enjoyable and effective. Apply Jesus’ pattern of using Scripture, storytelling, questions, motivation, gracious words and relationship-building to expand your impact in teaching.
Innovative Event Strategies that “Connect” your Church to its Community
Dr. Ken Thomas & Gabe Norris
This intensive session challenges event veterans and inspires those who are considering launching events for the first time. This will be accomplished by providing strategies such as marketing, partnerships, creative budgeting, assimilating “unchurched” people into the ongoing ministry of the church, and much more. 
When done correctly, event ministries are a proven avenue for helping your church get outside the walls. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from two leaders who have helped churches nationwide conduct effective events.
The Art of Management Juggling Without Growing a Third Arm
Jim Wideman
In this intensive session, Jim looks at 3 areas that all Children’s Ministry leaders face: personal, family and ministry management. You’ll learn practical ways to organize yourself, your home, your ministry plus your team. From the man who’s been there and done that, you’ll be challenged and inspired to become all that God has created you to be. You will leave with clear priorities, organizational know-how and practical life management skills.
Church Tour $99 (early rate)
Wednesday, January 23 730a-300p
Limited space available - maximum of 108 people
We'll be visiting the Idlewild Baptist Church of Lutz, FL and then Calvary Assembly of Winterpark, FL. Check out their websites to learn more and join for us for a tour. (Includes lunch)
The Holy Land Experience $59 (early rate)
Wednesday, January 23 930a-300p
Limited space available - maximum of 53 people
The Holy Land Experience is a living biblical museum and park that brings the world of the Bible alive! It combines the sights and sounds of the biblical world in a unique and interactive way unlike anywhere else! Your admission, transportation and lunch is inclded. To learn more about the Hol Land Experience visit their website - www.holylandexperience.com.
Buddy Break-Calvary Assembly Post-Conference Tour $39 (early rate)
Saturday, January 26 1130a-430p
Limited space available - maximum of 53 people
Buddy Break provides respite care for VIP (special needs) parents who have little or no support. Nathaniel’s Hope carries out the Buddy Break program in partnership with local churches as they believe the local church has the greatest opportunity, desire, and responsibility to provide these families with practical assistance. Calvary Assembly has been the model and training facility for this program since its inception in 2004. Experience the Buddy Break program and learn how to bring this program to your church or community. (Includes lunch) www.nathanielshope.org