Kids Ministry Track

Breakout Sessions

Growing Deep Roots in Gen Alpha & Beyond

In this session discover, we’ll discover the prominent characteristics of Gen Alpha and the role they play in how we shape our children’s ministry. We’ll explore how to grow biblical literacy in age-appropriate, engaging ways from preschool to preteens. In addition, we will look at the impact of the environment on spiritual growth. Whether you are a leader, volunteer or parent, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help kids grow deep roots in God’s word.

Special Lunch Roundtable Sessions

This year we have added a special lunch session. We invite you to get lunch and rejoin us for further conversations on biblical literacy, environments and general topics. These mini roundtable sessions will provide the opportunity to speak with other kidmin leaders in the district and to encourage each other in this important ministry.

Building Relationships in Order to Guide Hearts Toward the Gospel

This session looks at the importance of our relationship with God and building relationship with our students to authentically share the gospel with them. We’ll look at what it means to present the gospel in age-appropriate language, how to walk alongside our students with clarity and compassion and how to handle these conversations without pressure or confusion. In addition, this session will address the importance of follow-up, the role of parents and how to create a ministry culture where responding to Jesus is a natural next step. Whether new to ministry or a veteran, this session will give you practical tools to build relationships with your students and to approach these life changing conversations with confidence and grace.

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Speaker Bio

Ann Weimer Ann Weimer has spent her life loving Jesus and sharing Him with kids. She’s been the Children’s Ministry Director at Beartown Road Alliance Church for five years, following 23 years as an early elementary teacher. That time in the classroom gave her a deep understanding of how kids learn, what captures their attention, and how to share God’s truth in ways that stick. Ann has been married to her best friend, Jonathan, for 30 years. He’s her behind-the-scenes partner in ministry and life. They have three grown kids, a wonderful bonus daughter, and one beautiful granddaughter. Ann’s happiest moments are helping children discover who Jesus is and watching their faith come alive.

Sande Paul I have a BS in education and a M. Ed with a Reading Specialist certification.  I have been involved in children's ministry for over 50 years.  Presently, I lead a children's ministry team for our Kids' Church program at Amherst Alliance Church.