WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Curriculum Options for Children’s Ministry — Nancy Heintz, First UMC, Conroe
Nancy will share a variety of new and classic materials available for various Children’s Ministries areas, including Sunday School and mid-week programs.
Sharing Church Space — Sarah Trainor, Mission Bend UMC, Houston
We are all in ministry together but sometimes sharing space with multiple groups is difficult. Join Sarah as she shares her thoughts, experience, and ideas on how to share space with multiple groups.
Nursery Ministry — Theresa Guy, First UMC, Houston
The nursery is more than just babysitting. Come and explore how your nursery can help your church grow.
Writing Curriculum for Kids — Derrick Noble, Impact UMC, Port Arthur
You have a special event or can’t find curriculum to fit your church, what do you do? Derrick will share helpful guidelines and tips on writing and developing curriculum for children using a variety of learning styles and methods.
Special Needs Ministry — Tanya Sterling, First UMC, Houston
Our communities are filled with children, youth and adults with special needs. Tanya will share her story of how the church ministers with and for people with special needs.
WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH MINISTRY
CREDO — Stephanie Kimble, Cokesbury Bookstore, Houston (Offered only at 4:30pm)
Did you know that there is a new curriculum for confirmation classes? Stephanie will share information about the scope, design, and components of this new curriculum.
Connectional Resources for Youth Ministry — Dan Conway, Texas Annual Conference
Did you know that because we are a connectional church, there are vast amounts of resources beyond our local church that are available to us to support our youth ministries? Dan will share about these discipleship opportunities and resources for our youth. Come get connected.
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
What’s New in Adult Curriculum — Wineva Hankamer, Wesley UMC, Beaumont
Are you tired of doing the same thing? Need a breath of fresh air in your studies? Come and see what some new options are in Adult curriculum.
The New Look of Family Ministry — Jennifer Powell, First UMC, Pearland
Families come in all shapes and sizes these days — so should our family ministries. Jennifer will share her experiences and ideas on how churches can minister to the changing dynamics of families.
Starting New Adult Classes — Teresa Rossy, Chapelwood UMC, Houston
How do we get more adults involved in Sunday School, small groups and Bible Studies? Where do the people come from and how to organize them.
Teacher Recruitment and Training — Sue Highfield, John Wesley UMC, Houston
How to find teachers? How do we discern someone’s spiritual gifts? Once we identify them, how to we “reel” them in and train them. Sue will share experiences and expertise in recruiting and training teachers.
WORKSHOP FOR PASTORS
Leading Churches Into Extravagant Generosity — Melvin Amerson, Texas Methodist Foundation, Austin (2 hour Wokshop)
Pastors as spiritual leaders in the practice and teaching of Christian generosity. Practical applications of developing a year-long stewardship ministry. Best practices shared.
Workshops are 50 minutes in length and each workshop will be presented twice unless otherwise noted.
