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Be Transformed at #KMC14

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Transformation is at the heart of kids ministry. At the end of the day, we want to see kids lives transformed by the power of the gospel. We’re so thankful for the faithfulness of kidmin leaders and volunteers who proclaim the message and labor day-in and day-out to point kids to Christ. The work is not easy, but because of your unrelenting service to the Lord, children that are dead in their sins are receiving the promise of life in Christ! You truly are our heroes.

Even superheroes, though, have their limits…

Everyone eventually reaches a point of exhaustion, frustration, or complacency. Everyone has that moment of wondering, “Does what I’m doing really matter? Am I really making a difference?” Everyone needs a retreat — an opportunity to pull away from all the busyness and refocus and refresh. If Jesus Himself thought it was important to find time to pull away from the crowds to pray and spend time with the Father, then how much more should we follow His example and plan our own times of retreat and renewal?! At Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference, that is exactly the atmosphere and experience that we work hard to create.

This year, the theme of #KMC14 is “Transformed.” We invite you to join us as we explore together many of the foundational truths of kids ministry:

If what you are doing in your ministry doesn’t transform the hearts of kids, if it doesn’t shape the culture, if it doesn’t expand the kingdom, then is it really important? Is it really as good as God wants it to be? Is it really transforming?

At KMC you will experience great worship, inspirational messages, practical workshops, lots of laughter, and a ton of fun! With Jesus Christ being the center of everything we do, the Lifeway Kids team wants to be a part of a catalyst that leads you to go home refocused, refreshed, and ready to take your kids ministry to the next level. Don’t miss this conference! Sign up today.

Thank You for Joining us at Lifeway’s KMC

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Thank you so much for being a part of KMC 2013. We hope you had a refreshing time while you were with us, but more importantly we hope you left changed. We pray that God would continue to reveal Himself to you in a great way as you continue to invest and pour out your life to the kids in your ministry. What you do matters!

We value your feedback! Let us know what you thought about KMC 2013 by completing this short online survey. Thank you for helping us make KMC even better!

Don’t Miss these Breakout Sessions At KMC

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KMC 2013 is almost here. Less than a month away the Kids Ministry Conference is an opportunity for children’s ministers to rejuvenate and learn helpful skills. What you learn from keynote speakers, worship experiences, and practical tips at workshops will benefit you and your ministry.

Below are some of the workshops offered at KMC…

• Teaching Kids Contemplatively – A workshop by Dr. Shane Garrison about the use of silence. Getting kids to sit still. Creating meaning by slowing down. This session will examine how to teach children contemplatively and reflect in a world where this never happens anymore.
• Discipleship in Context – Tired of writing your own curriculum? Learn how Lifeway’s new Discipleship in Context team, including workshop leaders, Michael Kelly and Meredith Teasley, can work with you to create custom curriculum for your children’s ministry or your entire church. Come hear how we can help, whether it’s a short-term study, a church- wide emphasis, or simply a year-long focus on a particular topic.
• Ministry as Being: Revolutionary Spiritual Leadership – Matt Weston leads this session to discuss how one of our temptations as leaders is to believe that our ministry is defined by WHAT WE DO. However, Scripture teaches that our ministry is more centered in WHO WE ARE. In this workshop, we will explore the Biblical model for what it means to be a real spiritual leader.
• Trends that Influence the Future of Kids Ministry – In this breakout, led by Bill Emeott, participants will consider trends that are influencing Kids Ministry and implications for our work today as we prepare to be ready for the future.

These workshops and many more at KMC will prepare you for another great year of Kids Ministry. All of the speakers, invited guests and workshop leaders want you to have a transformational experience while attending KMC. So don’t wait and register now.

Check out the KMC website to register.

Our staff believes in the experience provided by KMC and does not want you to miss out. Take this opportunity to allow yourself to recharge in this season of your ministry. It is such a valuable event we offer a free spot at CentriKid if you attend KMC.

We have heard that it would be a better service to you for this spot to be transferrable. Now you can transfer this spot to any adult within your church. Mention this offer when you call to register for camp.
(Note: To receive a free spot at CentriKid from attending KMC, you must call Events Registration at 1-877-CAMP-123. This offer is not available by registering online or by text).

6 Things To Do at Your Next Conference

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Here are 5 things you can do to make the most of the next conference you attend:

#1 –  Be a learner.  Be present in the workshops you attend, hang in there and glean some idea even if the session isn’t exactly what you thought it would be.

#2 – Attend a variety of workshops.  This will expand your perspective and help you gain something unexpected.

#3 – Connect with other people in a ministry setting like yours.  This is a great place to generate new ideas and maybe even find somebody who is facing a similar situation to you. You may even figure out how to help each other.

#4 – Tour the whole exhibit hall.  The back corners are where the smaller companies and start-ups tend to be, so check them out and see what they have to offer.  There may be something really valuable for you there but it may not be in a prominent position inside the front doors.

#5 – Take notes, and actually implement them.  This requires a little preparation and a lot of discipline.  Conferences can be exhausting, but if you process your notes shortly after the conference, you’re much more likely to benefit from the ideas you were exposed to.

#6 – Retreat.  The time away from your normal setting can be valuable to refresh your mind and spirit. Don’t tie yourself to all the day-to-day dramas back at home or in the office by burying your nose in your email or cell phone.

How else do you take advantage of the conferences you attend?  Are there other things you would contribute to this list?

We are getting ready for a GREAT conference!

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We are so excited about the Kids Ministry Conference October 8-11! We have a fantastic line-up of speakers and worship you won’t want to miss. Come and get rejuvenated for another year of ministry, while learning some of the newest ideas and networking with some great children’s ministers from across the country. If you love CentriKid, you will definitely love the Kids Ministry Conference that will be at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, NC.

Check out the brand new KMC website for more information!

 

Mary Carlisle serves on the CentriKid team and serves as Camp Director for the CK3 team at Millsaps College. She loves being involved in the Kids Ministry Conference and is always looking for vendors and fun people to invite to join us. Follow Mary on twitter.