SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
IBSA BUILDING
SPRINGFIELD, IL
COST: $15 PER PERSON (INCLUDES LUNCH)
9 AM - 2 PM
Join us for a one-day event designed to inspire, equip, and encourage all your Kids Ministry leaders!
This year’s KidMin Conference features keynote speaker Sandra Peoples, Adjunct Professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and disability ministry consultant for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. She is the author of Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families. We will also hear from Melita Thomas, VBS & Kid Min Specialist with Lifeway, and other breakout leaders offering practical training for every area of kids ministry.
Breakout options will include a Sneak Peek at Lifeway’s VBS 2027! Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just getting started, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, renewed vision, and valuable connections with others serving in next gen ministry.
sandra peoples
Disability Ministry Consultant
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
Melita
Thomas
VBS & Kid Min Specialist
Lifeway
Ryan
Mulvaney
Children’s Pastor
Immanuel, Benton
Jessica
Franz
Kids Director
Heights Community, Collinsville
Stephaine Simmons
Childcare Coordinator &
Preschool Teacher
Woodland, Peoria
Coming Soon
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Schedule
8:30 – Registration
9:00 – General Session
10:15 – Break
10:30 – Rotation 1
11:30 – Pick Up Your Lunch
11:45 – Rotation 2
12:45 – Break
1:00 – Rotation 3
2:00 – Dismiss
Topics Include
- How Do We See Each ONE?
- From Disruption to Discipleship: Positive Behavior Support in Action
- Including and Engaging Neurodiverse Kids
- Building an Effective Buddy Team for Inclusive Ministry
- VBS 2026 Sneak Peek
- AI Made Simple: Practical Tools & Strategies for KidMin
- It’s Not Just Babysitting: Ministry to Preschoolers