SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
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 Brian Dembowczyk, Associate Publisher with Thomas Nelson and author of Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry and Family Ministry that Works. 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 2026! 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.
Brian Dembowczyk
Associate Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Melita
Thomas
VBS & Kid Min Specialist
Lifeway
Ryan
Mulvaney
Children’s Pastor
Immanuel, Benton
JennIE
Ross
Children’s Ministry Director
FBC O’Fallon
Isaiah
Stonecipher
Minister to Children & Families
FBC Maryville
Claudia
Tackett
KidMin Leader
FBC Carterville
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
- Casting a Compelling Vision for Family Discipleship
- Partnering with Parents
- How to Use Catechisms in the Home and Church
- VBS 2026 Sneak Peek
- Kids Curriculum that Fits your Church
- Ministry to Big Kids (4th-6th grade) and Beyond
- Recruiting and Training KidMin Volunteers and Leaders
- KidMin in the Smaller Church
- AI for Today’s KidMin