During the online registration you will be required to select one elective from each of the three sessions.
To assist your choice, read the details on each elective.
Session 1
10.50 – 12.10pm
Elective 1A
Children and Evangelism
Rob George
This is an interactive elective where we explore the Why and How of reaching children. The importance of children’s ministry and evangelism is often overlooked in the life of the church.
Elective 1B
Puppets for One
Lyall Morris
You can use puppets when you are on your own, without having to be a master ventriloquist. Each participant will practice using a puppet. You will learn and practice the basic skills of puppet manipulation, including entering and exiting, lip synchronisation, positioning etc. There will be puppets for sale on the day.
Elective 1C
The First 20 Minutes
Phil Day
Are children engaged or just waiting to leave. Ideas to help your children be more engaged in our celebrations of worship .Skilling parents to make that judgement and helping them to understand the principles of connecting a child from an early age into the culture of the wider faith gathering will help ensure a child is not lost at that time of transition when, “Kids church is for kids and whatever that is, well, that’s for adults! I don’t want to go!”
Elective 1D
Understanding and teaching the whole Bible
Sharmini Kumar
How the Old Testament connects with the New Testament and how to teach this to children.
Session 2
1.15 – 2.20pm
Elective 2A
Counselling and Nurture
Rob George
Counselling and Nurture is an overview of the privilege of leading children to the Saviour. Practical guidelines to assist in this all-important task of inviting a child’s response, and then the process of counselling. Also includes basic pointers regarding nurture and discipleship.
Elective 2B
Extreme Behaviours
Leon Bell
Do you have to work with children that have serious “meltdowns’? This session will give you some strategies to try to cater for any child when they experience really challenging behaviours in your SRI class or in your church.
Elective 2C
Ministry and Mission – Getting the flavour right
Phil Day
There are at least nine essential ingredients for growing the right ‘vibe’ in any mission, ministry or team. Learn how to get the ‘flavour’ right in your own ministry context.We sometimes wonder why some mission/ministry teams seem to jell and others just don’t seem to work. It’s a combination of things. Sometimes the culture of our teams need to change. Find out what these things are and how to cultivate necessary changes.
Elective 2D
Simple sketching made easy
Alison Gaskell
People who claim to have no artistic talent can learn to sketch in simple and fun ways to illustrate their teaching, includes simple scenes, stick figures and more. This is a hands-on elective. Each participant will discover, develop and gain confidence in their sketching ability. Prepare to be amazed.
Session 3
2.25 – 3.30pm
Elective 3A
Teaching Bible truths
Rob George
Teaching Bible Truths is all about big words made small! Doctrine can seem unintelligible and dull. Tips on presenting the truths of Scripture in a way kids understand and enjoy, and on the use of good questioning techniques.
Elective 3B
Powerful learning
Leon Bell
The way children learn is changing. What are the latest trends in the way children learn in our schools? How can we apply these strategies to our SRI or church ministry?
Elective 3C
Drama Toolbox
Lyall Morris
Improve your drama skills, and learn strategies on how to get children involved in and excited about drama.
Elective 3D
Engaging Visuals
Alison Gaskell
How to use easy, effective, eye catching visuals in your ministry. We all learn so much through what we see. We will explore a whole range of bright and innovative ideas, with a selection of resources to draw on.