Tag: Children’s Ministry Conference

Mighty KidMin! A FREE Children’s Ministry Conference for Small Churches is TOMORROW!

Kathie Phillips

Attention small church kidmin leaders: The Mighty KidMin Conference is tomorrow! If you haven’t gotten your FREE ticket yet, this is your last chance to jump in and make sure you don’t miss any of the presentations! 

This totally free event features 28 amazing small church experts ready to help you turn your small church children’s ministry into a big difference maker!

You’ll hear from some amazing experts like 

  • Speaker & Author Melissa J. MacDonald
  • Family Therapist Monica Barnes
  • Diversity Expert Pastor Sunny Brown
  • Entrepreneur Kari Bartkus
  • Author & Speaker Dr. Rick Chromey
  • Owners of We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym Trey & Nikki Wooton
  • Founder of smallchurchkidmin.com BIll Gunter
  • Behavior Specialist Holly Sharpe
  • and the list goes on and on …

And the best part? Every speaker is a lover of small church children’s ministry with small church strategies to share!

I’ll be there, too! I’m sharing must-have safety measures that will put families and volunteers at ease.

Each presentation is happening live during the free conference, but you can also get lifetime access with presentation recordings & tons of bonuses! (But grab it soon for the best deal! The price goes up at midnight tonight!)

If you have any questions about the conference, comment below or shoot me an email. I’d love to help!

Get your free ticket to Mighty KidMin before we kick off with a pre-conference call tonight! 

Must-Have Safety Measures for Small Churches

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My first ‘professional’ kidmin staff role was in a small church many years ago. Since it was my first staff role, I was excited to get to work to make our kidmin a place where parents felt safe to leave their children, children were engaged and volunteers thrived and enjoyed serving. Yes, there were bountiful joys, but there were also challenges and frustrations.

Most people in small churches share the same frustrations:

  • Doing it alone on the edge of burnout and wondering why no one is is stepping up to help
  • Teaching mixed-age classes and struggling to keep the older and younger engaged AND interested
  • Wishing for a few more young families to bring new energy to your church
  • Watching with sadness as another beloved family with kiddos leaves for the bigger children’s program down the street

This list probably isn’t surprising to you. In fact, I bet you could add a few more, and we would all just nod our heads right along with you. But be encouraged…

Small church ministry isn’t LESS. But it IS different! 

If you happen to be involved in children’s ministry in a small church – or if you know someone who is – please let them know about the Mighty KidMin!  A Children’s Ministry Conference for Small Churches.

During this conference – did I mention that it’s FREE! – I will share must-have safety measures that will put families and volunteers at ease.

In addition, there are other amazing presentations scheduled:

  • One-Room Ministries: Teach to a Range of Ages and Keep Them All Engaged  
  • Staying Relevant as They Grow: Is It Enough to Get Them to Church or Should We Raise Them to Be the Church?
  • A Simple, Workable Plan for Including People of All Abilities in Small Churches 

Plus so many more incredible presentations about building teams, digital strategies, safety & policies, teaching mixed-ages, inclusive ministry, and leadership – all specific to small churches!

Click here to get all the details and get your FREE ticket!

Free 1-day Conference for Small Church Children’s Ministry Leaders!

Kathie Phillips
Mighty Kidmin Conference - A Children's Ministry Conference for Small Churches

I’m so excited to invite you to a conference that has been prayed over, talked about, and put together to do some incredible Kingdom work!

COVID-19 has changed the way many of those in Children’s Ministry attended conferences and if you’re like me, you are missing being able to connect with other leaders! Some of the most highly impacted during this pandemic have been small church leaders. If you lead Children’s Ministry, let me share about a conference designed with you in mind!

Registration opened last week for the children’s ministry event of the year: Mighty KidMin! A Children’s Ministry Conference for Small Churches. (and, you guessed it! I’m one of the speakers!)

You can click here to learn all about the conference here , but here’s a quick glance:

  • Mighty KidMin happens online Saturday, April 24.
  • Get ready to meet 28 Jesus-loving small church experts PLUS jump into discussion panels, meetups, networking and more!
  • The much-talked-about Pre-Conference Facebook group opened last week with speaker appearances, teaching tips, and daily prizes!
  • This conference is FREE! The obstacles of travel and fees have been removed so small churches all over the world have access to amazing speakers, on-going support, and relationships of iron sharpening iron!
  • For those who are able, you’re gonna want to check out the upgrades available for purchase as soon as you grab your free ticket. The VIP Bonus Bundle includes oodles of speaker bonuses on top of lifetime replays of presentations, downloadable conference workbook, post-conference Q & A call, ministry toolkit, private workshop, and more. (Grab it as soon as you register for the very best price!)

Head over to the MIGHTY KIDMIN page to learn more and grab your free ticket. More conference info will arrive in your inbox as soon as you register!

After you get your ticket, join us over in the Pre-Conference Facebook group! (There are prizes!)

Hope to see you there!

KidMin Conference 2015 – During the Conference FAQs and Tips

Kathie Phillips

KidMin 2015

Yesterday I posted pre-conference FAQs and tips for Group’s upcoming KidMin Conference.  You can find that post here.

Today I thought I’d post a few of the most frequently asked during-the-conference questions along with my own personal tips:

FAQ’s

1. What food options are available?  While meals are not included in the registration fee, Chicago has TONS of food options both on site and within a few blocks of the hotel.  

2. Where can I park? Click here for a map that will show you all the parking available around the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.

My Personal During-the-Conference Tips

  • Arrive to the general sessions early.  You’ll find freebies and fun waiting for you.  The worship is also so refreshing for me and a very special part of the conference.
  • Take advantage of the ministry conversations (happening Friday afternoon) and the Connect Groups.  These free opportunities are great ways to network and meet other attendees in an informal, yet personal environment.  I led a Connect Group for the past few years and they’ve been awesome!
  • Make arrangements to meet up for coffee with your fellow kidmin’ers.  Allow some flexibility but it doesn’t hurt to pre-arrange meals or coffee with friends.
  • Reach out to someone new.  Is someone sitting alone during meals, the workshops or general sessions?  Don’t be afraid to say “hello” and make new friends!
  • Check out the book and resource area.  An assortment of books, resources and vendors will be available.  Take time to walk through and pick up a few things.  Many vendors have freebies for you just for stopping by.
  • Relax on an over-sized Xorbee bean bag chair.  They will set up around the conference hotel for you to read, relax or catch up with friends.
  • Be flexible to get what you need: rest, connection/networking, and time to process.  The weekend is jam-packed with activity, so it’s important to move at your own pace and take the time to do what you feel is best for you.  Pray and ask the Lord for guidance.

I hope to see you at the conference!  If you see me around, feel free to come and say hi! 🙂