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Join us for NWKids Leader Conference - an event filled with authentic worship, inspiring messages and intentional connection opportunities tailored for kids leaders & teams. You’ll walk away recharged and equipped to reach kids and families in your community!

NOVEMBER
16 - 18

FAITH FAMILY CHURCH

1702 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354

Registration+Pricing

Register Today

 
Standard - $65

9/1-11/3

 
Late - $80

11/4-11/16

SCHEDULE

Thursday, November 16th

6pm Registration opens

7pm Session 1 | Christina Gilbreath

8:30pm After Party

Friday, November 17th

9am Doors Open | Coffee + Doughnuts

10am Session 2 | 5in5

11:15am Breakout Session 1

12pm Lunch

1:30pm Breakout Session 2

2:30pm Session 3 | Jenni Waldron

4pm Dismissal

Saturday, November 18th

9am Doors Open

9:30am Session 4 | Don Ross

10:45am Break + Snacks

11am Session 5 | Nate Hartman

12:30pm Dismissal

speakers

Christina
Gilbreath

Session One

Bio

Jenni
Waldron

Session Three

Bio

Don
Ross

Session Four

Bio

Nate
Hartman

Session Five

Bio

Breakout Sessions

11:15am (45 Minutes)
  1. Main Auditorium | Yvonne Swinth | Special Needs Ministry at Your Church
    • In this session, we will discuss how to meet the needs of all children and youth in our programs. This will include how to adapt the classroom and the curriculum to address the needs of those with trauma, autism, physical disabilities, and psychosocial needs.
  2. 205 | Jared Cooksey | Don’t lead on Empty
    • We love to serve others. That’s why we do what we do! But we only have so much to give before we are empty. We can’t lead well for long when we are running empty in our mental, physical, and spiritual health. It’s not selfish to take care of ourselves; in fact, it’s vital! 
  3. 206 | Billy Massey/Dalton Beaty | Kid Min. To Youth Min.: Creating a Healthy Transition
    • Building a bridge to help children transition from 5th/6th grade into middle school youth ministry can be an exciting and successful move-up process spiritually, developmentally, and socially. 
  4. 207 | Dan Metteer | Help! I’m leading a staff!
    • Looking to bring on paid staff to your ministry team? Wondering if you are giving them everything, they need to be successful? Join in this thoughtful and inspiring conversation about hiring and leading ministry staff.
  5. 208 | Corrine Booth | Coming Back to the Heart of Worship
    • Worship within Kids Ministry can often feel like an item on a task list that we just need to click "complete." The second this culture and mentality shifts, you'll notice the ripple effect throughout your entire ministry. How is this done? In this breakout, we'll discuss starting with prayer and dedication, teaching the "what and why", creating an engaging environment, and leading by example. When your kid's ministry comes back to the heart of worship, you'll notice the difference in buy-in from your team and your kids, as well as the door it opens for the Holy Spirit to move.
  6. Kids Auditorium | Doug Harkness | Communication Keys for Marketing your Ministry 
    • Why did nobody show up to my awesome event? Where should I be promoting my ministry? How do I grow my volunteer team? Find answers to these questions and more as we unpack this concept of "marketing your ministry". We will discuss tools and methods to help you grow your team and expand your reach into the community, and there will be time for Q&A.      
 
1:30Pm (45 Minutes)
  1. 205 | Jared Cooksey | Helping kids Navigate Grief and Loss
    • We all experience grief, and usually, other people's grief makes us uncomfortable. It’s not uncommon for us to try to have all the answers when others navigate loss, and then we end up saying something true but not helpful. Other times, we avoid the situation altogether. With kids, it’s no different. Kids need a safe way to process their grief and the church can help!
  2. 208 | Gary Modine | Impacting Families, Students, and Staff in your Public Schools
    • Discover many reasons and many different ways the people of your church can make a massive impact in your local schools. Hear the amazing story of what is happening with dozens of churches and the Yakima School District and learn what worked and didn’t work for them.  Additionally, come prepared to share your own best practices and what you are learning in your own community.
  3. 207 | Stacy Caalim/Chantel Rohr | Early Childhood Frequently Asked Questions
    • Do you find yourself with a lot of questions about early childhood (birth-K)? Join us as we open up the discussion to some of the most frequent questions asked for Early Childhood. It will be a safe place to get answers to some of your questions and share wisdom and insight you may also be able to provide to others.
  4. 206 | Jenni Waldron | Preparing for What’s NEXT
    • Is what you are doing now what you will always do? Is there a future that looks different than your present? Here's what I know: God is always preparing us for something. How can we learn to let go of the past, stay faithful in the present, and be ready for the future all at once? This breakout will explore the 3 things we need NOW to prepare for what's NEXT.
  5. Kids Auditorium | Dan Metteer| Dating Principles of Recruitment
    • Looking to bring on paid staff to your ministry team? Wondering if you are giving them everything they need to be successful? Join in this thoughtful and inspiring conversation about hiring and leading ministry staff.

5in5

Hosted by Shawn Backus and Nick Caalim

Jamie Bello | Getting Beyond the Gates

Billy Massey | Kid Min. To Youth Min.: Creating a Healthy Transition

Yvonne Swinth | Special Needs Ministry in Your Church

Gary Modine | Called to the Principal's Office

Corrine Booth | Heart of Worship

HOTEL

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumner-Puyallup
- $129/night for 2 queen -

2500 136th Ave. Court East
Sumner, WA 98390

Distance from Faith Family Church: 4.3 miles

Amenities: Free breakfast, Wifi, Indoor Pool and Whirlpool, Fitness Center

 

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How to use the link: Once you click on the link it will load the main homepage for the hotel, you will scroll down to the bottom and enter your dates of stay November 16th – 18th (Anything outside of these dates will not work) then hit search, this should pull up your rooms with the discounted rates.

Questions?

35131 SE Douglas St., Suite 200, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
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