Electives
In response to feedback we have added Double Classes and Master Classes to our electives schedule. These 2 and 3 hour options provide more time to go deeper and allow for greater interaction. Check them out below.
Download the Electives List for a full description of each elective below and information about each of the trainers.
Download the Electives Table for the schedule of when each elective will be offered.
The number in brackets after each topic refers to the elective session in which it is offered.
NEW & EXPERIENCED LEADERS:
1 Helping children in trauma MASTER CLASS (3 hrs) David Goodwin
2 Oh No! I’m on storytelling time! MASTER CLASS (3 hrs) Andrew McDonough
3 Ministry to Under Fives (1) Julie Weslake
4 Puppetry – Just for Starters (1) Tom and Tish Fittell
5 37 ideas for RE/children’s ministry to engage kids (1) Catriona Pine
6 Talking with Kids about Jesus so they don’t switch off (1) Jonathan Sargeant
7 Music with Snack – Beginners (1) Snack Music
8 Involving Kids in Worship (1) Denise Powell
9 Mentoring & Discipling children (1) Anja Mendez
10 Releasing Children Into the Kingdom of God (1) Sue Carpenter
11 Connecting through Face Paint (1,2) Milana Tornatore
12 Beyond belonging & believing: fostering faith in children(1,3)Wendy Jarrott-Smith
13 The DNA of spiritual champions (1) Daron Pratt
14 Ground Based Juggling Skills for beginners (1,2) Julie-Anne Wright
15 Become a great biblical storyteller (1) CANCELLED (with apologies)
16 Creative Ideas for Engaging Boys with the Gospel (1,2) Dan Foster
17 Managing Behaviour & Maintaining Control (1) Terry Williams
18 Simple Craft that won’t break the Budget (1) Di Fittell
19 Key Ideas about the Relationship of Science & the Bible (1,2) Ross Mackenzie
20 Twisting the Gospel DOUBLE CLASS (2 hours) (2,3): Daron Pratt
21 R.E. = Really Exciting DOUBLE CLASS (2 hours) (2,3) : Owen and Gay Riley
22 PreSchoolers & God (2) Anja Mendez
23 How are Your Children Smart? (2) Wes Fittell
24 Helping Kids find God in Pop Culture (2) Jonathan Sargeant
25 Music with Snack – Advanced (2) Snack Music
26 Intergenerational Worship (2) Stephanie Kennedy
27 Tell the Story Get the Message (2) Helen Webb
28 Making RE Fun for Upper Primary (2) Di Fittell
29 Winning with Boys (2,3) Ronwyn Collier
30 Creative communication (2) Rick George (replacing Peter Blase)
31 Praying with Kids (2,3) Judy Wharton
32 Games for primary aged kids (2,3) Vicki Smith
33 Transforming children’s lives through mentoring (2) Sue Rogers
34 MORE top 10 craft with no sticky fingers (3) Helen Webb
35 How to Make Your Upfront Program as Effective as Possible (3) Snack Music
36 Helping kids find their place in the church (3) Cheryl Clendenning
37 Hold On To Your Kids (3) Julie Weslake
38 Leading children to Christ (3) Jeremy Blase (replacing Peter Blase)
39 More circus skills for beginners (3) Julie-Anne Wright
40 What you didn’t know the Bible says about children (3) DJ Konz
41 Experiencing ‘Kids4Kids’ – resource kits that helps kids help kids (3) Susy Lee
42 The Eyes Have it! (3) Wes Fittell
43 Making Memory Verses Fun (3) Tom and Tish Fittell
44 Getting your message across (3) Catriona Pine
45 Music Ignition! (1) Ellie & John Macpherson
46 ‘Out of This World’ music/drama workshop (2) Ellie & John Macpherson
47 SongLinks: Christmas, Easter, Exodus & more! (3) Ellie & John Macpherson
48 The interactive whiteboard and RE classes (1,3) Ruth Minahan
LEADERS OF LEADERS
50 Real worship for Kids MASTER CLASS (3 hrs): Brendon and Cathie Clancy
51 Children and families in emerging church and alternative missional gatherings MASTER CLASS (3 hrs): Beth Barnett
52 Linking children’s ministry with the community (1) Vivienne Batt
53 Kids and Consumerism (1) Susy Lee
54 Leading teams – building people (1) Peter Lusk
55 Kids with a purpose DOUBLE CLASS (2 hrs) (2,3): Julie Terry.
56 Creating environments where the generations can collide (2) Tammy Tolman
57 ‘And a little child shall lead them…’ Re-examining leadership in the light of Child Theology (2) DJ Konz
58 Transitioning Yr 6 & 7s – developing your Junior Leaders (2,3) Neale Collier
59 Redefining Children’s Ministry in the 21st Century (3) Anja Mendez
60 Creating a Intergenerational Worship experience (3) Tammy Tolman
LEADERS OF LEADERS: COLLABORATION ELECTIVES:
15 minutes of input from the presenter’s experience followed by 45 minutes of facilitated discussion sharing experiences and exploring questions. Come prepared to contribute.
65 Empowering the church – Breaking into Big Church (1) Catherine Tallack
66 Empowering Children – Amplifying their voice, celebrating their gifts, engaging them in mission (2) Terry Williams
67 Empowering Leaders: Recruiting, Resourcing, Releasing our most valuable resource (2) Peter Lusk
68 Empowering Families: Fostering faith in the home, church and community (3) Tim Sweetman
69 Empowering the church into the community (3) Vivienne Batt
70 Visit the EXPO (1,2,3)
JUNIOR LEADERS:
80 JUNIOR LEADERS’ ACADEMY LEVEL 1 (3 hrs) Trainer: to be advised
FREE: First time as a leader
90 JUNIOR LEADERS’ ACADEMY LEVEL 2 (3 hrs): Roy Meredith
Leading for more than a year
