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NASHVILLE, TN OCT 3 - 5

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WELCOMEThank you for coming. This year for Mega-Con 2018 we are exploring innovation and creative thinking, refreshing our minds and hearts, and learning to Color Outside the Lines. As we consider our theme verse this year, Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece,” we are praying that God uses Mega-Con to color outside the lines in your life, giving you a fresh perspective and new ideas to build up yourself and your ministry as His masterpiece!

Over the next three days, you will be among hundreds of like-minded children’s pastors and ministry leaders. There will be plenty of inspiration, learning, amazing worship, challenging speakers, networking—and, of course, tons of fun!

A full schedule is available on the next page. If you’d like to download a digital copy for your device, you can do so online at kidminnation.com/schedule.

Between the main stage keynotes, Deep Dive Master Classes, and Fuel Up breakouts, we have over 160 sessions planned. In addition to this, numerous resource providers have partnered with us to bring curriculum, videos, teaching materials, VBS Showcases, and a variety of valuable opportunities for you to implement into your own ministry. You can visit them at any and all of the vendor booths throughout the facility.

During the General Sessions hosted by Jeff and Debby McElroy, you’ll hear from some of our favorite speakers and leaders in ministry including Jim Wideman, Tina Houser, Sam Chand, Jessica Bealer, Brian Dollar, Sherry Surratt and many, many others. We’re excited to welcome back Yancy as a worship leader this year as well.

In the array of 24 Deep Dive specialty tracks, you will learn from Kidmin experts who will equip you with timeless, practical nuggets of wisdom to propel your ministry forward.

If you purchased a Mega-Con Meal Pass, you’ll get 5 meals onsite at the conference which frees you up to attend Fuel Up sessions during meal breaks.

Oh, also…. on Friday, Oct. 5, we’ll be GIVING AWAY a 2018 Chevy Malibu! Make sure you read up on Brian Franks so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to win this car.

There is so much available for you at Mega-Con 2018, so come to each session ready to let the Lord stretch you and help you discover what Ephesians 2:10 means for you.

If you have any questions or needs, please visit us at the Helpdesk or reach out to any of our staff and volunteers. We are here to serve!

Blessings,

Ryan & Beth FrankMartijn & Amy van Tilborgh

WELCOME TO KIDMIN NATION MEGA-CON 2018: COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES!

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WEDNESDAY,Oct.3 DAY1

8:00 a.m. Welcome to Mega-Con! 9:00 a.m. The Nation Gathers (General Session #1) Ryan Frank and Tina Houser 11:00 a.m. Deep Dive Master Classes #1 12:30 p.m. Fuel Up #1 (Networking and Learning Lunch) 1:45 p.m. The Nation Gathers (General Session #2) Jim Wideman, Beth Frank, Valerie Bell, Van Moody, and Martijn van Tilborgh 3:30 p.m. Deep Dive Master Classes #2 5:00 p.m. Fuel Up #2 (Networking and Learning Dinner) 7:00 p.m. The Nation Gathers (General Session #3) Jessica Bealer Special Guest - Michael W. Smith

THURSDAY,Oct.4 DAYOFAWESOME!

9:00 a.m. The Day of Awesome Begins! Yancy and Ryan Frank 11:00 a.m. Deep Dive Master Classes #3 12:30 p.m. Fuel Up #3 (Networking and Learning Lunch) 1:30 p.m. Praise Party with JumpStart3 (SC Auditorium/Gym) 2:15 p.m. Ryan’s Favorite Things Party (Worship Center) Prize Giveaway Party 3:30 p.m. Deep Dive Master Classes #4 5:00 p.m. Fuel Up #4 (Networking and Learning Dinner) 6:30 p.m. Hour of Awesome (Worship Center) Real Men Love Kidmin Celebration 7:00 p.m. The Awesome Gathering Sam Chand, Night of Worship

FRIDAY,Oct.5 DAY3

9:00 a.m. The Nation Gathers (General Session #4) Sherry Surratt 10:30 a.m. Deep Dive Master Classes #5 11:45 a.m. Fuel Up #5 (Networking and Learning Lunch) 1:00 p.m. Deep Dive Master Classes #6 2:15 p.m. The Nation Gathers (General Session #5) Brian Dollar CAR GIVEAWAY 3:00 p.m. Closing and Commissioning

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DEEPDIVES| Each Specialty Track is made up of 3 Deep Dive Master Classes. You can follow two entire tracks or pick and choose based on your ministry needs and interests.

DEEPDIVESPECIALTYTRACKS

MORNING:• Kidmin Leadership • Community Outreach • Engaging Preteens• Your Ministry Blueprint (Curriculum and more) • Leading Kids into Worship • Family Matters• Early Childhood Impact• Creative Teaching Techniques• Safety in Kidmin• For the Fun of It• Unshakeable Kids: Building Rock-Solid Kids in Today’s World• Leadership Transformation

AFTERNOON:• Kidmin 101• Spiritual Formation• Small but Mighty (Kidmin in the Small Church)• Special Needs• Engaging Preteens• Missional Kids & Families• Volunteer Boot Camp• Doing Ministry Together (Husband/Wife Ministry Teams)• Kidmin Innovation• Hot Topics• Women in Leadership• The Trauma-Informed Kidmin

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DEEP DIVE #1 WED. 11:00 a.m.

Kidmin Leadership Let’s Get OrganizedJim WidemanMC 101—Community Outreach Successful CommunityOutreach David & Teesha Laflin and Kidmin CharlieMC 202 A-B—Engaging PreteensReaching Preteens within a Children’s MinistryFourFiveSix PanelSC 100—Your Ministry Blueprint (Curriculum and more) Make VBS Great AgainCorinne NobleChoir Room—

Leading Kids into WorshipLeading Elementary & Preteens to Worship like DavidYancySC 301—Family MattersReconnecting the Church and HomeJack EggarSC Auditorium/Gym—Early Childhood ImpactAlakazam! You’re a Better TeacherTina HouserMC 100—Creative Teaching TechniquesTechnology Made Simple John SullivanSC 303—Safety in KidminImproving Child Safety in Your MinistryAngela Lewton and Alex SmithSC 302—For the Fun of ItHow to Keep Kids on theEdge of Their SeatsRoger FieldsMC 201 A—Unshakeable Kids: Building Rock-Solid Kids in Today’s WorldWhat Every Kid Ought to KnowTerry BishirMC 203—Leadership TransformationDiscovering New Wineskins for LeadershipMartijn van TilborghMC 201 B—

DEEP DIVE #2 WED. 3:30 p.m.

Kidmin 101 The Kidmin Administrator Karl BastianChoir Room—Spiritual FormationBuilding Faith KidsColleen DerrSC 302—

Small but Mighty (Kidmin in the Small Church)The Importance of TeachingEven One ChildB.A. SniderSC 303—Special Needs Special Needs Ministry Where Do I Begin?Marie KuckMC 201 A—Engaging PreteensThe Preteen Brain:Intentional Programs and Posturesto Feel Seen and HeardSean SweetSC 100—Missional Kids & FamiliesIt’s the Simple ThingsJosh & Sarah DenhartMC 202 A-B—Volunteer Boot CampSecrets for Recruiting VolunteersBrian DollarSC Auditorium/Gym—Doing Ministry Together (Husband/Wife Ministry Teams)Safeguarding your Marriage while Ministering to OthersTerry & Karen BishirMC 101—Kidmin InnovationAll-Age Worship (It’s Not Toooo Scary!)Simon ParryMC 100—Hot TopicsQuick Answers to Tough QuestionsBryan OsborneSC 301—Women in LeadershipGritty Leadership: How Women Survive and Thrive in MinistryJessica BealerMC 201 B—The Trauma-Informed KidminIdentifying and Addressing Trauma in KidsAbby KoontzMC 203—

DEEP DIVE #3 THUR. 11:00 a.m.

Kidmin Leadership Duplicating Yourself In OthersJim WidemanMC 101—Community Outreach Proven Strategies for Empowering Kids to be a Witness for ChristSean SmithMC 202 A-B—Engaging Preteens5 Ingredients to Successful Preteen CurriculumSean SweetSC 100—Your Ministry Blueprint (Curriculum and more) Discipleship Ministry Versus Program MentalityMichael & Michelle BowenChoir Room—Leading Kids into WorshipCreative Ways to Memorize ScriptureJeff McCullough SC 301—Family Matters9 Ways to Start with a Family Ministry Mind-Set Geoff & Sherry SurrattSC Auditorium/Gym—Early Childhood ImpactHoly HabitsTina HouserMC 100—Creative Teaching TechniquesMake It Real: Using Object Lessons to Bring Home Your Main PointKathie PhilipsSC 303—Safety in KidminPredator Proofing Your MinistryAngela LewtonSC 302—For the Fun of ItCreative Attention-GettersJohn TaschMC 201 A—

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Unshakeable Kids: Building Rock-Solid Kids in Today’s WorldHelping Kids in Difficult TimesTerry BishirMC 203—Leadership TransformationChallenging Dysfunctional Ministry ModelsMartijn van TilborghMC 201 B—

DEEP DIVE #4 THUR. 3:30 p.m.

Kidmin 101The Kidmin TeacherKarl BastianChoir Room—Spiritual FormationThe Long Walk: Helping Kids Develop a Faith that Lasts Beyond High School David RauschSC 302—Small but Mighty (Kidmin in the Small Church)Preparing for GrowthB.A. SniderSC 303—Special Needs Helpful Tips and Resources to Equip Your Team to Minister to Special Needs KidsMarie KuckMC 201 A—Engaging PreteensMaximizing Preteen Outreach with Events & ProgramsSean SweetSC 100—Missional Kids & FamiliesEquipping Parents to be the FIRST ChurchShane CookeMC 202 A-B—Volunteer Boot CampConstruct Teams Like DisneyBrian DollarSC Auditorium/Gym—

Doing Ministry Together (Husband/Wife Ministry Teams)Doing Ministry Differently by Putting Your Marriage First Jeff & Debby McElroyMC 101—Kidmin InnovationTechnology Trends and How They Impact KidminPaul HontzMC 100—Hot TopicsGod’s Big StoryJack EggarSC 301—Women in LeadershipJust Lead: A No Whining, No Complaining Conversation for Women in Ministry LeadershipSherry SurrattMC 201 B—The Trauma-Informed KidminStrategies for Helping Kids with TraumaAbby KoontzMC 203—

DEEP DIVE #5 FRI. 10:30 a.m.

Kidmin Leadership Partnering with Your Lead Pastor.....How to Lead When You’re Not in ChargeGeoff SurrattMC 101—Community Outreach Becoming a More Effective Communica-tor of the Gospel David & Teesha LaflinMC 202 A-B—Engaging PreteensStrategies for Moving Preteens from “Checked-Out” to “Engaged”Sean SweetSC 100—Your Ministry Blueprint (Curriculum and more) Creative and Consistent ThemingCorinne NobleChoir Room—

Leading Kids into WorshipMade to Praise: Preschool Worship YancySC 301—Family MattersIgniting Spiritual Identity in Kids Without Burning Out!Jonathan BanksSC Auditorium/Gym—Early Childhood ImpactFascinating Preschoolers Tina HouserMC 100—Creative Teaching TechniquesGamificationCorey JonesSC 303—Safety in KidminVolunteer Policies for the Modern KidminAngela Lewton and Alex SmithSC 302—For the Fun of ItThings We Have to Do if We Want Them to Come BackJack HenryMC 201 A —Unshakeable Kids: Building Rock-Solid Kids in Today’s WorldFaithful Families: Helping Parents Raise Rock-Solid KidsTerry BishirMC 203—Leadership TransformationIgniting the Innovative Leader in YouMartijn van TilborghMC 201 B—

DEEP DIVE #6 FRI. 1:00 p.m.

Kidmin 101 The Kidmin Pastor Karl BastianChoir Room—Spiritual Formation Join the Story: Interactive Storytelling Methods David RauschSC 302—

Small but Mighty (Kidmin in the Small Church)Ready for CombatSarah ClickSC 303—Special Needs Autism Spectrum Disorder: What It Is and How to HelpBarbara NewmanMC 201 A—Engaging Preteens‘Even Me’ - The Secret to Realizing YOUR Potential in Preteen MinistrySean SweetSC 100—Missional Kids & FamiliesCaution: Kids Only! Powerful, Kid-led PrayerAmy GobleMC 202 A-B—Volunteer Boot Camp Shepherding Your VolunteersJustyn SmithSC Auditorium/Gym—Doing Ministry Together (Husband/Wife Ministry Teams)Thriving in Ministry and MarriageGeoff & Sherry SurrattMC 101—Kidmin InnovationJoin the Movement! Become a Mega-Con AmbassadorRyan Frank and Martijn van TilborghMC 100—Hot TopicsOld Testament Questions You Know Kids Will AskDaniel & Stephanie FreemyerSC 301—Women in LeadershipWonder Woman: Leadership Tips from the “Wonder Women” of the BibleKris SmollMC 201 B—The Trauma-Informed KidminEquipping Parents and Volunteers to RespondAbby KoontzMC 203 —

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FUEL UP #1 WED. 12:30 p.m.

The Gospel Through His-StoryBryan OsborneMC 101—Starting From ScratchB. A. SniderMC 201 B—Multiplying Yourself in MinistryJosh DenhartMC 202 A-B —Unleashing Your Digital Mega-phone!Karl BastianChoir Room—Partnering with Parents in the Discipleship of Their Child Dr. Clint MayStudent Lounge—What If Jesus Werea Children’s Pastor Dick CriderSC 301 —Difference Makers are MissionalMadelene MetcalfSC 302—Creative StorytellingRegina JacksonSC 303—Security in Today’s KidminGinger CumminsSC 304—5 Habits of a Relational LeaderByron RagainsSC 305—Altar the AtmosphereJeff McCulloughSC Auditorium/Gym—Change Your Shirt -Change the WorldDinny BullardMC 203—

Don’t Give Away a SecondTina HouserMC 100—Inside the Walls of North Korea: The Importance of Praying for MissionariesBelinda ChadwellWC 202—When Parents WinMike ClearSC 306—Lunch Break with“Diamond Collector”Card GameThe FourFiveSix TeamSC 100—VBS ShowcaseGroup Publishing - 3 VBS SessionsMC 201 A—Tour of the Children’s Ministry Building at Cornerstone ChurchWorlds of WOWChildren’s Center—

FUEL UP #2 WED. 5:00 p.m.

Bullying EpidemicRoger FieldsMC 201 B—Delighting in God’s Sacred Presence Mark Steiner MC 203 —Kids Feeding Kids Mission ProjectJohn RamantaninSC 302—A (Relatively) Chaos-Free RehearsalChristy SemsenSC 303—

Embracing a Ministry of SafetyMelodie Bissell andVictoria BissellMC 100—Preschoolers Can Praise and Experience God’s PresenceJean Thomason (Miss PattyCake)Student Lounge—Family Ministry Toolsfor Young FamiliesKami Mauldin and Stephanie RiebeSC 304—The NIrV Translation and Your MinistryKevin TraubSC 305—Increase Your Impact Through Experience!Austin WisemanSC 301—My BFF: Connecting KidsCloser to JesusRandi NussbaumSC 306—6 Ways to Help FamiliesProcess Through CrisesJason NobleSC Auditorium/Gym—And a Child Shall Lead Them: Transforming Kids Through ServiceKathy MeadowsMC 201 A—Idea SmorgasbordTina HouserMC 101—Cooking Up Preteen Ministry Success:The Ingredients You Need!“Chef” Sean SweetSC 100—

Preschool Ministry MattersBrittany ComptonWC 201—What’s Next for the Children of the 21st Century?David GennWC 202—VBS ShowcaseAnswers in GenesisDavid C CookGreat Commission PublicationsChoir Room—Tour of the Children’s Ministry Building at Cornerstone ChurchWorlds of WOWChildren’s Center—

FUEL UP #3 THUR. 12:30 p.m.

Creative Object LessonsJohn TaschMC 201 B—The Top 5 Mistakes I Have Made in Kids MinistryBrian DollarMC 101—One Race, One Blood, One GospelBryan OsborneSC Auditorium/Gym—Behavior Management in KidminBarbara NewmanMC 201 A—Being Proactive, Not ReactiveB.A. SniderMC 203—Powerful Science IllustrationsJosh Denhart MC 100—

Turn Up the Radio:Worship Songs That Work Yancy MC 202 A-B—Volunteer FuelClayton PolandSC 302—How to Build a More Exciting Kids Choir/Worship MinistryHunter Sims andJohn RobertsSC 303—Using Creative Ministryin Children’s MinistryTrent & Jessica BlackSC 304—Grow Your Church From the Nursery Up!Tracy RaderSC 305—Teaching the Story of the Bible to KidsDavid Morrow andRick EdwardsSC 306—4 Practical and Creative Ideas on How to Use Movies in Your Family MinistriesJason NobleStudent Lounge—Bringing the Bible to Life:Using Your Kids as the Stars to Turn Stories to Drama on Zero Budget and No Prep TimeJeff McCulloughSC 301—Special Needs Ministry ABC Through XYZMarie KuckWC 202

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