CHILDHOOD MINISTRIES

The Childhood (Children) Ministry will provide you with the knowledge and resources you need in order to provide a great avenue for kids to learn about God in a fun and loving environment both on Sunday and in weekday ministries.

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Childhood Ministries of the BGCO are supported through your church's gifts to the Cooperative Program.

Visit the CP Home Page to find out how Oklahoma Baptists are impacting the world for Christ through the Cooperative Program.

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Register at the door ONLY!  

 

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What is Heart of the Child?

This two-day conference is for preschool and children's leaders. It's a chance for you to learn new ideas, new strategies, and great reminders of what you already know! It's going to be a great time of fun, learning, and growing together with other preschool and children's leaders across the nation!

 What is the cost?

1-5 people      =   $69
6-10 people    =   $65   
11-15 people  =   $60
16+ people     =   $55
At the Door    =  $79
 

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Downloadable Schedule
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Map/Directions

Hotels

Workshops:

Programs that Rock!!!
Building and Remodeling Space
Classroom Management with Elementary Children
Communicating with Parents
Creating a Children’s Ministry in the Smaller Church
Creating a Day Camp Experience for Kids
Developing Bible Skills
Enlisting Volunteers
Girls and Boys Learn Differently
Guiding Preschoolers in Congregation
Great Tips for Church Weekday Directors

 

Worship
How to have a Family Friendly Church
How to Make ETC Work
How to Teach Preteen Sunday School
Ideas for Children’s Fellowships
Marketing Your Ministry
Mission Education for Preschoolers
Mission Education for Children

 

Preschool  Family Fellowship Ideas
Safety, Security, & Hygiene in the Class
Teacher Made Resources – No Money
Teaching Preteen Boys
Teaching with Learning Centers
Today’s Parents
And much, much, more!!

Inspiring General Sessions  ∙  Observation Classes with children learning  ∙  Leadership Conferences

Volunteer, Bivocational, and Professional Training  ∙  Church Weekday Leaders

Family Ministry  ∙  Age – Graded Conferences

Featured Speakers:

 Jerry Vogel  

 

 Clara Mae Van Brink

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 Donna Peavey 

 

 Mark Jones

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Schedule

Friday, April 16

8:00am Registration & Exhibit hall opens
9:00 Opening Session
10:15 Break
10:30 Workshop 1 (repeat at 12:45pm)
11:30 Lunch – keynote speaker
12:45pm Workshop 2
1:45 Break
2:00 Workshop 3 
3:00 Break – Big snack
3:30 Closing Session
4:30 Dismiss
Exhibit Hall Open until 5pm

Saturday, April 17

8:00am Doors open/exhibit hall opens
9:00 Opening Session
10:15 Break
10:30 Workshop 4 (repeat at 12:45pm)
11:30 Lunch – keynote speaker
12:45pm Workshop 5 
1:45 Break
2:00 Celebration Session
2:00 Exhibit hall closes
3:00 Break – Big snack
3:30 Bonus Breakout
4:30 Dismiss 

 
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