
ESTABLISHED: ROCHESTER, MN
PCA Children’s Ministry Conferences
“He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God…” — Psalm 78:5-7
TRINITY PCA • Rochester, MN • April 28, 2018
At this conference, the main sessions will focus on “How Theology is the Foundation for Children’s Ministry” and “How to Teach Theology to Your Children.” You will also have the opportunity to attend interactive workshops on topics such as:
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How parents can best teach the Bible in their homes
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How to best use the Children’s Worship Curriculum
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How to use Children’s Ministry for Outreach
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Nursery Ministry
Who should attend an ESTABLISHED conference?
- Children’s Bible Teachers, Sunday School Teachers, and Classroom helpers
- Children’s Ministry Directors and Staff
- Church Leadership
- Parents
- Youth Helpers
- Nursery Coordinators
- …and anyone willing to be more involved in “telling the next generation!”
Special Training from:
- Stephen Estock, CDM Coordinator
- Bethany Belue, CDM
Conference Details
Registration: $60 $30 (reduced by the generosity of donors) includes Saturday lunch
If you have registration questions, please contact Kathy at kwargo@pcanet.org or 678-825-1132.
Speakers:
Stephen Estock is Coordinator for the PCA Committee on Discipleship Ministries (CDM). A former USAF officer, he has been in pastoral ministry for 20 years, serving churches in Montgomery, AL and St. Louis, MO. Stephen has also been an adjunct professor at Birmingham Theological and Covenant Theological Seminaries. His Ph.D. is in education, with an emphasis on competency-based learning and leadership training. He and his wife, Susan, have three children and live in Atlanta, GA.
Bethany Belue graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in early childhood education. She has served on staff with 2 large PCA churches as the Children’s Director, Redeemer Presbyterian in New York City and Oak Mountain Presbyterian in Birmingham. She currently works at CDM as the Executive Assistant to Stephen Estock and Certification Administrator. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband Dustin.
Workshops:
How parents can best teach the Bibles in their homes
How to best use the Children’s Worship Curriculum
How to use Children’s Ministry for Outreach
Nursery Ministry
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Trinity Presbyerian Church
2577 Schaeffer Lane NE, Rochester, MN 55906
507-282-6377
Conference Schedule:
Saturday, April 28, 2018
9:30–10:30 am: Plenary Session 1 – Our Theology Makes a Difference: Reformed and Covenantal Theology is foundational for ministry to children
10:30–10:45 am: Break (coffee and browse book resources)
10:45–11:45 am:
Workshop #1
- Parenting: Teaching the Word to Your Children at Home
- Children’s Worship: Training in Spirit and in Truth
11:45 am–12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30–1:30 pm: Plenary Session 2 – The Covenant Promise
1:30–2:30 pm:
Workshop #2
- The Church: Reaching Out and Teaching All the Children
- Nursery Ministry: Priority Nurture and Training
2:30–3:00 pm: Closing Session – Psalm 78: Prayer and Hope For Moving Forward
Suggested Hotel:
Hampton Inn Rochester
1755 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
507-287-9050