From Children's Ministry to Child Discipleship: A Journey to Faith That Lasts

What if the greatest opportunity in children's ministry isn't simply creating engaging programs—but intentionally forming lifelong disciples?

This interactive Pre-Conference experience invites children's ministry leaders to take a fresh look at the foundations of ministry through the transformative lens of child discipleship. Based on the upcoming book From Children's Ministry to Child Discipleship: A Journey to Faith That Lasts by Jenny Smith and Sam Luce, this workshop moves beyond theory to provide a practical framework for helping children develop authentic, lasting faith.

Throughout this three-hour experience, participants will walk through the four foundational principles of the book, exploring what it means to shift from leading successful children's programs to cultivating intentional environments where faith grows beyond Sunday mornings. Through engaging teaching, guided discussion, personal reflection, and practical planning exercises, leaders will leave with actionable strategies they can begin implementing immediately in their churches.

Whether you serve a large ministry, a small church, or somewhere in between, you'll gain a renewed vision for discipleship that equips children—and the adults who influence them—to build faith that endures.

You'll leave with:

• A clear understanding of the difference between children's ministry and intentional child discipleship.
• Practical tools for creating a discipleship-focused ministry culture.
• A personalized action plan for implementing key principles in your own ministry.
• Fresh ideas to engage parents and volunteers as essential partners in lifelong faith formation.
• Your own copy of From Children's Ministry to Child Discipleship: A Journey to Faith That Lasts to continue learning long after the conference.

This Pre-Con is the first installment in an exciting new discipleship series, with future books exploring Biblical Literacy, Spiritual Practices, and Christian Worldview—creating a comprehensive roadmap for developing resilient faith in the next generation.

If you're ready to move beyond simply running ministry and begin intentionally shaping disciples whose faith lasts a lifetime, this Pre-Con is for you.