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NPCC 2007 – Nashville, TN
“Leaving a Legacy”
October 8–11, 2007
Monday, October 8
10:00–12:00
2:00–3:00
3:00
3:30–4:30
Opening Session
6:00–7:00
7:00–8:15
8:15
Concert
Pre-Convention Workshops
Dr. Thom Rainer
Van Ness Auditorium
Afternoon Break
Workshops
Evening Reception
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Annie Moses Band
Dessert Fellowship
Tuesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 10
9:00
9:15–10:00
Door Prizes
Van Ness Auditorium
Worship Dennis and Karla Worley, Worship Leaders
Mike Glenn, Convention Pastor
10:30– 1:30
11:45–12:45
1:00–2:00
Lunch/Plenary
Lunch/Plenary
2:30–3:30
Workshops
(Tuesday) Dr. Tim Elmore
(Wednesday) Dr. Frank Lewis
Afternoon Workshops (Repeated 3:45–4:45)
Tuesday Evening, October 9
5:15–6:15
6:30
7:00–7:45
8:00 Dinner
LifeWay Café and 313–315 WW
VBS Musical Premier
Children’s Choir The Peoples Church
“Lighten Up!”
Ken Davis, Christian Comedian
State Fellowships
Wednesday Evening. October 10
Evening Free
5:30–9:00
Thursday
Optional Shuttle to Opry Mills Outlet Mall
(By Reservation Only!)
9:00
9:15
Door Prizes Van Ness Auditorium
Worship
9:30
10:30
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kevin Leman
Convention Dismissed
October 8–11, 2007
LifeWay Christian Resources • Nashville, Tennessee
Welcome
Bill Emeott
Lead Childhood Ministry Specialist
LifeWay Christian Resources
Welcome to Music City USA! Welcome to LifeWay
Christian Resources. Welcome to NPCC 2007. Thank you for
choosing to be with us this week.
Think of people who worked hard to help you grow and
mature in your faith. Think of specific people whose influence can clearly be seen in the
person you are today. For me, the faces of Grady Johnson, Jim and Mary Anne Emeott,
Larry Stewart, Mary Player, Margaret Rogers, and Faye Scott instantly come to mind.
Whose legacies have had an influence on you? Take a minute to thank God for those
dear people.
Our theme for NPCC 2007 is “Leaving a Legacy.” As we stop to thank God for those
who have left us a legacy, let’s also consider the legacy we are leaving.
Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, “For we are God’s co-workers. You are God’s field,
God’s building. According to God’s grace that was given to me, as a skilled master
builder I have laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But each one must be careful
how he builds on it, because no one can lay any other foundation than what has been
laid—that is, Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 3:9-11, HCSB).
Those who have gone before us become part of our ministries today. Those who follow
will take on our legacies and move forward. WOW! What a privilege to carry on and
build new legacies in the lives of the boys and girls God allows us to minister to and,
as time moves forward, to minister with.
We have been working hard to get ready for today! Individuals and committees have
been praying and preparing for our time together this week. Our prayers have included
those who have walked before us, those who will stand with us, and those who will
continue after us. We believe that the plenary sessions, workshops, and fellowship will
enrich and prepare you in the work of leaving a legacy that honors those who have gone
before you; equips those who follow; and most importantly, honors God.
We consider it a gift that you would allow us to be a small part of your legacy. Don’t
hesitate to let us know how we can do that.
Until Then,
Bill Emeott
Convention Personalities
Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known Christian
psychologist, award-winning author, radio and television
personality, and speaker. He has taught and entertained
audiences worldwide with his wit and common-sense
psychology.
Dr. Thom Rainer is the ninth president of LifeWay Christian
Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served as the dean
of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and
Church Growth at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
in Louisville, Kentucky. He has served as pastor of churches
in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, and Indiana and is in frequent
demand as a speaker. He is the author of 17 books, including
Simple Church and Raising Dad.
Dr. Frank Lewis is a graduate of Samford University and
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lewis also
holds a doctor of ministry degree from Golden Gate Baptist
Theological Seminary. Currently he serves as senior pastor
of First Baptist Church, Nashville. He and his wife, Lori, are
parents of two teenagers.
Dr. Tim Elmore is vice-president of Leadership Development
at EQUIP and the founder and president of Growing Leaders,
a nonprofit organization created to develop students into
emerging leaders. He has served as pastor of two churches and
has ministered in 34 countries. He is committed to developing
leaders and church staff members on every continent.
Ken Davis is a best-selling author, frequent radio and television
guest, and one of the country’s most sought-after inspirational
and motivational speakers. Ken’s mixture of side-splitting
humor and inspiration delight and enrich audiences of all ages.
His books have received national critical acclaim, including the
Book of the Year Award and the Gold Medallion Award. Video
and audiotapes of his live appearances are in constant demand.
Annie Moses Band is an award-winning group of
Julliard-trained musicians and songwriters. Members
of the group are more than a band; they are a family. With a fresh sound that is all their own, the Annie
Moses Band is leading an artistic renaissance through
musical excellence, strength of family, and a message
of faith.
Dr. Mike Glenn is a graduate of Samford University and The
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor
in South Carolina and, since 1991, at Brentwood Baptist Church,
near Nashville. He is married to Jeannie; they have twin sons.
Dennis and Karla Worley have been married for
26 years. This dynamic duo is well-known for their
contributions to the gospel music industry. Karla
has been the recipient of several Dove Awards, has
authored a number of books, and is in frequent
demand as a keynote speaker and conference leader.
Dennis has served as the music and worship minister
at Brentwood Baptist Church since 1993. For many
years he worked for Word Music as a creative director
and executive producer for such artists as Michael
W. Smith, Amy Grant, and Karla Worley.
Things
You Need
to Know
1. Let Us Help!
All LifeWay Christian Resources employees involved in the National Preschool and
Children’s Convention can be identified by the “welcome ribbons” attached to the
name badges they are wearing. All of these people will be glad to help you in any way
possible. Please do not hesitate to seek assistance from any of these LifeWay employees
who are ready to answer your questions, help with directions, and work with you
to make this conference a wonderful experience.
2. Personal Identification
You will receive a name tag when you arrive. You are required to wear your name
tag visible at all times to gain entrance into any workshop or other activity during the
conference. This name tag will allow you entrance into LifeWay Christian Resources.
These name tags will also help you meet and get to know one another.
3. Meals
Dinner on Monday and Tuesday and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday are included.
Lunch on Monday and dinner on Wednesday are on your own.
4. Free Evening
Since the conference is an intensive period of study, free time is provided. Wednesday
evening is open for rest and relaxation. You may wish to use this time to attend a local
church prayer service, shop, or sightsee. You are encouraged to travel in pairs or groups.
5. LifeWay Christian Store
Look for the LifeWay Christian Store booth on the Conference Level of Draper
Centennial Tower to find resources of interest to preschool and children’s leaders.
6. Taking Notes
Out of respect for the presenters, please do not audio- or videotape the sessions.
7. Conference Certificates
Conference certificates will be available on Thursday morning before and after worship.
8. Conference Evaluations
Your opinions, suggestions, and concerns are welcome and appreciated. Your comments
will help LifeWay personnel make decisions regarding next year’s conference. Please
take the time to complete the evaluation when it is distributed to you during the week.
9. Program Office
The NPCC program office is located on the Conference Level of Draper Centennial
Tower. The program office will be open during all workshop hours. Administrative staff
can help you with emergencies and logistical issues.
10. Audio- or Videotaping and Photographing
LifeWay will be audio- or videotaping and photographing this event. Most likely, you
will be filmed, recorded, or photographed as part of the audience or individually.
By your attendance, you are granting permission to be audio- or videotaped or
photographed for commercial purposes and agree to the following: being recorded,
filmed, videotaped, or photographed by any means; commercial or
any other use of your likeness, voice, and words without compensation; specifically waiving all rights of privacy during the
videotaping, filming, recording , or photographing and release
LifeWay Christian Resources from liability for loss, damage,
or compensation for the commercial or other use of your
likeness, image, voice, or words; compliance with all
rules and regulations of LifeWay for this event.
11. Abbreviations You Need to Know
DCT—Draper Centennial Tower: Rooms 117 A–F and
Room 109
WW—West Wing: Crowe Room, Room 308, Room 310,
and Rooms 313–315
SBC—Southern Baptist Convention Building: Room 250,
Room 300, Room 350, Auditorium
ST—Sullivan Tower: Room 116 (located off the hallway in
front of Van Ness Auditorium)
12. Visitor’s Entrances and Visitor Parking
There are two visitor’s entrances, One LifeWay Plaza and 117
10th Avenue North. If you are walking from the Holiday Inn
Express or Union Station, the most convenient entrance will be
the 10th Avenue Entrance. Once you have entered the building,
proceed to the elevators and go to either the PL level for exhibits,
cafeteria, Van Ness Auditorium, and the Nashville Room, or go
to C level for the bookstore and all conference rooms in DCT
or WW.
If you are driving, you should park in either the
Plaza Visitor’s Parking Deck or the 10th Avenue
Visitor’s Lot. Note, there is limited parking, so
please carpool if at all possible.
You can see the locations of these by looking
at the LifeWay Facilities Map, located on
page 30 in your program.
EXHIBITORS FOR 2007 National Preschool
Children’s Convention
AccuCut
Annie Moses Band
Dallas Baptist University
(Friend of the Convention)
Data Equipment
Discount School Supply
Executive Board
of the Tennessee Baptist Convention
Group Imaging
Guildcraft Arts and Crafts
International Mission Board
(Sponsor)
Infinity Sports
Kids Celebration
LifeWay Church Resources/
Marriage and Family
LifeWay Church Sales
LifeWay Kids
LifeWay Specialty Imprints
LifeWay Worship Music Group
North American Mission Board
(Friend of the Convention)
Professional Concepts, Inc.
Protect My Ministry
Third Day Games
Woman’s Missionary Union
(Executive Sponsor)
Please express your thanks to our exhibitors for their participation in this year’s convention.
Leaving a Legacy
MONDAY, October 8, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Main Lobby, LifeWay Christian Resources
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Preconvention Leadership Workshops
• How Can I Leave a Legacy to My Family?
Rodney and Selma Wilson, Leaders
Room 117 A, DCT
This personal development session will help you deal with the family-ministry
balancing act, take time to walk with Christ, and leave a positive legacy to your family.
MONDAY
Early Registration
• Leaving the Right Kind of Legacy
Sondra Saunders, Leader
Room 117 B, DCT
Why is it important to have safety and security policies? How can I implement a safety/
security program in my church? What kinds of programs are available? Will they work
for a small church, too? All these questions and more will be answered in this informative session that is sure to keep you on the safe track to leaving the right kind of legacy.
• Staff Infection
Tony Rankin, Leader
Room 117 C, DCT
If improving your relationships with staff members, feeling appreciated, and personal
accountability are important to you, then you will definitely want to attend this session.
• Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know (But I’m Afraid to Tell Them!)
Clara Mae Van Brink, Leader
Room 117D, DCT
This session hits the tough issues parents need to hear! You will walk away equipped
to biblically discipline children and lovingly partner with parents.
• Trends Impacting 21st Century Ministry
Ron Pratt, Leader
Room 117 E, DCT
Several trends are surfacing in preschool and children’s ministry. You will examine these
trends and evaluate the impact they have on the present and the future.
11:00 a.m.
Registration
Main Lobby, LifeWay Christian Resources
12:00 noon–4:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open
Main Hallway/Lobby, LifeWay Christian Resources
2:00 p.m.
Opening Plenary Session
Dr. Thom Rainer, Speaker
Van Ness Auditorium
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Break
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Workshops 1 (Not Repeated)
• Building Support Ministries for Families with Special Needs
Danette Cravens, Leader
Room 250, SBC
Reaching families with special needs is more than creating a ministry for the child.
Conferees will learn about respite, parent support groups, and other ways to strengthen
the family while connecting them to other ministries in the church.
• CAMP: What Is It Good For? Absolutely Everything!
Shannon Robertson, Leader
Room 117 F, DCT
Come discover the various elements of kids’ camps that will create a life-changing
experience for the children in your ministry.
• Does Family Ministry Include Me?
Diane Lane, Leader
Room 308, WW
Parents need help in child-rearing techniques. Children need help in knowing how
to relate to their parents. How can we help? Is it worth the effort? Come and hear what
successful churches are doing to help families grow stronger.
• “Don’t Just Say It, Sing It!” (Musical Experiences with Children at Church)
Diane Dawson, Leader
Room 310, WW
Lose your intimidations about using music in your Bible study class or anywhere else
you teach children. We will share plenty of ideas and resources for using the most
efficient teaching tool in our bag of tricks!
• Helping Parents with Positive Discipline
Marianne Neisert, Leader
Crowe Room, WW
Ineffective discipline methods can leave parents feeling frustrated and children feeling
misunderstood. Come and learn effective techniques to help parents enforce limits consistently in an atmosphere of love and mutual respect. Learn positive teaching strategies to
help children handle difficult feelings, learn right from wrong, and make good decisions.
• Positive Ministry Relationships: 10 Steps to a Winning Team
Gigi Schweikert, Leader
Room 117 E, DCT
Working well with children is often easier than working well with adults. How do we
learn to appreciate others’ gifts and talents, be more open to their ideas and perspectives,
and love them as much as we love the children and Christ loves us? Learn 10 simple
steps to help you develop more positive ministry relationships. Whether you are
a pastor, a children’s ministry director, or a teacher, you will benefit from these ideas.
• Preparedness Is the Absence of Panic!
Nancy Meidinger, RN, Leader
Nashville Room
Are you prepared? Nancy Meidinger, from the American Red Cross, will share the latest
in first-aid tips for your classroom. Find out what you can do before you call 911!
• The Preteen Predicament: Engaging Preteens
in Meaningful and Exciting Bible Study
Jeff Land, Leader
Room 117 A, DCT
One of the challenges today’s churches face is getting techno-driven preteens to engage
in meaningful Bible study. This conference will show practical methods for introducing
technology, excitement, and strong life application into each preteen Bible study.
MONDAY
• The Power of Play in the Brain Development of Babies and 1s
Kay Henry, Leader
Room 350, SBC
Conferees will consider how to provide opportunities for play which promotes
cognitive development in babies and 1s. Discussion will focus on how the dynamics
of play stimulate learning and bolster brain development.
• Raising Daniels and Danielles in a Modern-Day Babylon
Room 117 D, DCT
Paula Stringer, Leader
In this workshop conferees will discuss the unique challenges of raising godly children
in a not so godly culture. Come and hear tips for partnering with families to lead
children to spiritual greatness.
• Teaching Children in the Home Bible Study/Home Bible Fellowship Setting
Debbie Carter, Leader
Room 109, DCT
What do you do with the kids when you are hosting the Bible study group in your
home? This workshop will offer practical tips on how to be effective in teaching children
in home Bible fellowships.
• TeamKID: Jesus’ IM’s
Mikey Oldham, Leader
Room 117 C, DCT
The newest TeamKID for grades one through six presents instant messages from Jesus
found in the New Testament, messages that both comfort and confront. TeamKID uses
fun activities to teach children how to live. It is ideal for use on Sunday and Wednesday
nights, after school, or at camp.
• 10 Great Ideas for Outreach
Kim Capps, Leader
Room 117 B, DCT
Attend this session and you will come away with 10 (at least!) fun, new ideas for
outreach to preschoolers and their families.
• What’s New in Weekday
Cindy Lumpkin, Leader
SBC Room 300
Come discover the new WEELearn Curriculum Guide for Pre-K. Conferees will get
an insight to the new guide and the value it has for teachers who want to teach with
developmentally appropriate materials. Come discover the developmentally age-suitable
activities for pre-k children at church.
• Writing for LifeWay’s Childhood Ministry Publishing
Scott Wiley and Tim Pollard, Leaders
Van Ness Auditorium
Interested in becoming a writer for Childhood Ministry Publishing? Come and learn
what it takes to be a writer, what the writing process is like, and what you could expect
as you attend a writer’s conference at LifeWay.
AN EVENING AT THE SCHERMERHORN!
5:45 p.m.
• Buses Leave for an Evening at the Schermerhorn
Buses will leave continuously from the Holiday Inn Express and the Plaza Visitor’s
Parking Deck at the Ninth Avenue main front entrance of LifeWay Christian Resources.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres Reception
Schermerhorn Symphony Hall
7:00–8:15 p.m.
The Annie Moses Band
8:15–9:15 p.m.
Desert Fellowship
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Schermerhorn Symphony Hall
TUESDAY, October 9, 2007
9:00 a.m.
Door Prizes
Van Ness Auditorium
9:15–10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship
Van Ness Auditorium
Dennis and Karla Worley, Music Leaders
Mike Glenn, Convention Pastor
10:00 a.m.
Exhibit Break
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Workshops 2 (Repeated on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.)
• Awesome Children’s Games
Room 117 C, DCT
Bill Buchanan, Leader
Are you looking for new game ideas? Have you forgotten those great games from the
past? The Doctor of Fun will teach you new, as well as some old, children’s games that
are a proven success.
• Becoming a Leader
Crowe Room, WW
Tommy Sanders, Leader
Being the kind of childhood ministry leader that leaves a legacy involves more than
possessing a job title. Discover what makes you a leader and how to grow as a leader.
• Helping Tweenage Girls Navigate the Confusion Ahead (Tuesday only)
Nashville Room
Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff, Leaders
Girls in their “tween” years are in the calm before the storm. This workshop will help
you know how to love and guide them through these turbulent times, helping them
discover more of who God has made them to be.
• Legal Issues in Childhood Ministry
Larry Cannon and Alan Phillips, Leaders
Room 308, WW
A variety of legal and liability issues focused on childhood ministry will be discussed
such as copyright, licensing of movies, physical safety, background checks, medical releases, Web site issues, and privacy. There will be time for questions for these issues
or others that are of a concern to your ministry.
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• Literacy-Enriched Learning Centers: Making the Connections Spark
Rebecca Isbell, Leader
Room 300, SBC
This conference will provide an up-close look at effectively designed learning centers
that inspire children to use literacy in meaningful ways. Collect practical and easy
methods that can make communication, reading, and writing essential components in
both traditional and unique learning centers. Discover ways to invite children to use and
practice their literacy learning in an environment that is appropriate and challenging.
TUESDAY
• LifeWay’s 2008 VBS Overview
Rhonda Van Cleave and Debbie Ruth, Leaders
Room 117 F, DCT
Catch the wave for Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth! Island-hop through
the theme song, the Bible content, and what’s new for VBS 2008. Then sit by the campfire
and take a sneak peak at Club VBS: Cactus Canyon.
• Make a Joyful Noise
Melonie Cox, Leader
Room 310, WW
Join us as we explore the traits of the little ones we teach and as we experience exciting
activities that will enhance the worship experience of preschoolers at church.
• Seeing Blue. Just How Many Ways Can You Use the Giant Game Floor Mat?
Jeff Land, Leader
Room 117 A, DCT
This session is an active, game-based learning time in which attendees will have the
opportunity to learn many exciting and out-of-the-box ways to use the Giant Game Floor
Mat to enhance and energize their Sunday School lessons.
• Seeing Is Believing
Jerry Vogel, Leader
Van Ness Auditorium
Does fantasy have a place in our churches’ preschool ministries? This conference will
address the continuing issues related to fantasy and fact as they clash in the preschool
learning environment. More than anything, the goal of this session is to help ministers
and teachers develop their own philosophies related to fantasy in preschool classrooms.
Come join the fun!
• Thinking Outside the Box: Teaching Children Who Live in Poverty
Debbie Carter, Leader
Room 109, DCT
Reaching children who live in poverty presents many challenges. To reach these children
effectively, the church must find creative ways to impact children’s lives with the gospel.
• Understanding Preschoolers in Crisis and Grief
Mary Ann Bradberry, Leader
Room 117 E, DCT
A preschool child’s response to a crisis, trauma, or death is different from an adult’s
response. This workshop will outline a child’s responses to crisis and grief and what
teachers can do to help preschoolers during these difficult times.
• Understanding the Family-Integrated Church
Paula Stringer, Leader
Room 117 D, DCT
Is the multigenerational church a fad or a trend? In this workshop conferees will receive
a better understanding of the family-integrated church and some of the practices associated with this concept. Conferees will examine pros and cons of this approach to church
and the implications for childhood ministry.
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• Using Science and Nature in Preschool Learning Centers
Mary DePass, Leader
Room 350, SBC
Young children are naturally curious and love to explore God’s world. This session
provides some hands-on and “minds-on” science activities that can help develop science
skills for young children in fun ways.
• What’s New for Children with Special Needs
Carlton McDaniel, Leader
SBC Room 250
Have you heard about all the new resources for children with special needs? Come hear
about “Special Buddies” and the new changes in VBS for 2008 that will help your church
begin teaching children who have a variety of special learning needs.
• Worship KidStyle: Children’s Edition
Todd Capps, Leader
Room 117 B, DCT
Discover a whole new spin on kids’ worship for school-age children, grades one through
six. This brand-new resource will help kids learn about and experience worship in ways
designed especially for kids.
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Room 313–315, DCT
Plenary Session
Van Ness Auditorium
Dr. Tim Elmore
“Nurturing Leadership Qualities in the Kids You Work With”
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Room 313–315, DCT
Plenary Session
Van Ness Auditorium
Dr. Tim Elmore
“Nurturing Leadership Qualities in the Kids You Work With”
2:00–2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Break
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Workshops 3 (Repeated at 3:45–4:45 p.m.)
• The Bully Battle! Reaching the Less Lovable
Jan Marler, Leader
Room 109, DCT
Leaders will learn ways to handle bullying behaviors and help children discover better
ways to interact with their peers.
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• Change a Child, Change the World (3:45 p.m. only)
Mitzi Eaker and Joye Smith, Leaders
Nashville Room
Get preschoolers and children involved in the mission of God! Where do I start? What
tools are available? Questions? Come get answers!
• Conducting Sex Education in the Church
Clara Mae Van Brink, Leader
Room 117 D, DCT
What is the church’s role in sex education? Are parents equipped to talk with children
about their sexuality? Learn how to start a sex education program for parents of
preschoolers and children and about the resources available to help you.
TUESDAY
• Children’s Ministry Day (2:30 p.m. only)
Nashville Room
Mitzi Eaker and Joye Smith, Leaders
Get ready for the first annual Children’s Ministry Day, a day when children nationwide
will reach out to their communities through mission action and witnessing. Visit this
conference for learning objectives, project ideas, and planning tools.
• Connecting Your Church and Community to VBS: LifeWay’s VBS 2008 Visuals
Jerry Wooley and Melita Thomas, Leaders
Room 117 F, DCT
Whether your VBS is an island expedition or canyon adventure, you are sure to discover
great ideas for decorating and promoting VBS 2008 that will energize your church
and community.
• Developing Your Personal Mission Statement
Donna Peavey, Leader
Room 117 C, DCT
A personal mission statement is a descriptive statement of what you value, what you
want to accomplish, and on what you want to focus. This helps you to prioritize and
manage your life. Do you have a current one?
• 50 Tips for Teachers of 3s Through Kindergarten
Klista Storts, Leader
Room 308, WW
This session will provide practical tips to help take your Sunday morning experience
from awful to awesome!
• Helping Parents Promote Healthy Self-Esteem in Their Children
Marianne Neisert, Leader
Crowe Room, WW
Since self-esteem powerfully impacts happiness, success, and social concern, a child’s
self-image is one of the most important yardsticks of parenting. This workshop offers
specific strategies to convince children of their intrinsic worth and value and their ability
to handle the choices, changes, and challenges of life.
• The Joshua Problem: Addressing the #1 Challenge in Your Children’s Ministry
Tim Elmore, LeaderSBC Auditorium
The crying need today in most churches is for more leaders—healthy, effective, and
relevant leaders. In this session Dr. Elmore will provide a plan with tools to create
a leadership culture in your children’s ministry. Based on the best-selling series,
Habitudes: Images That Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, this hour will focus
on transferable principles that great ministries practice.
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• Learning to Listen: Communication with Men and Women
Kim Harris, Leader
Room 117 A, DCT
Learn how to listen to spoken words and hear messages people send through
nonconventional means.
• Rock Around the Clock!
Room 310, WW
Melonie Cox, Leader
If you think you can’t sing, if you think you shouldn’t try to sing, or you think everyone
should run if you begin to sing, then this workshop is for you! Together we will discover
ways to incorporate music into the weekday education classroom throughout each
session of parents’ day out, preschool, and child care.
• Sensory Integration
Danette Cravens, Leader
Room 250, SBC
What is sensory integration? How can it be used with children who have a variety of
special learning needs? Conferees will gain an understanding of sensory integration and
learn practical teaching tips to help children in a variety of learning environments.
• 10 Tips to Becoming a Better Early Childhood Educator, Instantly!
GiGi Scwheikert, Leader
Room 117 E, DCT
Come laugh and learn 10 tips for renewing your love for children and early childhood
ministry. We really do make a difference in the lives of the children we educate and care
for, but our continued enthusiasm and positive attitudes are essential. We represent
Christ for children we teach. Let’s make it wonderful!
• Top 25 Bible Games for Preschoolers
Kay Henry, Leader
SBC Room 350
Conferees will explore some basic elements of age-appropriate games for preschoolers
and discuss what makes a really good game. This session will focus on 25 Bible-related
games preschoolers (and teachers) love and enjoy.
• The Value of Play: How It Impacts Learning
Rebecca Isbell, Leader
SBC Room 300
Play is an essential way for young children to use the learning that is gained from their
classroom curriculum. During play, learning is used in meaningful ways as children talk,
collaborate, develop social skills, and use their literacy abilities. Discover ways to
connect standards of play and enrich the environment to develop in appropriate ways.
• Worship KidStyle: Preschool Edition
Tracey Rogers, Leader
Room 117 B, DCT
Discover a whole new spin on kid’s worship for school-age children, grades one through
six. This brand-new resource will help kids learn about and experience worship in ways
designed especially for kids.
5:15 p.m.
Dinner
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Rooms 313–315, WW and Cafeteria
6:30 p.m.
2008 Vacation Bible School Musical Premier
Van Ness Auditorium
7:00–8:00 p.m.
A Time of Fun and Entertainment
Van Ness Auditorium
Ken Davis, Christian Comedian
8:15 p.m.
TUESDAY
The People’s Church, Franklin, Tennessee
Diane Dawson, Director
State Fellowships
Good-night!
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STATE FELLOWSHIPS
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
8:15 p.m.
• Alabama Room 117 A, DCT
• Arkansas Room 310, WW
• Georgia Room 117 B, DCT
• Kentucky Room 117 C, DCT
• Maryland/Delaware Room 116, ST
• Mississippi Room 117 E, DCT
• New Mexico Room 109, DCT
• North Carolina Room 117 F, DCT
• Oklahoma Room 117 D, DCT
• South Carolina Room 308, WW
• Tennessee Crowe Room, WW
• Texas Nashville Room
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WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 10, 2007
Door Prizes
Van Ness Auditorium
9:15–10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship
Van Ness Auditorium
Dennis and Karla Worley, Music Leaders
Mike Glenn, Convention Pastor
WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Exhibit Break
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Workshops 5 (Repeated from Tuesday morning)
• Awesome Children’s Games
Bill Buchanan, Leader
Room 117 C, DCT
Are you looking for new game ideas? Have you forgotten those great games from the
past? The Doctor of Fun will teach you new, as well as some old, children’s games that
are a proven success.
• Becoming a Leader
Crowe Room, WW
Tommy Sanders, Leader
Being the kind of childhood ministry leader that leaves a legacy involves more than
possessing a job title. Discover what makes you a leader and how to grow as a leader.
• Hanging on with Hope: Practical Suggestions for Parents of Preadolescents
(Wednesday only)
Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff, Leaders
Nashville Room
How do I? What do I? Why is she? What is he thinking? You hear these questions and
more from anxious parents of preadolescents. This workshop will equip you with ways
to equip them to love their children through these difficult years.
• Legal Issues in Childhood Ministry
Larry Cannon and Alan Phillips, Leaders
Room 308, WW
A variety of legal and liability issues focused on childhood ministry will be discussed
such as copyright, licensing of movies, physical safety, background checks, medical
releases, Web site issues, and privacy. There will be time for questions for these issues
or others that are of a concern to your ministry.
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• LifeWay’s 2008 VBS Overview
Rhonda Van Cleave and Debbie Ruth, Leaders
Room 117 F, DCT
Catch the wave for Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth! Island-hop through
the theme song, the Bible content, and what’s new for VBS 2008. Then sit by the campfire
and take a sneak peak at Club VBS: Cactus Canyon.
• Literacy-Enriched Learning Centers: Making the Connections Spark
Rebecca Isbell, Leader
Room 300, SBC
This conference will provide an up-close look at effectively designed learning centers
that inspire children to use literacy in meaningful ways. Collect practical and easy
methods that can make communication, reading, and writing essential components in
both traditional and unique learning centers. Discover ways to invite children to use and
practice their literacy learning in an environment that is appropriate and challenging.
• Make a Joyful Noise
Melonie Cox, Leader
Room 310, WW
Join us as we explore the traits of the little ones we teach and as we experience exciting
activities that will enhance the worship experience of preschoolers at church.
• Seeing Blue. Just How Many Ways Can You Use the Giant Game Floor Mat?
Jeff Land, Leader
Room 117 A, DCT
This session is an active, game-based learning time in which attendees will have the
opportunity to learn many exciting and out-of-the-box ways to use the Giant Game Floor
Mat to enhance and energize their Sunday School lessons.
• Seeing Is Believing
Jerry Vogel, Leader
Van Ness Auditorium
Does fantasy have a place in our churches’ preschool ministries? This conference will
address the continuing issues related to fantasy and fact as they clash in the preschool
learning environment. More than anything, the goal of this session is to help ministers
and teachers develop their own philosophies related to fantasy in preschool classrooms.
Come join the fun!
• Thinking Outside the Box: Teaching Children Who Live in Poverty
Debbie Carter, Leader
Room 109, DCT
Reaching children who live in poverty presents many challenges. To reach these children
effectively, the church must find creative ways to impact children’s lives with the gospel.
• Understanding Preschoolers in Crisis and Grief
Mary Ann Bradberry, Leader
Room 117 E, DCT
A preschool child’s response to a crisis, trauma, or death is different from an adult’s
response. This workshop will outline a child’s responses to crisis and grief and what
teachers can do to help preschoolers during these difficult times.
• Understanding the Family-Integrated Church
Paula Stringer, Leader
Room 117 D, DCT
Is the multigenerational church a fad or a trend? In this workshop conferees will receive
a better understanding of the family-integrated church and some of the practices associated with this concept. Conferees will examine pros and cons of this approach to church
and the implications for childhood ministry.
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• What’s New for Children with Special Needs
Carlton McDaniel, Leader
SBC Room 250
Have you heard about all the new resources for children with special needs? Come hear
about “Special Buddies” and the new changes in VBS for 2008 that will help your church
begin teaching children who have a variety of special learning needs.
• Worship KidStyle: Children’s Edition
Todd Capps, Leader
Room 117 B, DCT
Discover a whole new spin on kids’ worship for school-age children, grades one through
six. This brand-new resource will help kids learn about and experience worship in ways
designed especially for kids.
WEDNESDAY
• Using Science and Nature in Preschool Learning Centers
Mary DePass, Leader
Room 350, SBC
Young children are naturally curious and love to explore God’s world. This session
provides some hands-on and “minds-on” science activities that can help develop science
skills for young children in fun ways.
11:45–12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Plenary Session
Room 313–315, DCT
Dr. Frank Lewis
“Tips for the Legacy”
Van Ness Auditorium
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Plenary Session
Room 313–315, DCT
Dr. Frank Lewis
“Tips for the Legacy”
Van Ness Auditorium
2:00–2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Break
2:30–3:30 p.m. and 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Workshops 6 (Repeated at 3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.)
• Being God’s Man in Childhood Ministry
Ken Hindman, Leader
Room 310, WW
The views of men who are portrayed in media and pop culture are totally different from
the standards of Scripture. In this workshop discover how you can focus your God-given talents to be the minister God wants you to be.
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• Bottles, Boxes, Bags, and Other Tools for Preschool Learning Centers
Kay Henry, Leader
Room 350, SBC
If you need more resources for learning centers, struggle with a limited budget, and want
to capture the interest of your preschoolers, this conference is for you. Conferees will
explore ways to use basic items to enhance and enliven activity centers for preschoolers.
• Discipline: From Chaos to Control
Room 117 E, DCT
Mary Ann Bradberry, Leader
Preventing chaos in the classroom can be a challenge! This workshop will expose and
engage teachers in classroom management techniques that are not only brain friendly
but will allow them to be proactive rather than reactive in managing behavior problems.
• Don’t Give Up on Those Preteens!
Diane Lane, Leader
Room 308, WW
Preteens are a different breed, or are they? This session deals with the best teaching
methods for preteens and outreach activities that encourage preteens to feel valuable.
• Enduring Connections: Creating a Preschool and Children’s Ministry
Room 109, DCT
Janice Haywood, Leader
Explore the building blocks for creating an enduring childhood ministry that connects
preschoolers and children to God and to the faith community. This workshop is based
on the new book Enduring Connections.
• Energize Your Meetings (But Get Rid of the Bunny!)
Nashville Room
James Hargrave, Leader
Everyone complains about meetings! Learn how meetings can have energy (but without
going and going and going!). Excellent meetings can be characterized in four important
ways. This conference will help you lead meetings that are purposeful, fun, efficient,
and effective.
• Get Out of Your Own Way
Ann Edwards, Leader
SBC Auditorium
What’s going on in your head? This conference will lead you to think about five keys for
making the choices that let you engage and triumph over the realities of today’s world:
direction, not motion; focus, not time; capacity, not conformity; energy, not effort; and
impact, not intentions. You might even surpass everyone’s expectations.
• Help! People Wear Me Out!
Donna Peavey, Leader
Room 117 C, DCT
Embrace yourself and others by learning to live with your differences. Increase your
knowledge of how your psychological type impacts your leadership in the areas of
mentoring, spiritual leadership, leadership development, management, organizational
change, and leadership development.
• Helping Parents Talk to Their Kids About Sex
Clara Mae Van Brink, Leader
Room 117 D, DCT
Do you remember how you learned about the birds and the bees? Most parents had
no role model for talking about sex with their children. Help parents learn how
to have age-appropriate conversations about sex with their children, starting in the
preschool years.
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• Learn by Creating: Hands-On Crafts for Favorite Bible Stories
Jane Fisher, Leader
Room 117 F, DCT
Bible lessons are especially memorable when children create a craft project to coordinate
with each story. Using AccuCut dies makes craft preparation quick and easy. Attend this
workshop and complete 10 projects to take back to your children’s program.
• Learning to Think
Kim Harris, Leader
Room 117 A, DCT
Participants will learn strategies to help them think outside the box and discover
solutions to ministry challenges.
WEDNESDAY
• Leading Children Through Worship Music
Jeff Slaughter, Leader
Van Ness Auditorium
For 20 years Jeff’s passion has been to get kids exited about worshiping the Lord
through music. Discussions will cover ways to create an environment that will
encourage kids to worship in spirit and truth.
• Mainstreaming by Default
Room 250, SBC
Carlton McDaniel, Leader
Mainstreaming often means that children with special needs are put in a regular
classroom without any additional support or adaptations. Conferees will learn the
basics of mainstreaming and practical tips on how to create a classroom where all
children can succeed.
• Parent-Driven Children’s Ministry
Crowe Room, WW
Tommy Sanders, Leader
Learn how to involve parents in the spiritual development of their children and in the
life of the children’s ministry.
• Taking Parent Meetings to the Next Level
Mary DePass, Leader
Room 300, SBC
Learn how to make the most of parent meetings. This session provides effective
strategies for planning and conducting parent meetings. Suggestions will help
teachers and parents communicate more effectively in meetings that deal with
children’s behavior and learning.
• Using the Giant Game Floor Mat with Preschoolers
Kim Capps, Leader
Room 117 B, DCT
This class is designed to teach you new ways to use the Giant Game Floor Mat in your
classroom.
WEDNESDAY EVENING FREE!
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National Preschool
& Children’s Convention
Save the Date:
October 13–16, 2008
Orlando, Florida
2008
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 11, 2007
Door Prizes
Van Ness Auditorium
9:15–9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
Van Ness Auditorium
Dennis and Karla Worley, Music Leaders
THURSDAY
9:00 a.m.
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Keynote Address
Van Ness Auditorium
Dr. Kevin Leman
HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME!!
A Special Thanks to the Planning Team
for This Year’s National Preschool
and Children’s Convention
Bill Emeott, Program Chairman
Tommy Keown, NPCC Coordinator
Paula Rush, NPCC Associate Coordinator
Jeff Anderson
Brian Bauman
Ann Edwards
Becky Loyd
Jan Marler
Shannon Robertson
Klista Storts
Jerry Vogel
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PRE-CONVENTION
WORKSHOP LEADERS
Ron Pratt National Event Planner, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Tony Rankin Clinical Therapist, Nashville, TN; Counseling and Family Specialist,
Tennessee Baptist Convention, Brentwood, TN
Sondra Saunders Senior Preschool and Children’s Minister, Prestonwood Baptist
Church, Plano, TX
Clara Mae Van Brink LifeWay Ministry Multiplier, Canton, GA
Rodney Wilson Marriage and Family Minister, First Baptist Church, Smyrna, TN;
Executive Editor, HomeLife
Selma Wilson Associate Vice President, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN;
Executive Editor, HomeLife
WORKSHOP LEADERS
Mary Ann Bradberry LifeWay Ministry Multiplier, Austin, TX
Bill Buchanan Professor, Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK
Larry Cannon Director of Legal Services, LifeWay Christian Resources,
Nashville, TN
Kim Capps Director of Preschool Ministries, Tulip Grove Baptist
Church, Old Hickory, TN
Todd Capps Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Debbie Carter Childhood Ministry Consultant, Kansas-Nebraska Convention
of Southern Baptists, Topeka, KS
Melonie Cox Pre-K Teacher, South Basque Elementary School, Hewitt, TX
Danette Cravens Preschool Ministry Coordinator, Rolling Hills Community Church,
Franklin, TN
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Diane Dawson Children’s Music Minister, The People’s Church, Franklin, TN
Mary DePass LifeWay Ministry Multiplier, Decatur, GA
Mitzi Eaker Children’s Consultant, WMU, Birmingham, AL
Ann Edwards Childhood Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Jane Fischer Education Consultant, Fremont, NE
Sissy Goff Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling, Daystar Counseling Ministry,
Nashville, TN
James Hargrave Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Kim Harris Leadership Strategist, West Cobb Baptist Church, Marietta, GA
Janice Haywood Preschool and Children’s Specialist, Baptist State Convention of North
Carolina, Cary, NC
Kay Henry Preschool Consultant, Seminole, OK
Ken Hindman Children’s and Preschool Minister, Brentwood Baptist Church,
Brentwood, TN
Rebecca Isbell Director of the Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Learning
and Development, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Jeff Land Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Diane Lane Preschool and Children’s Specialist, Baptist General Convention of Texas,
Dallas, TX
Cindy Lumpkin Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Jan Marler Childhood Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Carlton McDaniel Special Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Nancy Meidinger, RN Community Outreach Specialist, American Red Cross, Nashville, TN
Marianne Neifert Dr. Mom Presentations, Parker, CO
Mikey Oldham Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Donna Peavey Associate Professor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary,
New Orleans, LA
Alan Phillips Attorney, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
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Tim Pollard Biblical and Instructional Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources,
Nashville, TN
Shannon Robertson Lead Event Coordinator, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Tracey Rogers Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Debbie Ruth Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Tommy Sanders Director, Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry,
Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX
Gigi Schweikert Author and President of Babystep Consulting, High Bridge, NJ
Jeff Slaughter Composer/Writer, Nashville, TN
Joye Smith Preschool Consultant, Women’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL
Klista Storts Childhood Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Paula Stringer Professor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA
Melita Thomas Editor, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Melissa Trvathan Founder and Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries,
Nashville, TN
Clara Mae Van Brink LifeWay Ministry Multiplier, Canton, GA
Rhonda Van Cleave Editor in Chief, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Jerry Vogel Director, Childhood Ministry Publishing, LifeWay Christian Resources,
Nashville, TN
Scott Wiley Biblical and Instructional Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources,
Nashville, TN
Jerry Wooley Vacation Bible School Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
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NPCC 2007 – Nashville, TN
“Leaving a Legacy”
October 8–11, 2007
Monday, October 8
10:00–12:00
2:00–3:00
3:00
3:30–4:30
Opening Session
6:00–7:00
7:00–8:15
8:15
Concert
Pre-Convention Workshops
Dr. Thom Rainer
Van Ness Auditorium
Afternoon Break
Workshops
Evening Reception
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Annie Moses Band
Dessert Fellowship
Tuesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 10
9:00
9:15–10:00
Door Prizes
Van Ness Auditorium
Worship Dennis and Karla Worley, Worship Leaders
Mike Glenn, Convention Pastor
10:30– 1:30
11:45–12:45
1:00–2:00
Lunch/Plenary
Lunch/Plenary
2:30–3:30
Workshops
(Tuesday) Dr. Tim Elmore
(Wednesday) Dr. Frank Lewis
Afternoon Workshops (Repeated 3:45–4:45)
Tuesday Evening, October 9
5:15–6:15
6:30
7:00–7:45
8:00 Dinner
LifeWay Café and 313–315 WW
VBS Musical Premier
Children’s Choir The Peoples Church
“Lighten Up!”
Ken Davis, Christian Comedian
State Fellowships
Wednesday Evening. October 10
Evening Free
5:30–9:00
Thursday
Optional Shuttle to Opry Mills Outlet Mall
(By Reservation Only!)
9:00
9:15
Door Prizes Van Ness Auditorium
Worship
9:30
10:30
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kevin Leman
Convention Dismissed
October 8–11, 2007
LifeWay Christian Resources • Nashville, Tennessee