2016 Awana Ministry Conference Hosted by: Woodland Hills Baptist Church of Longview, Texas Please note that there are two lunch periods. There are workshops scheduled during both lunch periods so choose your lunch period and workshops accordingly. Lunch tickets are not required. The ticket you received will be used for a door-prize drawing. For new churches or new leaders from veteran churches, please read the Nuts-n- Bolts Workshop Tracks insert for recommended workshops to attend. 7:30-8:15 Registration 8:15 9:45 General Session 10:00-10:50 Workshop Period 1 11:00-11:50 Workshop Period 2 12:00-12:30 Red Lunch 12:00-12:50 Blue Workshop Period 3 12:40-1:30 Red Workshop Period 3 1:00-1:30 Blue Lunch 1:40-2:30 Workshop Period 4 2:40-3:20 Afternoon General Session 3:30-4:20 Workshop Period 5 Our Keynote speaker this year is Ed Gossien - Since becoming Missionaries in 1995, Ed & Kim have ministered in Northern California, Northern Nevada, and Western Oregon, and Texas. They currently oversee the Awana ministry in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Florida. They enjoyed the privilege of traveling to Germany twice to assist with the Awana ministry there, including starting the first Awana club in former East Germany. Ed & Kim have always had a dream, that every child in their sphere of influence, would be within driving distance of a vibrant Awana ministry. Leading us in worship today is Rev. Steve Bell Steve was raised in a Christian home and trusted Jesus as Savior when he was 10 years old. He attended Tennessee Temple University where he earned a degree in Bible and Psychology. He met his wife, Rebekah there. They have been married for 36 years and have two daughters, Katherine and Jennifer (both married) and have 3 grandchildren. He completed a master's degree at Dallas Baptist University in Counseling Psychology. Steve has served in churches as youth pastor, pastor, teacher, and Awana commander. He served on the Awana Ministry Team in the DFW area for 6 years and has answered the call to become our newest Texas Awana missionary.
OUR SPECIAL THANKS to the staff at Woodland Hills Baptist Church for going out of their way to make us feel welcome here and for all the work they have done to make this conference possible, we are sincerely grateful to you all! Conference Evaluation / Workshop Evaluation Sheets There are two types of evaluation forms we need you to fill out today. Both are inside the conference folder and one is simply called Evaluation Form. Please be sure to include your church name and personal email and other contact information to insure you receive information about Awana events in North East Texas. Please write your email address very plainly. You may turn it in any time at the Awana store table and receive your 2016 conference pin. The second set of evaluation forms are on two special pages and have Please circle the workshop you attended at the top of each tear-off section which lists all the workshops in each period. Please circle the workshop you attend in each period, fill out the form on the back, tear it off and then drop it in the Evaluations box before you leave the classroom. We need you to turn in the evaluation forms EACH workshop period and not wait until the end of the day. These evaluations are very important to us. Each one will be read and any suggestions or comments you make will be considered by your Awana Missionary. We truly value your opinion. Many workshops taught today are a result of someone's suggestion or comment from previous conferences. Tips to get the most out of this Conference 1. Don't bunch up! Spread your leaders out between the various workshops and share what you learn today with each other afterwards. If you have several leaders here today, you could have one person attend most or all of the workshops offered. Think of the wealth of information you will take back to your club! 2. Always have a second choice of workshops in mind in case the room is packed in your first choice. Only a few workshops are offered twice in this year s schedule, so please choose carefully. 3. As soon as possible after the conference, plan a meeting with all your leaders. Let the ones who attended share what they learned with all the others and find some new ideas on how to improve your clubs. Make copies of the handouts you get today and share them with all your leaders. 4. Let your leaders who did not attend know what a great opportunity they missed. Show them the program of all the workshops they could have learned from! Make every effort to have 100% of your leaders here next year. 5. If you see the words Nuts-n-Bolts in a workshop title, you will get the best benefit if you attend all parts of that track of workshops. This includes: Puggles, Sparks,, Commanders, Game Directors, Secretaries, Trek and Journey. These workshops are designed for all-day attendance. Formerly called Basic Training, these workshops are designed for any leaders who have not attended Basic Training in three years or more and for new leaders. 6. In period 5, Awana Missionary Kelvin Gunnells, with the help of others, will be conducting a workshop titled "I want to know how to Answers to the Questions No One Else Answered Today. You can text or email your questions ahead of time to (430) 558-0209 or kelving@awana.org or ask your questions during the workshop. Special Sharing Awana pin for all who donate $50 or more today. If you make a donation of $50 or more today to our ministry we would like to present to you a special Sharing Awana pin for your uniform or name badge. Please just let Kelvin or any of the Yellow Pages know today. Also, if you are making a gift of ANY amount today: when you fill out the information on the donation envelope PLEASE include your church name and email address so that we can know which Awana program you work in and send you a personal thank you. Your email address will not be sold or distributed. Page 2
Nuts-n-Bolts Workshop Tracks Formerly titled "Basic Training" These are designed for new leaders in any church (new or veteran church) and any veteran leaders who have not attended any type of Basic Training or Getting Started workshop in three years or more. See note below for exceptions to this recommendation. For the best training experience, new leaders need to stay with the Nuts-n-Bolts all day. Veteran Leaders may want to come and go and just attend the workshops they need. Many Nuts-n-Bolts workshops span multiple periods, with different information in each session. These are not duplicate sessions. On the full workshop schedule, some of the Nuts-n-Bolts workshops are labeled as Part 1 of 5 but the title is not the same in all 5 periods. This is due to some workshops being intended for more than just one group of leaders at a time. Below is a listing of all the Nuts-n-Bolts tracks, including recommended sessions during the periods that do not have a Nuts-n-Bolts session. Puggles Leaders Period 1: Period 2-5: Cubbies Leaders Period 1-4: Period 5: Nuts-n-Bolts Puggles Training - The Awana Club for 2-Year Olds Recommended: The rest of the day look for workshops with Pug in the code. Attend all workshops taught by Deborah del Villar. Recommended: Cubbies Directors & Leaders Roundtable Discussion Sparks Leaders Period 1: Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks &, Commanders, Secretaries, Game Directors Period 2: Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks & - Game Time Demo Period 3-5: Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks (continues through period 5) Leaders* Period 1: Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks &, Commanders, Secretaries, Game Directors Period 2: Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks & - Game Time Demo Period 3-5: Nuts-n-Bolts of Truth & Training (continues through period 5) Trek/Journey Leaders Period 1-5: Nuts-n-Bolts of Trek and Journey (all day workshop) Commanders Period 1: Period 2: Period 3-5: Secretaries Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks &, Commanders, Secretaries, Game Directors Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks & - Game Time Demo Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks OR Nuts-n-Bolts of Truth & Training Period 1: Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks &, Commanders, Secretaries, Game Directors Period 2-5: Nuts-n-Bolts of being a Secretary (continues through period 5) Game Directors Period 1: Period 2: Period 3-4: Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks &, Commanders, Secretaries, Game Directors Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks & - Game Time Demo Any workshops with Gm in the code or whatever appeals to you *SPECIAL NOTE TO NEW CHURCHES: We recommend your leaders attend the workshops that start with The New - in the title. your other leaders should attend as listed above. *For new leaders in veteran churches, this would be true for you as well unless your church is going to continue with the old Ultimate Adventure books for another year. Page 3
Workshop Period 1 Start - End Times: 10:00-10:50 Who Do You Think They Are? Ken del Villar C-211 How-to s of recruiting volunteers in 21st century. 11 Ways to Encourage Worn Out Volunteers Ed & Kim Gossien Breathe new life into your ministry by re-energizing your team! This workshop provides creative ways to build up your leaders so they stay engaged and effective as they serve. Add Energy and Excitement to Any Club (Repeated in 3 Red) Patti Hale C-103 Learn how you can take your club to the next level. Awana GO makes missions fun and relevant for today s kids. How your church can support Awana oversees missions. Dealing with Discipline Problems Larry Hipps Choir One thing you can count on with kids: you are going to have discipline problems from time to time. Here are some things you can do to help make things run more smoothly and help children behave. Race Cars, Hot Rods and the Awana Grand Prix (Repeated in period 4) Come learn how to build and weigh Grand Prix cars and get ideas on directing the race. Darrell Dudley D-101 Get Your Toolbox Ready (repeated in period 5) Rebekah Bell Tips, tricks & tools for making your large group time come alive. We're all looking for new inspiration to help us bring God s Word to life, new perspectives to teach from, new technology in an ever changing world. Do we know what's best for our children? C-212 Com Training For Veteran Commanders - (Part 1 of 4) Dale Silvertooth A-125 Topics to be covered: Where is your club today?; discovering excellence in your club; roles of the leaders; making volunteers stick; communicate your vision; running an excellent club. Cub Aboard Deborah del Villar C-210 Strategies to get parents on board, fully engaged in your Cubbies ministry. Gm Game Time Round Table Discussion Wesley Richardson E-102 Pug Nuts-n-Bolts Puggles Training - The Awana Club for 2-Year Olds Alison Roedel A-200 Yes!! Awana has a program for two year olds. Come learn the basics of the newest Awana ministry. Sec Secretaries Round Table Discussion To be announced A-205 Spk Sparks Together We Move (Part 1 of 2 - Repeated in Period 3 Red) Justin & Michelle Miller Worship Area Moving together through the handbooks help clubbers understand the meaning of the verses. the ideas, tools and files necessary so each clubber can complete their Sparks book within the year. Every club night is planned out. Spk Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks &, Commanders, Secretaries, Game Directors - (Part 1 of 5) Tina Springfield Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. Fellowship Hall The New - Basics - The Change The Goal - Everyone travels together David Elledge Sanctuary How did we apply the change? YM Nuts-n-Bolts of Trek and Journey (Part 1 of 5) Russell Foreman A-211 5 principles of Awana, Youth (Child) Protection, Awana Youth Ministries, Discipline, The Gospel Wheel. =General Interest CD=Commander/Director Com=Commanders =Large Group Page 4
Workshop Period 2 Start - End Times: 11:10-12:00 Getting Beyond Hello with Clubbers Parents Ed & Kim Gossien Reach beyond club night! Parental involvement is the key ingredient in God s plan for the discipleship of children. Learn simple things that will help you start conversations with parents and begin to build relationships that matter. GO Beyond (Repeated in period 5) Patti Hale C-103 Move outside the four walls of your church with these kid-friendly ideas to reach your community and around the world...think Acts 1:8. Sharing the Gospel with Children (repeated in period 4) Steve Bell Many Awana leaders never learned how to effectively and clearly share the gospel with children. Come learn how, gain new confidence and be prepared for every opportunity God gives you. C-212 ShelterKidZ - Ministering to Children in Domestic Violence Shelters (repeated in period 2) Don Turner C-105 Instead of just teaching your Awana kids about missions, give them several opportunities and methods to actually minister to other children who are in dire situations and would really appreciate hearing from another child and receive needed items. How to Make Your Lessons More Fun and Effective Larry Hipps There are some easy add-ons that can make your lessons exceptional and memorable. These Include object lessons, gospel magic, simple puppets, and more, that anyone can do. Choir Com Training For Veteran Commanders - (Part 2 of 4) Dale Silvertooth A-125 Topics to be covered: Where is your club today?; discovering excellence in your club; roles of the leaders; making volunteers stick; communicate your vision; running an excellent club. Cub Cubbies - Combing Through the HoneyComb Lessons Deborah del Villar Getting a taste of the HoneyComb lessons through sweet discovery. C-210 Gm Awana Spectacular Event (Repeated in period 5) Carl Rowe & Darrell Dudley In March of this year we had a day of fun and challenge for Awana Clubbers with a Grand Prix Race, rock climbing, repelling down a tower on ropes, and then the Sparks-A-Rama and AwanaGames. Come learn more and how you can participate in 2017. D-101 Gm Spk Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks & - Game Time Demo - (Part 2 of 5) Wesley Richardson Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. Fellowship Hall Pug Cub Crafts for Pre-Schoolers Alison Roedel Specific crafts for your Puggles to do with each week's lesson, beyond the simple coloring page provided with the Awana curriculum. Many of the crafts are also applicable to Cubbies lessons. A-200 Sec Nuts-n-Bolts of being a Secretary - (Part 2 of 5) Liz Lubin Recordkeeping for the Frazzled. For new secretaries or veterans who need to be encouraged and learn how to get through a club year with their sanity intact. A-205 Spk Sparks Together We Move (Part 2 of 2 - Repeated in Period 4) Justin & Michelle Miller More explanation of Together We Move and question and answer time. Worship Area Spk Show me your Disciples How to maximize your time with the clubbers (Sparks-) Ken del Villar C-211 The New - Large Group, the Weekly Lesson David Elledge Focus on the Night Setting the table for the small group leaders to succeed! YM Nuts-n-Bolts of Trek and Journey (Part 2 of 5) Russell Foreman The Gospel Wheel (continued), meeting (program) segment definitions and detail overview. Sanctuary A-211 =General Interest CD=Commander/Director Com=Commanders =Large Group Page 5
Workshop Period 3 Blue Start - End Times: 12:00-12:50 Com Training For Veteran Commanders - (Part 3 of 4) Dale Silvertooth A-125 Topics to be covered: Where is your club today?; discovering excellence in your club; roles of the leaders; making volunteers stick; communicate your vision; running an excellent club. Gm More Game Time Ideas for Veteran Game Directors Wesley Richardson Played every game you know of? Come learn even more new ideas. Upper Room Pug Cub Make-it-and-Take-it Alison Roedel In this hands-on workshop you will actually carry away a manipulative activity or two to use with your pre-school kids. A-200 Sec Nuts-n-Bolts of being a Secretary - (Part 3 of 5) Liz Lubin Recordkeeping for the Frazzled. For new secretaries or veterans who need to be encouraged and learn how to get through a club year with their sanity intact. Spk Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks - (Part 3 of 5) Victoria Richardson Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW Sparks Leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. Nuts-n-Bolts of (Truth & Training) - (Part 3 of 5) Tina Springfield Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW Leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. A-205 Chapel C-100 YM Nuts-n-Bolts of Trek and Journey (Part 3 of 5) Russell Foreman Meeting (program) segment definitions and detail overview (continued), Trek and Journey curriculum overview. A-211 =General Interest CD=Commander/Director Com=Commanders =Large Group Page 6
Workshop Period 3 Red Start - End Times: 12:40-1:30 No Greater Joy Ken del Villar Teaching around 3rd John verse 4 focusing on how to help our children and grandchildren walk in truth. C-211 Add Energy and Excitement to Any Club (Repeat from 1) Patti Hale Learn how you can take your club to the next level. Awana GO makes missions fun and relevant for today s kids. How your church can support Awana oversees missions. C-103 A Funny Thing Happened on the Church Bus Larry Hipps.After 40+ years in Kid s Ministry, Larry's had some hilarious things happen that will have you rolling in laughter. These stories are not just funny; they teach something about our relationship with God & the ministry to children. Repurpose. Recycle. Reduce. Reuse Rebekah Bell Words in vogue in today s culture. But, before you throw it away, could it be used to teach Biblical truth? One man s junk is another.teacher s object lesson. Don t Ebay it, use it to explain spiritual truths of God s Word. Choir C-212 Cub "Just a Cubbies (Preschool) Leader Deborah del Villar C-210 Focuses in on the calling, the community, the conviction and the challenge to lay a strong foundation of biblical truth in our youngest ones. Spk Sparks Together We Move (Part 1 of 2 - Repeat from Period 1) Justin & Michelle Miller Worship Area Moving together through the handbooks help clubbers understand the meaning of the verses. the ideas, tools and files necessary so each clubber can complete their Sparks book within the year. Every club night is planned out. Spk The M&M s of Handbook Time Motivation and Memorization helps. (Sparks and ) Ed & Kim Gossien Lets make learning fun! Come learn exciting techniques that will help kids memorize God s word and give them the motivation to succeed in finishing their handbooks. This workshop is interactive and hands-on. The New - Small Group, the Weekly Lesson David Elledge Overview / Weekly Possibilities. Sanctuary =General Interest CD=Commander/Director Com=Commanders =Large Group Page 7
Workshop Period 4 Start - End Times: 1:40-2:30 No Greater Sorrow Ken del Villar Many of us have children who have walked away. We understand! A majority of empty nest Christian parents have at least one child who is not a believer or who is not walking with the Lord. You are not alone! Time of learning, discussing, and encouraging. C-211 Race Cars, Hot Rods and the Awana Grand Prix (Repeat from period 1) Come learn how to build and weigh Grand Prix cars and get ideas on directing the race. Darrell Dudley D-101 Sharing the Gospel with Children (repeat from period 2) Steve Bell Many Awana leaders never learned how to effectively and clearly share the gospel with children. Come learn how, gain new confidence and be prepared for every opportunity God gives you. C-212 ShelterKidZ - Ministering to Children in Domestic Violence Shelters (repeat from period 1) Don Turner C-105 Instead of just teaching your Awana kids about missions, give them several opportunities and methods to actually minister to other children who are in dire situations and would really appreciate hearing from another child and receive needed items. Characteristics of Great Teachers Larry Hipps What are the things that all good teachers have in common? We will look at the attributes of a good teacher that make the difference. This workshop will help you become your best. Choir Com Training For Veteran Commanders - (Part 4 of 4) Dale Silvertooth A-125 Topics to be covered: Where is your club today?; discovering excellence in your club; roles of the leaders; making volunteers stick; communicate your vision; running an excellent club. Cub WOWders of God s Story Deborah del Villar Strategies for keeping Cubbies engaged during Bible lesson time. Pug Puggles Directors & Leaders Round Table Discussion Alison Roedel C-210 A-200 Sec Nuts-n-Bolts of being a Secretary - (Part 4 of 5) Liz Lubin Recordkeeping for the Frazzled. For new secretaries or veterans who need to be encouraged and learn how to get through a club year with their sanity intact. Spk Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks - (Part 4 of 5) Victoria Richardson Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW Sparks Leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. A-205 Chapel Spk Sparks Together We Move (Part 2 of 2 - Repeat from Period 2) Justin & Michelle Miller More explanation of Together We Move and question and answer time. Worship Area Spk Unlocking the Mystery of Handbook Time (Sparks and ) Ed & Kim Gossien We will help you learn to lead your group with calm confidence; learn to engage kids with purpose & a plan; gain a new understanding of the big picture of Handbook Time; & have a laser focus on discipling their hearts toward Christ. Nuts-n-Bolts of (Truth & Training) - (Part 4 of 5) Tina Springfield Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW Leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. C-100 The New - How are you going to make the transition? David Elledge Open forum discussion - come share how you plan to make the change and hear ideas from others as well. YM Nuts-n-Bolts of Trek and Journey (Part 4 of 5) Russell Foreman Trek and Journey curriculum overview (continued), record keeping. Sanctuary A-211 =General Interest CD=Commander/Director Com=Commanders =Large Group Page 8
Workshop Period 5 Start - End Times: 3:30-4:20 "I want to know how to " Answers to the Questions No One Else Answered Today Kelvin Gunnells Sanctuary Bring your questions about anything. With over 30 years of Awana experience, I almost guarantee I will have an answer for you (plus, I will have others to help me). You might be surprised how many others have had the same questions before. GO Beyond... (Repeat from period 2) Patti Hale C-103 Move outside the four walls of your church with these kid-friendly ideas to reach your community and around the world...think Acts 1:8. Get Your Toolbox Ready (repeat from period 1) Rebekah Bell Tips, tricks & tools for making your large group time come alive. We're all looking for new inspiration to help us bring God s Word to life, new perspectives to teach from, new technology in an ever changing world. Do we know what's best for our children? Seven Simple, Super Sermons on Salvation Larry Hipps These are lessons designed to help children understand how to trust Christ as their Savor. They include gospel magic, object lessons and other visuals. Ideal for VBS, camp and other occasions when you want to present the gospel in a unique way. C-212 Choir Com Commanders Round Table Discussion Dale Silvertooth A-125 Com Reviving a Struggling Club Judy Morton A-128 You don't want to admit it, but your Awana Club is struggling. From a Commander who helped lead a club in decline back to a thriving ministry of over 150 kids, learn how to rescue your club from the brink of collapse (or keep it from getting there). Cub Cubbies Directors & Leaders Round Table Discussion Steve Bell C-210 Gm Awana Spectacular Event (Repeat from period 2) Carl Rowe & Darrell Dudley D-101 In March of this year we had a day of fun and challenge for Awana Clubbers with a Grand Prix Race, rock climbing, repelling down a tower on ropes, and then the Sparks-A-Rama and AwanaGames. Come learn more and how you can participate in 2017. Sec Nuts-n-Bolts of being a Secretary - (Part 5 of 5) Liz Lubin A-205 Recordkeeping for the Frazzled. For new secretaries or veterans who need to be encouraged and learn how to get through a club year with their sanity intact. Spk Nuts-n-Bolts of Sparks - (Part 5 of 5) Victoria Richardson Chapel Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW Sparks Leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. Spk Sparks Directors & Leaders Round Table Discussion Justin & Michelle Miller Nuts-n-Bolts of (Truth & Training) - (Part 5 of 5) Tina Springfield Worship Area C-100 Formerly called Basic Training. For NEW Leaders and anyone who has not attended this training in the past 3 years. YM Nuts-n-Bolts of Trek and Journey (Part 5 of 5) Russell Foreman A-211 Your 1st night, a typical night of Trek and/or Journey demo & role play. Bible Quiz, AwanaGames, Volleyball, & Fine Arts - in Texas as a Regional event January 2017 & in Colorado Springs, CO as a national event in April. =General Interest CD=Commander/Director Com=Commanders =Large Group Page 9
Conference Teachers & Support Staff Without the help of these men and women who volunteer their time to teach and run this conference today, it would not be possible to make this ministry available and affordable for you. Please tell them Thank You today and let them know how much this has helped your Awana ministry. Alison Roedel - Puggles Director at Fellowship Bible Church, Longview Carl Rowe Coordinator of the North East Texas Awana Spectacular Event Charley & Terri Colvin - NE Texas Ministry Team Chuck Mears - NE Texas Ministry Team; Commander of New Hope Baptist Church, Big Sandy Dale Silvertooth - NE Texas Ministry Team; Fellowship Bible Church, Longview Darrell & Linda Dudley - NE Texas Ministry Team David Elledge - North Texas Ministry Team Don Turner - ShelterKidZ - A ministry to children in domestic violence shelters* Ed & Kim Gossien Please see the bio for Ed on page 1 of this program Jeff & Elizabeth Lubin - NE Texas Ministry Team Judy Morton - Commander of Southside Baptist Church, Paris Justin & Michelle Miller Sparks Leaders from Lakeview Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia Kelvin & Sandra Gunnells - Awana Missionaries to North East Texas.* Ken & Debbie del Villar long time staff members at Awana HQ former Awana Missionaries Dr. Larry Hipps - Founder of Bring Them In Ministries and popular conference speaker* Patti Hale - Club Outreach Specialist with Awana Clubs International* Russell & Ruth Foreman - Awana Teen Ministries for Texas; N Texas Ministry Team; Directors of the Texas Trek/Journey State Championship Meet* Roger Ericstad - Voice Of the Martyrs* Steve & Rebekah Bell - Please see the bio for Steve on page 1 of this program Tina Springfield - NE Texas Ministry Team; Director of Southside Baptist, Henderson Tom & Bobbie Sue Dumas - NE Texas Ministry Team; Cubbies Director Southside, Henderson Wesley & Victoria Richardson - N Texas Ministry Team * Please visit the display area for more information about these ministries and/or their websites: Larry Hipps - www.bringthemin.com Voice Of the Martyrs - www.persecution.com Kelvin & Sandra Gunnells www.awananet.org Patti Hale - www.awana.org/go Page 10