Global Children's Ministry

Global Children's Ministry Conference

Equipping frontlines leaders from around the world to reach
and disciple children for Christ.

May 23-25, 2012
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Come Join Us!

Join us for three amazing days of inspiration, information, ideas, and networking to help you reach and disciple kids for Christ!

What will we do?

We’ll worship, pray, laugh and be inspired together by incredible speakers and ministry leaders speaking about:

  • Preparing to Reach Children
  • Parenting and Families
  • Compassion, Care and Crisis
  • Creativity and the Classroom
  • Growing as a Leader
  • Spiritual Growth for Kids
  • Engaging Kids in Ministry
  • Global Trends and Innovation
  • What’s Hot: Technology, Media, and Arts
  • Training and Curriculum
  • Bible Engagement

Our Speakers

Rudi Mans

Rudi Mans and his wife have been involved in children’s ministry since 1985. Rudi joined Petra in 1993 after he studied to be a pastor. Rudi has headed Petra’s training division for the last 10 years, and is currently busy with his PhD in children’s ministry. His expertise is the training of leaders in children’s ministry and strategic planning processes. Rudi has a deep passion and commitment for children.

Dr. John Gollapalli

Dr. John Gollapalli is incharge-Bishop of “Agape Conference” of Free Methodist Church of India. A graduate from South India Biblical Seminary & Union Biblical Seminary (UBS). In 1978 he founded COUNT (Christian Outreach Uplifting New Tribes) mission society, focused on ministry and church planting among various ethnic people groups. He is a gifted preacher, Bible teacher and mission leader. 

Kathleen Chapman

Kathleen has worked with children’s theatre and children’s ministries for more than 35 years.  She is the author of four books relating to children’s theater and her newest book Teaching Kids Authentic Worship is heading for its 8th printing. Kathleen has a passion for kids to meet and fall in love with Jesus Christ.

Stephen Langa

Executive Director  of the East African Coordinator of the Samaritan Strategy Africa (SSA). Also founded Family Life Network (FLN) in Uganda. Stephen is among the original pioneers of the sex education programs in Ugandan schools and HIV prevention through behaviour change and being faithful in marriage. Has been spearheading Uganda’s annual UN International Day of Families (IDF).

Marlene Lefever

Vice President, Educational Development at Global Mission David C Cook, Marlene is currently concepting and developing an orphan club program, 2011-2012 among orphanages in India. Her Christian education textbooks, Learning Styles and Creative Teaching Methods, have been published in Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian. She is included in a resource base of significant Christian educators in the last 100 years.

Simon

Simon has been involved in full-time ministry to children for 25 years as a puppeteer, trainer, writer, animator, director, designer and resource developer. He currently serves a number of global children's and youth projects with specific emphasis on creativity, sports, media and trains leaders in many places.

Conference Details

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in growing their global perspective, skills and network for more effectively reaching and discipling children in their own context around the world:

  • Local Children’s Ministry Leaders
  • Missionaries working with children
  • Leaders of mission & compassion organizations
  • Church and denominational leaders

What will it cost?

*Price includes accommodation, airport transfers, meals, conference registration, fees, materials

     **Early bird registration specials extended!**

  • Before Jan. 31 April 15, 2012       $400 USD
  • After April 15, 2012                              $500 USD

See the registration page for Thailand Locals Special pricing!

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