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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION |
Workshops and VBS Curriculum Presentations
The Preview workshops and VBS curriculum presentations are taught by some of the best leaders and instructors in Christian education. These sessions are packed with proven ideas and techniques for reaching and teaching children and youth.
| Saturday, February 21, 9:30 AM | |
| CP | The Jesus Chronicles
Jeanette Griffin Urban Ministries Inc, Calumet City, IL [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeated 1:30 PM] Travel to the Holy Land with the Carter family as they explore and discover the miracles of Jesus. Experience the impact Jesus had on the thousands of lives He touched. Learn the lessons that helped the Carters to overcome everyday situations. |
| LA | Me? The Director!
Betty Dymond Five Points Community Church, Auburn Hills, MI A “how to” workshop that gives you, the director, step by step guidance in preparing your VBS program. |
| SM | Why Pray?
Dr. Leroy Jolly Prayer Enrichment Revivals, Flint, MI [Repeated 2:45 PM] It is important that Christians awaken to the value, the meaning, and the need of prayer. As we talk with God and tell Him about the situation, that puts Him in the position to answer us according to His divine will. Discover how to pray effectively for your VBS and summer ministries, for "the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." |
| TE | Guiding the Child to the Savior
Lontina Scruggs Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Step by step help in counseling the unsaved child for salvation. |
| TE | Helping Children Put Jesus in the Driver’s Seat of Their Lives
Bernice Laster Boys & Girls Bible Clubs, Southfield, MI Steps to help Christian children commit their lives to the Lord Jesus and gain spiritual maturity. Children today can have God’s best now by letting Him rule on the throne of their hearts. |
| TE | Storytelling [Part 1]
Pastor Kenneth Pierpont Evangel Baptist Church, Taylor, MI We all have stories to tell, in fact, we tell stories in our conversations all the time. This in-depth series will help you develop your story telling skills, for everyone loves to hear a good story. |
| TE | TEENS - Stand Up and Be Counted
Major Ruth Hursh & Major Daniel Hursh The Salvation Army - Sterling-Rockfalls Corps, Sterling, IL Involve teens in ministry by letting them know that their time, talents, and ideas count. Show them they need to stand up and be counted in reaching other teens for Christ. |
| Saturday, February 21, 10:45 AM | |
| CP | Studio GO! Game Show: Teach Children to Go with Jesus
Jennifer P Gerwig Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeated 2:45 PM] At Studio GO! Game Show kids will participate in the excitement of a real game show, experience God’s Word in the Primetime Bible Challenge, meet real-life servants at the Service Showcase, plus explore and create through crafts, snacks, and games. They will see how God works in the lives of everyone who trusts Him. And through it all, kids will discover that with Jesus everyone wins! |
| CP | The Wordless Book
Bernice Laster Boys & Girls Bible Clubs, Southfield, MI [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeated 1:30 PM] The book without words or pictures uses colored pages to tell the wonderful story from the Bible about the true and living God who made the world. A creative program you can use for neighborhood outreach in the great outdoors... at church, a park or even your own backyard. |
| LA | Recruiting 101: Biblically Driven Techniques with Fruitful Results!
Peggy Koloian Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Northville, MI In our churches today there seems to be a common cry, “We just can’t seem to get enough people to serve in our programs. I’m always calling the same people over and over.” Join us as we discover Biblical techniques that Jesus modeled that will turn your recruiting challenges into opportunities that produce fruitful results. Practical tools and resources will be discussed and provided. |
| TE | Is... What You See, What You Get: Does Your Presentation Diminish the Message?
Deanna Miller Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI How to plan it, how to say it, how to do it! Present yourself so that your presentation will be received. |
| TE | Storytelling [Part 2]
Pastor Kenneth Pierpont Evangel Baptist Church, Taylor, MI This session is a continuation of part 1 where you will learn how to find, develop and tell a story to enhance a scripture lesson that will help your students see God’s Word come alive and become relevant to their lives today. |
| TT | A Pod of P’s for Productive Teaching
Nell Beare Calvary Baptist Church of Hazel Park, Hazel Park, MI This “Pod of P’s” spiced with a dash of “C-soning” will help both experienced and new teachers improve their teaching skills. |
| TT | Crafts That Count
Joanne Allebach Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Use crafts for more than just filling time. Enhance your lessons with hands-on learning. What goes home with the child reaches the family. |
| Saturday, February 21, 1:30 PM | |
| CP | The Jesus Chronicles
Jeanette Griffin Urban Ministries Inc, Calumet City, IL [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat of 9:30 AM] Travel to the Holy Land with the Carter family as they explore and discover the miracles of Jesus. Experience the impact Jesus had on the thousands of lives He touched. Learn the lessons that helped the Carters to overcome everyday situations. |
| CP | The Wordless Book
Bernice Laster Boys & Girls Bible Clubs, Southfield, MI [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat of 10:45 AM] The book without words or pictures uses colored pages to tell the wonderful story from the Bible about the true and living God who made the world. A creative program you can use for neighborhood outreach in the great outdoors... at a park, at a church, or even your own backyard. |
| SM | One Week That Can Make an Eternity of Difference
Rev. Billy Walker Hiawatha Youth Camp, Southgate, MI Why summer camp is important in young lives. How to help teens enjoy it! How to get them to attend! How to help them pay for it! How to extend the eternal value of it! |
| TE | Building a Bridge to the Disadvantaged Child
Deanna Miller Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Do you show an unconditional love and acceptance to every child that you teach? Often the child most difficult to reach is the child in secret turmoil. Perhaps disadvantaged by an unstable home life, societal differences, or feelings of shame, this child needs you to build a bridge to them. Come discover ways to reach the disadvantaged child. |
| TE | Teaching the Richness of the Entire Gospel
Betty Dymond Five Points Community Church, Auburn Hills, MI How to make a clear, concise presentation of the gospel so even a child can understand it. |
| TT | If the Feet Are in the Air and the Head Is on the Floor—Do They Still Learn?
Joanne Allebach Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Outer control or inner control—do you discipline or disciple? This workshop will give you practical ways to do both. |
| TT | Junk Puppets [Part 1]
Luke Hursh & Major Ruth Hursh The Salvation Army, Wixom, MI Turn your everyday trash into show and tell Bible learning. Explore ways to share the gospel using this cheap, yet effective, teaching tool. |
| TT | Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your Teaching
Rick Roy Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Northville, MI Discover lots of practical ideas, tips and tricks, and “how to’s” to get your students’ attention and maintain an orderly and pleasant atmosphere in your classroom. Help make your Vacation Bible School/Summer Ministries the best possible. |
| Saturday, February 21, 2:45 PM | |
| CP | Studio GO! Game Show: Teach Children to Go with Jesus
Jennifer P Gerwig Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat of 10:45 AM] At Studio GO! Game Show kids will participate in the excitement of a real game show, experience God’s Word in the Primetime Bible Challenge, meet real-life servants at the Service Showcase, plus explore and create through crafts, snacks, and games. They will see how God works in the lives of everyone who trusts Him. And through it all, kids will discover that with Jesus everyone wins! |
| O | Let the Party Begin!: A “How To” Plan It Session
Deanna Miller Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI A pool of of ideas for a summer neighborhood outreach party. A day full of games, goodies and gaiety that will introduce your church to the community and the community to the Word of God. |
| SM | Vision Birth
Dr. Charlotte Sledge Vision Birth, Detroit, MI Learn easy and exciting new ways of communication and lesson presentation using modern video technology. |
| SM | Why Pray?
Dr. Leroy Jolly Prayer Enrichment Revivals, Flint, MI [Repeat of 9:30 AM] It is important that Christians awaken to the value, the meaning, and the need of prayer. As we talk with God and tell Him about the situation, that puts Him in the position to answer us according to His divine will. Discover how to pray effectively for your VBS and summer ministries, for "the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." |
| TE | Preparing Your Heart to Teach
Doris Webber Rosedale Park Baptist Church, Detroit, MI I know I should teach. I actually think that I can. But, how and where do I begin? Teaching begins with preparation of the heart, committing one’s desire, apprehensions, and perceived inadequacies to the Lord. This session is designed to answer your questions and present scriptures that “prepare your heart to teach.” |
| TT | Enhance Learning the Fun Way: Use Exciting Review Games
Lontina Scruggs Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI When work is play, learning becomes fun. Games are an exciting tool to reinforce the Gospel message and commit God’s Word to memory. Discover how to keep kids listening by using review games that stimulate memory and recapture the point of the lesson. |
| TT | Junk Puppets [Part 2]
Luke Hursh & Major Ruth Hursh The Salvation Army, Wixom, MI In the first session you learned the wonderful possibilities of using puppetry in your classroom, and how to gather the needed materials. Now you know the basics. In this session you will make a puppet, that kids can copy, and learn how to use it. |
[This page was last updated 6/30/09.]