Baylor University • Waco, Texas
For Preschool & Children’s Leadership
A multi-leveled event to equip preschool & children’s ministers, directors & teachers for the weekday ministry program, preschool Bible study, children’s Bible study, and special needs ministry. Everyone in childhood leadership will leave equipped to teach. A must for every teacher! Includes a minimum of 11 training hours for weekday directors and teachers.
New this year!
We will make some of our content available digitally for those who are uncomfortable meeting in larger groups or unable to travel to Waco. A digital pass will be available for $50 and is included with registration for the in-person event.
Early Registration (through July 7): One Day: $60 | Both Days: $95
Regular Registration (begins July 8): One Day: $70 | Both Days: $105
Students: $55
Digital only: $50
Digital Pass FAQs
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Shelly Melia
Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Ministry, Dallas Baptist University
Shelly Melia serves as the Associate Dean for the Graduate School of Ministry and the Program Director for both the Master of Arts in Children's Ministry and the Master of Arts in Family Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. Prior to coming to DBU she served for over 25 years in children's and family ministry in Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas.
Schedule
Friday, August 13
| 8:00 am | Registration Begins |
| 9:00-10:00 am | Session One |
| 10:10-11:10 am | Session Two |
| 11:20 am-12:20 pm | Session Three/Blue Lunch |
| 12:20-1:20 pm | Session Four/Red Lunch |
| 1:30-2:30 pm | Session Five |
| 2:40-3:40 pm | Session Six |
| 3:50-4:50 pm | Session Seven-Keynote |
Saturday, August 14
| 8:00 am | Registration Begins |
| 9:00-10:00 am | Session Eight--Keynote |
| 10:10-11:10 am | Session Nine |
| 11:20 am-12:20 pm | Session Ten/Blue Lunch |
| 12:20-1:20 pm | Session Eleven/Red Lunch |
| 1:30-2:30 pm | Session Twelve |
| 2:40-3:40 pm | Session Thirteen |
Hotels
Aloft
900 S 11th St
Waco, TX 76706
254-870-4644
Discounted Rate: $179 per night
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Hampton Inn
2501 Marketplace Dr
Waco, TX 76711
254-662-9500
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
911 S 10th St
Waco, TX 76706
254-756-2929
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
6003 Woodway Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
254-772-0200
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