Presented by Elizabeth Laube

Make every second count! Nurture hearts, create community, and build musical skills by strategically planning the start and end of each music time. Anticipate children leaving choir with smiles on their faces and a song bursting out! Be ready to sing, move, and leave with specific activities, games, and warm-ups that you will use immediately.

Located: Room G209

Presented by Andrew Pressley

In a culture of ever-changing trends, we want to raise children who serve a never-changing God. In this session, we’ll consider criteria for lasting music and celebrate examples of worthwhile songs for children.

Located: Room G210

Presented by Katheron Latham

Discover how we can lead children in creative worship experiences for personal and group worship times with a clear gospel focus. Develop teaching methods which lead to discipleship through music.

Located: Room G201

Presented by Kaitlin Mattox

What is the “why” behind your ministry? Dig into three key elements of children’s worship ministry for helping children build a lifestyle of worship!

Located: Room G203

Presented by Darlene Abbott

This interactive session explores how to harness children’s constant movement to teach both musical and spiritual concepts. Discover practical, high-energy strategies to transform active play into productive learning, helping young minds absorb Biblical truths through rhythm, song, and physical engagement. Leave with actionable ideas and learn how to make movement the ultimate “glue” that connects faith and music.

Located: Room C138

Presented by Catherine Peacock

Forty-five minutes can fly by in an instant! How do we learn all of our repertoire, manage behavior when our kids are overtired but also wired, and still joyfully make music? Learn how to create a predictable rehearsal flow, reward positive behavior, redirect negative behavior, and make joyful music without pulling your hair out every Wednesday.

Located: Room C136

Presented by Elizabeth Laube

Discover how the wiggles, babbles, and imagination of our youngest children are part of God’s design for His church. Preschoolers’ play and exploration are a precious part of how God grows the Kingdom. Learn practical strategies to transform preschool play into music literacy and joyful confidence in worship. Walk away with fresh games and activities designed to celebrate every child’s unique expression while building a foundation for lifelong worship.

Located: Room G209

Presented by Andrew Pressley

One of the most powerful tools in worship discipleship is the simple act of adults singing together. Come to this session to be encouraged in the effort to get adults to sing and to gather practical ideas for raising children in that culture.

Located: Room G210

Presented by Katheron Latham

In today’s hectic world we have less and less time to teach children about worship. Learn effective strategies for planning curriculum and lessons which include music reading, singing, instruments, and praising the Lord through it all!

Located: Room G201

Presented by Kaitlin Mattox

Discuss and identify the three major types of learners in your choir and creatively discuss how to engage each one!

Located: Room G203

Presented by Darlene Abbott

Transform music or choir time using concepts your students already know and love! This session breaks down foundational music literacy into simple, visual techniques using colors and opposites. Walk away with practical strategies to introduce musical ideas effortlessly, alongside low-stress classroom management routines that keep young learners engaged.

Located: Room C138

Presented by Catherine Peacock

“Sing, Say, Dance, and Play” while learning about church music and worship! Experience a mini Orff lesson, gain an introduction to the Orff-Schulwerk philosophy and methodology, and discover ways to recharge your rehearsals with fun, engaging musical learning experiences. This session will emphasize activities, strategies, and expectations appropriate for upper elementary singers.

Located: Room C136

Presented by Elizabeth Laube

Can a single Spring song piece together music, movement, and a relationship with Jesus? See how different learning layers—musical concepts, vocal techniques, and spiritual truths—come together as one cohesive worship experience for a preschooler. We will walk step-by-step through five ready-to-use Spring songs, showing you exactly how to present them. Walk away with a complete seasonal playlist and the concrete tools needed to help every individual voice in your room find its unique place in God's grand design.

Located: Room G209

Presented by Katheron Latham

Learn methods of conducting that help enhance the singing and worship experiences of children. Develop techniques appropriate for preschool all the way to older children.

Located: Room G201

Presented by Kaitlin Mattox

Need a few new cutesy songs and maybe to remember some oldie goldies for your younger friends? Come along and sing a song and be in the preschool choir!

Located: Room G203

Presented by Darlene Abbott

Early childhood is the prime window for embedding lifelong truths into young minds. Experience how much Scripture a young child can grasp or whether a “one-verse-a-week” pace really works. We will play with scripture through rhythms, songs, motions, and playful repetition to make God’s Word naturally stick in the hearts of children.

Located: Room C138

Presented by Catherine Peacock

All children are image bearers of God and have a place in the choir, but when our children’s ministries include singers with special needs, it can be challenging to know how to incorporate them well. Learn the basics of adapting for special needs, along with practical tips, suggestions, and resources to help every child participate meaningfully in children’s choir.

Located: Room C136

Presented by Christy Semsen

Been doing Children’s Choir forever and looking for something new? Thinking about restarting a choir? Having a hard time finding time and resources and kids? Find new ways to reach out to children and get kids excited to sing and perform!

Located: Worship East

Presented by Elizabeth Laube

Encourage active music-making that honors the unique way God created each child. By focusing on the joyful process of music-making, we will explore how building children’s musical know-how overlaps with discipleship. Let’s help children understand how music works, so they have the confidence to enter a worship setting, offering musical praise. Explore how to foster a child’s creativity, build their musical literacy, and nurture their desire to contribute to musical worship.

Located: Room G209

Presented by Andrew Pressley

It’s easy to feel alone in a children's music ministry. Come to this session to deepen your biblical conviction that singing children is not just a niche ministry for the musically gifted but a necessity of discipleship.

Located: Room G210

Presented by Katheron Latham

Discover how we can lead children in creative worship experiences for personal and group worship times with a clear gospel focus. Develop teaching methods which lead to discipleship through music.

Located: Room G201

Presented by Kaitlin Mattox

Let’s practice the art of connecting technical music concepts with practical Biblical truths. It can be intimidating to attack singing technique and musical concepts with limited rehearsal time. In this session, we’ll define basic musical vocabulary and creatively explore ways to draw attention to truth.

Located: Room G203

Presented by Darlene Abbott

Transform music or choir time using concepts your students already know and love! This session breaks down foundational music literacy into simple, visual techniques using colors and opposites. Walk away with practical strategies to introduce musical ideas effortlessly, alongside low-stress classroom management routines that keep young learners engaged.

Located: Room C138

Presented by Catherine Peacock

“Sing, Say, Dance, and Play” while learning about church music and worship! Experience a mini Orff lesson, gain an introduction to the Orff-Schulwerk philosophy and methodology, and discover ways to recharge your rehearsals with fun, engaging musical learning experiences. This session will emphasize activities, strategies, and expectations appropriate for lower elementary singers.

Located: Room C136

Presented by Christy Semsen

Listen to Christy talk about directing her latest musical, A Shepherd King with tips and behind the scenes secrets.

Located: Worship East

Presented by Elizabeth Laube

Make every second count! Nurture hearts, create community, and build musical skills by strategically planning the start and end of each music time. Anticipate children leaving choir with smiles on their faces and a song bursting out! Be ready to sing, move, and leave with specific activities, games, and warm-ups that you will use immediately.

Located: Room G209

Presented by Andrew Pressley

Family worship can feel intimidating to many believers who have never seen it modeled. In this session, we’ll demystify family worship and share practical tools to equip you and your church’s parents to cultivate a culture of worship at home.

Located: Room G210

Presented by Katheron Latham

Learn innovative and fun methods of teaching children to develop good vocal skills, allowing them to sing in a healthy way. Help children understand their voices are their God given instruments to help them worship Him!

Located: Room G201

Presented by Kaitlin Mattox

What is the “why” behind your ministry? Dig into three key elements of children’s worship ministry for helping children build a lifestyle of worship!

Located: Room G203

Presented by Darlene Abbott

Transform preschool music programs into the harmony of family engagement and community outreach. Learn the art of pacing and program design, ensuring performances are age-appropriate in length, highly engaging for families, and built on solid musical and spiritual foundations. Beyond the stage, discover a practical framework for including meaningful, kid-friendly mission projects into your events, turning a simple seasonal program into a powerful tool for community connection and outreach.

Located: Room C138

Presented by Christy Semsen

Find the best tips for classroom management with a focus on FUN and positive reinforcement.

Located: Worship East