Cedarville Workshops 
Here are the current speakers, workshop leaders, and workshops for the Cedarville Conference on August 8th.  Please check back often as we will continue to update the class offerings.   Thanks! 

Workshop Leaders

 

  •    Larry Fowler, Executive Director of Global Training, Awana
  •     Linda Weddle, U.S. Program Senior Designer, Awana
  •     Kevin White, Director of Youth Ministries, Awana
  •     Mary Rice Hopkins, Christian Musician
  •     Darcie Maze, Christian Puppeteer
  •     Kathi Marciniak, Regional Development Representative, Awana
  •     Mike Magnuson, Regional Missions Director, Awana 

«    Michelle Bedney, Sparks Director from Trinity Baptist Church in Renton WA

«    Terry Bell, Commander from Harvest Baptist Church in Wapakoneta

«    Ben Britton, Awana leader from Washington Heights Baptist in Dayton

«    Ken & Polly Brown, Answers in Genesis

«    Adam Brown, Answers in Genesis

«    Jed Cox, Commander from Faircreek Church in Fairborn

«    Don & Nancy Estep, Awana missionaries from Illinois

«    Kathy Garay, Ohio Awana ministry team

«    Bill Glenning, Commander from Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek

«    Brian Hartsell, Awana leader from Washington Heights Baptist in Dayton

«    Mark & Kathy Horner, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ohio

«    Doug Jackson, Extreme Grace Outdoor Ministries

«    Suzan Livingston, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Michigan

«    Rob McKinney, Associate Pastor of Faircreek Church in Fairborn

«    Ruth Mulligan, Trek leader from Central Bible Church in Aurora Illinois, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois

«    Jana Renz, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ohio

«    Marty Richards, Tecumseh Council, Boy Scouts of America

«    Bruce Waller, Commander of Willo-Hill Baptist Church in Willoughby

«    Al Webster, T&T Director from Immanuel Baptist Church in Columbus

«    Tim Welcher, Awana missionary from Kentucky

 

 

Room

Workshops offered at 11:00 AM

Chapel

 

CBTS 101

Ruth Mulligan   What to do with the One-On-One Kid.  Every club has them, & they need extra attention only you can provide.  

CBTS 102

Kevin White   Who Me?  A Model for Ministering to Teens  

CBTS 104

 

CBTS 115

 

CBTS 116

Kathi Marciniak  Adopt-a-Club:  Reaching the Two Billion Children of the World for Christ   

CBTS 201

Michelle Bedney   Teaching Sparks to Memorize, plus what to do with overachievers 

CBTS 203

 

CBTS 205

Jana Renz   Life Changing Evangelistic Bible Lessons- more than just a story!   

CBTS 206

Suzan Livingston   Review Can Be Exciting!   How to enhance learning in a fun way.

DMC 101

Doug Jackson   Extreme Grace Outdoor Ministries:  Experience nature through exciting outdoor adventures that will challenge your adults to grow closer together. 

DMC 103

Al Webster   How to know you have enough money to tithe and support an Awana missionary. Family finances, stressing giving beyond the tithe.

DMC 125

Bill Glenning   The Five Roles of a Commander:  What every commander needs to know to have an effective ministry.

DMC 149

Kathy Garay  Beyond the Basic Circle:  using everyday items to spice up your game time  

DMC 153

Larry Fowler   Raising a Modern Day Joseph.  Discover a plan for developing the next generation to follow the Lord.

DMC 161

 

DMC 224

 

SSC 240

Tim Welcher  The Non-Intimidation Invitation & Plan of Salvation.  Let the Holy Spirit do the convicting, you just need to offer the opportunity.  

SSC 245

Don Estep   10 Reasons Why Clubbers Quit Coming to Club

  

SSC 248

Ben Britton   Contests To Keep Them Coming:  fun ideas to build your club.

 


 

 

Room

Workshops offered at 12:00 PM

Chapel

Mary Rice Hopkins & Darcie Maze  Chocolate Meets Peanut Butter!  Combining music and puppetry to present the gospel.  Everyone can do it, and you will have fun!

CBTS 101

 

CBTS 102

Marty Richards   Venturing:  Providing high-adventure activities and leadership training for your teens.

CBTS 104

Ken & Polly Brown  The Relevance of Genesis as the Foundation for the Christian Faith. Including the "earthly things" along with the "spiritual things" for a more meaningful faith in the God of the universe.

CBTS 115

Linda Weddle  The Practical Side of Modern Day Joseph.  How to teach the five life threads to all ages, puggles through teens.

CBTS 116

Adam Brown  Teaching Dinosaurs Biblically will help you answer commonly asked questions about dinosaurs and the Bible, such as, "How did dinosaurs fit on the ark?", and "When did God create dinosaurs?". You will understand why dinosaurs did not live millions of years ago, but are in fact, described and explained by the Bible.

CBTS 201

 

CBTS 203

Kathy Horner   Speak up Speak out-  teaching the child to be a witness

 

CBTS 205

 

CBTS 206

 

DMC 101

Jed Cox    Cubbies Best Practices

 

DMC 102

Rob McKinney  The Kingdoms We Build.  Working together to reach kids.

 

DMC 103

 

DMC 125

Bruce Waller   Bible quizzing preparation:  Get your clubbers involved, and help them hide God's Word even deeper in the hearts!

DMC 149

 

DMC 153

 

DMC 161

Brian Hartsell   Basic Training for new workers

 

DMC 224

Mike Magnuson  Leading The Leaders:  encouraging your workers as they serve the Lord!

SSC 240

 

SSC 245

 

SSC 248

 

 


 

 

Room

Workshops offered at 1:00 PM

Chapel

Mary Rice Hopkins & Darcie Maze  Do Not Fear, Sing Through the Year and You'll get Volunteers!  Reinforce your lessons with Biblically based songs; lots of ideas to impact your council time with fun and worship.

CBTS 101

Ruth Mulligan   Ideas for Motivating Your Clubbers to keep them coming back (and inviting their friends!)

CBTS 102

Kevin White  Now What?  The Roles of a Youth Worker

 

CBTS 104

Ken & Polly Brown  Incorporating Biblical History into your Awana program.  Learn the Seven C's of Biblical History, and how to equip children to boldly stand on the Word of God as the ultimate authority.

CBTS 115

Linda Weddle   Connecting with Parents.  Taking every opportunity to partner with them and help them raise good kids.

CBTS 116

Adam Brown  Evolution in the Media uses clips from popular films to unveil the evolutionary worldview that has infiltrated our culture. You will leave able to catch these false teachings in films, and see the media world as more than just "entertainment".

CBTS 201

Michelle Bedney  Favorite Council Times for Busy Leaders, when you don't have 20 hours this week to prepare.

CBTS 203

Kathy Horner    Generation Builders, Teaching for the Total Child -today's Millennial kids

CBTS 205

Jana Renz  1,2,3 Jesus loves me- how to share the message of salvation

CBTS 206

Suzan Livingston  Discover Your Child's World:  characteristics of the age group you are leading.

DMC 101

Jed Cox    Recruiting & Retaining Leaders

 

DMC 102

Rob McKinney  Go Into All The World:  Using your bus ministry to obey Christ's command

DMC 103

Terry Bell  ART:  Awana Resources and Training.  The online resource that every leader needs to know about!

DMC 125

Bruce Waller  Getting ready for Awana Games & Sparks A Rama.  Get ready for an exciting day!

DMC 149

Kathy Garay  Promoting Your Club: using activities, decorations, and music to promote and build excitement in your church and club

DMC 153

Larry Fowler  Marvelous Memorization Methods. Practice a power-packed array of methods to implement in your classroom and your home!

DMC 161

Brian Hartsell  Basic Training for new workers

 

DMC 224

Mike Magnuson  Reducing the Risk:  Child Protection for the 21st Century

 

SSC 240

Tim Welcher  Disciple in Discipline.  How to disciple your clubbers to do what is right, at club and in their daily lives.

SSC 245

Don Estep   Absolute Essentials for a Thriving Club Ministry

 

SSC 248

Ben Britton   Extreme Club Makeover:  Let's Get Back on Track!

 

 


 

 

Room

Workshops offered at 2:00 PM

Chapel

Mary Rice Hopkins & Darcie Maze  Practical Problem Free Puppetry.  Do you need an assistant?  Learn how to create and use simple puppets to increase the excitement level of your club.

CBTS 101

Ruth Mulligan  Theme Nights Throughout The Year, from head (crazy hair) to toe (big foot night), making your club night special.

CBTS 102

Kevin White  Effective Teaching for Middle School & High School Students

CBTS 104

Ken & Polly Brown  The Relevance of Genesis as the Foundation for the Christian Faith. Including the "earthly things" along with the "spiritual things" for a more meaningful faith in the God of the universe.

CBTS 115

Linda Weddle  Putting a Smile on Your Leaders' Faces, the practical side of encouragement.

CBTS 116

Kathi Marciniak  Ten Steps to Planning a Will

 

CBTS 201

Michelle Bedney  Making the Most of Every Opportunity:  Recognizing and Seizing Teachable Moments in the Midst of Apparent Chaos

CBTS 203

Kathy Horner  I'm not too little -  teaching the  little kids -preschool, 5-6 year olds

CBTS 205

Jana Renz  Drawing in the Net, How to give the invitation for salvation

CBTS 206

Suzan Livingston  Life Changing Growth Bible Lessons.  Preparing and Presenting Lessons to Impact Young Lives

DMC 101

Jed Cox   Creative Games

DMC 102

 

DMC 103

Terry Bell  Vision Teams.  Learn about these special missions trips, and how you can make a difference through the Awana ministry in Egypt.

DMC 125

Bruce Waller  Making the Most of Your Grand Prix Race.  How to prepare for and organize one of our most effective evangelistic events.

DMC 149

Kathy Garay  Help, I'm out of Ideas:  special occasions and incentives for clubbers, leaders and parents.

DMC 153

Larry Fowler   Handbook Time Game Room.  Learn about a new way of organizing handbook time that will make a world of difference.

DMC 161

Brian Hartsell  Basic Training for new workers

 

DMC 224

Mike Magnuson  Discipline Techniques You Can Use

 

SSC 240

Tim Welcher  Making Connections with the Family.  Developing your contact with the child into outreach to the family.

SSC 245

Don Estep  Serving With A Shepherd's Heart

 

SSC 248

Ben Britton  How are we doing?  Evaluating Your Club

 

 


 

 

Room

Workshops offered at 3:00 PM

Chapel

Mary Rice Hopkins & Darcie Maze  Need a New GPS?

It's time for a GOD POSITIONING SYSTEM.  You'll be equipped and encouraged to further the gospel with unique and creative teaching ideas.

CBTS 101

Ruth Mulligan  Methods of Memorization: Helping kids with different learning styles with their verses.

CBTS 102

Kevin White  Issues and Answers for Improving Your Youth Ministry

 

CBTS 104

Ken & Polly Brown  Incorporating Biblical History into your Awana program.  Learn the Seven C's of Biblical History, and how to equip children to boldly stand on the Word of God as the ultimate authority.

CBTS 115

Linda Weddle  Working with Tweens (and how we are Awana want to help)

CBTS 116

Kathi Marciniak  Adopt-a-Club:  Reaching the Two Billion Children of the World for Christ

CBTS 201

Michelle Bedney  It's All About the Leaders:  Advice for Directors and Commanders

CBTS 203

Kathy Horner  Guiding the child to the Saviour- checking their understanding with questions.

CBTS 205

Jana Renz  Around the Corner, Around the World - teaching about missions

CBTS 206

Suzan Livingston  Managing Your Classroom-the Dynamics of Discipline

 

DMC 101

 

DMC 102

Rob McKinney  Red, Blue, Green, Yellow = ORANGE  How to make the most of your ministry to families

DMC 103

 

DMC 125

Bruce Waller   Organizing your club with records and awards.

 

DMC 149

Kathy Garay  Beyond the Basic Circle:  using everyday items to spice up your game time

DMC 153

Larry Fowler  How to Get Clubbers to Complete Their Handbooks.  Many ideas for getting kids through their book, plus the one magic answer!

DMC 161

Brian Hartsell  Basic training for new workers

 

DMC 224

Mike Magnuson  Making the Most of Your Awana Club: Integrating Awana into the total church ministry.

SSC 240

Tim Welcher  Council Time Messages You Can See.  Multiple lessons that clubbers can hear, see and participate in.

SSC 245

Don Estep  10 Reasons Why Clubbers Quit Coming to Club

 

SSC 248

Ben Britton  Building Relationships With Your Clubbers Through Special Events

 

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