SMBC 2026 Children's Ministry Conference (Recording)
Description
SMBC Children’s Ministry Conference exists to serve children’s ministry leaders. In 2026 we explored the theme of Creativity. This resource is for you to grow your skills and be refreshed in your ministry!
We’ve got something for everyone:
New team members starting in children’s ministry,
Veterans looking for deeper learning on complex issues,
Senior leaders looking for strategy and big picture thinking.
Program
Keynote Presentation: Colin Buchanan
Colin Buchanan is Australia's most successful solo Christian artist. From kid's music to ABC Play School, to country music and Golden Guitar Awards, his faith and creativity have combined wonderfully for over 30 years.
Bible Talk: Mark Stephens
Mark Stephens lectures in New Testament at SMBC. Before joining SMBC, Mark spent over a decade lecturing in theology at Excelsia College, as well as being a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity.
Memory Verse Activity: Quiz Worx
Quiz Worx is a team of humans and puppets who present the good news of the Bible through creative live shows for kids, especially in state schools.
Sketch & Tell: Naomi De Vries with Dan Cooke
Naomi is the Children’s and Families pastor at The Bridge Church, a multisite Anglican Church on the North Shore and Inner West of Sydney.
Presenting with Creativity and Humour: Adam Jolliffe
Adam has been a Children's Minister for 20 years and now works with Youthworks as an advisor, lecturer, trainer, camp speaker in Children's Ministry.
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