Register NOW for THRIVE! Three amazing conferences in one! We are excited to bring together some incredible people from around our church to teach and share at the THRIVE Conference. Check out some of the amazing classes we are offering at this one-of-a-kind conference.
| THRIVE SCHEDULE | |||
| Friday | Class | Speakers | Track |
| 9:00-9:15am | Welcome | Steve & Vicky Bergem | Everyone |
| 9:15-10:00am | A Ministers Perspective | Robert Carrillo | Everyone |
| 10:00-10:15am | BREAK | Everyone | |
| 10:15-11:00am | Effective CM Leadership | Mark & Cindy Wilkinson | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| My Dream Ministry | Steve & Vicky Bergem | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| Life After Adoption | Loren Snyder & Jennifer Radl | Forever Families | |
| Bringing Glory to God | Jake & Nancy Jensen w/ Susan McAllister | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 11:00-11:45am | Turning It Around | Ken Baskerville | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Vacation Bible School & Kid’s Worship | Mark, Cindy & Luke Wilkinson | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| Attatchment & Bonding | Loren Snyder & Jennifer Radl | Forever Families | |
| Exceptional Marriages | Mike & Mary Farrell w/ Jennifer Konzen | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 12:00-1:30pm | LUNCH | Everyone | |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Understanding Children | Dan & Susan Stroebel w/ Sue Cusato | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Creating a Budget | Steve & Vicky Bergem | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| Attatchment & Bonding | Loren Snyder & Jennifer Radl | Forever Families | |
| Caring for the Caretakers | Roger Lamb & Alex Arias | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 2:15-3:00pm | Importance of Music | Luke Wilkinson | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Policies or Rules | Steve Bergem & Susan Wedin | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| How and When do I tell my child they are adopted? | Loren Snyder & Jennifer Radl w/ Kathy Boger & Deena Lafever | Forever Families | |
| Communicating with the Community | Pedro Figueroa & Susan Stroebel | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 3:00-3:15pm | BREAK | Everyone | |
| 3:15-4:00pm | Curriculum | Various Guests | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Q & A Panel | Friday’s Speakers | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| Creative Parenting | Loren Snyder & Jennifer Radl | Forever Families | |
| Navigating an IEP | Dan & Susan Stroebel & Susan Cusato | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 4:00-4:45pm | Future of Kingdom Kids Curriculum | Roger Lamb & Vicky Bergem | Everyone |
| Saturday | Class | Track | |
| 9:00-9:15am | Welcome & Prayer | San Diego CM Leaders | Everyone |
| 9:15-10:00am | Risk Management / Screening | Robert & Susan Wedin | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Starting a Special Needs Ministry | Jeff & Melanie Mossinger | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| 7 Core Issues of Adoption | Loren Snyder & Jennifer Radl | Forever Families | |
| E-Resource Ministry/Parents Message | Brock & Ann Roby | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 10:00-10:15am | BREAK | Everyone | |
| 10:15-11:00am | Is Your Children’s Ministry Safe? | Robert & Susan Wedin | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| How & Why We Started – SN Ministry | Ralp & Angie Boez | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| 7 Core Issues of Adoption 2 | Loren Snyder & Jennifer Radl | Forever Families | |
| Building a Strong Church Community | Jeff & Melanie Mossinger | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 11:00-11:45am | Risk Management / Screening | Rober & Susan Wedin | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Bringing Out the Best | Matthew Bridges & Barbara Marbury | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| I Was Adopted – My Story | Steve Bergem & Nancy Jenson | Forever Families | |
| Communication at Church | Jeff & Melanie Mossinger w/ Robys | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 12:00-1:30pm | LUNCH | Everyone | |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Importance of a Special Needs Ministry | Jeff & Melanie Mossinger | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Understanding Autism | Dan & Susan Stroebal / Sue Cusato | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| The Preteen / Teen Years | Jake & Nancy Jensen | Forever Families | |
| Siblings Perspective | Roger Lamb & Seth Jensen | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 2:15-3:00pm | Starting a Special Needs Ministry | Jeff & Melanie Mossinger | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| Communicating with Parents | Matthew Bridges and Sue Cusato | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| Special Needs & Adoption Part 1 | Jake & Nancy Jenson | Forever Families | |
| Autism | Dan & Susan Stroebl | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 3:00-3:15pm | BREAK | Everyone | |
| 3:15-4:00pm | E-Resource Ministry | Brock & Ann Roby | Children’s Ministry Leadership 1 |
| The Inclusive Children’s Ministry | Dan & Susan Stroebel | Children’s Ministry Leadership 2 | |
| Special Needs & Adoption part 2 | Pedro Figueroa & Sue Cusato | Forever Families | |
| Navigating Self Esteem | Matthew Bridges & Barbara Marbury | Exceptional Journeys | |
| 4:00-4:45pm | Growing Together – CLOSE | Roger Lamb & Steve Bergem | Everyone |
