NWMN Children's Ministry Podcast

Q&A Panel from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018, featuring Josh and Bethie Wood, Don Ross, and Kevin Geer.

General Session 3 from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Kevin Geer, Lead Pastor at Canvas Church in Kalispell, MT.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. No one decides to volunteer in Kids Ministry because they want to be "bad" at it or fail. In fact, most volunteers / leaders want to make a difference and succeed at whatever they do. This workshop discusses ways that you can be at your best as a volunteer to show your Kids Pastor / Leader that you are a "Dream Team Member."

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Every child is different, but there are some clear markers that we see stretching across Generation Z. The big question is, where are the opportunities the Gospel of Jesus to intersect these generational realities.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Being bi-vocational can be difficult, however, it does not mean that it has to suck. It can actually be the biggest blessing!

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will look at what it takes to create and keep a healthy culture that people want to be part of and reproduce.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. God isn't asking us to be someone else, but calls us to be all He made us to be! This workshop will discuss some of the effects of not knowing who we are, and some tips on becoming self-aware, so we can be the best stewards of our calling!

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will talk about how to bring your ideas and perspective to your pastor, boss, or anyone in authority above you in a honoring and humble way. An important part of our ideas being received is how we present them.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will address the fear, uncertainty, and ambiguity that we all feel surrounding matters of sexual attraction and identity. It will provide clinical and spiritual perspectives/resources helpful to both parents and ministry leaders.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will talk about how classroom management can help you  create an effective learning environment for kids. It will take a look at five factors to consider when  preparing your class as well as some fun  techniques that will grab kids attention. 

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This session is designed to help individual and couples set and achieve financial goals. Whether you are just getting started or have been working a plan for a few decades, you will receive tools which will help you take the next step on your financial journey. Listen ready to learn and gain some momentum in your personal finance.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Have you ever wondered how to get a volunteer from saying yes to actually doing the job!? Have you been frustrated by a lack of commitment by a volunteer? This workshop will teach tips to answer both those questions!

General Session 1 from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Kevin Geer, Lead Pastor at Canvas Church in Kalispell, MT.

Don currently serves as the Northwest Ministry Network Leader and served as the lead pastor of Creekside Church in Seattle, from 1995-2014. Don holds a B.A. in Biblical Literature from Northwest University. He graduated in 1997 with a Doctor of Ministry degree from Bakke Graduate School in Seattle. Don is a member of the Society of Church Consultants and published his first book in 2013, Turnaround Pastor, which outlines key principles of church turnaround. Don and his wife Brenda, live in Kenmore. They have three married children, Kelly, Kathy and Tom, and seven grandchildren.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. Discussing the "why" and "how" of getting kids excited about the Bible for Early Childhood and Elementary aged children. Taught by Jenn Braham, Michelle Buxton, and Michelle Cuadros.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. Ministry presents new challenges every day. Grab a few tools to help you overcome them!

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. 10 creative ideas for keeping missions and missionaries in front of your kids on a regular basis. These ideas will help build a missions heart in your children and give them awareness of their part in the mission of God to save the lost.

Workshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. With the pressures of ministry, we squeeze emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual margin out of our life. Deficit bank ministry is no ministry at all.

Josh lives in Sumner, WA with his wife Bethie and 3 kids: Devon 12, David 10, and Belle 9. He has been a Pastor for 11 years in Washington and Northwest Montana. His passion is seeing leaders find their identity in who God has called them to be and lead out of their strengths and gifting God has given them! He is currently serving as the Children's Director for the Northwest Ministry Network.

Di Beals is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. She has a BA in Behavioral Science from Northwest University and is currently working on her MA in Leadership Studies. After 13 years in youth ministry she and her husband Brandon planted Canyon Creek Church in 2004. She and Brandon currently serve as lead pastors but Di has also served in many roles at Canyon Creek from women’s ministry to small groups to assimilation to campus pastor. Di and Brandon have 3 kids; Rachel (20 years old and a student at the University of Washington) and Judah and Elijah, 16 year old twins