Evangelism & Church Growth Archives - Louisiana Baptists

Youth Evangelism Celebration 2026

Steven Haney — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:49:59 +0000

Date/Time:

November 22, 2026 - November 23, 2026

Calendar:

Location: Laborde Earles Coliseum
Address: 5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303

The Youth Evangelism Celebration (YEC) is an evangelistic and equipping event designed to lead young people to Christ and challenge believers to greater accomplishments in Christ.

Complete with high energy, inspirational youth speakers; top Christian vocalists and musicians; life changing youth testimonies; and sensational multi-media presentations, this event will erupt with the powerful message of salvation and the dynamic journey of discipleship.

More Information

Youth Evangelism Schedule:

Sunday
2:00 PM – Registration Opens
6:00 PM – Coliseum Doors Open
7:00 PM – Session 1
10:00 PM – Dismiss

Monday
8:30 AM – Coliseum Doors Open
9:00 AM – Session 2
11:30 AM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Coliseum Doors Open
2:00 PM – Session 3
4:00 PM – Supper
6:00 PM – Coliseum Doors Open
6:30 PM – Session 4 / Love Offering* / Concert
9:00 PM – Dismiss

VBS Preview 2026

Steven Haney — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:53:12 +0000

Date:

November 14, 2026

Time:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Calendar:

Kids

Location: Louisiana Baptist Building
Address: 250 MacArthur Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303

Join fellow Louisiana Baptists at VBS Preview for a day of inspiration, training, and practical ideas to help your church prepare for an impactful VBS.

2027 VBS Theme: Take Flight

Invite kids to soar above life’s turbulence and discover God’s faithfulness at Take Flight VBS! You will help kids learn that God can be trusted no matter what: when they’re alone, when bad things happen, when they disobey, when they don’t understand, and when following Him is tough.

Children’s Baptism Sunday 2026

Steven Haney — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:23:39 +0000

Date:

September 20, 2026

Time:

All Day

Calendar:

Evangelism & Church Growth, Kids, Louisiana Baptists

Location: Your Church

This celebration day is an encouragement for churches to follow up on decisions made during summer activities. It designates one special day to baptize children and their families who have made the decision to follow Jesus.

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Champions Camp 2026

Steven Haney — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:42:38 +0000

Date/Time:

September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026

Calendar:

Camp, Champions Camp

Location: Tall Timbers
Address: 10218 Hwy. 165 South Forest Hill, LA 71430

Champions camp is a camp experience designed specifically for people with special needs.

Our hope is that you will share in our excitement of what this camp can mean to people in Louisiana. Please look closely at this information and then share it with anyone that you feel would be blessed by this experience. Also, please share with anyone you know that would love to be a part of this camp experience as a buddy.

Who Can Come To This Event?

Campers:
Campers are children and adults from age 8 and up who have intellectual or developmental disabilities

Buddies:
A buddy is a responsible teen or adult (16 years and up) who has the desire to serve with those with special needs. They can be people who have worked or work currently with special needs individuals or anyone else who wants to serve those with special needs. Previous experience working with special needs is NOT required.

2026 ReGroup North

Steven Haney — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:50:29 +0000

Date:

August 8, 2026

Time:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Calendar:

Evangelism & Church Growth, ReGroup

Location: Temple Baptist Church, Ruston
Address: 1515 S. Service Road Ruston, Louisiana 71270

Louisiana Baptists’ premier training for Sunday School and small group leaders with emphasis on equipping disciple makers to make disciples.
Practical training will be offered for all age-graded ministries plus other small group initiatives. Primarily designed for lay leaders but offers a tract for Pastors/Staff as well.

Bring your whole Sunday School/small group team. Registration cost is $15 per person.

General Schedule

9:00am	General Session
10:00am	Break/Transition to Breakouts
10:10am	Breakout Session 1
11:00am	Break/Transition to Breakouts
11:10am	Breakout Session 2
12:00pm	Dismissal

Speakers

Reggie Bridges
Keynote Speaker & Breakout Leader

Senior Pastor, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, LA

Firm Foundation
Worship Leaders

Ruston, LA

Scott Sullivan
Breakout Leader

Discipleship Catalyst, Georgia Baptist Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA

Bill Boren
Breakout Leader

Discipleship Pastor, First Baptist Church, Covington, LA

Charity Phillips
Breakout Leader

Women’s Ministry Leader and Blogger, East Leesville Baptist Church, Leesville, LA

Brian Spurlock
Breakout Leader

Men’s Ministry Leader, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, LA

Angelle Campell
Breakout Leader

Associate Director, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, LA Tech, Ruston, LA

Chris Trent
Breakout Leader

NextGen Catalyst, Georgia Baptist Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA

Bill Newton
Breakout Leader

Next Gen and Discipleship Strategist, Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Little Rock, AR

Sally Hearn
Breakout Leader

Minister of Preschool and Children, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, LA

Donna Peavey
Breakout Leader

Author and Professor of Christian Education at NOBTS, New Orleans, LA

Ethan Granger
Breakout Leader

Worship leader and Manager, Firm Foundation

Zach Husser
Breakout Leader

Minister of Creative Arts and Discipleship

Breakout Session Details

During ReGroup you will have the opportunity to attend two Breakout Sessions. You will find categories, speakers, and descriptions of each breakout below.

ADULTS/PASTORS/STAFF | Reggie Bridges

Session 1
Shepherding the Church in Discipleship

Encourages and equips pastors and church leaders to strengthen the church’s overall discipleship strategy. Focuses on equipping leaders to guide and grow a healthy discipleship culture.

Session 2
Shepherding the Shepherds through Discipleship

Emphasizes personal investment in individuals and groups through intentional discipleship. Highlights the importance of leaders actively discipling others.
ADULTS | Scott Sullivan

Session 1
Living Sent: Building a Disciple-making Group Ministry

Explores how to move groups beyond information sharing to gospel-centered transformation. Concentrates on building a culture where groups actively make disciples.

Session 2
Reaching and Connecting New People

Provides strategies for building relationships and helping new people grow spiritually. Features pathways for guiding individuals from connection to multiplication in discipleship.
ADULTS | Bill Boren

Session 1
The DNA of Disciple-making and Small Groups

Examines the essential elements of true discipleship within and beyond group settings. Highlights the DNA of true discipleship and how intentional community leads to spiritual growth and multiplication.

Session 2
Spiritual Formation: How Intentionality Impacts Transformation

Discusses how intentional spiritual practices shape personal and relational growth. Identifies the impact of purposeful formation on becoming Christlike.
WOMEN | Charity Phillips

Session 1
Being and Producing Faithful Funnels

Explores the disciple-maker’s journey from abiding in Christ to multiplying others. Offers women insight for living a life that produces faithful disciples.

Session 2
Pitfalls to Fruitful Disciple-making

Identifies common obstacles that hinder effective disciple-making. Provides strategies for avoiding distractions that limit spiritual fruitfulness.
MEN | Brian Spurlock

Session 1
Practical Tips and Observations Related to Men’s Discipleship

Offers practical guidance for leading one-on-one and group discipleship with men. Focuses on planning, preparing, and executing effective discipleship endeavors using Scripture as a guide.

Session 2
Prison Ministry…A Fertile Field and a Blessed Training Ground

Explores the biblical foundation and impact of prison ministry. Highlights opportunities for discipleship, restoration, and ministry involvement, including where to start.
COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULTS | Angelle Campbell

Session 1
Discipleship that Sticks

Focuses on helping students grow through small groups and personal discipleship. Connects spiritual disciplines with evangelism to create multiplying disciples.

Session 2
Setting Your Team up for Success

Emphasizes preparing teams through training and consistent development. Highlights strategies to effectively minister to college students.
YOUTH/STUDENTS | Chris Trent

Session 1
Teaching the Next Generation with the Gospel

Equips leaders to build discipleship relationships with teenagers. Addresses the uniqueness, challenges, and opportunities of youth ministry.

Session 2
Addressing Mental Health Challenges in the Next Generation

Provides practical ways to support students facing mental health struggles. Includes recognizing needs, offering spiritual encouragement, training, and knowing when to involve professional help.
YOUTH/STUDENTS | Bill Newton

Session 1
Creating Intentional Discipleship Pathways

Focuses on building clear and effective discipleship systems for students and the adults who impact them. Highlights key elements like biblical teaching and multiplication.

Session 2
The Church & Home: Partners in the Discipleship of Children & Teens

Explores the shared role of church and family in discipleship. Offers practical ways to strengthen this partnership and its effectiveness.
CHILDREN/PRESCHOOL | Sally Hearn

Session 1
Partnering with Parents in Discipleship

Highlights the importance of parents as primary disciplers. Provides ways the church can support families in the role of pointing children to Jesus and helping them to become followers of Christ.

Session 2
Hiding God’s Word in Their Hearts

Focuses on helping children learn and apply Scripture. Addresses engaging methods for learning Scripture through activities and games.
CHILDREN/PRESCHOOL | Donna Peavey

Session 1
Sharing the Gospel with Children

Equips teachers to clearly communicate the gospel to children. Emphasizes age-appropriate strategies and methods for partnering with parents in the evangelism of children.

Session 2
Storytelling

Teaches how to present biblical stories in engaging ways. Encourages methods that capture attention, engage imagination, and deepen understanding.
WORSHIP | Ethan Granger, Zach Husser

Session 1 – Ethan Granger
Building the Next Generation of Worship Leaders

Focuses on raising the next generation of worship leaders beyond stage skills. Emphasizes intentional discipleship through modeling servant leadership, fostering character, pastoral care, and hands-on opportunities.

Session 2 – Zach Husser
Worship Leaders as Disciple-makers: Crafting Worship Services that Form Mature Disciples

Explores how worship leaders can shape services that foster spiritual growth. Focuses on intentional planning in song selection and service flow.

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2026 ReGroup South

Steven Haney — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:37:43 +0000

Date:

August 1, 2026

Time:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Calendar:

Evangelism & Church Growth, ReGroup

Location: First Baptist Church, Lafayette
Address: 1100 Lee Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

Bring your whole Sunday School/small group team. Registration cost is $15 per person.

General Schedule

9:00am	General Session
10:00am	Break/Transition to Breakouts
10:10am	Breakout Session 1
11:00am	Break/Transition to Breakouts
11:10am	Breakout Session 2
12:00pm	Dismissal

Speakers

Allan Taylor
Keynote Speaker & Breakout Leader

Founder, Ember-to-Blaze Ministries
Executive Pastor, First Baptist Church, Concord, TN

Crescent City Worship
Worship Leaders

Collaborative Worship Team, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA

Beau Guidry
Breakout Leader

Director of Small Groups, First Moss Bluff, Lake Charles, LA

Garrison Griffith
Breakout Leader

Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Wisner, LA

Tara Dew
Breakout Leader

Author, Adjunct Professor, and Director of Thrive Ministry Wives Program, NOBTS, New Orleans, LA

Justin Woodall
Breakout Leader

Young Adults Minister, Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA

Nick Watts
Breakout Leader

NextGen Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lafayette, LA

Blake Lewis
Breakout Leader

Middle School Pastor, First Baptist Church, Haughton, LA

Shelly Melia
Breakout Leader

Author, Associate Dean for the Graduate School of Ministry, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX

Deleece Nichols
Breakout Leader

Children’s Ministry Consultant, Greenwell Springs, LA

Nate Jernigan
Breakout Leader

Assistant Professor of Music and Worship, Director of the Center for Worship Studies, Crescent City Worship, NOBTS, New Orleans, LA

Breakout Session Details

During ReGroup you will have the opportunity to attend two Breakout Sessions. You will find categories, speakers, and descriptions of each breakout below.

ADULTS/PASTORS/STAFF | Allan Taylor

Session 1
Sunday School as a Strategy (Part 1)

Reframes Sunday School as a strategic tool for fulfilling the Great Commission rather than simply a program. Emphasizes rediscovering its purpose and maximizing its impact for intentional discipleship.

Session 2
Sunday School as a Strategy (Part 2)

Builds on the strategic role of Sunday School by exploring practical application and implementation. Focuses on aligning structure and leadership to achieve meaningful discipleship outcomes.
ADULTS | Beau Guidry

Session 1
The DNA of Biblical Discipleship

Identifies the essential elements of discipleship defined by Scripture and modeled in Jesus. Explores the contrasts of transformational discipleship with ineffective approaches that prioritize activity over spiritual growth.

Session 2
A Practical Framework for Spiritual Formation in Small Group Ministry

Presents a structured approach to moving people from attendance to authentic transformation in small groups. Highlights intentional pathways and leadership practices that foster lasting spiritual growth.
MEN | Garrison Griffith

Session 1
Kingdom Apprenticeship: What Discipleship Was Always Meant to Be

Examines how modern approaches to discipleship often fall short of Jesus’ call to lifelong apprenticeship. Reorients leaders toward a whole-life model of following Christ within the Kingdom of God.

Session 2
Vision, Intention, Means: A Practical Framework for Forming Men as Apprentices of Jesus

Introduces Dallas Willard’s VIM framework as a practical pathway for developing men spiritually. Demonstrates how this method leads to lasting transformation.
WOMEN | Tara Dew

Session 1
Discipleship…Jesus’ way!

Examines Jesus’s model of discipleship, focusing on how He formed His followers through everyday life, example, and experience. Emphasizes abiding in Christ to show how spiritual growth and Christlike service flow from a life rooted in Him.

Session 2
Serving others out of the overflow!

Explores how Christlike service flows from what has first been received from Him, leading to a life of serving others out of the overflow. Focuses on the biblical and practical concepts of John 15 and how to grow in our likeness of Christ.
COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULTS | Justin Woodall

Session 1
Being Relational While Still Sharing Your Faith

Addresses how to balance authentic relationships with faithful gospel witness in a skeptical culture. Encourages leading students/young adults to demonstrate love while confidently sharing their faith.

Session 2
Building a Disciple-making Community

Focuses on creating relational environments where discipleship happens through everyday life connections. Emphasizes adapting ministry structures that are pragmatic for students and young adults in their Christian walk.
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS | Nick Watts

Session 1
Building a Disciple-making Youth Ministry

Addresses the disconnect between busy youth programming and true disciple-making outcomes. Provides practical strategies for cultivating lifelong spiritual transformation in students.

Session 2
Developing Leaders in Small Churches

Highlights how smaller churches can effectively develop students and their leaders. Focuses on simple, faithful discipleship practices that work regardless of size or resources.
YOUTH/STUDENTS | Blake Lewis

Session 1
The Leader Every Student Needs

Describes the qualities and habits of impactful student leaders. Offers practical insights for becoming a consistent and influential presence in students’ lives.

Session 2
Don’t Rush the Silence: Leading Discussions that Matter

Shows how meaningful conversations often emerge from intentional pauses and thoughtful questions. Equips leaders to create safe, engaging environments for deeper student discussion.
CHILDREN/PRESCHOOL | Shelly Melia

Session 1
Different World, Same Gospel: Reaching Generation Alpha

Examines how Generation Alpha is influenced by constant connectivity, algorithms and artificial intelligence. Explores the impact on how they learn, form identity and develop spiritually.

Session 2
When a Child Says “I Want to Be Saved,” What Comes Next?

Clarifies how children understand and respond to the gospel. Guides leaders in recognizing genuine faith and providing appropriate spiritual care.
CHILDREN/PRESCHOOL | Deleece Nichols

Session 1
Connecting and Communicating with Families

Addresses the diversity and complexity of modern families. Focuses on the importance of building positive relationships and promoting effective communication to better minister to families.

Session 2
Investing in Your Team

Highlights the importance of developing and supporting ministry teams. Covers practical ways to recruit, equip, and encourage team members for greater effectiveness.
WORSHIP | Nate Jernigan

Session 1
What is Worship? A Theology and Discipline for Daily Living

Defines worship as a lifestyle rather than a music-only expression. Connects daily worship practices to faithful and effective ministry.

Session 2
Worship Planning: Tools for Leading Six Generations in Worship

Explores the challenges of leading worship across culturally-distinct generations within one congregation. Provides tools for understanding context and planning for inclusive, meaningful worship services.

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2026 Childhood Education Workshop – North

Steven Haney — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:08:40 +0000

Date/Time:

July 23, 2026 - July 24, 2026

Calendar:

CEW

Location: FBC Haughton
Address: 105 E Washington Ave, Haughton, LA 71037

Training for all things Preschool? This is the spot. This conference also meets all requirements for Pathway’s Certification. Weekday centers can obtain 6 hours of certified training for each day attended.

Schedule
Registration 7:15 – 8:00

Keynote Session 8:00 – 9:00

Breakout 1 9:10-10:10

Breakout 2 10:20-11:20

Lunch (provided) 11:20-12:10

Breakout 3 12:10-1:10

Breakout 4 1:20-2:20

Breakout 5 2:30-3:30

Keynotes:

Led by Donna Peavey

Iron Sharpens Iron: Strengthened Together for the Sake of Our Children
Early childhood education in faith-based settings is sacred, demanding work – work no one is meant to do alone. Come and be reminded that growth, resilience, and faithfulness happen best in relationships. You will be encouraged to seek mutual sharpening – for your own well-being and the sake of the children you serve.

Planted, Rooted, and Growing: Cultivating the Soil of Children’s Hearts
Rediscover the sacred calling behind your work, the spiritual formation in ordinary moments, and the community that upholds and energizes your mission.

Breakouts:

SESSIONS 1 - 2

Sherrie Albritton
Let It Go

Helping new parents through the transition of beginning their infants’ education. Some parents struggle to let go after the sweet time at home with their infants. How do we help these parents be the best for their children?

Kelly McElveen
A Sensory Savvy Classroom

From how the brain interprets sensory information to practical strategies you can use, let’s explore helpful practices to meet the needs of all learners.

Marlene Fleming
Changing Culture, Changing Children

Our culture is changing at a rapid pace. Finding ways to help our children is imperative.

Adrienne Hetherwick
Setting the Stage for Learning: Preschool Centers That Work

This session focuses on how to effectively set up learning centers in a preschool classroom to support engagement, independence, and meaningful play.

Donna Peavey
Nurturing Hearts and Minds: Social-Emotional Learning in the Early Years

This session will explore how to incorporate faith, Scripture, and prayer into daily activities while responding to children’s emotional needs with Christ-centered care, helping them grow in empathy, self-regulation, and their relationships with others and God.

DeShannan Paddock
Building a Unified Team

The early childhood education world is crazy, and it is important we support each other. In this session we will discover ways we can encourage our coworkers and build a unified team.

Deleece Nichols
Relating and Communicating with Today’s Families

Families today may look very different and have a variety of special circumstances. We will discuss the importance of building positive relationships in order to promote effective communication.

DeShannan Paddock
Building a Unified Team

The early childhood education world is crazy, and it is important we support each other. In this session we will discover ways we can encourage our coworkers and build a unified team.
SESSION 3

Sherrie Albritton
See It, Touch It, Learn It

Learning to read by doing. Early learners don’t just learn from memorizing their A, B, C’s. They learn by doing and that includes reading. This class will discover hands-on literacy for preschoolers.

Kelly McElveen
Responsive Caregiving and Infant Development

The Critical Role of the Caregiver During Infancy.

Dr. Faye Scott
The Bible Through the Eyes of a Preschooler

Opening up new areas of learning and building foundations is critical for a young child’s development. As a faith-based center (or classroom), let’s explore hands-on, interactive, Bible-centered activities to help preschoolers build strong spiritual foundations.

Adrienne Hetherwick
Director’s Conference

Join this time of encouragement that will be part idea-sharing and part support group. How can we as directors face the issues of today while building a strong center for children, parents, and staff?

DeShannan Paddock
Crisis Management Beyond Emergency Planning

The LDOE requires an emergency plan for disasters such as tornado, fire, hurricane, etc. But how do we handle other crisis that your emergency plan does not cover? In this session we will define crisis and will help you plan for when one occurs.

Dana Anika
From Sounds to Symbols: Building Early Literacy Skills

Build a strong foundation for reading success by equipping young learners with essential early literacy skills. This session focuses on phonological awareness and letter-sounds. Participants will learn how to support phonological awareness and letter-sound connections through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that build strong readers from the earliest years.
SESSIONS 4 - 5

Sherrie Albritton
Little Explorers

Equip teachers to help preschoolers learn. Preschoolers learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences.

Marlene Fleming
Look Who’s Talking!!

Childcare professionals play a key role in literacy development. Let’s make sure we are providing what is needed.

Dr. Faye Scott
Don’t Let Rainy Days and Mondays Get You Down!

Rainy days when you can’t take the children outside to get their wiggles released can lead to frustration. In this class, we will discover activities to help make indoor days a win for active preschoolers and for their teachers.

Adrienne Hetherwick
Guiding Behavior

This class will equip early childhood educators with practical, developmentally appropriate strategies for guiding behavior in a preschool setting.

Donna Peavey
Sacred Play: Using Play-Based Learning to Support Faith and Development

Play is holy work – a God-given way children explore, create, and learn. Come and learn to design play experiences that align with learning standards and faith formation. By the end of the session, you will understand the theological and developmental foundations of play and be able to identify how play supports cognitive, social, and spiritual growth.

Dana Anika
Creative Classrooms: Integrating Music, Movement, and Visual Arts in Early Learning

This workshop explores how music, movement, and visual arts can be intentionally integrated into early childhood classrooms to support whole-child development. Participants will gain practical strategies to enhance creativity, engagement, and learning across developmental domains through hands-on, arts-based experiences.

Deleece Nichols
Scooping, Pouring, Dipping, and Digging Into Preschool Fun

Come explore the importance of hands-on sensory activities fostering early math and science concepts. We will discuss the educational benefits, activities, materials, and tips for success.

2026 Childhood Education Workshop – South

Steven Haney — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:05:18 +0000

Date/Time:

July 20, 2026 - July 21, 2026

Calendar:

CEW, Louisiana Baptists

Location: FBC Covington
Address: 16333 LA-1085 Covington, LA 70433

Schedule (same schedule both days)
Registration 7:15 – 8:00

Keynote Session 8:00 – 9:00

Breakout 1 9:10-10:10

Breakout 2 10:20-11:20

Lunch (provided) 11:20-12:10

Breakout 3 12:10-1:10

Breakout 4 1:20-2:20

Breakout 5 2:30-3:30

Keynotes:

Led by Donna Peavey

Breakouts:

SESSIONS 1 - 2

Sherrie Albritton
Let It Go

Helping new parents through the transition of beginning their infants’ education. Some parents struggle to let go after the sweet time at home with their infants. How do we help these parents be the best for their children?

Kelly McElveen
A Sensory Savvy Classroom

From how the brain interprets sensory information to practical strategies you can use, let’s explore helpful practices to meet the needs of all learners.

Marlene Fleming
Changing Culture, Changing Children

Our culture is changing at a rapid pace. Finding ways to help our children is imperative.

Adrienne Hetherwick
Setting the Stage for Learning: Preschool Centers That Work

This session focuses on how to effectively set up learning centers in a preschool classroom to support engagement, independence, and meaningful play.

Donna Peavey
Nurturing Hearts and Minds: Social-Emotional Learning in the Early Years

This session will explore how to incorporate faith, Scripture, and prayer into daily activities while responding to children’s emotional needs with Christ-centered care, helping them grow in empathy, self-regulation, and their relationships with others and God.

DeShannan Paddock
Building a Unified Team

The early childhood education world is crazy, and it is important we support each other. In this session we will discover ways we can encourage our coworkers and build a unified team.

Deleece Nichols
Relating and Communicating with Today’s Families

Families today may look very different and have a variety of special circumstances. We will discuss the importance of building positive relationships in order to promote effective communication.

DeShannan Paddock
Building a Unified Team

The early childhood education world is crazy, and it is important we support each other. In this session we will discover ways we can encourage our coworkers and build a unified team.
SESSION 3

Sherrie Albritton
See It, Touch It, Learn It

Learning to read by doing. Early learners don’t just learn from memorizing their A, B, C’s. They learn by doing and that includes reading. This class will discover hands-on literacy for preschoolers.

Kelly McElveen
Responsive Caregiving and Infant Development

The Critical Role of the Caregiver During Infancy.

Dr. Faye Scott
The Bible Through the Eyes of a Preschooler

Opening up new areas of learning and building foundations is critical for a young child’s development. As a faith-based center (or classroom), let’s explore hands-on, interactive, Bible-centered activities to help preschoolers build strong spiritual foundations.

Adrienne Hetherwick
Director’s Conference

Join this time of encouragement that will be part idea-sharing and part support group. How can we as directors face the issues of today while building a strong center for children, parents, and staff?

DeShannan Paddock
Crisis Management Beyond Emergency Planning

The LDOE requires an emergency plan for disasters such as tornado, fire, hurricane, etc. But how do we handle other crisis that your emergency plan does not cover? In this session we will define crisis and will help you plan for when one occurs.

Dana Anika
From Sounds to Symbols: Building Early Literacy Skills

Build a strong foundation for reading success by equipping young learners with essential early literacy skills. This session focuses on phonological awareness and letter-sounds. Participants will learn how to support phonological awareness and letter-sound connections through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that build strong readers from the earliest years.
SESSIONS 4 - 5

Sherrie Albritton
Little Explorers

Equip teachers to help preschoolers learn. Preschoolers learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences.

Marlene Fleming
Look Who’s Talking!!

Childcare professionals play a key role in literacy development. Let’s make sure we are providing what is needed.

Dr. Faye Scott
Don’t Let Rainy Days and Mondays Get You Down!

Rainy days when you can’t take the children outside to get their wiggles released can lead to frustration. In this class, we will discover activities to help make indoor days a win for active preschoolers and for their teachers.

Adrienne Hetherwick
Guiding Behavior

This class will equip early childhood educators with practical, developmentally appropriate strategies for guiding behavior in a preschool setting.

Donna Peavey
Sacred Play: Using Play-Based Learning to Support Faith and Development

Play is holy work – a God-given way children explore, create, and learn. Come and learn to design play experiences that align with learning standards and faith formation. By the end of the session, you will understand the theological and developmental foundations of play and be able to identify how play supports cognitive, social, and spiritual growth.

Dana Anika
Creative Classrooms: Integrating Music, Movement, and Visual Arts in Early Learning

This workshop explores how music, movement, and visual arts can be intentionally integrated into early childhood classrooms to support whole-child development. Participants will gain practical strategies to enhance creativity, engagement, and learning across developmental domains through hands-on, arts-based experiences.

Deleece Nichols
Scooping, Pouring, Dipping, and Digging Into Preschool Fun

Come explore the importance of hands-on sensory activities fostering early math and science concepts. We will discuss the educational benefits, activities, materials, and tips for success.

Kid’s Camp 4

Steven Haney — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:06:23 +0000

Date/Time:

July 13, 2026 - July 16, 2026

Calendar:

Camp, Kid's Camp

Location: Tall Timbers
Address: 10218 Hwy. 165 South, Forest Hill, LA 71430

THIS CAMP IS CURRENTLY FULL

More Info Here

A Christ-centered camp experience for 3rd–6th graders, filled with adventure, worship, and age-appropriate teaching. Kids build lasting memories while learning more about God’s love and purpose for their lives.