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Cool Kids Kid Kollege
March 14th - 15th, 2008
Camp Chautauqua
Miamisburg, OH

     



Cheryl Harney
MA SP Ed
Northern Middle School
Cool Kids Ministries
  • Cheryl Harney

    Cheryl is a 1981 graduate of Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO.   Cheryl also graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2003 with a Bachelor's in Education, and then finished her Master's in Special Education in May of 2005.  Cheryl is a teacher at Northern Middle School in Somerset, KY and the co-founder of Cool Kids Ministries. 

Cheryl has worked with children for over 27 years.  She brings a vast surplus of information that is needed in the classroom, especially when it comes to working with troubled students.  Cheryl has been asked to teach her classroom management skills to other teachers.  She is a gifted teacher with a great passions for reaching children.  Cheryl has also specialized in working with deaf and hearing impaired students and can give much insight to classes who need to deal with these issues.

Cheryl currently teaches eighth grade special/ed and travels with Steve when the schedule allows.  She is a vital part of Cool Kids Ministries and desires to see churches do more to reach this generation of children.

Classes

  • Discipline in Children's Ministry

More teachers today struggle with classroom management.  Trying to control those unruly children while also trying to keep the advanced students interested and on track.  You won't want to miss this class and how to create an atmosphere where students want to attend and enjoy learning.  Cheryl will supply some vital and pertinent information for everyone from Pastor to the assistant teacher.  A must for all children's ministry workers.  
 
     



Pamela Flynn
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Somerset, KY

Pamela, or Pam as she is known by her friends, is a unique teacher.  She works with such a passion that at times she is totally misunderstood.  But the key word in that sentence is passion.  Pam truly has a passion for her children and their parents.  Pam works in the Central Office of the Pulaski County Education System in Somerset, KY.  She has taught Sunday School at Oak Hill for over 20 years.  But it is her work outside of the office and the classroom that makes Pam outstanding in her field.

Mrs. Pamela Flynn never tires of sharing how Christ has changed her life, home, and marriage.  Her pursuit of the Lord and the power of His heart changing grace have provided her with insights into life as a single parent, child rearing, marriage, and forgiveness.  She and her husband Larry are actively involved at Oak Hill Baptist Church in the children's ministry.  Pamela and Larry have seen first hand how Christ can change a home and constantly work to reach parents for Christ. 

  • How To Reach Moms and Dads outside the classroom.

You will not want to miss this class as Pam shares from her heart how to reach the parents of those that you minister to in the classroom.  Pam has a unique way of reaching out to parents and bringing them in.  If you want to know "bring them in" then this is the class for you.
     



Lisa Thompson
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Somerset, KY

Lisa has worked in ministry for the past 13 years at the Oak Hill Baptist Church in Somerset, KY.  About 10 years ago Lisa began seeing a need that was not being met with just Sunday School or an Awana program.  So many of today's children come from broken homes or even live with grandparents or aunts and uncles.  With that dilemma Lisa began a ministry for the 4th and 5th grade girls that she worked with.  Teaching them how to be young ladies, how to have a walk with the Lord and how to become Christian young women. 

Girl Talk became a passion for Lisa.  She has worked hard to reach this generation of young ladies and teach them what it means to be a woman of God. 

  • Ministry to Young Ladies
    Girl Talk

Discover how to reach out to this generation of young ladies.  With unique ideas and a passion to make a difference in their lives, this is a must class for men and women.  What can be done to reach more young ladies for Christ.  

 
     
 





Greg Hamilton
The Magic Parlor
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First Baptist Church
New Richmond, OH

  •   Greg Hamilton

  In 1979 Greg graduated from the Chavez College of Magic. He was taught by one of the top ten magicians in the world, Neil Foster. Greg worked for the Dakota School Assembly Services and the Southeast School Assembly Services from 1980-1985.

 From 1985-1990 Greg performed locally around the   Ohio area.

Greg ran Junior Camps for his church for many years and is currently very involved in his local church ministry.  Greg is excellent with children and adults and offers a wide variety of skills and illusions for the Sunday School/Junior Church/Awana worker.

Currently he owns The Magic Parlor and performs and lectures throughout the United States. Greg also writes books and puts his work on DVDs. 

 

 

  • SPAM

Showing People Amazing Magic

These tricks are tricks that Greg has used for the past 25 years.  They are kid tested and audience approved. These tricks are easy to do, but you will look like a professional when you perform them.  Greg will show you how to perform these tricks and share a few Gospel applications with them.     

  • Hare Brain Ideas for the Rabbit in the Hat Puppet
     



Mike and Kathy Harmon
Louisville Baptist Temple
Louisville, OH

  • Rev. Mike and Kathy Harmon

Mike and Kathy have been in ministry for over 30 years.  They spent several years as missionaries to Brazil then returned to Columbus, OH where they have been for the past 24 years.  With their years of experience as a pastor and pastor's wife they will teach you how to have a successful VBS, children's crusade or any children's event you may plan.  You will not want to miss their expertise and knowledge as they share how to get the most out of whatever you are doing with your children's ministry.

 

  • Promoting and Planning a Children's Ministry Event

Learn how you can plan and prepare for a children's ministry event that will bring in the children.  Each year the Harmon's average as many children in their events as they have attendance in church.  It is a simple plan and works wonderfully
     



Jim Weir
Fairhaven Church
Centerville, OH

  •   Jim Weir

Jim is the children's pastor at Fairhaven Church in Centerville, OH.  He has held that position for the past 17 years and was a children's evangelist traveling up and down the east coast before that.  Jim offers a very unique approach to children's ministry and uses what he calls his E-Team to get boys and girls involved in ministry.  Jim has as tremendous amount of knowledge and love for children to share with each of us.  You will not want to miss hearing Jim or PJ (Pastor Jim), as his kids call him, share his love for children and children's ministry.

 

  • The E-Team

Jim will be the featured speakerFriday night.  You will not want to miss as Jim shares how he uses his E-Team to teach boys and girls to live for and serve Jesus Christ.  In a day and age when  we complain that no one wants to serve Christ, we must ask ourselves one question.  Did we teach them to serve Him?  With the E-Team you will be creating a new generation of warriors to serve Him.  Don't miss it.
     




 

  •   Dave Hill

Dave (aka The Almost Amazing Rex/Rex The Wonder Clown) has entertained audiences small & large for companies such as Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse, Lennox China, 98 Lumber, RJ Reynolds, AT&T, Wal-Mart, etc. From intimate parties to company picnics to Grand Openings & banquet shows, Dave is in demand.

But that is not all Dave does.  He is a Christian, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians and a man with a desire to serve the Lord.  Dave speaks all across America telling people how to reach this generation for Christ. 

  • "Lots of Yuks for Under 5 Bucks"
    Entertaining and teaching doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. This presentation contains over 20 bits of magic & fun that can be carried in a grocery bag. All are self-working, cost little or nothing, and none over $5.

 
     
 



 

 

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