TLDR: The slide decks for three breakouts presented at the Illinois Baptist State Association Kidmin Conference in Springfield, Illinois.
Author Archives: Brian Dembowczyk
Catechisms
Teaching Kids Theology Part 7 TLDR: A catechism is one of the greatest tools available in a family discipleship tool belt. This time-tested method of teaching theology involves a question and answer approach that not only communicates God’s truth, but also creates an environment for exploring the faith together as a family. When many peopleContinue reading “Catechisms”
“Now That’s a Good Question!” Breakout
2025 KidzMatter Conference (October 8, 2025) A catechism, scripted questions and answers about the Christian faith, is one of the earliest and most successful discipleship tools we have in our ministry tool belt. This breakout provided on October 8, 2025 at the KidzMatter Conference in Evansville, Indiana, walks through a brief history of catechisms beforeContinue reading ““Now That’s a Good Question!” Breakout”
“Helping Our Kids to Go From Loving Deeply in the Church to Living Boldly in the Community” Breakout
2025 KidzMatter Conference (October 8, 2025) Our calling is to point our kids to Jesus so they trust in Him and love Him. But that isn’t where our ministries end! We are also to help them live as disciples—to live boldly showing, and sharing the gospel with others. This breakout provided on October 8, 2025Continue reading ““Helping Our Kids to Go From Loving Deeply in the Church to Living Boldly in the Community” Breakout”
“Bible 101” Breakout
2025 KidzMatter Conference (October 7, 2025) The Bible is at the center of all we do, so it’s helpful to know as much about it as we can. This breakout provided on October 7, 2025 at the KidzMatter Conference in Evansville, Indiana, covers how the English Bible came to us and its trustworthiness, why weContinue reading ““Bible 101” Breakout”
“Is My Ministry Really a Gospel-Centered Ministry?” Breakout
2025 KidzMatter Conference (October 7, 2025) We know that Jesus must be at the center of all we do in ministry, but how do we determine if truly He is? This breakout provided on October 7, 2025 at the KidzMatter Conference in Evansville, Indiana, explores what it means to be gospel-centered and how we canContinue reading ““Is My Ministry Really a Gospel-Centered Ministry?” Breakout”
The Child Theologian
Teaching Kids Theology Part 6 TLDR: Teaching theology is much like teaching math; you start with the basics and then build on them. As we teach a child theology, we start with the big ideas a child can handle, and then we build on them as the child grows and matures. Theology is like math;Continue reading “The Child Theologian”
Family Discipleship that Works Breakout
For the Church National Conference Breakout (September 30, 2025) Family discipleship isn’t flourishing in the United States. The data continues to affirm this, and anyone in ministry knows this to be true from observing their families struggle in this area. The truth is that family discipleship has never flourished in America. This breakout provided onContinue reading “Family Discipleship that Works Breakout”
The Parent Theologian
Teaching Kids Theology Part 5 TLDR: Theology isn’t just what we learn; it’s also what we do. While pastors and teachers can help kids learn and apply theology, they are more limited in the latter because of time and proximity. But parents have the unique opportunity to greatly influence how their kids live out whatContinue reading “The Parent Theologian”
The Kidmin Theologian
Teaching Kids Theology Part 4 TLDR: While kidmin leaders are often thought of as glorified babysitters, nothing is farther from the truth. Kidmin leaders are some of the best theologians in the church. They are charged with communicating big truths in simple terms to kids, but without watering them down. I’ve got a pet peeve.Continue reading “The Kidmin Theologian”
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