Train Your
Kids Ministry
Volunteers
Conference-level training for all of your leaders, at one low price.
What is it?
Imagine TED-Talk-style training from kids ministry veterans and thought leaders. A 2.5-hour, video-driven, fun, and momentum-building event — packed with energy, discussion time, and fun-filled "we get you" moments. Best of all, it's a downloadable video training, so you can train your entire volunteer team whenever and however works best for your ministry.
Check out highlights from last year's training!
This Year's Speakers
Charlotte St. Hilaire
NextGen Pastor, Saddleback Church
Liza Gant
Equipping Director, INCM
Amber Baker
25+ year Family Pastor, Grace Church of Glendora
Kellen Moore
Junior High Pastor, VantagePoint Church
Jess Scott
Elementary Kids Pastor, Mariners Church
Eliot Moon
4th & 5th Grade Pastor
Shannon Figueroa
Elementary Ministry Leader
Training Topics
Creativity that Leads Kids to Jesus
Charlotte St. HilaireIn kids ministry, we have the privilege and responsibility of introducing kids to Jesus for the first time. That calling invites us to deepen our relationship with Him, understand how kids learn, and bring creativity to how we teach. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can bring the Bible to life in ways that spark imagination and draw kids in. When we do, the Bible becomes the most exciting part of our time together, creating space for kids to encounter Jesus. And that encounter is what we are after because it lays the strongest, most lasting foundation for their faith.
Caring for Your Flock
Liza GantA lot goes into getting ready for the weekend and midweek — lesson plans, communications, supplies, and more. But what about the parts that are not quite as clear and tangible to get ready for — anxiety, loss, depression, confusion, and more? Kids and families are coming to church heavy-hearted, burdened, and carrying loads unlike ever before. You are positioned to care for your flock and care well. Let's unpack a few ways you can do this to the best of your God-given abilities.
World Shapers: A Framework for Spiritual Discipleship
Amber BakerSo you showed up to volunteer in kids' ministry … and somehow ended up cutting crafts, ordering stickers, and managing a room full of chaos … "is this actually making a difference?" It is — more than you know. Spiritual discipleship is happening every single Sunday, and it starts with you. Together we'll unpack a simple, Jesus-centered framework for intentional discipleship, discover practical ways to help every child belong, believe, and become, and walk away with a fresh vision for the eternal impact of the seeds you are planting right now.
5 Secrets of Amazing Kids Volunteers
Kellen MooreWant to know what makes a volunteer great? The 5 secrets that Kellen has discovered in his years of kids and student ministry experience may surprise you. Unlock these tips and you will help kids know and follow Jesus. They won't be secrets after this session — everyone will be challenged to grow and do great kids ministry together.
What Is Your Burden?
Jess ScottThis powerful session invites Kids Ministry leaders to move beyond simply managing a classroom and step into intentional discipleship. Through personal stories and biblical encouragement, you'll discover how identifying your God-given "burden" shapes how you see, lead, and love the kids in your care. You will leave with renewed purpose and a clearer vision for helping kids know and follow Jesus.
What's Included
5 training sessions from total pros
5 discussion times with prompts
Robust attendee guide PDF worksheets for each training
Complete event guide PDF on how to host it
Program elements welcome, breaks, closing & more
Promotional & social media graphics
Hosting license included host other churches at no extra cost
And so much more!
Get NDOVT 2026
Price increases April 30, 2026
Available now for preorder!
Training available for download on August 3rd, 2026.
Train Your Volunteers →Loved by Kids Workers
After the training, our leaders were different. It helped even long-time leaders build real buy-in, and their feedback shifted from "Well, at my last church…" or "When I was a kid..." to ideas that were specific to where they served. It was so nice to have a training that was general enough that all our leaders could engage in it and apply it. It wasn't so curriculum-specific that it was pushing only one thing. We can't wait to use it again!"
This year there isn't a specific national date! Instead of gathering on one set day, we're giving kids ministries the flexibility to host the training whenever it works best for their team. All of the training content will be delivered to you on August 3rd, 2026, and you can use it anytime — whether that's for a single training event or spread out across multiple meetings.
This is NOT a streaming event. We'll deliver downloadable content on August 3rd, 2026 (no expiration date) and you simply press play on the day of your event. A computer and a screen is all you need!
Hosting outside groups is completely optional. Every purchase includes a hosting license at no extra cost, so if you want to invite other churches, you can — but it's not required.
Nope! Your purchase covers 1 or 1,000 kids workers at your single location. The hosting license is included at no extra cost.
2.5 hours total — 5 training sessions (10–12 min each), discussion times for each session, and fun sprinkled throughout. You can truly "just press play."
All sales are final. Because our training content is delivered instantly in a downloadable format, it can't be returned — so we're unable to offer refunds.
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