Heather leading the 2008 goals meeting for the children's leaders of Kingsgate community Church

Emma & Nick are inviting children's leaders to take part in the Children's Ministry Academy and will be exhibiting Powerpack resources.

Heather, Chris and Nick at this conference

Heather involved in various meetings in the Reno / Tahoe area.

Powerpack leading the 5-7's

Heather is speaking at Bethel Church, Redding USA. For more information see the relevant news item or visit: http://www.ibethel.org/conferences/c42/Pastoring-Kids-in-Revival/conference.html

Heather speaking at Open Door Church Peterborugh

Heather at the Ground Level Leaders meeting

Emma leading puppet workshops

Nick is leading a team in South Park in Oxford. This is the first time this one day celebration has been held in the park. 11am there is an all-age service with picnic lunch at 12.30. Then from 1.30pm Heidi Baker is speaking on the main stage and Nick and the team are leading kids work with bouncy castles! More information: http://www.loveoxford.org.uk/

Nick is leading a team predominantly from Headington Baptist Church in Central Asia.

Heather at the Key leaders day.

This years Headington Baptist Church Holiday Club is called 'Follow The Leader.' Please see the HBC website www.hbc-oxford.org.uk for more details.

The Powerpack team are leading the 7-9s group at Faith Camp 2009

Powerpack leading the 8-11's.

Heather, Chris and Nick plus others in Argentina. Exact dates to be confirmed

Children's Celebration for 5-12 year olds

Children's Celebration for 5 - 12 year olds

Nick, Pete, Ali and Dave Bentley (from Nick's church) are off to lead the 5-11s at Morningside Baptist Church. It shoudl be a great time!

Heather involved in various meetings. Exact dates to be confirmed.

Heather speaking at a children's leaders meeting at The River Christian Church, Reno, Nevada, USA

Heather speaking at this children's leaders evening

Heather speaking to the Kingdom Kids

Kidshaper UK 2009's theme is Sound. This year's conference will change your mindset of kids ministries. It will be inspirational and informative, The result will impact both you and your kids ministry. Children's Ministry Conference from November 12th to 14th, 2008 What is Kidshaper? Kidshaper conference started in Australia, and has become one of Australia's leading children's ministry conferences. Kidshaper exists to: - Facilitate an apostolic network of like-minded people, united by the cause of children, not by denomination - Create an environment that brings engagement and hope, that each individual can make a difference - Train and inspire the local church in reaching their children - Train and inspire the local church to train and inspire others - Investing into Kid's Ministry in Europe Keynote Speakers Rob Bradbury Rob Bradbury is passionate about reaching the children of Australia with the gospel. Rob and his team are currently seeing God do incredible things in the heart of the city and in schools around Melbourne. You will be challenged, inspired, and equipped, and quite possibly laugh a little on the way. Rob and his wife Assunta are the Families and Children’s Pastors at Planetshakers City Church, Melbourne. Rob is the National Director of Kids R Us and the creator of "4" Curriculum. Andrew Shepherd Andrew Shepherd has been involved in children’s ministry for over 25 years. He is an Executive Minister of Edge Church International. He also lead and oversees the children’s ministry of the church, Edge Kidz. Andrew has also recently been appointed the Kids R Us State Director for South Australia. Andrew has a heart to evangelize children and train & inspire teachers across Australia. He has a vision to lift the profile of children’s ministry in Australia and overseas. Mark Griffiths Mark Griffiths is author of ‘Fusion’, ‘Impact’, ‘Detonate’ and ‘Don’t Tell Cute Stories – Change Lives’. He spent twelve years as a local church children’s pastor, five of which he combined with working for the Assemblies of God National Children’s Team. He joined the Church of England in 2002 and for the past three years has overseen the children’s ministry for the New Wine Conference in Newark. From summer 2008, Mark has overseen the kid’s ministry for the New Wine Conference in Shepton Mallet. Mark lectures on Christian Education at St. John’s College, Nottingham as well as speaking at various other national and international events. Mark has completed his PhD in Child Evangelism with Nottingham University, and in his spare time is a curate in the Oxford Diocese! Also speaking at Kidshaper UK 2009 are... Kobus van Rensburg Kobus van Rensburg is a psychologist specializing in ADHD and ADD. Paul Bristow Paul Bristow is the director of Specialist Ministries and Children's Pastor at King's Church International, based in Slough, Berkshire, UK. In 2001 Paul and his wife Julie launched Kidz Klub for Slough and Windsor. Kidz Klub Slough has grown to become one of the larger Kidz Klub's in the UK and sees a regular attendance of 300 with 1,000 children visited each week. Paul also provides apostolic oversight of the children's ministry of Filadelfia Church in Robertson, near Cape Town, South Africa. This ministry is currently reaching 150 children each week among the poor farming community, with plans to continue expansion in the area. Since 2006 Paul has been overseeing the annual UK G12 Kids Conference. Gillian Saunders Gillian served God amongst children in Italy for 13 years. Setting up children's ministries, developing practical support schemes and financing workers are all key roles that Gillian has undertaken with enthusiasm and dedication. On returning to the UK, Gillian worked as a part of the national Assemblies of God mission's team, World Ministries, until 2006. During this time Gillian developed a special bond with the Philippines and is still actively involved with children's ministry both there and in Italy. She is now heading up the children's ministry at the Bridge Church, Bolton, encouraging, supporting, equipping and mentoring the children, children's workers and leaders. David Ritchie David Ritchie is the Youth and Children's Pastor at Fraserburgh Community Church in the North East of Scotland, where he has lived all his life. In 1996 David and his team launched Power House Kids Club, which has consistently attracted 150-200 children every Friday night, from a town with a child population of around 1200. In January 2007 he was appointed in charge of 'serious4kids' - Elim's National Children's Department. David is married to Elizabeth and has three beautiful children: Bethany, Daniel and David. Rick Otto Rick Otto has been a Children's Pastor for the last 5 years and is based in Manchester, as part of the Church he grew up in as a Kid! He and his wife Claire have a passion to see God move through the boys and girls of this nation. Rick is also involved with leading children's ministry for the New Wine North and East Summer conferences. John and Christine Santostefano Originally from Melbourne, Australia, John and Christine have been involved with children and youth of all ages. They are missionaries with the Australian AOG and John is an ordained Pastor. John served as Kid's Pastor with Christine at Yarra Plenty Christian Centre in Melbourne for 10 years. They have developed innovative programs and ways of thinking that have revolutionised kids ministry to both church and community kids. This has been outworked in local, international and cross-cultural settings. Currently John and Christine are working with Next level International, alongside churches throughout Europe to train, develop and cast vision amongst leaders and church planters in all aspects of kids ministry. Conference Location The Welcome Centre 47a Parkside Coventry CV1 2HG www.thewelcomecentre.co.uk Registration Information Full Registration £75 GBP per person. (This fee includes all morning teas, lunches and suppers.) *Early Bird registration is £65 GBP per person on or before September 30th. Day Rates £45 GBP (Friday Only) £35 GBP (Saturday Only) Further Registration Information - Registration opens at 5pm Thursday, 12th November - First session begins at 7pm (Thursday) - Conference finishes approximately 3:30pm on Saturday, 14th November Places are limited and will be granted on a 'first come, first served' basis. Program Information Thursday, November 12th, 2009 5:00pm Registration 7:00pm Keynote 1 Friday, November 13th, 2009 9:00am Registration/Coffee 9:30am Keynote 2 10:45am Morning Tea 11:15am Keynote 3 12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm Seminar 1 2:30pm Seminar 2 3:30pm Afternoon Tea 4:00pm Free Time/Connect Time 7:00pm Keynote 4 Saturday, November 14th, 2009 9:00am Registration/Coffee 9:30am Keynote 5 10:45am Morning Tea 11:15am Seminar 3 12:00pm Seminar 4 12:45pm Lunch 1:45pm Keynote 6 Contact Information For more information and a registration form: John Santostefano Children's Ministry Development Director Next Level International Phone: 02476 643 415 ext. 218 Email: john.santo@nlieurope.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Heather and Chris leading a children's leaders training day.

Heather and Chris leading a children's leaders training area.

Heather visiting the Oliver family in Thailand and speaking at various meetings.

Emma & Nick are inviting children's leaders to take part in the Children's Ministry Academy and will be exhibiting Powerpack resources

Heather speaking at a full children's leaders meeting

Heather speaking

Nick leading a holiday club

Heather, Chris and Nick attending this conference.

Heather sharing at New Life Church Housegroup

Heather and Chris leading various meetings

Heather preaching in the evening service

The Powerpack team are leading teh 5-7s programme at Skegness Week 1 and Week 2. If you're interested in joining the team - please contact Nick.

Heather at both conferences

Nick launches the new community initiative with Northway Church in Oxford. More details at www.icecreamsundae.info.

Emma leading workshops

Heather in USA leading various meetings

Nick and team leading children's sessions.

Nick's at High Leigh for the Children Matter meetings and the Spring Harvest debrief.

Heather speaking at a Kids Camp and and at the Sunday morning service

Nick continues the new community initiative with Northway Church in Oxford. More details at www.icecreamsundae.info.

Heather at this day for Ground Level Key Leaders

Day for Powerpackers with Luis Ibara, a pastor from Argentina.

Heather at Kingsgate Community Church

Victoria from God Venture is leading a family prayer and bible picnic and afternoon at Headington Baptist Church contact Nick for further details. www.godventure.co.uk

Nick continues the new community initiative with Northway Church in Oxford. More details at www.icecreamsundae.info.

Heather speaking at a children's leaders meeting

Your Kingdom Come.... We are looking at living in Kingdom culture at Faith Camp this year. Covering four topics: God's always good, Jesus is the Champion, Nothing is impossible and you are significant.

Heather, Chris, Nick, Emma and team leading the 8-11's.

An event for the whole community in Northway housing estate, Oxford. www.icecreamsundae.info

Heather, Nick and team leading various meetings in Argentina including two Powerpack Celebrations

An event for the whole community in Northway housing estate, Oxford. www.icecreamsundae.info

Nick is attending the retreat day for the 2011 event. The theme celebrates 400 years of the authorised version of the Bible.

Nick and a small team return to Salford Manchester to continue a very exciting journey with some amazing leaders and awesome children. What can't children do with God? These children lead each other, run evangelstic events, worship wholeheartedly and want to make a difference with God in their city. It's going to be very good.

Heather speaking at the Kingdom Kids (Bethel Church's school of ministry for kids)Camp

Following on from sucesses of kids events this event is for families to enjoy an evening of fun and games with praise and puppets. A chance to have a bright colourful and positive alternative to Halloween. Headington Baptist Church Oxford www.hbc-oxford.org.uk 6pm-7.30pm

Partners In Harvest European Conference. Heather, Chris & Nick are attending. http://www.partnersinharvest.org/events/2010/european-leaders-conference

Check out Kidshaper Conference Taste Powerapck will be exhibiting there. http://www.kidshaper.com/uk/index.html

An event for the whole community in Northway housing estate, Oxford. www.icecreamsundae.info