Thank you for considering hosting a Kidswise Training event. The information below will help you understand what is involved. If you have any further questions, please contact the Kidswise Manager, Leeanne Smith. E manager@kidswise.com.au P 612 9501 3421 M +614 0386 7545 SETTING A DATE First check the Kidswise website for training dates already scheduled. If the date for your event is available, then email an enquiry to the Kidswise Manager. Please be aware that bookings are commonly made more than 12 months in advance. Due to her own church commitments and writing schedule, Sandy is generally not available to conduct training sessions or speak at events on Sundays or in December and January. VENUE REQUIREMENTS It is best to choose a venue that provides easy access for everyone. A central location with plenty of parking and close proximity to public transport will encourage more attendees. Please provide: a comfortable space that easily accommodates 200 people in theatre style (flat or tiered). Sufficient heating in winter and cooling in summer is desirable. a place for morning tea and lunch either a separate room or undercover space. PA system, data projector and screen that enables all delegates to hear and see without obstruction kitchen and toilet facilities TRAINING CONTENT The content of the training is flexible and you may choose from any of the modules listed below. However, as some modules are best taught together or in sequence, you will need to speak with Sandy to confirm your selection. She is very happy to talk via Skype or over the phone to help you decide the best program for your situation. 1 P a g e
Training is broken into a 2 hour Friday night session for team leaders and a Saturday session for anyone involved in children s ministry. Both sessions are suitable for paid and voluntary staff. Saturday may be 9am 1pm (2 seminars) or 9am 3pm (3 seminars). Friday Evening Modules Team Building #1 The Importance Of Vision Team Building #2 United In Purpose Team Building #3 Creating The Right Team Culture Team Building #4 The Importance of Clarity Team Building #5 The Importance of Coaching Team Building #6 Leading Leaders Leading A Ministry Team ( leading volunteers) Recruiting, Training And Expectations Of Leaders Building An Effective Children s Ministry Saturday Modules Each of the following seminars runs for 90 mins. Typically they are separated by morning tea and lunch. If you require a shorter or longer training day please discuss the possibility of this with the Kidswise Manager. Answering Questions Children Ask Building An Effective Children s Ministry Connected (kid s ministry where kids feel welcomed and that they belong) Creative Storytelling Explaining Big Words To Little People (big words that end in shun) From Consumers To Contributors (identifying, equipping and unleashing kids to use their gifts) God s Purposes For His People And The Implications For Children s Ministry Group Management Helping Parents Shepherd Their Children Music And Children One Book (holding a book of the Bible together for kids) 2 P a g e
One Story (teaching the Bible s big story to kids) Opening Up Romans to School Age Children Packing A Program (one lesson) Pastoring Children Pastoring Children When The Issues Are Big Presenting The Gospel To Children Recruiting, Training And Expectations Of Leaders Stories That Unpack Big Words To Little People (big words that end in shun) Programs That Unpack Big Words To Little People (big words that end in shun) Teaching Children To Pray Teaching God s Truth Creatively (school age) Teaching God s Truth Creatively (under fives) Teaching Memory Verses To Children The Importance Of Small Groups In Children s Ministry The Priorities Of Children s Ministry Using Drama To Teach Children God s Truth Writing And Presenting Talks To Children (2 hour or full day) COSTS INCURRED WHEN HOSTING A KIDSWISE TRAINING EVENT Sandy is not employed by any organisation. She works full time in a voluntary capacity alongside her husband who is the Senior Minister at MBM Rooty Hill Anglican Church. Sandy funds her Kidswise ministry via the online sale of her resources and the small profit she makes when conducting training events. The majority of the money raised is used to pay people contracted by Sandy to produce and edit resources, maintain the website, and assist in the marketing and administration of Kidswise. Sandy is seeking to be strategic in her use of time therefore she aims to open her training events to include as many churches in a region as possible. Pricing is based on the minimum numbers required at each session. Saturday training must be open to more than one church and have a minimum number of 40 participants. The maximum number would be dependent on the size of venue, however, a venue that holds 200 comfortably is requested. 3 P a g e
The Friday evening is designed as a more intimate evening for Team Leaders, ideally there would be a minimum of 10 participants. The maximum is again dependent on the on size of venue, although a venue that holds 40 comfortably is requested. If you have any concerns about your intended venue please discuss these with the Kidswise Manager prior to confirming your booking. The table below itemises the costs involved in holding a Kidswise training event ITEM FRIDAY EVENING TRAINING EVENT: 7pm-9pm $20 per person with a minimum of 10 1 x seminar topic SATURDAY HALF DAY TRAINING EVENT: 9am-1pm $35 per person with a minimum of 40 2 x 1.5hr seminars SATURDAY HALF DAY TRAINING EVENT: 9am-3pm $45 per person with a minimum of 40 3 x 1.5hr seminars TRAVEL: Flights to be organised and paid for by host. We recommend looking out for good deals on www.farecompare.com Transfers also arranged by host VENUES CATERING: Friday Night Supper and Saturday Morning Tea Lunch OTHER: Printed Notes and Name Badges COST $AUS $200 $1400 $1800 $ variable Supplied and paid for by host Supplied and paid for by Sandy Participants bring their own Supplied and paid for by Sandy 4 P a g e
Sandy finds it very helpful to have two delegates assigned to fulfil the following roles: Registration: ensures all delegates are issued with registration packs: booklet, pen and name badges plus handling issues with registration payments or late bookings Hospitality: ensures morning tea is set out and serves tea/coffee as delegates arrive and again at morning tea, packs up morning tea and leaves venue clean Note: people assigned to these positions will have the registration fee waved. Please e-mail their names and preferred role to the Kidswise manager five days prior to the event. PAYMENT Your booking is confirmed when you send the event booking form and the signed quote for your event back to Leeanne, the Kidswise Manager. This can be sent electronically or by regular post. One week prior to your event, this quote will be resent to you as a reminder of costs involved. If you reach the minimum numbers you will not be billed for anything. However, if your actual numbers fall short of the required minimum, Kidswise will invoice you for the balance in the week following your event. This payment is then due within 7 business days. Payment may be made by: Direct Transfer: Kidswise Pty Ltd BSB: 062 310 Account Number: 1015 6285 (please quote invoice number) Cheques payable to: Kidswise Pty Ltd Post to: Sandy Galea 14 Westminster St Rooty Hill NSW 2766 Australia ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Registration All registration will be online via the Kidswise website. All online payment is in Australian dollars (AUD). Payment may be made with a Visa Card or Mastercard using the secure payment gateway Eway. Payment may also be made via online transfer to the following account. Note if using online transfer delegates will need to email the Kidswise Manager to obtain a booking form. 5 P a g e
Account Name: Kidswise Pty Ltd BSB:062 310 Account Number:1015 6285 Please use your full name as reference ADVERTISING As Sandy aims to hold open events, please remember to promote your event widely and across denominations within your community. Kidswise is happy to assist you with electronic advertising material and will also promote your event via social media and newsletters. If you do produce any flyers or advertisements to promote your event, please use: Kidswise logos as supplied by Kidswise Kidswise colours as advised by Kidswise Arial or Tahoma font Bio and photo of Sandy as supplied by Kidswise Always include a link to the Kidswise website www.kidswise.com.au Before you distribute any advertising material, please email a draft copy to the Kidswise manager for approval. ACCOMMODATION Sandy is happy to be billeted in a private home. She has the following special dietary needs: no msg or sucrose (can have in small amounts, but does not eat sweets or sugary drinks). FLIGHTS Flights should be booked in consultation with the Kidswise Manager, Leeanne Smith. Please aim to book a flight that enables Sandy to arrive at least two hours prior to the start of the Friday evening seminar. Return flights should depart no later than 6pm on the Saturday. Please use the following information when booking Sandy s flights: Sandra Galea 20 Westminster St, Rooty Hill, NSW 2766 Ph: 0432 592 949 Email sandy@kidswise.com.au Qantas Frequent Flyers: 3409240 Velocity Frequent Flyers: 2119736172 6 P a g e