Guest

Speakers

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Main Session

Dean Guthrie

Dean Guthrie is the Children’s Ministries Director of The Oklahoma District Council of the Assemblies of God. Dean has 15 years of experience in Children’s Ministries, He is also a sought after speaker for church camps, children’s crusades, school rally’s, and leadership conferences. Dean believe in the importance of ministry to children. Kids, especially in today’s society, must be equipped to face the challenges of living their Christian faith in a culture that openly opposes Godly beliefs. It is Dean’s desire to partner with children’s pastors and workers all over the state to train, equip, and serve them as they minister to the children of Oklahoma. Whether it is through BGMC, JBQ, Royal Rangers, or Girls Ministries. Dean is married to Joy and has two kids, DJ and Tori.

Facebook: Dean Guthrie

Twitter: http://twitter.com/omcdean

Terry Cuthbertson

Terry Cuthbertson is the Kid’s and Family Pastor at Spring Creek Assembly and owner of the www.creativekidspastor.com; a website thatcreates and develops resources tailored for children’s ministries that want to incorporate creative and original elements to teach and inspire young imaginative minds. Terry has a passion for creativity, which extends into his personal hobbies; which include: photography, graphic design, marketing, and video editing. He has expanded his ministry by speaking at church camps for children, children’s crusades, school rally’s, and leadership conferences. He is married to his wife, Nina Cuthbertson and they have two daughter together – Alyssa and Ayla.

Blog: http://creativekidspastor.com

Facebook: facebook.com/tcuthbertson

Twitter: http://twitter.com/kidzpastor

(More Speakers for Main Sessions TBA)

Skype Sessions

Jim and Julie Wideman

Jim and Julie, his wife of 32 years, have two grown daughters and the cutest grandson in the world.

Jim Wideman is considered an innovator, pioneer and one of the fathers of children’s ministry. Having served in 5 dynamic churches over the past 35 years, Jim understands what it takes to grow exciting, relevant ministries to people of all ages.

For 17 years Jim led one of America’s largest local church children’s ministries in Tulsa, OK. Jim currently serves as Associate Pastor of Next Generation at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN where he oversees all of the ministries for children, students and families. Jim is an internationally recognized voice in Children’s and Family Ministry. He is a much sought after speaker, teacher, author, personal leadership coach, and ministry consultant. Children’s Ministry Magazine honored him in 2001 as one of ten “Pioneers Of the Decade” in children’s ministry and again in 2010 as one of the “Twenty Top Influencers in Children’s Ministry” over the past 20 years.

Blog: www.jimwideman.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/jim.wideman

Twitter: twitter.com/jimwideman

Joe McAlpine

Joe McAlpine is the Children’s and Family Pastor at Praise Christian Center in Beaumont, TX. He as served on staff at 3 fast growing churches over the last 10 years. Joe is passionate about helping Christian Leaders grow so they can fulfill the destiny that God has placed before them. In addition to his church ministry he has created www.joemcalpine.com, a semi regular blog and free Children’s Ministry resource share website.

Blog: http://www.joemcalpine.com

Facebook: facebook.com/pjmac

Twitter: http://twitter.com/JoeMcAlpine

Justyn Smith

Justyn Smith is a husband to one amazing wife and father to five beautiful children. They recently moved to Corona, CA after having lived in Las Vegas for four years. Justyn is the children’s pastor at South Hills Church. He has a huge heart to see this young generation grow up to be the greatest leaders and influencers in history. He consults, writes and is a frequent conference speaker. He is an advocate for the local church who believes the local church is the hope of the world. Justyn has recently been named one of “Children’s Ministry Magazine’s” Top 20 to Watch.

Blog: http://www.justynsmith.com/

Facebook: facebook.com/pastorjustyn

Twitter: http://twitter.com/pastorjustyn

Jamie Doyle

Jamie Doyle resides with his family in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he serves

as the children’s pastor at Radiant Church. Additionally, he speaks as a guest at children’s ministry events and churches. You can find Jamie at his website: www.jamiedoyle.com

Blog: http://jamiedoyle.com

Facebook: facebook.com/jamiesondoyle

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamie_doyle

(More Speakers for Skype Sessions TBA)