“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,
be steadfast
immovable,
always excelling
in the Lord's work
because you know that your labor
in the Lord is not in vain.”
1 Cor. 15:58
Every other year, family and childhood convention leaders from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri along with Lifeway Kids Min leaders work together to host the Heart of the Child conference. Breakout sessions are offered in preschool, children, preteen, family, and disability ministries to encourage, train, and assist leaders.
April 5-6, 2024
Southwestern Theological
Baptist Seminary
2001 W Seminary Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Individual
$85 until
March 31
Saturday Only ticket: $45
Group
For every 5 registered attendees, a minister receives a free registration. (Ex. if 10 attendees register from one church, two ministers attend free.)
College, Graduate, or Seminary Students
If you are a college, graduate, or seminary student you can receive a discounted ticket.
Senior Pastor
If you are a senior pastor, you can receive free registration.
main stage
Nathan Lorick
SBTC, Executive Director
Chuck Peters
Director of Lifeway Kids
Amy Davison
Podcast Co-Host / Contributing Blog Author
Christy Gandy
Rush Creek Mira Lagos Worship Team
Collin Perkins
Hillcrest Baptist Church Minister of Worship
schedule
Friday
| 8:30 am | Pre-Conference Registration |
| 9:00 am | Pre-Conference Session 1 |
| 10:15 am | Pre-Conference Session 2 |
| 11:00 am | Registration Begins |
| 11:00 am | Exhibit Hall Opens |
| 11:15 am | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00 pm | General Session 1 |
| 2:30 pm | Breakout Session 1 |
| 3:45 pm | Breakout Session 2 |
| 4:45 pm | Snacks and Exhibit Hall Open |
| 5:30 pm | General Session 2 |
| 6:45 pm | Dismiss |
Saturday
| 7:30 am | SBTC Family Ministry Breakfast |
| 8:00 am | Doors/Exhibit Hall/Registration Opens |
| 9:00 am | General Session 3 |
| 10:15 am | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:00 am | Breakout Session 1 |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch sessions |
| 1:30 pm | Breakout Session 2/Exhibit Hall Closes |
| 2:30 pm | HOC Party on the Lawn* |
| 3:15 pm | Dismiss |
* Pop by for Convention Connections: Music, Scrumptious Snacks, & Fun Giveaways!
Friday Pre-Conference Session 1 & 2
(these sessions are available at an additional cost)
Stephanie Chase
Teach Kids to Overcome the World’s Hot Topics
Ricky Chelette
Our Strange, Confused, and Sexualized World
Billy Hardesty
Connecting Parents to Your Ministry
Mark Jones
The Seven Desires of a Child’s Heart
Shelly Melia
Leveraging Your Leadership Style & Recruit to Cover Your Weaknesses
Lifeway Kids’ Team
New2Ministry
9-12:30 (lunch included)
Pre-Registration Required.
This is a free one-day intensive for brand new preschool and kids ministers who’ve been in their positions two years or less. Lifeway Kids’ team will share practical information to help you navigate your first years of ministry.
Registration is no longer available.
Family Ministry Breakfast
Join us for breakfast on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 a.m. during the Heart of the Child Conference. Amy Davison from Mama Bear Apologetics will speak on the history of gender theory and its impact on identity. What worldview is behind the gender ideology? Does the affirming only stance, promoted by the media, align with God’s design for man and woman? Listen to practical tips on discussing true identity with your children, all while upholding the dignity of all people. Every attendee at the breakfast will receive a free copy of the book Mama Bear Apologetics.
Lodging
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Worth South Hotel & Conference Center
100 Altamesa Boulevard East
Fort Worth, TX 76134
Tel. (817) 293-3088
