ETCH NextGen Ministry Conference

Called By Name October 3-5, 2022, Nashville
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Called By Name October 3-5, 2022, Nashville
REGISTER NOW

Join us for ETCH 2022!

ETCH NextGen Ministry Conference will excite, inspire, and engage your Kids, Student, NextGen, and Family Ministry teams.

At ETCH you can expect:

  • inspiring main session speakers and heartfelt worship
  • training designed for your specific ministry needs
  • meaningful moments together with your team

Make plans to join us this October.

EVENT INFORMATION

October 3–5, 2022 | Nashville, TN
Music City Center

Called By Name

As ministry leaders, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking our identity is wrapped up solely in what we do. “I’m the children’s minister.” “I’m the student pastor.” We all need the reminder that our identity is not in what we do, but in Whose we are. You were uniquely created and masterfully designed by a God who knows you completely. He calls you His own. He called you to Himself and He called you to serve Him. He calls you by name.

God has made you who you are and placed where you are for a reason. At ETCH, you’ll find a community of calling as you worship, celebrate, and connect with others who’ve been called to the same work. You’ll come away refreshed and encouraged in your calling. You’ll learn from ministry experts who will help you sharpen your skills and equip you for ministry in your local context.

Event Location:
Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203

Pricing

INDIVIDUAL

$375 

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GROUPS 4–9

$350/ea

(saves $25/ticket)

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GROUPS 10+

$340/ea

(saves $35/ticket)

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STUDENT

$299

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INDIVIDUAL

$375 

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GROUPS 4–9

$350/ea

(saves $25/ticket) 

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GROUPS 10+

$340/ea

(saves $35/ticket)

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STUDENT

$299 

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SPEAKERS

Learn more about this year’s speakers.

Gregg Matte

Senior Pastor, Houston’s First Baptist Church

Christy Nockels

Singer/Songwriter, Author

Darren Whitehead

Lead & Founding Pastor, Church of the City

David Thomas & Sissy Goff

Authors and Speakers

Katy Boatman

Author

Ricky Chelette

Executive Director, Living Hope Ministries

Ben Mandrell

President, Lifeway Christian Resources

Chad Higgins

Parent Ministry Specialist, Lifeway Students

Ben Trueblood

Director, Lifeway Students

Kevin Jones

Pastor, Dean at Cedarville University

SL/Worship

Worship Collective

Chuck Peters

Director, Lifeway Kids

Jana Magruder

Strategic Initiatives Director, Lifeway Kids

Pre-Conference

New2Ministry 

Wildly practical training specifically designed for new ministers—FREE with ETCH registration! New2Ministry is a 1-day intensive for new preschool, kids, and student ministers who’ve been in their position two years or less. Intended for professional church staff (not volunteers). Advance registration required. Space is limited to maximize networking opportunities. 9am–4pm Monday, Oct. 3rd (lunch and dinner included). 

At New2Ministry, we’ll help you learn to:

  • Examine your ministry philosophy
  • Communicate vision
  • Build a healthy ministry
  • Develop new leaders
  • And more!

*NEW2MINISTRY PRESCHOOL/KIDS SPOTS ARE FILLED, BUT THERE IS STILL AVAILABILITY FOR STUDENT MINISTERS*

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Pre-Cons
(Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2:00-5:00pm // check-in begins at 1:00pm)

Mental Health in Ministry — David Thomas & Sissy Goff ($49.00)
Mental health issues impact not only the kids, students, and families in your ministry but also your own personal health. In this 3-hour session, licensed professional counselors will explore the issues plaguing today’s kids & teens—anxiety, depression, loneliness, etc. and give practical tools to help you respond effectively. You’ll also learn some best practices for safeguarding your own mental health when ministry is draining.

Raising Gender Healthy Kids & Teens in a Gender Confused World—Ricky Chelette ($49.00)
Did you know there are over 100 gender identities?  Did you know that men can have babies? Did you know that there is no cultural definition for a woman or a man?  How do Christian leaders respond with compassion, understanding, and God’s truth in such a confused and conflicted world?  In this seminar you will discover why many people feel the way they do and how you can respond. You’ll also discover some of the root causes of our current cultural crisis and how you can make a difference with the kids and teens you serve.

SIGN UP WITH YOUR REGISTRATION
Pre-Conference

New2Ministry 

Wildly practical training specifically designed for new ministers—FREE with ETCH registration! New2Ministry is a 1-day intensive for new preschool, kids, and student ministers who’ve been in their position two years or less. Intended for professional church staff (not volunteers). Advance registration required. Space is limited to maximize networking opportunities. 9am–4pm Monday, Oct. 3rd (lunch and dinner included). 

At New2Ministry, we’ll help you learn to:

  • Examine your ministry philosophy
  • Communicate vision
  • Build a healthy ministry
  • Develop new leaders
  • And more!

*NEW2MINISTRY PRESCHOOL/KIDS SPOTS ARE FILLED, BUT THERE IS STILL AVAILABILITY FOR STUDENT MINISTERS*

SIGN UP WITH YOUR REGISTRATION

Pre-Cons
(Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2:00-5:00pm // check-in begins at 1:00pm)

Mental Health in Ministry — David Thomas & Sissy Goff
Mental health issues impact not only the kids, students, and families in your ministry but also your own personal health. In this 3-hour session, licensed professional counselors will explore the issues plaguing today’s kids & teens—anxiety, depression, loneliness, etc. and give practical tools to help you respond effectively. You’ll also learn some best practices for safeguarding your own mental health when ministry is draining.

Raising Gender Healthy Kids & Teens in a Gender Confused World—Ricky Chelette
Did you know there are over 100 gender identities?  Did you know that men can have babies? Did you know that there is no cultural definition for a woman or a man?  How do Christian leaders respond with compassion, understanding, and God’s truth in such a confused and conflicted world?  In this seminar you will discover why many people feel the way they do and how you can respond. You’ll also discover some of the root causes of our current cultural crisis and how you can make a difference with the kids and teens you serve.

SIGN UP WITH YOUR REGISTRATION
Schedule
Monday October 3

9:00am — New2Ministry Check In

9:30am — New2Ministry Begins

1:00pm — Check In Begins for Precons (additional fee applies)

2–5:00pm — Precon Intensives

4:00pm — ETCH Check In Begins  

4:30pm — ETCH Market & Solutions Zone Open

6:30pm — Main Session 1 

Tuesday October 4

8:00am — Morning Break (provided) / ETCH Market & Solutions Zone Open

9:00am — Main Session 2 Begins

10:30am — Breakout 1

11:30am — Lunch (provided) / ETCH Market & Solutions Zone Open

1:00pm — Breakout 2

2:15pm — Breakout 3

3:15pm — Ice Cream Break / ETCH Market & Solutions Zone Open

4:00pm — Main Session 3

5:30pm — Nash Bash

Wednesday October 5

8:00am — Morning Break (provided) / ETCH Market & Solutions Zone Open

9:00am — Breakout 4

10:00am — Breakout 5

11:15am — Main Session 4

12:00pm — Dismiss

Breakouts
BREAKOUT 1

Play and the Young Child’s Faith

Mary Ann Bradberry

No More Raw Chicken: Bible Teaching for Kids

Stephanie Chase

The Way to Find Rest as a Busy and Burnt-out Leader

Ben Trueblood

What Teen Girls Want Their Parents and Pastors to Know

Kate Downing

Attention! Captivating Communication for a Middle School Audience

Anthony Vargas

Creating Family Values in Your Ministry Culture

Ben & Lynley Mandrell

Discipleship Starts at Home

Panelists: John Paul Basham, Jameson Barker, Heidi Hensley, Crystal Mazzuca

Calling in Ministry: How to Discern the Voice of God and Follow the Direction He Leads

Matt Morgan

BREAKOUT 2

What to Do When Preschoolers are Anxious, Angry, and Anti-social

Landry Holmes

Helping Children Develop a Biblical Worldview

Danielle Bell

Family Matters: Preparing Your Family to Be an Example for All Families

Kevin Jones

How to Make Student Ministry a Priority Again in an Apathetic Age

Zac Workun

Pastoring and the Art of Conflict Management

Chad Higgins

Together We Guard

Jody Dean & Faye Scott

Ministering to Girls at Every Age

Panelists: Amanda Meijas, Kate Downing, and more

Mentors, Mentees, and Finding a Network

Ken Hindman

BREAKOUT 3

Relationships & Connections: There’s Not an App for That

Shelly Melia

VBS 2023 Sneak Peek

Melita Thomas

How to Become an Admin All-star: Creating a Balanced Calendar, Budget, and System for Student Ministry

Ben Trueblood & Nathan Howard

Pastoring Screen-addicted Teens

Tony Bianco

Connection & Communication: A Strategy for Building Better Relationships with Parents

Chad Higgins

Supporting Students with Invisible Disabilities

Sandra Peoples

Spice Up Your Teaching Time with Active Games Kids Love

Mark Jones

NextGen Volunteer Strategy

Heidi Hensley

 

BREAKOUT 4

The Importance of Understanding a Child’s Brain … and Mind

Mary Ann Bradberry

Change the Way Your Church Views Kids Ministry—Be Heard, Be Seen

Stephanie Chase

Starting from Scratch: Engaging a New Generation in a Post-Christian World

Jana Magruder & Stephanie Salvatore

NextNow: Creating a Pipeline for High School Students to Lead

Jameson Barker

Sacred Space: Creating Environments, Rooms, and Events for Student Ministry

Zac Workun & Nathan Howard

Life as a Minister: Facing the Challenges of Ministry with the Hope of the Gospel

Matt Morgan

Flipping the Script: Discipleship in Relationship 

Chuck Peters

Ministering to Community in Times of Crisis

Shelly Melia

BREAKOUT 5

Guiding Preschoolers to Gain the Most from Their Classroom Experience

Mark Jones

What Every Children’s Minister Should Know about Welcoming Students with Disabilities

Sandra Peoples

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Ministry Trends

Ken Hindman

Girls Ministry for All Youth Leaders

Amanda Meijas

All-in Parents: How to Help Mom and Dad Win at Home

Chad Higgins

Understanding and Ministering to Today’s Families

Danielle Bell

Transitioning from Kids Ministry to Middle School

Panelists: Zac Workun, Anthony Vargas, Tony Bianco, Crystal Mazzuca

Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership

Scott Pace

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express          

920 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Distance from venue: 5 blocks
Block status: BOOKED

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Hampton Inn Capitol View

530 11th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

Distance from venue: 1.3 miles
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Holiday Inn Vanderbilt

2613 West End Ave Nashville TN 37203

Distance from venue: 2 miles
Block status: BOOKED

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Home2 Suites Downtown

500 5th Ave S A.Nashville, TN 37203

Distance from venue: 1 block
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Tru by Hilton Downtown

500 5th Ave S A.Nashville, TN 37203

Distance from venue: 1 block
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Fairfield Inn Vanderbilt

109 29th Ave N Nashville, TN 37203

Distance from venue: 2.3 miles
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Fairfield Inn MetroCenter

100 French Landing Dr Nashville TN 37228

Distance from venue: 2.6 miles
Block status: BOOKED

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Home2 Suites MetroCenter

410 Dominican Dr Nashville TN 37228

Distance from venue: 2.6 miles
Block status: BOOKED

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