Speaker
Sue is a sought after speaker for children, youth, and adults across denominational lines.
World Outreaches
Ministers in USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa supporting church plants. Replace world outreach description with this All programs are original and written or adapted specifically for each event. Ministry is based around Bible truths with activation for the kids to experience God speaking to and moving through them.
training
Workshops are designed to suit the needs of your ministry and notes can be sent ahead for translation. Evaluation of your children’s ministry is also offered.
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Providing Training Seminars for children’s workers *School programs-Christian/secular*Ministry to adults or youth programs*Family Services*Evaluation of the children’s programs at your church*General assistance with the establishing of children’s ministry in new churches. Training Seminar workshops*One day seminars with combined sessions plus electives* Women’s Ministry *Experienced retreat and seminar speaker*Personal Ministry
our TEAM
Sue Carpenter
Mitzi Hansen
DeAnn Slaughter
Doug Hansen
Latest Blog Posts
HEAVEN’S PURPOSE STRETCHES YOUR BOUNDARIES
One June my pastor asked if I would consider doing a summer ministry to our state residential facility for the developmentally challenged. I agreed and visited the following week for orientation. I left with the words of the director ringing in my ears, “The residents have an average understanding of a two-year-old.” “How could we possibly minister Read more about HEAVEN’S PURPOSE STRETCHES YOUR BOUNDARIES[…]
CHILDREN SEE VISIONS
Joel 2:28 “… your young men will see visions.” To reach out to children in our community our church purchased five buses. Because of a lack of volunteers or space for classrooms, we set up a large group session in the church gym geared for 5-12 year-olds. Our children’s ministry jumped from averaging 75 to Read more about CHILDREN SEE VISIONS[…]
A MEMORABLE SALVATION RESPONSE
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” After stepping off church staff to begin an itinerant ministry, my first kid’s crusade was in a small rural farming community in southern Idaho. Each night Mexican migrant Read more about A MEMORABLE SALVATION RESPONSE[…]
HANG ON TO GOD’S PROMISE
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23(NIV) Our outreach program to children had been going for several weeks. Each week we met new kids who were excited to ride the bus on Sunday morning. One Sunday a young freckle-faced boy named Mike tumbled off Read more about HANG ON TO GOD’S PROMISE[…]
GOD HAS A BETTER PLAN
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 My first experience teaching Sunday School at 19 felt intimidating. It was a group of five-year-olds. I remember going early and praying over each tiny chair. The kids were great. Read more about GOD HAS A BETTER PLAN[…]
CHILDREN CAN HEAR GOD’S VOICE
By Carolyn Boyd Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 It was camp time for the kids at a church in Melbourne, Australia. Sue was our key speaker and during an altar time, she activated the children to pray Read more about CHILDREN CAN HEAR GOD’S VOICE[…]
Remembering Our Dear Carolyn
Remembering our dear Carolyn. Carolyn Boyd 27 February 1943 – 14 February 2015 A Life of Love Lived in His Service Carolyn worked as a Primary teacher and a volunteer leader in CityLife Church, Melbourne. She moved into a staff position with CityLife Church in 1982 ministering in administration, teaching and missions before taking Read more about Remembering Our Dear Carolyn[…]
The Joy of the Journey
Our dear friend and co-worker Carolyn Boyd has been battling cancer these last fifteen plus months. Recently Carolyn spoke to her home church about finding the Joy of the Journey as she deals with all the things that come from having an illness such as cancer. Her message was recorded and the four part Read more about The Joy of the Journey[…]
Australia 2014
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Manipur, India 2014
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