Kids Groups and Faith Development

Our Staff

Whether you’re a lay leader or the staff member given the responsibility for Kids Groups or Ministry, we are here to help, encourage, and equip you as you minister to kids in your community. Please let us know if we can be of assistance as you develop and carry out your philosophy of Kids’ Ministry.

Tim Smith
State Missionary
Kids-Adult Groups and Faith Development Specialist
Pastor/Minister of Education/Sunday School Director Discovery & Enlistments
Sunday School Mentoring Coordinator
Pastors, Minister of Education & Sunday School Directors Networking/Events Coordinator
Research & Resource Development and SS/SG Growth Awards & Fastest Growing SS/SG Report
List of Qualified Leader Coordinator
G&FD Statewide Events Coordinator
LifeWay & Field Service Liaison
Associational SS/SG/D’ship Workshops Coordinator
770-936-5287
tsmith@gabaptist.org
Dr. Tim Smith’s Speaking Calendar

Maria Brannen
State Missionary
Children Conference Leader Discovery & Enlistments
Preschool and Children’s Minister Networking
Preschool, Children’s Undated (discipleship/general kid’s ministry) Curriculum Generalist
Children’s and Youth/High School Bible Drill Strategies Coordinator & Multiplier Enlistment/Training Coordinator and resource development
TeamKid Training & Resources
Preschool and Children’s Discipleship Strategies Coordinator & Multiplier Enlistment/Training Coordinator
Family Discipleship
Homeschooling Resources & Referrals
770-936-5272
mbrannen@gabaptist.org

Jenni Carter
State Missionary
Preschool Conference Leader Discovery & Enlistments
VBS Strategies Coordinator & Multiplier/Enlistment/Training Coordinator
Preschool, Children & VBS LifeWay Curriculum Generalist
Preschool & Children’s Minister Networking
Preschool/Children’s Ministry Policies & Procedures
Safety & Security
Church Weekday Education & Resources
Special Needs Ministry Resources & Referrals
Summer Strategies for Outreach and Bible Study w/ Children
Kid’s Worship Resources and Referrals
770-936-5370
jcarter@gabaptist.org

Carla Foster
State Missionary Support
Children, Youth, High School Bible Drill & Speakers Competition Support
National Bible Drill & Speakers Support
Preschool & Children’s Minister Networking Support
Small Group Strategies/Events
Outreach/Evangelism Strategies through Sunday School/Small Groups
Resource Development & Distribution
Children’s Discipleship Support
770-936-5270
cfoster@gabaptist.org

Sharon Nowak
State Missionary Support
Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Mentoring
Growing Groups On-Line Training
P/ME/SSD Networking
Gs&FDM Web Page(s) & Social Media
SS/SGs Growth Awards & Fastest Growing SS/SGs Report
Printed Newsletters
770-936-5286
snowak@gabaptist.org

Upcoming Events

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Georgia Baptist Premiere Events

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Come join us for a worship celebration event for kids that focuses on our Kids spending time in God’s Word. Kids will be challenged in areas of Bible reading and scripture memory.

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Kids Groups Blog

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Bible Drill

The purpose of Bible Drill is to help increase believer’s knowledge of the Bible, develop skills in effectively handling the Bible, learn how to apply the Bible to their life, and begin developing memory skills. We offer Children, Youth, High School and Adult Bible Drill.

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2017 VBS Georgia Reporting Form

Your VBS report is important to your church!
VBS is a significant Bible Study, outreach and evangelistic activity. Good records of this year’s VBS will help those who plan for next year.

Your VBS is important to your association, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and Lifeway!
VBS curriculum materials and other resources are evaluated annually, and improvements are made based on research information. Your reporting is used to strengthen the VBS training provided by LifeWay, the GBC and your local Baptist Association. Click here for detailed instructions…

2018 VBS Jumpstarts

Let’s focus our telescopes on the tasks that need to be done early to have a successful VBS this summer! Click here for details…

2018 VBS Lifeway Clinics

Are you ready to take your kids deeper in VBS next year?
At our 2017 VBS Clinics all VBS leaders will be trained to effective lead the various aspects of LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors VBS – Bible Study, Worship, Crafts, Music, & Missions. Breakouts will be offered for decorating, motions, leading a child to Christ, and much more. Follow the link for more information and to register you and your team. You won’t regret it! Click here for details and locations…

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