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SUMMARY:NextGen Lunch & Learn for Children's and Student Ministers
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URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/nextgen-lunch-learn-for-kids-and-student-ministers-mobile/
LOCATION:Spring Hill Baptist Church\, 2 McGregor Ave\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@alsbom.org
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SUMMARY:NextGen Lunch & Learn for Children's and Student Ministers
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URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/nextgen-lunch-learn-for-kids-and-student-ministers-montgomery/
LOCATION:Eastmont Baptist Church\, 4505 Atlanta Hwy\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@alsbom.org
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SUMMARY:NextGen Lunch & Learn for Children's and Student Ministers
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URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/nextgen-lunch-learn-for-kids-and-student-ministers-decatur/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Decatur\, 123 Church Street NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@alsbom.org
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SUMMARY:NextGen Lunch & Learn for Children's and Student Ministers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/nextgen-lunch-learn-for-kids-and-student-ministers-bessemer/
LOCATION:The Station Church\, 6270 Park S Dr\, Bessemer\, AL\, 35022\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T140000
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SUMMARY:NextGen Lunch & Learn for Children's and Student Ministers
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URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/nextgen-lunch-learn-for-kids-and-student-ministers-dothan/
LOCATION:Calvary Baptist Church\, Dothan\, 901 Montezuma Ave.\, Dothan\, AL\, 36303\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@alsbom.org
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SUMMARY:Bible Skills and Drills Event
DESCRIPTION:Attention third through sixth graders AND leaders!! Join us for a wonderful opportunity to learn about God’s Word and how to use it in your lives. This year’s event will have two tracks from which to choose. The first track will include conferences for children and leaders preparing to participate in Bible Drill this year. The second track will include conferences for children who want to learn God’s Word and develop great Bible skills. The cost of the event is $20 and includes lunch.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/bible-skills-and-drills-event-2/
LOCATION:Shades Crest Baptist Church\, 452 Park Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35226\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185201
CREATED:20250819T162108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T153256Z
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SUMMARY:VBS Live - Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:VBS LIVE is designed to help equip and encourage Associational and Church VBS Directors and Leaders in preparation for Vacation Bible School and more. There is a $10 registration fee for each attendee (fee includes lunch).
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/vbs-live-montgomery-2/
LOCATION:Eastern Hills Baptist Church\, 3604 Pleasant Ridge Rd.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36109\, United States
CATEGORIES:VBS Live
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patty Burns":MAILTO:pburns@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000
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SUMMARY:VBS Live - Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:VBS LIVE is designed to help equip and encourage Associational and Church VBS Directors and Leaders in preparation for Vacation Bible School and more. There is a $10 registration fee for each attendee (fee includes lunch).\n\n 
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/vbs-live-enterprise-3/
LOCATION:Hillcrest Baptist Church\, 500 Alberta St\, Enterprise\, AL\, 36330\, United States
CATEGORIES:VBS Live
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patty Burns":MAILTO:pburns@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
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SUMMARY:VBS Live - Huntsville
DESCRIPTION:VBS LIVE is designed to help equip and encourage Associational and Church VBS Directors and Leaders in preparation for Vacation Bible School and more. There is a $10 registration fee for each attendee (fee includes lunch).\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/vbs-live-huntsville-2/
LOCATION:Mount Zion Baptist Church\, Huntsville\, 228 Mt. Zion Rd.\, Huntsville\, 35806\, United States
CATEGORIES:VBS Live
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patty Burns":MAILTO:pburns@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
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SUMMARY:North Regional Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament
DESCRIPTION:This is the Regional Bible Drill and Speaker’s Tournament for the North Region. Children\, youth\, high school\, and speakers who advanced through their church and association drills will be able to participate. There is no cost to participants\, but registration is required.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/north-regional-bible-drill-and-speakers-tournament-3/
LOCATION:East Highland Baptist church\, 1030 Main St E\, Hartselle\, AL\, 35640\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185201
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SUMMARY:South East Regional Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament
DESCRIPTION:This is the Regional Bible Drill and Speaker’s Tournament for the South East Region. Children\, youth\, high school\, and speakers who advanced through their church and association drills will be able to participate. There is no cost to participants\, but registration is required.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/south-east-regional-bible-drill-and-speakers-tournament-3/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Home Baptist Church\, 13534 US-84\, Newton\, 36352\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185201
CREATED:20251008T205455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T205455Z
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SUMMARY:North Central Regional Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament
DESCRIPTION:This is the Regional Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournament for the North Central Region. Children\, youth\, high school\, and speakers who advanced through their church and association drills will be able to participate. There is no cost to participants\, but registration is required.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/north-central-regional-bible-drill-and-speakers-tournament-3/
LOCATION:Canaan Baptist Church\, 2534 Morgan Rd\, Bessemer\, AL\, 35022\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185201
CREATED:20251008T205724Z
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SUMMARY:South Central Regional Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament
DESCRIPTION:This is the Regional Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournament for the South Central Region. Children\, youth\, high school\, and speakers who advanced through their church and association drills will be able to participate. There is no cost to participants\, but registration is required.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/south-central-regional-bible-drill-and-speakers-tournament-3/
LOCATION:Eastmont Baptist Church\, 4505 Atlanta Hwy\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
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CREATED:20251008T205928Z
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SUMMARY:South West Regional Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament
DESCRIPTION:This is the Regional Bible Drill and Speaker’s Tournament for the South West Region. Children\, youth\, high school\, and speakers who advanced through their church and association drills will be able to participate. There is no cost to participants\, but registration is required.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/south-west-regional-bible-drill-and-speakers-tournament-3/
LOCATION:Spring Hill Baptist Church\, 2 McGregor Ave\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185201
CREATED:20251008T210140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T210140Z
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SUMMARY:North East Regional Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The is the Regional Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournament for the North East Region. Children\, youth\, high school\, and speakers who advanced through their church and association drills will be able to participate. There is no cost to participants\, but registration is required.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/north-east-regional-bible-drill-and-speakers-tournament-3/
LOCATION:Mt. Zion Baptist Church\, 101 Mt. Zion Church Road\, Alexandria\, AL\, 36250\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185201
CREATED:20251009T160026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T170556Z
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SUMMARY:NextGen Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for pastors\, discipleship pastors\, student ministers\, children’s ministers and discipleship staff. \nDr. Jamie Dew\, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary\, will lead the conference. \nDr. James “Jamie” K. Dew was elected New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary’s ninth president on June 5\, 2019\, by a unanimous vote of the NOBTS board of trustees.\nIn accepting the position\, Dew said\, “I’m humbled to the core of my being. I’m going to give you everything I have. I believe we’re going to have a fantastic time as we go forward together.”\nDew’s academic credentials include two Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees – a Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham\, Birmingham\, UK. Dew’s Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry is from SEBTS and his Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies is from Toccoa Falls College\, Toccoa\, Ga. \nDew’s publications include Philosophy: A Christian Introduction\, with Paul M. Gould (Baker\, 2019); Understanding Postmodernism: a Christian Perspective\, with Stewart E. Kelly (IVP Academic\, 2017)\, God and the Problem of Evil: Five Views\, with Chad Meister (IVP Academic\, 2017)\, How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology\, with Mark W. Foreman (IVP Academic\, 2014)\, God and Evil: The Case for God in a World filled with Pain\, with Chad Meister (IVP Books\, 2013)\, and Science and Theology: An Assessment of Alister McGrath’s Critical Realist Perspective (Wipf & Stock\, 2014). \nPrior to his coming to NOBTS\, Dew served as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies and Distance Learning and Associate Professor of Philosophy and the History of Ideas\, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. \nDew served as senior pastor of Stony Hill Baptist Church\, Wake Forest\, NC\, for eight years and in a variety of church ministry positions including minister to adults\, youth minister\, and interim pastor. \nThe cost of the event is $10 per person and includes lunch. \nYou won’t want to miss it! \n 
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/nextgen-conference/
LOCATION:State Board of Missions – Prattville\, 1404 Fairview Ave\, Prattville\, AL\, 36066\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T173000
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SUMMARY:Reaching and Teaching the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for pastors\, discipleship pastors\, student pastors\, children’s ministers\, preschool ministers and other leaders of children\, birth through 18 years of age. Dr. Shelly Melia\, Associate Dean and Program Director for the Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and the Master of Arts in Family Ministry at Dallas Baptist University with be the keynote speaker. There will be over ten breakout sessions offered for ministry leaders. \nShelly Melia serves as the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and the Master of Arts in Family Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. Prior to coming to DBU she served for over 25 years in children’s and family ministry in Oklahoma\, Florida\, and Texas. Dr. Melia is also a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in grief and resilience. She holds an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University\, two master’s degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Philosophy from B.H. Carroll Theological Institute. \nDr. Melia has spoken at national conferences such as ETCH Family Ministry Conference\, D6 Family Ministry Conference\, and the Children’s Pastor’s Conference. In addition\, she is a frequent speaker for local churches and state conventions in Oklahoma\, Texas\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, and Missouri. Most recently\, she contributed a chapter titled “The Role of Faith or Spirituality in a Child’s Response to Loss” to the new book Bridging Theory and Practice in Children’s Spirituality. She has also led webinar presentation for International Children’s Ministries\, Gender Identity and Kids\, Helping Families in Crisis and Leadership Trends and Transitions. \nThere is no cost for this event.
URL:https://kidzlinkal.org/event/reaching-and-teaching-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Westwood Baptist Church Alabaster\, 1155 Alabaster Blvd\, Alabaster\, AL\, 35007\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Belinda Stroud":MAILTO:bstroud@alsbom.org
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