Celebrate Kids

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Dr. Kathy and some of our other speakers regularly provide rich instruction and meaningful ministry to women, singles, teachers, small group leaders, and youth leaders in churches and Christian conventions. A variety of seminars are available and something to fit your theme can probably be created. Just ask! Every Celebrate Kids, Inc. speaker is upbeat, personable, and practical. They’re well received! In fact, you might want to consider booking two or more of us for your event. Our connections and joint energy will work to your benefit.

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Parents & Families

Please note that many seminars listed among the parent descriptions and the descriptions for children and teens can be appropriately sponsored by churches.

Dr. Kathy Koch’s Church Related Seminars

Eaglelike Excellence

Fabulous Feedback: The Art of Complimenting and Correcting Students

Finding Authentic Hope and Wholeness

Follow to Lead: Establishing a Personal Board of Directors

The Following Formula

How Am I Smart? A Guide to Multiple Intelligences

Inside Out and Right-Side Up

The Master Method: Teaching Jesus’ Way

Motivating Students to Learn and Succeed No Two Alike: A Learning Styles Overview

Overcoming the Challenges of Change

Presenting the Gospel With the Multiple Intelligence

Psalm 23: A Psalm to Live By

Single and More than Satisfied

Teaching and Questioning to Facilitate Thinking, Involvement, and Participation

Today's Esthers Need Another Mordecai

Associate Speaker - Dr. Linda Page's Church Related Seminars

Dealing with the D’s (ADD, ODD, and LD)

Understanding Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome: In My Sunday School class?

(Get more info about Dr. Linda Page)

Associate Speaker - Elizabeth Greene's Church Related Seminars

Discovering Your Child’s Temperament

Engraved on the Heart of God (4 lessons from Jonah)

Extreme Makeover: Heart Edition

The Five Love Languages of Children

Fun Ways to Keep Focused at the Holiday’s (Christmas, Easter, Valentines Day)

Got (Abundant) Life? (4 lessons from John on the “I AM’s” of Jesus)

Journey of Faith

Keeping the Grinch from Stealing your Christmas

Let’s Make a Memory

Living on One Income in a Two Income World

Raising Your Spirited Child

Set Sail with the Savior (4 part series from 2 Timothy)

(Get more info about Elizabeth Greene)

Eaglelike Excellence

Setting and maintaining high standards can be difficult as it's easy to become satisfied with mediocrity. From the study of the Eagle, you will be reminded that it's with God's eaglelike energy, strength, and vision that we can achieve excellence. And, just as God is an eagle for us, we can and must be eagles for others - caring with eaglelike energy, strength, and vision and putting hope in God. [women, singles; 1 hour]

Fabulous Feedback: The Art of Complimenting and Correcting Students

Compliments and corrections have the power to increase or decrease students’ self-esteem, self-discipline, intrinsic motivation, and learning. Therefore, using them well can really help Sunday school teachers and youth leaders. Specific information about why, when, and how to give helpful compliments and corrections will be shared. The value of specific and focused compliments and corrections vs. general statements such as “good” and “that’s unacceptable” will be emphasized. Differences between corrections and criticisms will be explained and modeled. This is a very practical and encouraging seminar. [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1½ hours]

Finding Authentic Hope and Wholeness

Everyone has five core needs that can be represented by questions – Security: Who do I trust? Identity: Who am I? Belonging: Who wants me? Purpose: Why am I alive? Competence: What do I do well? We’ll discuss why these needs are important, why the order is significant, how the questions and their answers are interlocking and interactive, how to teach these truths to others, and authentic life-changing answers. This content is powerful!. Click on Authentic Hope for more information on this topic. [women, singles, Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, any length from a 45-minute overview to a 4-day seminar, depending on the audience the talk can be ministry focused with or without an emphasis on evangelism or more practical in nature]

Follow to Lead: Establishing a Personal Board of Directors

Although it's easier to find books and classes on leadership, studying "followership" may be more important. We become like those we follow so we should be strategic in deciding who to listen to and who to be influenced by. We must be the best people we can be! What would you benefit from learning? Who has God given you who can help you learn this? You'll learn a very practical, revealing, and enjoyable method of regularly asking and answering these key questions. Kathy will explain why she listens to the voices she listens to and people will be invited to share, as well. Following equips us to lead. [women, singles, teachers and leaders, 1 hour]

The Following Formula

Jesus Christ calls to each of us, “Come, follow Me.” But, some of us think more about following God’s commands than following God. That’s a mistake. Jesus says, “Follow Me.” But, how? What’s the following formula? In rich detail Kathy will explain three decisions that must be made in order to fully follow Christ. This relevant and important message will meet needs wherever you are on your spiritual journey. You will be encouraged and challenged to further spiritual maturity. [women, singles; 1-3 hours]

How Am I Smart? A Guide to Multiple Intelligences

All children, teens, and adults have eight different intelligences that can be awakened, strengthened, focused, and trained (e.g., word smart, nature smart, self smart). These intelligences will be defined and explained so teachers and small group leaders can determine which ones are strengths for their students and how to use them when teaching and leading discussions. Specific ideas about how students think with each intelligence and how each is expressed will be shared (e.g., word-smart children think with words and learn well by reading, writing, speaking and listening; logic-smart children think with questions and learn well from discussions and cause/effect and comparison/contrast thinking). [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1½-3 hours]

Inside Out and Right-Side Up

Shows like The Swan, Extreme Makeover, and The Bachelor; magazine issues like People’s “50 Most Beautiful People;” and endless news reports about obesity and dieting can cause people to judge themselves and everyone else by their outward appearances. There is so much more to us! In this message, Kathy will encourage us to examine our internals – e.g., our heart, emotions, beliefs, thoughts – and whether our priorities are “right-side up.” [women, singles, college and high school students: 1-3 hours]

The Master Method: Teaching Jesus’ Way

What does it mean to share the career of Christ? What contributed to His teaching effectiveness? Can we really teach in the same ways? By examining Jesus’ teaching methods, we will learn much about effective teaching. When we teach like the Master Teacher our learners can be master learners. Come to learn something new about Jesus, teaching, and learning. [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1½-3 hours]

Motivating Students to Learn and Succeed

All children, teens, and adults are motivated, but they might not be motivated to learn and succeed. Have you met some who are motivated to fail, motivated to remain apathetic, or motivated to get into trouble? Unfortunately, they’re often present. In this seminar, practical, realistic, and helpful ideas to get and keep children, teens, and adults motivated to learn and succeed will be explained and demonstrated. You will be encouraged! [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1½-3 hours, When enough time is allowed, ideas from the “Fabulous Feedback” seminar are included.]

Overcoming the Challenges of Change

Change is not only possible, it’s essential if we, our students, and our programs are to be excellent. But, change isn’t easy. What can help? We’ll look at the role of “power thinking,” the “application arrow,” and the “stop/learn” principle. We’ll also learn to apply a process and an analogy that involves identifying what to change out of and what to change into. The steps will be practical and the examples will guide you as you apply the ideas to yourself, individuals who need to change beliefs or behaviors, and entire programs in need of change. [women, singles, Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1-3 hours]

Presenting the Gospel With the Multiple Intelligences

Logic-smart people may struggle with faith because they don’t understand everything. People-smart people may need to talk things through to gain clarity. Picture-smart people need to have the pictures that form in their mind honored. Nature-smart people may trust Christ when passages about nature are included in presentations and they learn more about God being their Creator. Come to learn more about these and other examples of presenting the gospel with the eight intelligences. [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1-1½ hours]

Psalm 23: A Psalm to Live By

Like others, you might think you know Psalm 23. But, do you really? Perhaps you’ve memorized it, but do you understand all the rich messages that are relevant for today’s quick-paced times? The Shepherd makes us, leads us, restores us . . . the verbs are so vivid and comforting. And, have you paid attention to the places? The sheep don’t just spend time in a valley! You’ll enjoy and greatly benefit from Dr. Kathy’s dynamic, practical, and accurate phrase-by-phrase teaching of this Psalm to live by. [women, singles; 1-1½ hours]

Single and More than Satisfied

Kathy believes that if the single life was good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for her. Kathy details other reasons she is content and more than satisfied as a single adult and concludes with an exhortation. After listening, you may agree that singleness can be celebrated. If not, that’s okay. You’ll still be encouraged. God may meet your needs through Kathy’s refreshing perspective, comforting sensitivity to people’s discouragement and doubts, practical ideas, helpful interpretation of Scripture, and humorous stories. You may even laugh at yourself. [singles, 1 hour]

Teaching and Questioning to Facilitate Thinking, Involvement, and Participation

All children, teens, and adults think all the time, but they don’t necessarily think about what you want them to think about. For example, rather than being able to answer your questions, were they thinking about what you were wearing, what they would have for lunch, or the places in the Bible lesson rather than the people you were going to emphasize? And, do you set out to have quality discussions, but find yourself having question-answer interrogations instead? Are only some people in your class or group involved? Are you frustrated by the hand-raising “games” your students play? Students’ passivity and a lack of purposeful thinking should concern all of us. Therefore, practical, realistic, and fun methods that will increase thinking, involvement, and participation will be fully explained and demonstrated. They can make an immediate and positive impact on attitudes and abilities. [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1½ hours]

Today’s Esthers Need Another Mordecai

Although children have been created with skills, talents, and gifts, they don’t always behave like they have been! Often, adults need to help them determine their strengths and how they can be used to glorify God. Today’s precious children need adults to come alongside and instruct and guide them much like Mordecai did for Esther. Let’s examine Mordecai’s methods so we can use them effectively to transform children we know and, through them, the world! [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1 hour]

Associate Speaker - Dr. Linda Page

Dr. Linda Page - Dealing with the D’s (ADD, ODD, and LD)

You perhaps have all kinds of D’s in your church family – including children/teenagers labeled ADD, ODD, and LD. Do you want some new realistic ideas for positively meeting their needs? Who doesn’t? Linda will present specific and practical strategies to increase the likelihood these children/teenagers will respond to the truth being taught. You will also come to understand how the world looks through an ADD, LD brain. [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1½ hours]

Dr. Linda Page - Understanding Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome: In My Sunday School class?

Statistics tell us that 1 every 166 births now brings a child with Autism or Asperger’s syndrome. That means that churches will be welcoming more and more families dealing with children with these conditions. What do these two terms really mean and what do you need to know as a Sunday School teacher, Bible study leader, or small group leader? This workshop will enable you to approach students with Autism or Asperger’s with confidence and understanding. Strategies and accommodations will be offered as well as encouraging words for addressing students with these special needs. [Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, youth leaders, 1–3 hours]

Associate Speaker - Elizabeth Greene

Elizabeth Greene - Discovering Your Child’s Temperament

How can each member of our family or class be so different from one another? Why do we connect with some and clash with others? Come learn about the 4 basic temperaments that people have and gather some tips that will enable you to celebrate and even enjoy the differences. [women, Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, 1 hour]

Elizabeth Greene - Engraved on the Heart of God (4 lessons from Jonah)

Jonah-isn’t he that infamous character we learned about in Sunday school who ran away from God and ended up in the belly of a fish? This story so familiar to some has a compelling message for women today. You will discover anew from this action packed adventure the character of God, his wonderful grace and his love so divine that saves a spot on His heart to engrave your name. [women or a mixed audience, each talk 45 minutes-1 hour, could be a weekend retreat]

Elizabeth Greene - Extreme Makeover: Heart Edition

Most of us would savor a day at the spa being transformed from ordinary to extraordinary. Though our world places great emphasis on how we look on the outside, God cares about how we look on the inside. Together, mothers and daughters can discover how a Bible character met Jesus one day and received an extreme makeover of his heart. [A mother/daughter tea for mothers and their daughters ages Kindergarten-5th grade. 30 minutes]

Elizabeth Greene - The Five Love Languages of Children

An effective way to speak with internationals is to speak 2 or 3 languages. An effective way to communicate love to your children is to learn and understand their “language” of love. Come learn about the various love languages and gain tips for determining which ones your children understand. You will gain tools that will help you “speak” their language of love. [Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, mothers, 1 hour]

Elizabeth Greene – Fun Ways to Keep Focused at the Holiday’s (Christmas, Easter, Valentines Day)

Christmas and Easter are fun and festive times of the year but they are more than just Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. The holidays provide natural “teachable moments” for parents to provide spiritual insight into the true meaning of these holidays. Come learn how to make the most of these moments with your kids through crafts, activities, cooking and parties. You will also learn some fun party ideas about sharing your faith with your family, friends and neighbors. [mothers, 1 hour]

Elizabeth Greene - Got (Abundant) Life? (4 lessons from John on the “I AM’s” of Jesus)

Let’s face it, we live in America which means for most of us we live a busy, scheduled, hectic life. Our days are jam-packed but are they full? When you get that rare moment to relax in solitude, do you feel content, satisfied? Jesus said “I have come that you might have life and have it to the full.” As Jesus reveals his identity in the book of John you will discover how his identity can impact yours. Are you just doing life or really living it? Jesus will unlock the key to a meaningful life. [mixed audience or women, each session 45 minutes, could be a weekend retreat]

Elizabeth Greene - Heart and Soul

God invites us to love him with all of our heart and soul, strength and mind. How can we know God and share his love with our kids? Many of us as parents want our children to grow up knowing God but find it difficult to integrate him into our everyday lives. Come learn some practical and creative ways to make passing on your faith in God a natural and fun part of your everyday lives. [mothers, ministry leaders, 1 hour]

Elizabeth Greene - Journey of Faith

When taking a road trip, it’s convenient and helpful to have the exact directions mapped out in advance. AAA even provides a “TripTik” for members, which informs a traveler of delays and road construction along the way. Though sometimes we may want a TripTik to guide our life and alert us to the future, God calls us to travel by faith. Come discover the tools God provides for us to navigate through life and discover how traveling by faith adds joy to the journey. [mixed audience or women, 45 minutes]

Elizabeth Greene - Keeping the Grinch from Stealing your Christmas

The crotchety Grinch, with “termites in his smile” and “garlic in his soul”, tries every year to wipe out Christmas for the cheerful people of Whoville, only to discover that the true spirit of the holiday season lies beyond his covetous grasp. Join us to find out how you can discover true holiday spirit and keep the Grinch from stealing your Christmas. [Gospel presentation, women, outreach event, 45 minutes]

Elizabeth Greene - Let’s Make a Memory

Family traditions give each member of the family a sense of belonging. Traditions give our kids a sense of security and create great memories for years to come. Discover the 4 typical areas of family life that lend themselves to family traditions and gather a myriad of ideas for implementing your own family traditions. [women, 1 hour]

Elizabeth Greene - Living on One Income in a Two Income World

Money. It buys beautiful homes, stylish clothing, and nice cars. It sends our kids to fun camps and pays for costly sports. The bigger the income, the more we can provide for our children. Often, a family must depend upon two incomes to make these dreams a reality. A trend exists of moms who have decided that perhaps less is more. Find out how you can stay home to invest in your children’s lives during their years at home and still live well on one income. This seminar is filled with plenty of practical tips for one income families to thrive. [mixed audience, women, couples retreat seminar, MOPS, 1 hour]

Elizabeth Greene - Mary’s Story

We celebrate and honor Mary, the mother of Jesus for her special assignment as the mother of God’s Son. But what was it really like for this young woman to take on this monumental task? We’ll look at the Christmas story from Mary’s perspective, hear God’s call to her and wonder at her humble submission to His will. Through Mary’s story we’ll discover how God’s grace extends toward us with an invitation to salvation and a call to live a life of surrendered faith to Him. What will you do with the call? What can you learn from Mary’s story that will inspire you to a deeper devotion to Christ? [mixed audience or women, 45 minutes]

Elizabeth Greene - Raising Your Spirited Child

Some children are a joy to raise. They come when they are called and they do what they are told. They make us feel like effective parents. Other children enter the world with spirit and a clear opinion of how they want their world to be run. They resist parental direction and enter willingly into a clash of the wills. Come learn new insights into the temperament of spirited kids and gain some skills for parenting them effectively. [women, 1 hour]

Elizabeth Greene - Set Sail with the Savior (4 part series from 2 Timothy)

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. “ So many voices call to us promising hope and security. In this day of uncertainty, how can we be women living with our life anchored to the right thing? When the storms of persecution or hardship blow our way, how will we keep the course? Paul addresses these issues in this passionate and personal letter penned to his dear friend, Timothy. Learn how to anchor your soul to Christ and set sail for a life of faithful service to Him. [any audience, women, could be a weekend retreat, each session 45 minutes to 1 hour]

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