September 20th from 9am - 2pm

Where?

Mountain City Church - 19 Beall St, Frostburg, MD

Cost $10 per person (covers admission, Chick-Fil-A lunch and snacks)

What to expect?

Children and Youth workers are invited to be equipped, trained and encouraged as we hear from others "in the trenches" or ministry sharing wisdom and experience, from God's Word and life.

There will be two "tracks" one focused on children workers and a second focused for those who work with youth. If you or someone at your church serve with youth and children, you need to sign up for this mini-conference.

Tanya Area - "How Trauma Affects the Kids We Love and What to Do About It"
Adam Ansel - Incorporating Missions into your Ministry
Shannon Diehl - Ministering to Children with Special Needs
Charity Saweikis - Hospitality and Caring for Families well
Eric Tucker - Creating a Discipleship Pathway

SCHEDULE

8:30-9am Check-in (coffee, tea, Dunkin Donuts, snacks - Provided by BCMD)

9:15am Welcome - Keynote and Worship

9:45am Break Outs Cycle 1

10:30 Break

10:45 Break Outs Cycle 2

11:30 Break Outs Cycle 3

12:15 Lunch/Connection groups (Chick-Fil-A)

12:30 Round Table discussions

1:30 Wrap Up – Worship and prayer

2:00 Dismiss

SPEAKERS

Tanya Area

Children’s Ministry Director - First Baptist Church of Pocomoke City

Tanya Area serves as the Children’s Ministry Director at First Baptist Church of Pocomoke City, where she is dedicated to helping children know, love, and follow Jesus. With a Master of Arts in Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministry from Bethel University, Tanya brings both theological depth and practical experience to her role.

Her passion is creating a welcoming, Christ-centered environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to grow in their faith. Whether she’s teaching Bible lessons, organizing outreach events, or partnering with parents, Tanya’s heart for ministry shines through everything she does.

Tanya believes that the early years are foundational for lifelong faith, and she is committed to walking alongside children and families as they explore God’s love together. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and finding creative ways to bring Scripture to life.

Adam Ansel

Youth Pastor - Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cumberland, Maryland.

I’ve been in full time ministry as a missionary and pastor for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Youth Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cumberland, Maryland. I’m so thankful that God called me to work with students because I love seeing their enthusiasm for growing in faith and serving. It’s exciting to be on the frontline of what God is doing in our local schools.

Charity Saweikis

Mountain City Church - Guest Care & Hospitality Team Leader

I love serving the next generation because I see in them the future of the Church, the world, and the unfolding of God’s redemptive story. Each young person represents potential—potential to know Christ deeply, to walk in truth, and to impact their communities with light and love.

There’s a deep joy in walking alongside them, pointing them toward Jesus, and helping them discover their identity and purpose in Him. It’s not about simply transferring knowledge—it’s about investing in souls, nurturing faith, and watching lives be transformed.

Serving Christ’s Kingdom is the heartbeat behind it all. His Kingdom is not just a future hope; it’s a present reality breaking into the world through love, justice, mercy, and truth. To be part of that—whether through mentoring, teaching, praying, or leading—is an honor. It means aligning my life with a purpose greater than myself.

Ultimately, I serve because Christ first served me. His love compels me to give, to build, and to sow into what truly lasts—eternal souls and God’s eternal Kingdom.

Eric Tucker

Escape Student Ministries

Marty Jellison

Mountain City Church - Associate Pastor/Family Ministry

Shannon Diehl

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