KATIE EDWARDS
Katie Edwards serves as the Student Ministries Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. She has been serving in full-time youth ministry for 26 years and has a passion for helping teenagers know Jesus, love Jesus, and live for Jesus. Katie is also passionate about developing leaders and shepherds to reach the next generation for Jesus. She loves her Kindle, chocolate, naps, Starbucks and movies. Katie lives in Southern California with her husband Ron and her three kids Abby, Ella & Cooper.
Breakout Session Info
Bonus Breakout Session
Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio
Grow Your WyldLife Team: Expand your potential leader pool when you think outside the box about the people you invite, and when and how you invite them. (Julie Clapp)
Breakout Session 1
Wednesday at 10:45 a.m.
- A 7-Year Vision for Kids | Club Room: Build a discipleship trajectory by partnering with high school ministries and offering growth opportunities. (Emily Johnson and Matt Shepherd)
- Building (or Rebuilding) WyldLife from the Ground Up | Axis: Establish early stage ministry strategy and make the right connections. (Jeff Lakin and LaTonya Stevenson)
- Adolescent Development | Snack Bar: Know your audience - who they are physically, spiritually, and emotionally. (Julie Clapp)
- WyldLife in Small Towns and Rural Settings | Headquarters/War Room: Effectively reach students with excellence in rural contexts. (Josh Smithson and Cliff Stallings)
Breakout Session 2
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
- High School WyldLife Leaders | Club Room: Set them up for success through training, clear expectations, and appropriate roles. (Joel Brantley and Joe Nelson)
- Parents | Axis: Engage with WyldLife parents through relationship building and invitation. (Scottie Dancy and Beth Griebel)
- Social Media | Snack Bar: Increase your impact with kids and parents through social media. (Blake Anderson)
- WyldLife in Cities and Urban Areas | Headquarters/War Room: Effectively reach students with excellence in urban contexts. (Alberto Avila and Yasmine Rodriguez)
Breakout Session 3
Wednesday at 2:15 p.m.
- Campaigners | Club Room: Discuss resources, casting vision to middle schoolers, and building community. (Crystal Kirgiss)
- Club | Axis: Acknowledge non-negotiables, implement innovative ideas, and reach the farthest out kid. (Chris Chirico and Jenna Rejcek)
- Contact Work | Snack Bar: Connect with middle school students in their world today. (Susie Ankenbrandt and Hannah Hill)
- Catholic School WyldLife | Headquarters/War Room: Learn how and why the K-8 Catholic school in your area can be a great place to start WyldLife. (Jon Robert Marks)
Brainstorming Workshops
Thursday at 9:00 am
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in one small-group brainstorming session. This is an opportunity to share ideas, but also brainstorm for new ideas with others who are passionate about the same area of WyldLife. Sign up for a workshop on Wednesday afternoon at the dining hall. Space is limited to 15 in each workshop.
- Big events and club themes (color wars, dodgeball tournaments, etc.) | Club Room
- Campaigners (series and engagement techniques) | Leader Lounge
- Club (music, mixers and games) | Axis
- Free time at WyldLife camp | Game Room
- Meeting NEW kids | Snack Bar
- Non-traditional WyldLife camping (bus tours, 6th grade trips, lock-ins, etc.) | Headquarters/War Room
- One-on-one discipleship techniques with middle schoolers | The Hacienda
- Parents (roles, engagement, communication, etc.) | Fireside
- Retaining WyldLife leaders | Headquarters/War Room Porch
- Social media best practices | Snack Bar Porch
- WyldLife weekend camping | Club Room Porch