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Training That Helps Ministry Grow
Practical workshops and training designed to encourage, equip, and support Children's Ministry and Sabbath School leaders throughout the Central California Conference.
Whether you're building a ministry team, strengthening Sabbath School, preparing for VBS, or looking for practical ways to serve children and families, these trainings are designed to give you ideas and tools you can take back to your local church.
Upcoming Trainings
Find a training near you.
Explore upcoming Children’s Ministry and Sabbath School trainings throughout the Central California Conference. Dates, locations, and registration information are listed below so you can find the training that works best for you.
Built to Grow Together
Sermon + Building Strong Ministry Teams Workshop
Healthy ministry was never meant to rest on the shoulders of one person. Built to Grow Together explores the biblical picture of ministry as people growing, serving, and using their gifts together. Following the sermon, Building Strong Ministry Teams (Without Burning Out) turns those principles into practical steps for strengthening your ministry team. Together, we’ll look at real challenges such as finding volunteers, sharing responsibility, developing new leaders, clarifying roles, and creating a ministry that can grow without burning out the people who serve.
All workshops begin at 2:00 PM
2026
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June 27 — Lemoore District
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August 15 — Modesto Central
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August 29 — Bakersfield Hillcrest
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September 12 — Gilroy
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September 19 — Los Banos Hispanic
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October 3 — Fresno Westside
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October 17 — Chowchilla
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November 7 — San Francisco Chinese
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November 14 — San Luis Obispo
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December 12 — Orosi
2027
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February 6 — Modesto Hispanic
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March 20 — San Jose Central
Alive in Jesus Sabbath School Curriculum Training
November 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Clovis SDA Church
Training offered in English and Spanish
Get acquainted with Alive in Jesus, the new Sabbath School curriculum designed to help children know Jesus, understand the Bible, and grow in a lasting relationship with Him. This hands-on training will help Sabbath School leaders and teachers understand the curriculum, explore its resources, and discover practical ways to bring each lesson to life in their local church.
Whether you’re new to teaching or have served for years, come ready to learn, ask questions, and prepare for this new chapter in children’s Sabbath School.
VBS Live 2027
March 7, 2027 | Clovis SDA Church | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Experience VBS before you lead it! VBS Live allows your team to walk through the upcoming VBS program, experience the opening and closing programs and activity centers, and get practical training to help you prepare for VBS at your local church.
This year, VBS Live will offer separate English and Spanish VBS experiences, each led in its respective language, along with a combined practical training session with translation provided.
10:00 AM — English VBS Experience
Opening Program • VBS Centers • Closing Program
12:30 PM — Combined VBS Training | English & Spanish
Resources • Volunteers • Budgeting • VBS Planning
Translation provided.
1:30 PM — Lunch for All Participants
2:45 PM — Spanish VBS Experience
Programa de Apertura • Centros de VBS • Programa de Clausura
Led by Spanish-speaking ministry leaders.
Ready to learn more or register? Visit our Events page.
Training for the Ministry You're Building
Every ministry has different needs. Whether you’re building a stronger team, strengthening Sabbath School, reaching children in your community, or supporting faith at home, these trainings offer practical ideas and tools you can adapt for your church and the people you serve.
LEADERSHIP & TEAMS
"Building Strong Ministry Teams" (Without Burning Out)
"Connecting with Purpose" (small groups)
Child Safety and Volunteer Screening
For leaders building teams, recruiting volunteers, developing new leaders, and creating healthier ministry systems.
SABBATH SCHOOL
Practical training for leaders and teachers creating meaningful Sabbath School experiences for children.
CHILDREN'S EVANGELISM
Training that helps churches create meaningful ways for children to connect with Jesus and their community.
FAMILIES & FAITH AT HOME
Training that helps churches support parents and families as faith grows beyond Sabbath morning.
Bring a Workshop to Your Church
Looking for training for your local church?
Many of these workshops can be adapted for a local church, ministry team, Sabbath School group, or area-wide gathering.
Training can focus on the needs you're currently facing rather than simply adding another meeting to the calendar.
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