Show Me Arts & Ministry Conference
39th Anniversary – August 7- 9, 2025
Please feel free to phone the Show Me Hotline at : 757-615-8355 or e-mail FamilyEntertainers@gmail.com
Instructor Ben Christensen – Fun Children’s Ministry Practices
Kids love learning at Connection Church where Ben has served as the children’s pastor for the past 8 years. As an ordained minister with a degree in Children’s ministry, and a professional entertainer Ben, has been able to learn from some of the best and is thrilled to pass on some of the tried and true principles that has lead to a growing a fruitful ministry. Join us to learn all about ministry techniques including scripture memory techniques, Ben’s favorite games, Bible story telling options, creative characters, rules, writing / adapting curriculum to fit your culture and personality, and a Q&A.
Bringing Excellence to the Performing Arts!
Celebrate, Laugh, and Learn!
Jeff Smith is Director of the Salt & Light Ministries and President of Jeff Smith Ministries, both based near Richmond, VA. He holds advanced degrees in Communications and Worship Arts from Regent University and Liberty University respectively. Jeff is a featured performer and master teacher at national and international training conferences and seminars in drama, worship arts, music ministry, teacher training, children’s ministry, and creative arts. Jeff currently resides in Richmond, VA, with his wife Debbie. They have two sons, Benjamin, Samuel a three GRANDSONS!!! For more information on Jeff and his ministry check out our web site at: www.saltandlightmin.org
Feedback & Reviews
“This was the most Awsome thing I have ever done! I had such a warm feeling of belonging. I know now for sure that this is what God wants me to do. I have wanted to clown and make people smile my whole life and now my dream is coming true!”
I’ve been meaning to post about my time at the Clown Convention in Branson with Show Me Creative Ministries so here it is! I had such an amazing time!! Being a clown is something else! It’s more than putting on an outfit and makeup. It’s doing things to make people laugh and smile when they feel like they can’t. It’s making someone’s day and touching lives. It really does bring out the best of me when I’m able to clown around. I’ve always been a prankster/goofy kind of person and this convention just made it even better. I met some amazing people and learned a lot! I learned how to make a puppet (I almost gave up but I didn’t) and do the choreography. It took 8 hrs to make my puppet as a first timer. Now I see why they charge 300 or more for a good quality puppet. I learned how to clown around for nursing homes. I learned a few magic tricks. I enjoyed the church service and music during my stay too. I really needed that time away and to be surrounded by a bunch of clowns was just what I needed enjoy the pics/vids.
Just got home from an awesome week of creative ministries learning at Show Me Creative Ministries!!
There was balloons, dowel rods, puppets, fellowship, fun and worship! I