Show Me Arts & Ministry Conference
39th Anniversary – August 7- 9, 2025

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phil 3:14

“The Finish Line”
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ.”

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Thursday, August 7

Breakfast on your own

We will be building visual delights that bring the conference theme to life. We will use both challenging and casual techniques for both beginner and Intermediate levels.

Ministering to the residents in Nursing Homes can be a deeply rewarding for several reasons: Fulfilling a need and making a difference; Personal growth and spiritual enrichment; Building meaningful relationships; Witnessing Resilience and faith; and sharing practical ways to minister.

The face painting world is vast and endless. This class will move in the direction YOU want to take it. If more focus is needed on basic strokes and tools of the trade OR if you are past that and willing to take on a challenge, this class will meet you at your level. You can ALWAYS learn something new, but best of all you can take home friendships, networking, and knowledge that you need to continue growing in this business long after the convention is over.

JAM in the gym/vendors open until 9pm  (bring a snack to share)                                         

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Friday, August 8

Breakfast on your own

Grab your creative juices and join us for a day of FUNtastic ideas to jump start your Kids Ministry. From Memory verse games to story-telling to songs to puppets to altar calls and things in between. Be inspired to inspire the kids God has placed in your care. Jeff Smith will join Colleen Fouts to do what he does best! INSPIRE!!! (Class will learn a devotion/object lesson/skit/bit to perform in Friday night’s show)

Learn from this talented and creative twister. Whatever skill level you are currently at, he will advance you with his entertaining ways. Entertaining during line work and games with balloons will be addressed as well as advanced balloon sculpting. Bring some balloons and a pump but if you do not have these, don’t let that stop you from attending, there are plenty of old or new friends that you can borrow from. Be ready to laugh and learn! (Class will work on a devotion/object lesson/skit/bit to perform in Friday night’s show)

  *additional materials fee at registration or at door*

Create an adorable basic puppet friend with a glue gun and some imagination. Beginning basics and brush-ups for seasoned puppeteers.  “Learning to dance” (without using your feet).  Basic choreography and variety in movement that will make your puppets come alive and jive! Easy Puppet Skits: How to put together a delightful program even when you have limited time, limited budget and a limited number of hands!  Puppeteers will weave together a full-scale performance while learning staging, choreography and special effects. Ideas on creating props and scenery to brighten up your performance and get your message come alive. Practice your manipulation for the evening show!

JAM in the gym/vendors open until 9pm (bring a snack to share)                              

Saturday, August 9

Breakfast on your own

There is no video or audio recording without permission from the presenter.

See you next year August 20-22, 2026

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