Dave Gidney

…has a long history in both grassroots children’s ministry and training other leaders. He is Director of ChildrenWorldwide, a network of children’s workers; senior lecturer at ForMission College teaching Biblical Studies and Children’s Ministry; and also mentors Christian leaders, runs consultations and training events for children’s leaders and runs children’s programmes for church weekends away and camps. He is author of several books and various articles and devotional readings. Above all that, Dave is a father and grandfather.

2023 Main stage: What the Bible says about key moments

2023 seminar: Mentoring – how can we intentionally disciple children

2023 forum host: Peer influences

2021 host for Rest and Restoration sessions

2020 seminar Going deeper with God in the Sunday school

2018 seminar (London) Children and church: belonging and staying

2017 seminar Mentoring in plain sight

Recommended resources:

Resources: Table Talk for 10-11 year olds and Table Talk for 12-14 year olds (The Ugly Duckling Co)

Books: Mentoring Matters (Rick Lewis)

Sponsored by Children Worldwide