I am available for in-person and online conferences, children’s ministry strategic meetings, leader training, and other events.

Contact me at dawn.rundman@gmail.com to connect.

DAWN'S 2022 SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 17, 2022
ConNext Summit in Buffalo, MN
Whereby I host two vendor tables, one as Freelancer Dawn and one as Sparkhouse Dawn

OCTOBER 29, 2022
Twin Cities Area Church Library Association meeting at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN
I’m talking about developmentally-appropriate books to support faith formation in the first 12 years of life. There are a lot of Venn diagram overlaps in that demographic.

PREVIOUS EVENTS AND APPEARANCES

JANUARY 12-14, 2021
Children’s Pastors Conference by INCM
During this Online Conference I provided the following:
Video Presentation: What’s on the Menu? Best Practices for Preschool Ministry
Audio Presentation: Faith in the First Three Years: Why Early Childhood Ministry Matters

I was honored to present two sessions at the annual Children’s Pastors Conference hosted by the International Network of Children’s Ministry. My presentations are now part of the Digital Experience Kit for all attendees.

Didn’t attend CPC? You can still learn with Dr. Dawn! I have also collaborated with INCM to develop an 8-session Child Development Starter Course. This affordable class (only $59!) walks you through infancy through the preteen years with an emphasis on findings from developmental psychology and ways to apply this knowledge to ministry with kids. You can purchase the course here.

In 2020, I was a panelist for several online events to talk about children’s ministry during the pandemic.

May 12: VBS Reimagined hosted by INCM
June 25: Children and Youth Ministry in Uncertain Times, hosted by the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA
July 8: Faith Formation Resources, hosted by Practical Resources for Churches

In-person events where I’ve been a keynote presenter and workshop leader: 

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza Main Stage Speaker, Intensive Course Leader, and Workshop Leader

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) regional and national conferences

Recharge Events and training workshops hosted by Youth Leadership, St. Paul, MN

Intergenerate Conference at Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN

Children's Pastor Conference, the annual conference for INCM

MOMcon, the annual conference for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Power in the Spirit annual conference, Virginia Synod of the ELCA

Hope Leadership Conference, West Des Moines, IA

Adult Study Leader at Outlaw Ranch, Custer, SD

Minnesota Early Childhood Conference at Concordia University, St. Paul

Opening The Book of Faith event, East Central Synod of WI of the ELCA

Raising Up Leaders event, LaCrosse Area Synod of the ELCA

ELCA's East Central Synod of Wisconsin Annual Gathering of Church Administrators

IMAGINE THE COLLABORATION

I’ve been a keynote speaker and workshop leader at conventions, seminaries, colleges, continuing education events, and congregations across the country. I also spent six years as a university professor teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses. I love to speak and present on a variety of topics, including:

+ Children in worship

+ Human memory and the book of Deuteronomy  

+ Birth to 3 ministry in congregations

+ Designing child-friendly spaces in churches

+ Childhood and stewardship

+ Brain changes during the tween/early teen years

+ Creativity in organizations

+ Self care for ministry leaders

+ PLUS customized presentations and experiences to fit specific event themes

+ NEW for 2022 and beyond: What have we learned from ministry during a pandemic that can shape our best practices in years to come?

Want to talk about how I could contribute to your publication, appear at your event, or consult with your organization? dawn.rundman@gmail.com