60–90 Minute Keynote or Breakout Session + Optional Half- or Full-Day Workshop With James Hamilton – Pastor, Storyteller, and Champion for the Next GenerationThis high-energy, insight-packed session is designed for anyone involved in children’s ministry — whether you’re a full-time kids pastor or a weekend volunteer. With over 26 years of hands-on experience leading children’s ministries in churches ranging from mid-sized congregations to large, multi-campus megachurches, James Hamilton brings practical wisdom, contagious passion, and deep biblical insight to help you build a ministry that flourishes.More than just ideas, James offers a roadmap. Through personal stories, real-world data, humor, and heartfelt encouragement, he equips and inspires leaders at every level to create a vibrant, Christ-centered environment that captivates kids, empowers volunteers, engages families, and transforms lives.Whether you're leading a handful of children or a thousand, this session will leave you recharged, re-focused, and ready to lead with greater clarity and purpose.You’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies for:
Optional Workshop Add-OnFor teams looking to go deeper, an optional half- or full-day workshop is available. This interactive training can be customized to focus on the specific needs of your ministry — from leadership development and volunteer training to creative communication and curriculum strategy.Whether you’re launching a new ministry, navigating growth, or just need a fresh spark, Building a Thriving Kid’s Ministry will equip you with the tools and inspiration to lead well — and leave a lasting legacy in the lives of the next generation.
60–90 Minute Keynote or Breakout Session + Optional Half- or Full-Day Workshop With James Hamilton – Master Storyteller, Speaker Coach, and Leadership CommunicatorStorytelling isn’t just a communication tool — it’s a superpower. In a world overloaded with information, it’s the well-told story that breaks through the noise, captures hearts, and inspires action.In this dynamic, interactive session, James Hamilton reveals how anyone — regardless of personality, background, or experience — can harness the power of storytelling to connect more deeply, lead more effectively, and speak more memorably. With 26+ years of experience as a performer, pastor, speaker, and filmmaker, James brings the perfect mix of energy, vulnerability, humor, and insight to help audiences not only understand the impact of storytelling, but also start using it right away.This session is highly practical, emotionally engaging, and deeply empowering. Whether you’re presenting from a stage, leading a team, teaching a class, or simply trying to communicate more clearly in everyday life — storytelling can transform the way you influence others.Through live demonstration, group interaction, and step-by-step teaching, James will show you how to:
James doesn’t just teach storytelling — he demonstrates it. Each session is filled with real-life examples, personal stories, audience engagement, and live coaching moments that model the very principles being taught. You won’t just leave inspired — you’ll leave equipped, with story frameworks, prompts, and confidence to begin using your voice in more powerful ways.Optional Workshop Add-OnWant to go deeper? The optional half- or full-day workshop allows time for interactive coaching, peer feedback, and story development. Whether you’re training a team of speakers, preparing a group of ministry leaders, or simply want to unlock your communication potential, this customizable workshop offers practical tools and real-time transformation.The Power of Storytelling is perfect for: • Church Leaders & Pastors • Ministry Teams • Educators & Communicators • Business Leaders • Nonprofit Advocates • Anyone who wants to lead with greater clarity, authenticity, and influenceDiscover the stories you didn’t even know you had — and learn to tell them in ways that make a difference.
Let’s Walk: Raising Kids to Love God’s Word and Live Out Their Faith 60–90 Minute Keynote or Breakout Presentation Based on the book Let’s Walk – 52 Stories and Devotions for Families by James HamiltonIf you’ve ever asked, “How can I help the kids I love grow in their faith?” — this session is for you. In this heartfelt, practical, and hope-filled presentation, James Hamilton invites parents, grandparents, and caregivers into a deeper, more intentional journey of raising children who know God, love His Word, and live out their faith in everyday life.Drawing from his powerful devotional book Let’s Walk — a collection of 52 real-life stories and spiritual insights for families — James unpacks the simple yet profound truth that faith formation begins at home. With warmth, humor, and over two decades of ministry and parenting experience, he equips caregivers with practical strategies, timeless biblical wisdom, and the encouragement they need to be spiritual leaders in the lives of their children.This session isn't just inspiring — it's transformational. Through storytelling, live examples, and engaging teaching, James presents a framework called The 6 Be’s — six core habits that anyone can implement to build a thriving, faith-filled environment for the next generation.
Whether you're raising a toddler, mentoring a teen, or encouraging your grandkids from afar, this session will leave you inspired, equipped, and filled with fresh vision.
“Whoever wins the kids, wins the future. James Hamilton hasn’t just written a book for families; he’s written a roadmap for the future. Every parent who wants their kids to know God, know themselves, and love others should walk through this book as a family. You won’t regret it.” – Pastor Ray Johnston, Founding Pastor, Bayside Church, CA
Perfect for:• Church parenting events • Grandparenting ministries • Family discipleship weekends • Christian school events • Faith-based conferences and retreatsWhether you’re just starting the parenting journey or looking for renewed encouragement along the way, Let’s Walk offers a meaningful, memorable path forward — one step, one story, one spiritual seed at a time.
How to Tell Stories to Kids (and Grown-Ups)
60–90 Minute Keynote or Breakout Session + Optional Interactive Workshops
With James Hamilton – Master Storyteller, Pastor, and Champion of Wonder-Filled Communication
If you work with kids or teens in any setting — church, school, camp, stage, or home — this presentation is for you.
They live for them.
And they’ll never forget the person who told one that moved them.
For nearly 30 years, James Hamilton has been captivating young audiences with his unforgettable blend of storytelling, performance, humor, and heart. As a Kid’s Pastor, performer, and global trainer, James has equipped thousands of leaders to communicate with clarity and creativity using the most powerful tool we have: story.
This high-energy, hands-on presentation is packed with real-world strategies, storytelling secrets, and proven drama techniques that anyone can use to bring a story to life — whether you’re speaking to preschoolers, middle schoolers, teens, or even grown-ups who secretly long to believe in something again.
You don’t need a stage or a spotlight to become a great storyteller. You just need a heart for kids, a willingness to be present, and a few powerful tools — which James will joyfully and practically share with you.
This isn’t a lecture. It’s a performance-meets-practicum. James models everything he teaches with live, laugh-out-loud storytelling, inspiring examples, and the kind of moments that make people say, “I want to learn how to do that.”
Warning: You might laugh until your sides hurt. You might cry unexpectedly. You’ll almost certainly remember what it felt like to be a child again — wide-eyed, open-hearted, and ready for adventure. And most importantly, you’ll walk away with renewed confidence and practical skills to tell stories that captivate attention, spark faith, and open hearts.
Want to go deeper? The half- or full-day workshop experience gives participants the chance to craft and tell their own stories, receive real-time feedback, and learn advanced techniques for storytelling in a ministry, education, or performance setting. Ideal for kids ministry teams, youth leaders, teachers, drama groups, or anyone who wants to sharpen their communication skills in a creative, supportive environment.
Perfect for:
• Children’s Ministry Volunteers & Staff
• Camp Counselors & Youth Leaders
• Teachers & Educators
• Worship and Drama Teams
• Parents, Grandparents, and Family Discipleship Teams
• Storytellers, Writers, and Communicators of Every Kind
You don’t need to be a “performer” to tell a story that changes lives. You just need to know how to speak to the child in every listener — and how to tell stories that speak truth in a way they’ll never forget.
Let James show you how.
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