Speaking
Equip Families. Strengthen Leaders. Raise the Next Generation.
If your church wants to move beyond programs, and truly disciple the next generation, I would be honored. I would be honored to serve you.
I speak to equip:
- Parents who want to lead spiritually with confidence
- Children’s ministry leaders who want clarity and alignment
- Churches that want stronger family discipleship systems
My heart is simple:
To help churches strengthen families and raise kids who know and love Jesus.
About Darren
Darren Goodrich serves as a Children’s Pastor and disciple-maker with a deep passion for equipping families and strengthening church leadership.
With years of ministry experience and a strong commitment to biblical clarity, Darren teaches in a way that is:
- Theologically grounded
- Practically actionable
- Encouraging and pastoral
- Clear and structured
His goal is not hype.
It’s transformation.
Speaking Topics
Each message can be customized for your church, conference, or leadership gathering.
Partnering with Parents: Moving from Childcare to Discipleship
Many churches say they value family ministry.
Few have a clear strategy.
This session helps leaders:
- Clarify their ministry win
- Align programming with family discipleship
- Equip parents beyond Sunday morning
- Build long-term culture change
Ideal for: Church leadership teams, KidMin conferences, ministry staff training
Raising Kids Who Understand the Gospel
Children don’t need watered-down truth.
They need clear, understandable theology.
This workshop covers:
- How to explain salvation to children
- How to talk about sin without shame
- How to build gospel fluency in your ministry
- How to avoid moralism in kids teaching
Ideal for: Children’s ministry teams and volunteers
Building a Volunteer Culture That Lasts
Recruiting is not the goal.
Retention is.
This training focuses on:
- Clarifying expectations
- Creating ownership
- Encouraging leaders effectively
- Preventing burnout
Ideal for: KidMin leaders and church staff
Family Discipleship for Busy Parents
A practical, hope-filled session designed to:
- Reduce guilt
- Provide simple spiritual rhythms
- Equip parents with doable next steps
- Reframe discipleship as daily, not complicated
Ideal for: Parent workshops, family ministry events, church-wide seminars
What Churches Appreciate
- Clear biblical teaching
- Practical takeaways
- Strong structure
- Encouragement without pressure
- A heart for partnership
Formats Available
- Sunday Guest Teaching/Preaching
- Parent Workshops
- Leadership Retreats
- Volunteer Training Events
- KidMin Conferences
- Multi-session intensives
Let’s Talk About Your Church
Every church context is different.
I would love to learn about:
- Your ministry goals
- Your challenges
- Your vision for families
Let’s explore how I can serve your church well.
