Our keynote speaker for 2011 was Nick Harding. Nick reminded us that we can show the way to live for the children in our care as we support and mentor them.

We were also challenged to enable the spirituality of children by listening to their needs and help those who are searching for answers.

Nick is The Children's Ministry Adviser for the Southwell and Nottingham Diocese.As well as speaking up for children in the church, Nick is particularly experienced in all-age worship and ministry with boys,and has written a number of resource books and books for teenagers.

His books include, 'Boys, God and the Church', 'Pick Up and Run Assemblies' and 'Top Tips on All Age Worship'

Nick is also a Trustee of Scripture Union, leads all-age worship at Spring Harvest, is on the Church of England General Synod, a Lay Reader at St John's with St Mary's Churches, Mansfield and a SIAS Church Schools Inspector.

When not doing any of that he spends time with his teenage boys and very tolerant wife!