Our passion to help churches reach children and their families for Christ—equipping leaders with training, tools, and encouragement so they can make a lasting impact.
BTI began in 1971 as a simple four-page, typewritten Bus Ministry newsletter edited by Wick Brandon.
In 1972, S. Ray Sadler transformed it into a full magazine. Sadly, Ray passed away in a small plane crash after returning from a conference. His brother, Joe R. Sadler, continued the work until 1975, when he sold the magazine to Larry Hipps.
Since then, Dr. Larry Hipps has led BTI for over five decades—expanding from publications to nationwide training seminars, conferences, and a full range of children’s ministry resources.
BTI has trained thousands of workers in hundreds of churches across the U.S. and three foreign countries. We offer practical, experience-backed training in:
This is top-notch training from someone who has worked in every aspect of children’s ministry.
Our shop offers tools for both traditional ministries (Sunday School, Children’s Church, Bus Ministry) and creative outreach (Gospel Tracks, Puppets, Gospel Ballooning, magic, bus and clown ministry, and more ).
Visit our Shop to explore resources for your ministry.
Larry has served in both large and small churches and understands the unique challenges each faces—especially when it comes to reaching kids and families. Seeing smaller churches struggle inspired him to create the Small Church Kids Ministry Seminar.
Larry is available to speak at:
Larry will work with your needs—including your budget—to create a program that is productive and beneficial for everyone involved.
