• LA - Leadership/Administration
• MD - Ministry Development
• M - Missions
• O - Outreach
• PG - Personal Growth
• SM - Special Ministry
• TE - Teacher Education
• TT - Teaching Techniques
  

Friday, October 26, 9:00 AM
O	Ambassadors of Christ James Muffett This insightful presentation looks at our mission to positively influence our culture as representatives of God's eternal kingdom on the earth. 2 Corinthians 5:20 tells us that, "Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us...."
O	Working With a Children's Evangelist to Present a Community Kids Krusade Outreach Susan Gift Porter For those who are interested in reaching into the community with a children's crusade and desire to utilize a specialist.
PG	Godliness Through Discipline LaVern Harlin Participants attending this workshop will learn: The benefits of structure and discipline in ones life; To be holy, as God is holy, equals purpose in our lives; The blessing in training the tongue; How to renew the mind in order to develop a disciplined mindset; How to get in shape in order to advance God's kingdom.
PG	Mentoring is for Everyone! Have One, Be One Nancy Messner The Scriptures provide many examples of both men and women who were mentors. In Titus 2, we learn the specific character qualifications and job description of a mentor. Don't go through life without one.
PG	Resolving Conflict in the Home Rev. Donald Remillard We examine behaviors which intensify conflict in the home and methods for resolution.
PG	Where Are We in God's Timing? [Part 1] Mary Mal We will look at this topic from a dispensational view. It will encompass the religious history of man from Genesis to Revelation. See how current events fit into God's plan and timing for man. This information will help you understand what is happening in our world today and why.
SM	I Am Hurting, Can YOU Help? Dr. Bryce Fox A workshop for pastors and lay-persons: Step-by-step interventions to assist individuals in crisis; Answering common questions about emotional healing; Examining helping skills in psychological and spiritual first-aid; Discussing practical crisis intervention for someone experiencing a life threatening illness or serious accident; Understanding the stages of dying. Attendees will receive a workbook which includes a crisis assessment outline.
TT	Changing Lives Through Scripture Memorization Joanne Allebach This workshop will give you a variety of methods for learning Scripture and for challenging you and your students not only to memorize Scripture but to apply it to your lives.
TT	Object Lessons Enhance Any Program Geraldine Clothier A new workshop on object lessons that will enhance any lesson. Usable for all age groups.
TT	Using "Magic" Illustrations Dr. Norman Clothier Learn simple magic illustrations you can use in Sunday School, Awana, VBS or Junior Church. You will receive several items you can use as well as some you can make. You will be given information about where to get more ideas and materials.
Friday, October 26, 10:10 AM
PG	Becoming Prayer Warriors [Part 1]: Ten Key Words of Prayer Dr. Leroy Jolly Ten Vital Words that will encourage Faithful prayer.
PG	Do the Next Thing: Pressing Forward Toward the Mark Sabrina Black This session is designed to help participants fulfill the vision that God has given them. Topics to be addressed include: Living a blessed life (the prayer of Jabez); It is a blessing to be a blessing; This one thing I know; How what you know can change the way you live; Pressing for your blessing.
PG	Introduction to Inductive Bible Study Judy Simmons Using I Thessalonians 1, we will demonstrate the components of Inductive Bible Study and learn how to read the Bible in a new way to discover what it says, what it means and how to apply it to our lives.
PG	Non-Confrontational Witnessing Dr. Ron Dobbs Dr. Dobbs will introduce a system that destroys barriers between the Christian and non-Christian when witnessing and leading someone to a personal relationship with Christ. Makes our Christian job easier.
PG	Where Are We in God's Timing? [Part 2] Mary Mal We will look at this topic from a dispensational view. It will encompass the religious history of man from Genesis to Revelation. See how current events fit into God's plan and timing for man. This information will help you understand what is happening in our world today and why.
TE	60 Learn-By-Doing Activities That You Can Implement Betty Dymond A one hour workshop packed with ideas that will make a difference in your teaching. This workshop is not for those who wish to sit and soak, but for those who learn by doing.
TE	Christian Discipleship that Makes a Difference [Part 1]: Developing the Child's Relationship With God Marilyn McMichael & Monica Mackler Learn the five steps to teaching Christian discipleship and the development of the child's devotional life.
TE	God's Call to Teach--Sunday School Rex Lowe The 7 steps to teaching presented here will prepare you for your important teaching ministry
TT	Balloon Sculpture--A Great Teaching Tool Dr. Norman Clothier Everyone likes balloons! This class will learn to make creations for object lessons, promotion and personal witnessing. Balloon sculpting is not difficult to learn. Materials will be available. Resources for more training and materials will be provided. Join us for this one.
TT	Using Paper Cuts to Tell a Story Geraldine Clothier Hands on experience. Lessons that capture all ages.
Friday, October 26, 2:00 PM
LA	I Have Changed But Nobody Noticed Dr. Bryce Fox A workshop designed especially for pastors and their spouses and lay-leaders of the church. Men and women experience many personal changes throughout life, many of which are not observable if there is not some understanding of what to expect. Pastors and spouses experience similar changes throughout their lives and ministries, and yet as their needs change the requirements and expectations on them remain the same. We will examine predictable changes and discuss how churches may want to respond to these changes in order for their pastors and spouses to be fulfilled and effective instead of frustrated and burned out.
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 1] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Four unique sessions--actually make a puppet! All materials are furnished. No machine sewing. Receive a free pattern for your next puppet. (Additional $25 registration fee required; bring a pair of scissors.)
M	Missions: A Custom-Fit Place for Everyone Rev. Bob Lenz Do members of your congregation think that because they can't go as missionaries, they have no significant role in the missions enterprise? This seminar demonstrates that every church and every believer has a role in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Practical ideas will help participants begin to identify their role in what God is doing around the world.
PG	Becoming Prayer Warriors [Part 2]: The Cup of Life and Prayer Dr. Leroy Jolly & Wilma Jolly The symbolism of how the cup is a picture of our lives and the energizing power of prayer.
PG	Growing Fruit in the Garden of Life: Discovering the Fruits of the Spirit [Part 1] Edie Veenstra Galatians 5:22-23 tells how our lives should express Jesus. Learning to develop love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control is a part of the challenge and victory of Life in Christ because God promises "against such things there is no law."
PG	Lose Weight the Bible Way Rev. Roger Campbell This class is based on Rev. Campbell's book, "Weight! a Better Way to Lose." Originally developed for a Sunday school class, his book now has a circulation of more than 100,000 copies with many successes. One church class lost 4,000 pounds using this book and plan. Teaches spiritual growth and weight loss.
SM	Starting a Prayer Group for School or Ministry Lynn Zuzanek Undergird your child's school and the teaching staff with prayer. Learn how to begin and lead an effective group prayer time that will focus on the needs of the school's staff and students. Over 1100 Michigan schools have a "Moms In Touch" prayer group. Is your neighborhood school covered in prayer? This format can be used to undergird any ministry with special group prayer.
TE	Christian Discipleship that Makes a Difference [Part 2]: Developing the Child's Relationship With Others Marilyn McMichael & Monica Mackler Learn helps for teaching the child to have victory over sin and for developing Godly character traits within the child.
TE	How to Prepare Sunday School Lessons Dr. Elmer Towns
TE	Unwrap the Gift of Teaching Phyllis Girdwood Focusing on the biblical gift of teaching, we explore God's gifts to teachers, plan gifts for learners, and select experiences to meet specific needs.
TT	Creative Teaching Methods Susan Gift Porter Reviews a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, object lessons, drama, music, puppets, visuals, flannel graph, etc. Geared for teachers of children.
Friday, October 26, 4:40 PM
LA	7 Questions About Sunday School Dr. Elmer Towns
LA	Resolving Conflict in the Church Rev. Donald Remillard We examine behavioral conflicts in the church and how they might be resolved.
MD	"Marketing" Your Group in a Media-Savvy World Ginger Sinsabaugh In today's world, how do you even begin to create brochures, flyers and other vehicles to communicate the offerings of your youth group services? In this workshop, you will learn tips on how to craft brochures, posters, newsletters and other things that will grab attention. We'll discuss the importance of keeping your message simple, working with a skimpy budget as well as a limited attention span. You'll also stop fretting if you're the only youth group without a web site!
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 2] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Four unique sessions--actually make a puppet! All materials are furnished. No machine sewing. Receive a free pattern for your next puppet. (Additional $25 registration fee required; bring a pair of scissors.)
M	Operation Christmas Child Stephen Beck & Karen Beck This Christmas you can share joy and hope with a needy child in a troubled country by taking part in Operation Christmas Child, a missions project of Samaritan's Purse. A wonderful individual, Sunday school class or other church group outreach.
PG	Building a Biblical Worldview James Muffett This presentation examines the essentials of a truly Christian world view that puts God and His Word at the center of our thoughts and actions in every area of life. 2 Corinthians 10:5 admonishes us to be, "...casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."
PG	Growing Fruit in the Garden of Life: Discovering the Fruits of the Spirit [Part 2] Edie Veenstra Galatians 5:22-23 tells how our lives should express Jesus. Learning to develop love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control is a part of the challenge and victory of Life in Christ because God promises "against such things there is no law."
PG	Hot Soup for the Marriage Ed Williams & Cathy Williams Tips for building and maintaining a healthy Christ-centered relationship with your mate. Learn, accept and honor the marital roles that God ordained for a satisfying and happy marriage.
PG	Prayer, Praise and Worship as Spiritual Weapons Rev. Willie Foster
TE	Teaching Morality to Children Doreice Denson We are alarmed at the brazen demonstration of evil in society. How to teach children, using the Word of God, to live pure lives in a world filled with immorality all around them is the focus of this class.
TE	Teaching the Lost and Found Carol Horn This session will show you how to teach both the saved and the unsaved in your classroom. You will learn how to present the message of salvation to the unsaved and also be challenged to help the Christian child grow spiritually.
TT	Bib Overalls Storytelling Cheryl Frost Putting excitement in the Old, Old Story. A pocket full of techniques and props to keep children of all ages interested in story time.
Saturday, October 27, 9:00 AM
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 3] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Four unique sessions--actually make a puppet! All materials are furnished. No machine sewing. Receive a free pattern for your next puppet. (Additional $25 registration fee required; bring a pair of scissors.)
M	Effective Praying for Missionaries Rev. Bob Lenz A practical how-to workshop from a man who has served on the mission field in Irian Jaya, Indonesia and Manila, Philippines, and taught at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. His knowledge of a missionary's needs will inspire you to power-packed praying.
O	Snap! Crackle! Possibilities! Giving Your Youth Group Lessons the Impact of Advertising Ginger Sinsabaugh Why is it that young people will listen to a talking cereal in a TV commercial but they won't listen to the message about Jesus? Now, there's a way to get all that Snap! Crackle! Pop! to work in your favor. In this workshop, lead by advertising copywriter Ginger Sinsbaugh, you will learn tricks from the media how to talk to anyone about Christ....in a way that'll keep them listening. We will discuss the importance of keeping your message simple, creating a craving for Christ, but most important, how a relationship with Christ is more important than any part of a complete breakfast.
PG	Financial Planning Strategies [Part 1]: You'll Never Be Financially Free By Paying Off Your Debt Curt Whipple The 7 major road blocks to financial freedom. How we, as Christians, should look at money. Why struggling to pay off your debt can keep you broke forever. The secret to becoming debt free while building your net worth. What the financially free do that the poor do not.
PG	Role of Fasting for Spiritual Power Dr. Elmer Towns
PG	Success Patterns for Life! [Part 1] Dr. Carol Chupick There are patterns of thought and behavior in our lives that put up roadblocks to effective personal, spiritual, social and professional growth. We will explore patterns that show us: (1) How can I live in the past, present and future without shutting out the lessons that they teach? (2) I have some strengths that God can really use but what can I do about my weaknesses? (3) What core belief patterns do I have that will enable God to fulfill His plan for my life?
PG	Women Gifted for Ministry: Finding and Using Your Spiritual Gifts [Part 1] Ruth Towns Exploring the biblical accounts of certain women, we will see how they found and used their spiritual gifts.
TE	How to Present the Gospel Simply and Thoroughly Sylvia Williams This session will focus on learning how to bring the message of salvation to children and the steps to take when a response to God's invitation is made. Visuals will be used.
TE	Reaching Children Through Sunday School Ann Lowe We will cover a comprehensive list of prerequisites for becoming the successful teacher you want to be.
TE	The Coming Global System Gene Carwile Global trends are indicating that a global paradigm shift is in transition and is leading the world towards a global system. What are these trends? What is the paradigm shift? What is the single spiritual commonality that will bring a culturally diverse world together?
TT	Managing Your Classroom Monica Mackler Some causes and cures for the discipline problems teachers face in the classroom.
TT	Top 10 Ideas for the Nursery Ministry Phyllis Girdwood Explore 10 guidelines and practical answers to issues like: when do we begin, who plans it, how do we prepare parents, what impression do we make, how do we nurture babies spiritually, and more.
Saturday, October 27, 10:10 AM
LA	Spiritual Factors to Fix Sunday School Decline Dr. Elmer Towns
MD	Christian Counseling in the Local Church Dr. Mary Wilkinson This workshop will have a lecture/discussion format dealing with the Exchanged Life Counseling Method, as well as information on becoming a certified Christian counselor and starting a counseling ministry in your church.
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 4] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Four unique sessions--actually make a puppet! All materials are furnished. No machine sewing. Receive a free pattern for your next puppet. In this last session you will learn how to use your new puppet. (Additional $25 registration fee required; bring a pair of scissors.)
M	How a Missions Program Can Help Your Sunday School Robert Healy Is your Sunday school or church not growing in numbers? Are you struggling with inadequate finances? Do you feel the lack of God's blessing on your efforts? See how a heart for missions can help you overcome these challenges.
PG	Effective Prayer Sandy Garcia Have you been thinking you would like to be more committed to prayer? Whether you are a new Christian, mature believer or one who ministers to others, this workshop will kindle a passion for prayer. It is interactive and will provide four easy steps to enrich your prayer time. This format works well with the individual, a prayer partner or small group.
PG	Financial Planning Strategies [Part 2]: Retirement Investing Curt Whipple How to make sure you don't outlive your money. How to cover a long-term care stay without the need of LTC insurance. Rules for successful investing in retirement. How to minimize taxes in retirement. How to increase your return on investment without market risk.
PG	Success Patterns for Life! [Part 2] Dr. Carol Chupick There are patterns of thought and behavior in our lives that put up roadblocks to effective personal, spiritual, social and professional growth. We will explore the patterns involved in the answers to these questions: (1) How can I manage the stress in my life? (2) What conditions are necessary for successful changes in a person's life? (3) What life-application principles can help me "bloom where I am planted"?
PG	Women Gifted for Ministry: Finding and Using Your Spiritual Gifts [Part 2] Ruth Towns Exploring the biblical accounts of certain women, we will see how they found and used their spiritual gifts.
SM	Prone to Wander: Sexual Addiction Sabrina Black & LaVern Harlin Participants attending this workshop will: Learn the portholes through which we are prone to wander; Learn how we are subliminally seduced through various media; Gain insight on the cost and concerns regarding breaking the silence of sexual addiction; Learn the process of shining a light in dark places to set the captives free. Particularly helpful to pastors and counselors.
TT	Help! I Am Teaching Preschoolers Betty Dymond What is the best way to teach God's Word to a group of wiggly, curious, talkative 3, 4 & 5 year olds? Asking them to sit still and be quiet just won't work. So, what will?
TT	Making God's Word Come Alive for Your Students Marilyn McMichael Practical helps to communicate biblical truths to children in a meaningful way.
TT	Making Music Meaningful Carol Horn Music in the classroom needs to be more than entertaining. You will learn how to present music that is scriptural, singable and applicable to a child's life.
Saturday, October 27, 2:00 PM
PG	Becoming Prayer Warriors [Part 3]: Praying Fervently Dr. Leroy Jolly Putting our whole heart into the activity called prayer.
PG	We Have a Destiny James Muffett This inspirational message reminds us that God has a divine plan for each individual and that true fulfillment only comes when we are passionately pursuing His purposes in our lives. Ephesians 2:10 says, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."
TE	Holy or Holistic? New Age Christianity Gene Carwile Is the Church going through a paradigm shift? Is the Church shifting from dogma and doctrine to a touchy-feeling-good spirituality? Come and learn how the Church is shifting from the truth to the false gospel of "holism" and "holistic thinking."
TE	Leading a Child to Christ Jerri Coleman Help children understand the message of salvation and counsel them to receive God's invitation for salvation.
TE	Reaching a Plugged In Generation Ginger Sinsabaugh After spending 15 years volunteering in various urban ministries in Chicago, Ginger Sinsabaugh knows that big-city teens have heard the message of the Gospel more than anyone. Yet Christ is not the name on these teens' hearts. It's Nike, FUBU, and Sprite. They are looking for self-worth in a brand name, not the brand mark of Christ. This workshop, primarily for youth group leaders, tween and teen teachers, will deal with the media issue head on. For example, how to unplug teens from the media, as well as borrow communication techniques from successful marketers. You will learn how to think like the media to tune in the tuned out and how to challenge young people to unplug from the "ugh".
TE	The Blueprint Cheryl Frost An overview of childhood development made easy for adults. Includes what to expect at each stage. The cycle of stages, when to wait, when to take action, and "Frost Theory of the 3's." Insights into physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development that help to understand that "terrible twos" and "crazy teens" are a part of God's plan. This class will help you to teach more effectively, and could be the prescription to prevent problems. For parents and Sunday school teachers.
TT	Developing a Heart for Missions Marilyn McMichael Practical ideas for teaching children about missions and getting them actively involved in missions.
TT	Radical Review Games Monica Mackler How to make and use review games that boys and girls (and even adults) will love.
Saturday, October 27, 3:10 PM
O	Breaking Concrete: A Crash Course in Urban Youth Ministry Ginger Sinsabaugh Urban youth have heard the Gospel message more than anyone on the planet, but somehow we have missed making it relevant to them. This crash course in urban ministry will go over the major dos and don'ts of dealing with streetwise kids. It will teach you how to bridge the cross to the crossfire, and give tips for making the message relevant in their world. For instance, we will cover basics like dress codes to offset gang influences and discipline, how to deal with home situations that are too weird for Jerry Springer, and, of course, evangelism techniques that work.
PG	Becoming Prayer Warriors [Part 4]: The Deceit of Satan and the Power of Prayer Dr. Leroy Jolly The strategy of Satan as he works to deceive the pray-er and the Power of prayer that will crush Satan's efforts.
PG	In Defense of Our Christian Faith Mary Mal This topic helps Christians defend our core beliefs to non-Christian groups including cults, Eastern religions, and Judiasm. We are to plant and water. Learn how to do so effectively and then leave the saving-work up to the Holy Spirit.
PG	The GIANTS Keep Coming: Confronting Fear and Troubles Sabrina Black Who or what are the GIANTS in your life, or those things you have a hard time overcoming? God is calling us to slay the giants and possess the land. Overcome the fears that are keeping you from the promises of God. Yes, the GIANTS keep coming, but you can be prepared to slay the giants in your life.
TE	The Great Deception! Gene Carwile Are we experiencing the world's greatest deception before the rapture? Come and learn about the techniques of mind control being used on us in an attempt to control our thinking, our motivation, and our behavior for...???
TE	Transferring Truth to the Next Generation James Muffett This challenge encourages us to fulfill our duty to train a new generation of young people to be godly leaders. Psalm 78:6 says, "That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born, That they may arise and tell them to their children..."
TT	Discipline for Discipleship Joanne Allebach What contributes to an orderly and pleasant learning atmosphere? This workshop will give practical ways to get your students' attention and maintain discipline while you teach godly truths.
TT	Fun With Visuals Elsie Yeihey & Monica Mackler A class designed to show how to prepare and use visuals in the classroom for teaching Bible lessons, memory verses, songs, and playing review games. We will demonstrate the method by using a variety of materials, including flannel.
TT	Storytelling to Touch the Heart Susan Gift Porter Basics for the storyteller. Intro to storytelling. How to get over stage fright. Characterizations, voice, tone, mood, practice, etc. Geared for youth through adult age groups.

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[This page was last updated 10/23/01.]