Friday, October 22, 8:45 AM
LA	Holy Dissatisfaction: A Look at the Effectiveness of the Church Rev. Joseph B. Barlow, Jr. — Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Ecorse, MI [Repeated Friday 1:45 p.m.] Examine the effectiveness of your local church in the postmodern era. All of us can point to ministries that are making significant impact in our communities. Learn how your church can move in that direction.
LA	Planning for Ministry Debra Newby — Christian Publications Stores Inc, Troy, MI Learn how to set objectives, goals, and write a purpose for your church ministry. Discover how to evaluate existing programs to implement positive change.
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 1] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Actually make a puppet–in 4 sessions! 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.)
O	Evangelism: Search and Rescue Rev. Earl F. Hood, Jr. — Christian Conciliation Service of SE Michigan, Troy, MI Want to know how to search yourself, rescue yourself from yourself and be inspired to grow and become a prepared Christian witness? We will look at the character, conduct and conversation that makes a believable witness.
PG	Dare To Be a Dreamer Billy H. Walker — Calvary Baptist Church Southgate, Southgate, MI The Bible is filled with men and women who were dreamers and visionaries. In these last days, God is looking for individuals who dare to dream dreams that only God can make a reality.
PG	The Character of a Prayer Warrior Dr. Leroy Jolly — Prayer Enrichment Revivals, Flint, MI [Repeated Friday 4:45 p.m.] Do you desire to be a person of prayer, battling for your family, church, and community? Come learn the distinctives of the moral and spiritual life of a Prayer Warrior.
SM	Got Puppets?: Basics of Puppetry Susan Gift Szente — Masterpiece Ministries, Chino, CA An introduction to puppetry including manipulation, characterization, staging and practice, using music and scripts. A hands-on and fun seminar for all ages.
TE	Growing in Jesus Monica Mackler — Director of Special Projects, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Teaching children how to read and study God’s Word and develop a personal daily devotional “quiet time”.
TE	Life-Changing Bible Lessons Sid McMichael — Ministry Director, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI The how-to of Bible lesson preparation and presentation.
TT	Foundations for Life: Bible Verses—More than Memorizing Elsie Yeihey — Teacher Trainer, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Ideas to help get God’s Word into the hearts of children through Scripture memorization.
Friday, October 22, 10:00 AM
LA	Building an Evangelistic Sunday School [Part 1] Dr. Elmer Towns — Dean, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 2] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Hour two of your puppet creation. Your hard work and developing craftsmanship will be an asset in your ministry to children.
M	Around the Corner—Around the World Rev. Philip Schmutz — Ministry Dir. Macomb County, CEF, Harrison Twp, MI Jesus commanded us to go into all the world. Learn how to introduce missions and the world’s needs to the hearts of children, and how to develop a vision for missions in your class.
M	Operation Christmas Child Stephen Beck — Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan’s Purse, Allen Park, MI & Karen Beck — Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan’s Purse, Allen Park, MI Are you looking for a mission project for your church, class, or yourself? Learn how to make a difference in the life of a child from another country.
TE	1,2,3, Jesus Loves Me: Leading a Child to Christ Lontina Scruggs — Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Learn how to help children understand God’s invitation and counsel a child for salvation.
TE	Advanced Sunday School Instruction [Part 1]: The Dynamics that Affect Sunday School Teaching Michael Wilson — The Sunday School A.S.S.I.S.S.T. Program, Detroit, MI Equipping teachers to better understand what can hinder communication between them and their students.
TT	Crafts Around the Year Joanne Allebach — Teacher Trainer, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Crafts for children that teach Biblical principles.
TT	Gospel “Magic” Dr. Norman Clothier — Teens, Inc., Waterford, MI Illustration is a vivid and effective tool for teaching children. Learn how to make and use five “illusions”. Resource information for more ideas and materials will be available.
TT	I Will Sing a New Song: Children’s Music With a Message Terry Simmons — Director of Administration, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Teaching children to sing music with a message.
TT	Storytelling – What, When, Where Geraldine Clothier — Teens, Inc., Waterford, MI Tips on presenting interesting, effective stories and where to get the necessary materials to implement good stories.
Friday, October 22, 1:45 PM
LA	Building an Evangelistic Sunday School [Part 2] Dr. Elmer Towns — Dean, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
LA	Holy Dissatisfaction: A Look at the Effectiveness of the Church Rev. Joseph B. Barlow, Jr. — Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Ecorse, MI [Repeat of Friday 8:45 a.m.] Examine the effectiveness of your local church in the postmodern era. All of us can point to ministries that are making significant impact in our communities. Learn how your church can move in that direction.
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 3] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Hour three on your puppet. Can you begin to see its “personality” shining through?
PG	“At the Cross”: An Overview of the Book of James Rev. Leonard Cheeseborough — Leonard Cheeseborough Ministries, Southfield, MI “At the Cross” is a family game designed to give a chapter by chapter practical and doctrinal view that will teach life applications to use and share in today’s world.
TE	Advanced Sunday School Instruction [Part 2]: The Sunday School Teacher’s Responsibility Michael Wilson — The Sunday School A.S.S.I.S.S.T. Program, Detroit, MI What are the responsibilities associated with teaching? If the teacher fails in these areas of responsibility, the students will suffer.
TE	Basic Bible for the Christian Worker [Part 1]: Book of Books Rev. Tim Franklin — Calvary Bible Church, Paulding, OH Mastering a working knowledge of the entire Bible through a six point outline.
TE	Christian Discipleship that Makes a Difference [Part 1] Marilyn McMichael — Ministry Director, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI & Sid McMichael — Ministry Director, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI A two part class that explores the different areas of discipleship in a young believer’s life.
TT	Chalk Talks With a Message Dr. Norman Clothier — Teens, Inc., Waterford, MI Learn to draw simple art cartoons and illustrations using crayons, magic markers or chalk, and a news print pad. You may think you can’t do it, but you can. Learn from a former farm boy with no experience in art.
TT	Enhance Your Teaching with Visuals Nell Beare — Calvary Baptist Church of Hazel Park, Hazel Park, MI No matter what age group you teach, these tips on making, using, and storing visuals will stimulate learning.
TT	Fun Paper Cut Lessons Geraldine Clothier — Teens, Inc., Waterford, MI Come receive instruction and story ideas to incorporate fascinating cut-work into your lessons.
Friday, October 22, 4:45 PM
LA	Leadership: A Fresh Perspective Rev. Marv Parker — Christian Publications, Camp Hill, PA Leadership that leads to life-change. Discover a practical working definition of leadership for today’s local church leaders and teachers.
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 4] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT The puppet is nearly finished! In this last session you will learn how to use your new puppet.
PG	Anger Management: Recognition and Resolution Regina L Brown — Teacher, FaithWalkers Team Ministries, Detroit, MI [Repeated Saturday 8:45 a.m.] Understand the anger cycle and how to break it! Recognize triggers of anger and correct irrational beliefs.
PG	The “Be” Attitudes Billy H. Walker — Calvary Baptist Church Southgate, Southgate, MI The Biblical attitudes that allow believers to rise above the norm and “Be” more for Christ.
PG	The Character of a Prayer Warrior Dr. Leroy Jolly — Prayer Enrichment Revivals, Flint, MI [Repeat of Friday 8:45 a.m.] Do you desire to be a person of prayer, battling for your family, church, and community? Come learn the distinctives of the moral and spiritual life of a Prayer Warrior.
TE	Basic Bible for the Christian Worker [Part 2]: The Pentateuch Rev. Tim Franklin — Calvary Bible Church, Paulding, OH The Old Testament law surveyed and made practical.
TE	Christian Discipleship that Makes a Difference [Part 2] Marilyn McMichael — Ministry Director, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI & Sid McMichael — Ministry Director, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI A two part class that explores the different areas of discipleship in a young believer’s life.
TE	Running The Race with a Challenging Child Cheryl Frost — Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH Do you have a child in your class that never pays attention or never sits still? Learn some of the causes and the four steps to reach these challenging children with the Good News of Jesus.
TE	Teachers That Touch Lives Elsie Yeihey — Teacher Trainer, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Learn the steps to prepare yourself to teach.
TT	Read a Good Story Lately—Out Loud? Susan Gift Szente — Masterpiece Ministries, Chino, CA Reading stories aloud is another form of storytelling. Learn about voice and facial expression, preparing the story, considering your audience, and choosing material.
Saturday, October 23, 8:45 AM
LA	How to Choose Curriculum Debra Newby — Christian Publications Stores Inc, Troy, MI Learn how to choose the best curriculum for your church’s need. Clarify your requirements and learn to use an evaluation tool to compare curriculum.
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 1] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Actually make a puppet–in 4 sessions! 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.)
PG	Anger Management: Recognition and Resolution Regina L Brown — Teacher, FaithWalkers Team Ministries, Detroit, MI [Repeat of Friday 4:45 p.m.] Understand the anger cycle and how to break it! Recognize triggers of anger and correct irrational beliefs.
PG	The Foundation for Answered Prayer Dr. Leroy Jolly — Prayer Enrichment Revivals, Flint, MI [Repeated Saturday 1:45 p.m.] The spiritual mindset essential for God to answer prayer.
SM	Ushers and Greeters Are Evangelists William Cash — World Leadership Council, Detroit, MI In this refreshing session you will learn the “7-ups” of being an effective doorkeeper. Your skillful service can contribute to the growth of your church and the kingdom.
SM	Worship: It May Be More Than You Think! Dr. Gary Matthews — Minister of Music and Worship, Highland Park Baptist Church, Southfield, MI Discover the many facets of worship and how to prepare your program for effective impact.
TE	Advanced Sunday School Instruction [Part 3]: Let Your Teaching Be Specific Michael Wilson — The Sunday School A.S.S.I.S.S.T. Program, Detroit, MI Become aware of the learning process. Learn how information should be taught to be effective in relating the lesson to the class.
TE	Drawing in the Net: The Salvation Invitation Deanna Miller — Ministerial Staff, Oakland, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Discover the “basics” of presenting God’s invitation to children.
TE	One Step at a Time Jerri Coleman — Ministry Director, Oakland, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Teaching children to have victory through Christ.
TT	Learn the Books of the Bible Rev. Leonard Cheeseborough — Leonard Cheeseborough Ministries, Southfield, MI Come learn how to teach the sequential order of the books of the New Testament using the concept of a game.
Saturday, October 23, 10:00 AM
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 2] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Hour two of your puppet creation. Your hard work and developing craftsmanship will be an asset in your ministry to children.
PG	A Biblical Approach to the Resolution of Conflict Rev. Earl F. Hood, Jr. — Christian Conciliation Service of SE Michigan, Troy, MI Problems–marital, relational, and social. Conflicts in the workplace, church and family. These need to be resolved. This Biblical application workshop teaches interpersonal communication, empathetic listening, conflict resolution, and principles of restoring relationships.
SM	Biblical Counseling [Part 1] Dr. Duane Cuthbertson — Psychology-Chair/Professor, William Tyndale College, Farmington Hills, MI Be introduced to the theory of Biblical Cognition by learning techniques to rebuild hurting people through Biblical principles.
TE	Advanced Sunday School Instruction [Part 4]: The Church Needs Qualified Teachers Michael Wilson — The Sunday School A.S.S.I.S.S.T. Program, Detroit, MI Feel more confident in the teaching process and become better equipped to effectively teach students.
TE	How to Prepare an Effective, Balanced, and Concrete Talk Jo Ayres — Linden, MI A mini homiletics course that will show you how to study a passage of scripture and write a 20 minute life-changing message you can share with your class.
TE	Preschool Playground Phyllis Girdwood — Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH The typical preschool playground illustrates elements of quality ministry. Though it may seem chaotic, it provides a model of the important role of play in preschool learning. God made them to enjoy play. Become equipped to relate to children through this fun medium.
TE	Teaching So Our Students Become an “Echo of His Excellence” Ellen Johnson — Five Points Community Church, Auburn Hills, MI The easiest way to teach is to impart knowledge. The hardest way to teach is to capture the heart so the attitudes of the mind are changed to bring about God-glorifying choices.
TT	Balloon Sculpting: A Great Teaching Tool! Dr. Norman Clothier — Teens, Inc., Waterford, MI Everyone likes balloons; they cross all language barriers! Learn to make creations for object lessons, promotion and personal witnessing. Easy to learn! Materials will be available.
TT	Making Bible Memorizing Meaningful and Fun James Montalto — Wheaton, IL Find out how to build effective scripture memory into your classroom teaching techniques. Demonstrated in this session are tips that will help you and your students enjoy memorization.
TT	New Object Lessons for Great Teaching Geraldine Clothier — Teens, Inc., Waterford, MI Jesus used object lessons when he taught and we should use them, too! Learn fresh ideas on object lessons that will enhance any lesson.
Saturday, October 23, 1:45 PM
CI	Dating in the Safety Zone: Keeping It Real and Staying Alive! Sheila Hall — Teacher, FaithWalkers Team Ministries, Detroit, MI Teens, learn how to practice sexual abstinence and discover the “Ten Commandments of Dating” and critical information regarding HIV. Parents, learn the pivotal questions to ask your teens. What you don’t know can kill you.
MD	Extended Care Facility Ministry Barbara Sharp — Farmington, MI How to get started and what to do once you start. Program ideas using children, youth, and adults in your volunteer team.
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 3] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Hour three on your puppet. Can you begin to see its “personality” shining through?
O	Inside—Outside Rev. Philip Schmutz — Ministry Dir. Macomb County, CEF, Harrison Twp, MI God has raised up the local church for Christians to come together regularly to worship, to learn, to serve Him, to pray for one another, and meet each other’s needs. He has also given us the responsibility to evangelize those around us–including children. We will explore ideas on how to do this in the home, in the church, and in the community.
PG	The Foundation for Answered Prayer Dr. Leroy Jolly — Prayer Enrichment Revivals, Flint, MI [Repeat of Saturday 8:45 a.m.] Discover the spiritual mindset essential for God to answer prayer.
SM	Biblical Counseling [Part 2] Dr. Duane Cuthbertson — Psychology-Chair/Professor, William Tyndale College, Farmington Hills, MI Be introduced to the theory of Biblical Cognition by learning techniques to rebuild hurting people through Biblical principles.
TE	Basic Bible for the Christian Worker [Part 3]: The Four Gospels Rev. Tim Franklin — Calvary Bible Church, Paulding, OH Discovering how Jesus Christ is presented in the Gospels.
TE	I’m Not Too Little: Taking the Preschool Challenge! Jerri Coleman — Ministry Director, Oakland, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI An overall look at ministry to preschoolers, with a specific emphasis on practical helps in teaching spiritual truths.
TE	Managing Your Classroom: Dynamics of Discipline Joanne Allebach — Teacher Trainer, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI What contributes to an orderly and pleasant learning atmosphere? Discover practical ways to get your students’ attention and maintain discipline while you teach godly truths.
TT	Visualize or Fossilize Deanna Miller — Ministerial Staff, Oakland, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Using visual aids effectively.
Saturday, October 23, 3:00 PM
MD	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 4] Murray Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT & Hazel Howell — Straight Street, Brampton, ONT The puppet is nearly finished! In this last session you will learn how to use your new puppet.
PG	Choices in the Hood: Life Choices for Youth Development Pastor Charles Macon — FaithWalkers Team Ministries, Detroit, MI You are the product of the decisions you make. In this session you will learn how to make wise choices when standing at the crossroads. Choose whom you will serve! Jeremiah 6:16.
PG	Essentials of Highly Healthy People Sharon Walker — Southgate, MI Balancing the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of your life.
PG	Inductive Bible Study Judy Simmons — Precept Ministries, Chattanooga, TN Using 1 Thessalonians Chapter 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.
SM	Biblical Counseling [Part 3] Dr. Duane Cuthbertson — Psychology-Chair/Professor, William Tyndale College, Farmington Hills, MI Be introduced to the theory of Biblical Cognition, by learning techniques to rebuild hurting people through Biblical principles.
SM	JYC: Jesus and You Connection Monica Mackler — Director of Special Projects, Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI A wonderful new program for 11-14 year old children that will guide you and help you encourage them in their walk with God.
TE	A Pod of P’s for Productive Teaching Nell Beare — Calvary Baptist Church of Hazel Park, Hazel Park, MI This “Pod of Peas”—spiced with a dash of “C’s-oning”—will enable experienced, as well as beginning teachers, to teach more effectively.
TE	Basic Bible for the Christian Worker [Part 4]: The Epistles Rev. Tim Franklin — Calvary Bible Church, Paulding, OH Making sense of the message of the Epistles.
TE	Teachable Times for Toddlers Phyllis Girdwood — Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH Before their third birthday, children’s brains reach 90% growth and are twice as active as adults. Development in language, emotional, and physical areas explodes in toddlers when early experiences encourage them. Explore ways to use your interaction with toddlers as first steps toward God.
TT	Review Games Can Be Exciting: Enhancing Learning the Fun Way Lontina Scruggs — Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Keep kids listening by using review games that stimulate memory, recapture a lesson, and promote fun.