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1 for more information visit sbtexas.com/equip 2016 august 13 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR ALL ASPECTS OF MINISTRY + Preschool/Children pg Children s Music pg 6 + Preteen pg 7 + Student/Collegiate pg 8 + Adult Home Groups pg 9 + Single Adult pg 9 + Men pg Women pg Discipleship pg Family pg Communication & Technology pg 20 + Worship pg 21 + Evangelism pg 22 + Missions/ESL pg 23 + Leadership pg Library pg Pastoral pg Spanish pg Adult Sunday School pg Black Equipping Churches pg 32 MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH YOUR COOPERATIVE PROGRAM GIVING 1

2 SBTC APPS FREE DOWNLOADS Search SBTC to find these resources ilead Providing educational resources and training. Includes webinars, leadership conversations, event videos, tips & event calendar SBTC SBTC events calendar, event streaming, archived sessions, TEXAN Magazine, TEXAN Online, staff Family Ministry Helping churches and families home. Weekly marriage + family devotionals, marriage podcasts age-graded life applications, along with other resources and tools. THE EVANGELISM APP Evangelism tools, event details & other resources CHURCH REVITALIZATION Revitalization training videos, event details & other resources DISASTER RELIEF (DR) Calendar of DR trainings, updates from disaster relief, video testimonials/updates COLLEGIATE MINISTRY Events calendar, webinars/training videos 1Cross Share the gospel in multiple languages (3-minute video for each language). Also contains resources for sharing your faith. STUDENT MINISTRY Events calendar, blog, artist/speaker info from events This ministry made possible through your Cooperative Program IN ESPAÑOL COMING SOON ONLINE TRAINING & RESOURCES sbtexas.com/online WHAT IS SBTEXAS.COM/ONLINE? A web-based training platform that enables churches and leaders to receive and provide basic leadership tools in their local context. WHO IS THIS FOR? Pastors, staff and volunteers COST FREE ministry training videos New content added monthly

3 SATURDay Schedule 8am Registration Opens (Ministry Gallery Area) 9am EQUIP General Session 10am Breakout Session #1 11am Breakout Session #2 12pm Lunch (Gym) 12pm PASTOR/CHURCH STAFF LUNCHEON PANEL DISCIPLESHIP (Room 240) 1pm Breakout Session #3 2pm Breakout Session #4 For listing of breakout sessions see pages 4-32 KEYNOTE: JOHNNY HUNT Pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock, Georgia. Well known across the United States not just as a pastor, but also as a mentor of ministers and lay people. He has pastored FBC Woodstock for the last 30 years seeing the church grow from 275 to 5,500 in Sunday school. A former President of the Southern Baptist Convention, he has a heart to reach and see people discipled for Jesus. Johnny is a strong proponent of using Sunday school in growing your church and he attends his Sunday school class every Sunday morning before he preaches. Cost: $10 with pre-registration on or before August 8 th (includes lunch) $15 at the door (lunch is not guaranteed but is based on availability according to the number of walk-ups) table of contents (Ministry categories) + Preschool/Children pg Children s Music pg 6 + Preteen pg 7 + Student/Collegiate pg 8 + Adult Home Groups pg 9 + Single Adult pg 9 + Men pg Women pg Discipleship pg Family pg Communication & Technology pg 20 + Worship pg 21 + Evangelism pg 22 + Missions/ESL pg 23 + Leadership pg Library pg Pastoral pg Spanish pg Adult Sunday School pg Black Equipping Churches pg 32 1

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6 PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 226 The Fruit Project Peggy Osborne Is there a way to teach the fruit intentionally day by day? Yes! Discover ways to lay a foundation for more kindness, gentleness and self control. RM 228 Guiding Behavior Jerry Vogel Kids don't just act the way they do for no reason. Come and explore some helpful tips in guiding their behavior. RM 221 You Learn, I Learn, We all Learn-Differently Jerry Wooley By God s design we are all unique, and that includes the way we take in and retain information. WARNING: This session will change the way you teach as you begin to understand the different ways we learn and why it is important to include a variety of activities music, art, movement, and even math - in every lesson. RM 108 Special Needs 101 Bobette Gore Be introduced to identification and placement of special needs students. Ideas for working with behaviors, abilities and communication in the Sunday School classroom. RM 107 Children s Bible Drill Marcia Wood Planning, promoting, and leading Children s Bible Drill for grades 4-6. S A T U R D A Y SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 226 I m Sorry or I Was Wrong Which is Best? Peggy Osborne As teachers of young children we are in the middle of conflict all day long! "Johnny, say you are sorry." Is this making a difference? What is the best way to lay a foundation in conflict resolution when they are young so that they can have deeper, more long lasting relationships when they are older? RM 228 Kids and Conversion Jerry Vogel What does the Bible really teach about kids becoming followers of Christ? RM 221 Embracing Your Role as the Minister of Event Planning Jerry Wooley If you are in kids ministry you are an event planner, even if it doesn t show up in your job description. Whether you are preparing for a week of VBS, a worker appreciation dinner, a baby dedication, or a year of Sunday School, you are planning an event. This session will give you step-by-step actions and practical tips that will turn a nail-biting chore into an enjoyable part of your ministry. RM 108 If I Can Sing It, I Can Read It Bobette Gore Singing and reading go hand in hand for teaching children to increase stamina and reading fluency. Participants will be given examples of how to include music as part of their reading routine. RM 107 Speakers Tournament Marcia Wood Planning, promoting and leading Speakers Tournament for grades RM 228 Take a Deep Breath Jerry Vogel No one else can take care of you spiritually as a kids leaders. This session will remind you about the importance of being spiritually ready to teach. RM 226 Does Training Really Work? Peggy Osborne How do I know if what I'm doing is working? What is the most effective, brain-based way to teach? Come find out how God's design of the brain influences how we should be training our children! RM 203 Purity in Parenting Laura Taylor Raising the next generation to be pure in their thoughts, actions and choices all begin at a young age. Stand in the gap for your kids by putting in place protective gates to help them deal with cultural influences. RM 221 Sneek Peek at LifeWay s VBS 2017 Jerry Wooley Even though your mind might still be reeling from VBS 2016, this is your opportunity to be one of the first VBS leaders in America to be personally introduced to LifeWay s VBS RM 108 Special Needs Kids and Assimilation Bobette Gore Is your ministry designed for kids to fit in or belong? Learn how to identify, evaluate, and organize their class/ministry to be more effective in assimilating both kids with special needs and their families. RM 107 Youth and High School Bible Drill Marcia Wood Planning, promoting and leading Youth Bible Drill for grades 7-9 and High School Bible Drill for grades in the local church. 4

7 ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN SPEAKER RM 226 Boys, Boys, Boys! Peggy Osborne Why are boys struggling so much in school? Why are boys often a discipline challenge? Is there something we can do to meet the educational, spiritual, and emotional needs of boys both at home and in the classroom? Take away some great ideas that are designed for the young men in your classroom! RM 228 Preparing and Telling Bible Stories Jerry Vogel Each of us wants to be a good Bible story teller. This conference will give simple reminders of how to be more successful in this area. RM 203 Creative Parenting Laura Taylor When God gave us kiddos he gave us the job of raising them to be godly adults. We must be creative early on in ways of correcting and encouraging in order for them to be the people God intended them to be. RM 221 Making Connections After the Big Event Jerry Wooley Ministry events such as VBS, Fall Festival, and Upward Basketball give the church a tremendous gift connections with unchurched families. It is how we plan for and continue the connections that determines the true success of our events. Gain insight into the difference between follow-up and continued connections and practical steps for making connections an intentional part of every event. RM 108 Make Learning Fun Bobette Gore No more teaching the same things to all students in the same way! Discover ideas on getting and keeping the attention of students by incorporating technology, songs, crafts and games. BOBETTE GORE Bobette has been teaching for 32 years. She has taught and developed curriculum for General Education Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade-as well as special education, reading recovery/resource, and dyslexia. She is currently teaching at Hillcrest Christian Academy in Cedar Hill, TX. PEGGY OSBORNE Peggy spent fourteen years in the elementary classroom teaching pre-k, kindergarten, second and fourth grades. She is now a consultant and co-founder of You Are My Treasure speaking at women s events, retreats and workshops for parents and educators. PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN S A T U R D A Y LAURA TAYLOR Laura represents the SBTC Women s Ministry as a regional representative. She is active in teaching God s Word to women and young couples each week at First Baptist Church Alvarado where her husband is pastor. JERRY VOGEL Jerry serves as the Editorial Ministry Specialist for LifeWay Kids. He is married and has four children and 13 grandchildren. He teaches preschoolers at Brentwood Baptist in Brentwood, TN. MARCIA WOOD An active member of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano since 1987, Marcia Wood has a passion for Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament. She currently serves as the Bible Drill Specialist for the SBTC. JERRY WOOLEY Jerry serves as LifeWay s VBS Ministry Specialist since He also serves as a kids ministry volunteer at Creekside Fellowship in Castalian Springs, TN. 5

8 S A T U R D A Y CHILDREN S MUSIC ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION CHILDREN S MUSIC SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 132 Teaching Kids to Participate in Worship of the church Music is a way to teach kids about God and to prepared them to worship. Learn how to plan a years worth of Children s Music and Bible Studies. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 132 Resources for Children s Music: Games, Music and Bible Studies for you to use in the your children s music program RM 132 Teaching Kids Music Without Music Teacher Experience Years of Music Education is not needed to lead kids in music. Learn the essential tools that you will need to be successful; Children s Music. RM 132 Planning and Performing Children s Music Programs We all like to see kids performing Christmas and Easter programs. Learn how to successfully plan, prepare and perform a children s music program. September 15 Castle Hills BC, San Antonio October 13 Champion Forest BC, Houston Sexual Abuse Awareness + Prevention COST $10 10 am - 3 pm - Includes lunch Led by Greg Love from Ministry Safe The Safeguarding Church Ministry Conference is a comprehensive training covering the WHAT, WHERE and WHY churches are at risk and HOW to prevent an incident from occurring in your church. Done in conjunction with Ministry Safe, which provides: Sexual abuse awareness training Screening training Sample policies + procedures Application, Reference check, Interview forms + other instructional documents sbtexas.com/children 6

9 ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION PRETEEN MINISTRY SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 112 Why Preteen Ministry? Shay Caldwell Have you ever wondered what happened to the cute little kids in your ministry? Preteen Ministry is a challenging, but awarding area of ministry. We will take an in-depth look at preteens and their spiritual development and help you answer the question why preteen ministry. RM 227 Partnering with Parents in the Discipleship of their Preteen Clint May Learn how to partner with parents in the discipleship of their children. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 112 What Should a Preteen Ministry Look Like? Shay Caldwell Ask any preteen and they will tell you we are not kids anymore. Most preteens want to be treated like they are teenagers, but they are not developmentally ready for the youth group. We will give you practical ways to reach preteens and teach you how to set up your ministry to effectively bring them closer to God. RM 227 Discipleship Is Not a Curriculum-It Is a Process Clint May Discipleship is not a curriculum, but a process of engaging children in the life and ministry of Christ. Faith is not taught; it is caught by involving children in the process of spiritual growth. RM 112 Preteens and Missions Shay Caldwell Have you ever looked at your preteens and they look bored? Someone once said if you want to keep your preteens engaged then put responsibility on their shoulders. Over the years I have been amazed at the way preteens accept any challenge that I throw at them and rise to the occasion. Discover some practical ways to teach preteens missions and get them ready to lead their own mission trip. RM 227 Teaching Children How to Pray Clint May Like every believer, children are invited to come boldly to the throne of grace to seek the face of the Lord. Learn how to teach children how to pray, and you will be taught effective ways to develop young prayer warriors for Christ. RM 109 Your Child and The Screen Curtis James Movies, Youtube, TV and Video games impact children. How can parents develop a healthy approach to managing them in a positive, Scriptural way. PRETEEN S A T U R D A Y RM 112 Lets Have Some Fun Shay Caldwell Do you have a hard time coming up with ideas on how to make your preteen ministry fun and engaging? Children s ministers wear a lot of hats and sometimes you don t have time to come up with the perfect game or video for your preteen service. During this session I will give you some resources to give your preteen ministry the WoW factor. RM 227 Children Are Not Called to be Bench Warmers; They Are Called to Play in the Game Clint May For every believing child, God has a wonderful plan for them in the body of Christ. Discover the spiritual gifts of children in your church and engage their gifts in ministry to build up the body of Christ. SHAY CALDWELL Shay is the Kid s Pastor at First Baptist Church Rogers and is the founder of Wacky Time Live. He spent 15 years in the corporate world until God called him to be a children s pastor where he has served for over 10 years. Shay likes to bring an out of the box style approach to children s ministry. Shay and his wife, Barbie travel the states doing ministry together. Their goal is to lead kids to fall madly and passionately in love with God, His Word, and to love others the way God does. CURTIS JAMES Curtis James is the Worship Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Nacogdoches. Over the past 15 + years he has served in various ministries as a worship leader and a sound and media technician. He has led worship technology conferences around the state of Texas. He is a graduate of Criswell College. CLINT MAY Clint is the founder and president of L.I.T. Ministries and the author of Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) and Nehemiah Kids (N.K.) ministries committed to discipling and equipping children, preteens, youth, and adults for ministry. Clint has served in children s ministry for 25 years. 7

10 STUDENT/COLLEGIATE S A T U R D A Y STUDENT/COLLEGIATE MINISTRY ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RRM 232 How Do I Reach Students? Richard Taylor Creative ideas for engaging and reaching students in the 21st century. RM 233 The Myth of Adolescence Johnny Derouen Guidelines to help youth become discipled and able to stand strong in this generation for Christ. RM 109 Preparing for Adolescence Curtis James It can be intimidating for parents to have a teenager on the way. This session provides parents and church leaders with the tools to be an effective parent during these days. RM 242 Transitioning High School Freshmen to College Matt Geddie Teaching students how to walk in Christ as they go to college and are on their own. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 232 What to Teach Them? Richard Taylor Seven principles that every student needs to know. RM 233 Bible Study That Transforms Teenagers Johnny Derouen How can we teach students the Bible in a creative way that changes their lives? RM 242 Models of College Ministry Matt Geddie A look around the country at what other churches and ministries are doing to reach and disciple students. RM 232 How to Mobilize Students for Ministry and Missions? Richard Taylor Helping youth discover their spiritual giftedness and a place of ministry. RM 233 The Myth of Adolescence Johnny Derouen Guidelines to help youth become discipled and able to stand strong in this generation for Christ. RM 242 Campus Missionaries Mitch Tidwell Practical tools and advice to equip your college students to be missionaries on campus. RM 232 Straight Talk Richard Taylor A generation to generation dialogue with students. RM 233 Bible Study that Transforms Teenagers Johnny Derouen How can we teach students the Bible in a creative way that changes their lives? RM 242 College Ministry: A Missions Sending Ministry Mitch Tidwell Equipping students, once they graduate as missionaries, for what God has for them next. MATT GEDDIE Matt serves as the college minister at Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth and also works with the SBTC as a collegiate liaison. His desire is to see the church equip college students and young adults to impact their spheres of influence with the gospel. JOHNNY DEROUEN John has served as a full-time youth minister for 39 years. He is now a professor of student ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth and lead pastor at FBC Muskogee, OK. CURTIS JAMES Curtis is the Worship Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Nacogdoches. Over the past 15 + years he has served in various ministries as a worship leader and a sound and media technician. MITCH TIDWELL Mitch Tidwell serves the SBTC as the Collegiate Ministry Associate. Mitch is passionate about preaching the gospel and empowering churches to reach collegiate students with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 8 RICHARD TAYLOR Richard serves as a Church Planting Associate. Before coming to the SBTC, he most recently served as the Director of Evangelism and Ministry for the Baptist Convention of New York. Richard received educational training from Texas A & I University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

11 ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION SINGLE ADULTS SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 am) RM 293 Missing the 51% Bryan Gilmore How your church can make a positive impact on the largest population in the USA. SESSION 2 (11:00 am) RM 293 Nothing New Under the Sun Bryan Gilmore Ministry is messy. Learn how to build a ministry that accepts the Samaritan Woman, Paul, Ruth, etc. (Single Adults). RM 120E From Me to We - Developing a Boomer Minister with an Outward Focus Chris Shirley Baby Boomers have a reputation of being self-centered and individualistic. How to challenge Boomers and equip them to mentor future generations. RM 120E The Death of Single Adult Ministry? Chris Shirley The population of singles adults is higher than ever in history. How do we develop a strategy to reach and disciple diverse groups of singles? ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION HOME GROUPS SPEAKER RM 293 Why Small Groups Bryan Gilmore Understanding how home groups fit into the total vision of the church today. RM 293 Flake was Right! Bryan Gilmore Arthur Flake s Formula in growing your small groups equals growing your congregation. BRYAN GILMORE Bryan has been in educational ministry for 20 years. He has served across Texas and in Atlanta, Georgia. He has participated in church plants as a bivocational pastor, established churches and a variety of congregational sizes. His passion is to see the local body make a positive impact in their part of the world for the Kingdom of God through the gospel. SINGLE ADULTS ADULT HOME GROUPS S A T U R D A Y CHRIS SHIRLEY Chris serves as assistant professor of adult ministry in the Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries, where he teaches courses in adult discipleship, single and older adult ministry, men s discipleship, and family ministry. In addition, Dr. Shirley coordinates the family ministry degree programs on the master s and doctoral level. 9

12 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL S A T U R D A Y 10 ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 120B Sunday School Hasn t Quit Working Carter Shotwell Learn the key to growth in numbers of people and their spiritual growth from one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation. RM 120A How to Prepare to Teach a Dynamic Lesson Jack Terry Learn the steps to preparing a lesson to bring transformation in your member s lives and have fun doing it. RM 120D A Winning Class: Jeff Young Discover effective ways to ensure your class is reaching, discipling, and ministering. (all adult leaders) RM 120E The Disciple-Making Teacher Chris Shirley Learn how to guide your members in Christian maturity and help them flourish. RM 120C How to begin a ministry to adults 55+ Billy Barnes How to start from nothing and develop a full-fledged ministry. RM 293 Missing the 51% Bryan Gilmore How your church can make a positive impact on the largest population in the USA. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM Views of Millennials and how to reach them Shane Pruitt Millennials have different values, so we must think differently in our ministry for them to be reached for Jesus. RM 120A How do you Reach New People through your Sunday School Class Jack Terry Steps to leading your adults to reach new people and see them brought into your class. RM 120B How to Create a New Class Without Getting Killed Carter Shotwell The keys to creating new Sunday School classes and getting your leader s support and help. RM 120D Reaching Our Potential Jeff Young How can my class reach more people? (All Adult Leaders) RM 120C Ideas for Fun with Adults 55+ Billy Barnes Practical things you can do to have fun events and programs for adults 55 and over. RM 120E The Disciple-Making Home Chris Shirley Scripture teaches that the family is the most conducive environment for making disciples. Learn the characteristics of a disciple-making home and practical helps for parents. RM 293 Nothing New Under the Sun Bryan Gilmore Ministry is messy. Learn how to build a ministry that accepts the Samaritan Woman, Paul, Ruth, etc. (Single Adults). RM 120B Home Groups From Within Your Sunday School Groups Carter Shotwell How to have discipleship groups which do not distract from your Sunday School adult classes and yet brings spiritual maturity to your adults. RM 120A Organizing Your Class to Minister Jack Terry Discover how to get your class ministering to each other rather than depending on the teacher to do it all. RM 120D A Teacher s Tools Jeff Young Discover seven dynamic tools every teacher needs to teach for life change. (Adult and Student Teachers) RM 120C Reaching Adults 55+ for Christ Billy Barnes Keys to reaching adults once they reach that magical age of 55. RM 120E From me to we - Developing a Boomer Minister with an Outward Focus Chris Shirley Baby Boomers have a reputation of being self-centered and individualistic. How to challenge Boomers and equip them to mentor future generations. RM 120E The Death of Single Adult Ministry? Chris Shirley The population of singles adults is higher than ever in history. How do we develop a strategy to reach and disciple diverse groups of singles? RM 120B Teaching Adults without Being Boring Carter Shotwell Learn alternative methods to lecturing and boring your class each Sunday. RM 120A Where to Find Leaders for Your Adult Sunday School Jack Terry Keys to discovering adult teachers, outreach, fellowship, and care group leaders. RM 120D A Teacher s Heart Jeff Young Teaching beyond a lesson how to teach for transformation (Adult Teachers) RM 120C Helping Adults 55+ to Still Minister Billy Barnes God left mature adults on earth and expects them to serve Him. Find those opportunities and learn how to be fruitful in the 4th quarter.

13 BILLY BARNES Billy is the Senior Adult Associate in the SBTC Church Ministries department. He is available to meet and consult with churches who need help with their senior adult ministry. He also serves as the Senior Adult Minister at his local church, FBC New Braunfels. BRYAN GILMORE Bryan has been in educational ministry for 20 years. He has served across Texas and in Atlanta, Georgia. He has participated in church plants as a bi-vocational pastor, established churches and a variety of congregational sizes. His passion is to see the local body make a positive impact in their part of the world for the Kingdom of God through the gospel. SHANE PRUITT Shane serves as the Director of Missions and oversees the Missions Department of the SBTC. He has been in ministry for over 13 years as a church planter, lead pastor, associate pastor and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator & Bible teacher for many student camps. Shane has been married to his beautiful wife Kasi for 11 years, and they have 4 children Raygen, Harper, Titus and Elliot. CHRIS SHIRLEY Chris serves as assistant professor of adult ministry in the Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries, where he teaches courses in adult discipleship, single and older adult ministry, men s discipleship, and family ministry. In addition, Dr. Shirley coordinates the family ministry degree programs on the master s and doctoral level. CARTER SHOTWELL Carter has served 2nd Baptist in Hot Springs, Ark., Houston s First Baptist, and for the last 20 years as minister of education at LakePointe Baptist Church in Rockwall. He is known for his solid support of Sunday School and creative lesson writing. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL S A T U R D A Y JACK TERRY Jack is the former dean of Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has also served as professor of foundations in Christian education and teaches an adult Sunday School for mature adults. JEFF YOUNG Jeff has served churches in Texas, Arkansas, and Virginia. He currently is the minister of education at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. Jeff is known for his dedication to helping adult teachers to all they can be in Christ. 11

14 MEN MEN S MINISTRY ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 249 Helping Men overcome Sexual Addiction (Theological Foundation) Josh Proctor RM 241 Reaching Men in the Church Scott Maze How does Biblical masculinity address money, marriage, fitness, and children? SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 249 Helping Men overcome Sexual Addiction (Practical Solutions) Josh Proctor Practical step-by-step approach to sexual sin, prevention, and recovery within the church. RM 241 Marriage and Men Scott Maze With more couples living together, what should young men think about Biblical marriage? S A T U R D A Y RM 241 Helping Men be Husbands and Fathers Scott Maze The primary place to display the Gospel is at home. How can men lead their families with kindness and strength? RM 249 How to Relationally Connect and Spiritually Invest in Your Children Josh Proctor RM 244 Growing the Church Terry Turner The role of the pastor in discipling men and growing Lay leaders. RM 249 How to Appropriately Protect our Children in this Digital Age (For Parents and Leaders) Josh Proctor RM 241 Talking about Sex, Gender, and Pornography Scott Maze America s view on sexuality has drastically changed from Bruce Jenner on a Wheaties box to new transgendered Caitlyn Jenner. How can parents show the Bible s clarity on these issues? RM 244 The Making of A Leader Terry Turner Steps to help Christians move from maturity and service to multiplication. SCOTT MAZE Scott is the pastor of North Richland Hills Baptist Church. He earned degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth (MDiv and Ph.D). Scott is the author of the recently published Theodorus Frelinghuysen s Evangelism, which is his published dissertation. Scott and his wife, Traci, have two sons and one daughter. JOSH PROCTOR Josh works on staff with his dad in an organization called Mentoring One 2 One. Prior to this, Josh has been a pastor of a church plant, a student pastor and on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. Josh Proctor has been married to his wife Kelly for almost 16 years. They have six incredible children. 12 TERRY TURNER Pastor Turner is a native of Guthrie, Oklahoma and the past President of the SBTC. In 1991 he organized and planted the Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church with five families and since then, the church has grown to over 2,100 members. Pastor Turner holds a master degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education and a doctor of ministry in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to the love of his life, Nancy. They have three children, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren.

15 This ministry made possible through your Cooperative Program giving Men are being destroyed by sexual images and pornography. What can churches do to help men caught in or looking to avoid sexual sin? Learn how in this FREE online workshop. FOR Pastors, church leaders & men counseling others ONLINE OCTOBER 27 SBTEXAS.COM/MEN MEN S A T U R D A Y January 26-28, 2017 Bay Area First Baptist Church (Houston Area) Family + Children's Leadership Conference For more information contact familyministry@sbtexas.com 13

16 WOMEN S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION WOMEN S MINISTRY SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 201 Biblical Womanhood Lori Moody Discover the basic tenants of womanhood according to the Bible, allowing you to see the big picture and purpose of your life. RM 203 Living Single Minded in a Chevron World Laura Taylor This world is crazy and out of control! How do we live single-minded in Christ in such a crooked and perverse generation? Come learn a few steps toward single mindedness in a crooked chevron world-philippians 2:5 RM 202 Spiritual Gifts: Gifted to Serve Stephanie Edge Learn valuable insights to help you lead others to discover and use their spiritual gifts. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 201 Spiritual Formation for Leaders Lori Moody Lead from resources only God can provide by the practice of spiritual disciplines. Explore foundational principles for Christian leadership which produce lasting and fruitful ministry. RM 203 Crisis, Conflict and Care Laura Taylor Women are hurting and in crisis all around us; they don t know how to get along with others or be helpful. Discover how to administer comfort, counseling and conflict resolution when faced with crisis and conflict. RM 202 A Leader s Guide to Spiritual Warfare for Women Stephanie Edge Learn about your enemy, his tactics, and how to experience victory. RM 200 Beyond Comfortable Nancy Turner Being rooted and grounded in Christ s love will strengthen us to move out of our comfort zones as we serve in a shifting culture. RM 201 Helping Women with Tough Issues Lori Moody As a woman in ministry, does the burden lie on your shoulders or should you refer them to others? How to respond to others when the tough questions are asked and the tough issues are exposed. RM 202 Exploring the Heart of Leadership Stephanie Edge Explore practical personal leadership principles to help you lead and finish well. RM 200 Wisdom vs Knowledge Nancy Turner Contrast godly knowledge leading to wisdom versus worldly knowledge leading to foolishness. RM 201 Real Marriage: God s Design, God s Purpose, Our Priority Lori Moody Discover our creator s intentions as we examine the significance of living in covenant in order to picture the gospel through marriage. RM 202 Destination Disciple: The Journey Toward Life Transformation Stephanie Edge Examine Jesus model of discipleship in order to challenge others to become faithful followers of Christ. STEPHANIE EDGE Stephanie is the former Director of Women s Ministry at Poplar Heights Baptist Church in Jackson, TN and a LifeWay Ministry Multiplier. She graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. She also completed a Masters of Theology and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Stephanie currently is an Associate Professor at Union University in Jackson, TN. She has a passion for God s Word and ministering to women. 14

17 LORI MOODY Lori is a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and women s leader. For 34 years she has shared life and ministry with the love of her life, Scott. Lori has a masters of science in family and consumer sciences from Lamar University and an advanced certificate in women s ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Lori currently serves on the SBTC Women s Ministry Leadership Team and speaks to women s groups across the state. LAURA TAYLOR Laura represents the SBTC Women s Ministry as a regional representative. For the last twenty years, she has been involved in Women s Ministry as coordinator, retreat planner, and special speaker. She is active in teaching God s Word to women and young couples each week at First Baptist Church Alvarado where her husband is pastor. She has been a Bible teacher for Christian Women Job Corp and is on the Women s Ministry Team for her Association. She has been trained as a Chaplain for the SBTC Disaster Relief Team. NANCY TURNER Nancy is a seasoned pastor s wife (32 years), mother of three adult married children and grandmother of seven. Nancy is a conference speaker, teaches an adult women s Sunday school class and a middle school Wednesday night Bible study. Her heart s desire is to inspire women and children to draw nearer to God by speaking and teaching his word with clarity. Nancy is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. WOMEN S A T U R D A Y Use the Tea Talk Plan as a guide to connect you with neighbors and the gospel. Included are invitations, devotionals, recipes for sweets, along with a variety of tea suggestions and ideas to enrich the time with your circle of ladies. An online resource designed to help you start a small devotional group in your community. For more info visit sbtexas.com/teatalk Made possible through Cooperative Program giving 15

18 DISCIPLESHIP S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION DISCIPLESHIP SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 248 Developing a Culture of Discipleship in Your Church Josh Allen Helping your church to create a new culture that focuses on making disciples, not just converts. RM 120E The Disciple-Making Teacher Chris Shirley Learn how to guide your members in Christian maturity and help them flourish. RM 243 Parenting Partnership David Fedele How leaders can partner with parents to make disciples, winning the heart of parents through healthy relationship, shepherding and encouraging parents. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 248 Helping Families Making Disciples of Every Age Josh Allen Every family must make disciples in the home. Start early and see the benefits in home and in your church. Explore how to engage that regularly. RM 120E The Disciple-Making Home Chris Shirley Scripture teaches that the family is the most conducive environment for making disciples. Learn the characteristics of a disciple-making home and practical helps for parents. RM 243 Developing Family Ministry in the Church David Fedele Making disciples mean equipping families for all they need at home; this session will help leaders learn to develop and implement a plan to engage families. RM :00 PASTOR/CHURCH STAFF LUNCHEON PANEL DISCIPLESHIP Panel How to Grow Leaders for Your Church Craig Etheridge, Adam Dooley, Clint May, Josh Allen RM 243 A Blueprint for Discipleship David Fedele Discover the Biblical method for moving people from Spectators to disciples. RM 248 Developing a Plan that Makes Disciples of all the Ages in the Church Josh Allen This session will help leaders begin to compose a plan to spiritually develop families for every age and stage of life. RM 244 Growing the Church Terry Turner The role of the pastor in discipling men and growing lay leaders. RM 243 Life on Life Discipleship David Fedele Learn practical field-tested methods for growing disciples and producing disciple-makers through small groups. RM 248 I am Just Starting a Discipleship Ministry in My Church. What Now? Josh Allen If you have ever been at the beginning and asked yourself, what do I do first? This session is for you. We will look at the necessary first steps to take, whether it s your first day in the church or 20th year. RM 244 The Making of A Leader Terry Turner Steps to help Christians move from maturity and service to multiplication. JOSH ALLEN Josh is the executive pastor/spiritual formation at Bay Area First Baptist. He is married to Jessie and they have three children, Josie, Joy and Joel. Josh has an undergraduate degree from Baylor University and a master s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 16 ADAM DOOLEY Adam P. Dooley has been the Senior pastor of FBC Sunneyvale since August of He has an MDIV and a PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as an adjunct professor at SBTS. He is married to the love of his life Heather and they have been blessed with three boys Carson, Brady, and Jacob.

19 CRAIG ETHEREDGE Craig is a gifted communicator, author, and Bible teacher. Craig and his family moved to Colleyville, Texas in July 2007 to serve as lead pastor of First Baptist Church where he currently serves. He has a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. DAVID FEDELE Children s Minister at First Baptist Church Colleyville. He has served at First Colleyville for nine years in the areas of missions, adults and children s. He continues to work as a disciple-making consultant and trainer with churches across Texas. CLINT MAY Clint is the founder and president of L.I.T. Ministries and the author of Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) and Nehemiah Kids (N.K.) ministries committed to discipling and equipping children, preteens, youth, and adults for ministry. Clint has served in children s ministry for 25 years. CHRIS SHIRLEY Chris serves as assistant professor of adult ministry in the Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries, where he teaches courses in adult discipleship, single and older adult ministry, men s discipleship, and family ministry. In addition, Dr. Shirley coordinates the family ministry degree programs on the master s and doctoral level. TERRY TURNER Pastor Turner is a native of Guthrie, Oklahoma and the past President of the SBTC. In 1991 he organized and planted the Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church with five families and since then, the church has grown to over 2,100 members. Pastor Turner holds a master degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education and a doctor of ministry in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to the love of his life, Nancy. They have three children, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren. DISCIPLESHIP S A T U R D A Y FREE Spiritual Rhythms of Multiplying Disciples A seven-week resource that lays the foundation for understanding your identity in Christ and your impact in the world. A great tool to begin a disciple-making ministry or develop new disciples in an already established ministry. For a free copy visit the SBTC booth or go sbtexas.com/discipleship This ministry made possible through your Cooperative Program giving sbtexas.com/discipleship 17

20 FAMILY S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION FAMILY MINISTRY SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 109 Preparing for Adolescence Curtis James It can be intimidating for parents to have a teenager on the way. This session provides parents and church leaders with the tools to be an effective Parent during these days. RM 106 If God has No Grandchildren, Does He have a Plan for Grandparents Jim Dempsey What does the Bible say about how grandparents should grandparent? RM 243 Parenting Partnership David Fedele How leaders can partner with parents to make disciples, winning the heart of parents through healthy relationship, shepherding and encouraging parents. RM 200 Marital Intimacy Terry and Nancy Turner Exploring marital oneness by bridging the male/female gender divide and reviewing the tenets of Biblical intimacy which motivate Christian couples to cultivate their relationship. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 109 Parenting in the Age of Texting, Social Media, and online Curtis James How can parents can stay informed on their children s digital interaction and relationships to ensure a safe, Christ-centered environment. RM 243 Developing Family Ministry in the Church David Fedele Making disciples means equipping families for all they need at home; this session will help leaders learn to develop and implement a plan to engage families. RM 106 Grandparents, Prodigal children, and the next Generation Ministry Jim Dempsey If your child walks away from God, how can grandparents express their faith and leave a spiritual legacy for both kids and grandchildren? RM 200 Yours, Mine, and Ours: Terry and Nancy Turner Practical and Biblical guidance for blended families. RM 109 Your Child and The Screen Curtis James Movies, Youtube, TV and Video games impact Children. How can parents develop a healthy approach to managing them in a positive, Scriptural way. RM 106 Teaching Your Families to do Family Devotions (not just talk about it) Jim Dempsey How to equip parents to form a habit of effective spiritual training. How to give your families the tools they need to teach their children spiritually. RM 203 Purity in Parenting Laura Taylor Raising the next generation to be pure in their thoughts, actions and choices all begin at a young age. Stand in the gap for your kids by putting in place protective gates to help them deal with cultural influences. RM 109 Walking the Tightrope of Godly Parenting Curtis James How to aid parents in the prioritizing and teaching of our children resulting in a Christ-centered life for our children. RM 106 Involving Whole Families through a Family Mission Activity Jim Dempsey Families that do missions together help their children to hang onto their faith as Young Adults. But How, When and Where can a family do missions? Find out here. RM 203 Creative Parenting Laura Taylor When God gave us kiddos he gave us the job of raising them to be godly adults. We must be creative early on in ways of correcting and encouraging in order for them to be the people God intended them to be. 18

21 JIM DEMPSEY Jim is the Associate Pastor to Families at Anderson Mill Baptist Church in Northwest Austin. He is tasked with developing the strategic vision for Family Ministry. He is directly responsible for the preschool and children s ministry, and coordinates the work of the Student Pastor as it relates to Family Ministry. Jim also serves as a trainer and the regional consultant for the National Center for Biblical Parenting. FAMILY DAVID FEDELE Children s Minister at First Baptist Church Colleyville. He has served at First Colleyville for nine years in the areas of missions, adults and children s. He continues to work as a disciple-making consultant and trainer with churches across Texas. CURTIS JAMES Curtis James is the Worship Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Nacogdoches. Over the past 15 + years he has served in various ministries as a worship leader and a sound and media technician. He has led worship technology conferences around the state of Texas. He is a graduate of Criswell College. LAURA TAYLOR Laura represents the SBTC Women s Ministry as a regional representative. For the last twenty years, she has been involved in Women s Ministry as coordinator, retreat planner, and special speaker. She is active in teaching God s Word to women and young couples each week at First Baptist Church Alvarado where her husband is pastor. She has been a Bible teacher for Christian Women Job Corp and is on the Women s Ministry Team for her Association. She has been trained as a Chaplain for the SBTC Disaster Relief Team. S A T U R D A Y NANCY TURNER Nancy is a seasoned pastor s wife, mother of three adult married children and grandmother of seven. Nancy is a conference speaker, teaches an adult women s Sunday school class and a middle school Wednesday night Bible study. Her heart s desire is to inspire women and children to draw nearer to God by speaking and teaching his word with clarity. Nancy is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. TERRY TURNER Pastor Turner is a native of Guthrie, Oklahoma and the past President of the SBTC. In 1991 he organized and planted the Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church with five families and since then, the church has grown to over 2,100 members. Pastor Turner holds a master degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education and a doctor of ministry in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to the love of his life, Nancy. They have three children, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren. 19

22 S A T U R D A Y COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 230F Effective Church Web Sites Chris Enright Learn and evaluate the key components for an effective website. RM 230G Tweets, Hashtags, Follows, and Likes Insights and resources into your ministry s social media presence. CHRIS ENRIGHT Chris serves as the information technology director for the SBTC including all computers, software development and purchases, the Web site, and all other technical aspects of ministry. Chris worked in the Retirement and Marketing areas of GuideStone Financial Resources for 14 years before moving to state denominational work. His focus is to use his administrative gifts for Kingdom work and to bring glory to the name of Jesus Christ. Caleb Lasater SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 230F Facebook for Sunday School and Small Groups Chris Enright Best practices for using Facebook to effectively communicate with your group. RM 230G What is on your Home Screen? What are your preferred personal and Spiritual Apps? What are other resources for you to learn to use and share the apps you use daily? Caleb Lasater RM 230F Effective Church Web Sites Chris Enright Learn and evaluate the key components for an effective website. RM 230G Evangelism through Technology Utilizing technology to share the Gospel. What tools, resources and insights are available? Caleb Lasater RM 230F Church Website Analysis Chris Enright Sign up in room 230F for a 15 minute personal consultation on your church s website. (Time slots are limited; make sure to sign up early.) RM 230G Tweets, Hashtags, Follows, and Likes Insights and resources into your ministry s social media presence. Caleb Lasater CALEB LASATER Caleb works with convention strategies at the SBTC in the area of website development, management of phone and tablet apps and also focuses on Cooperative Program projects. He is currently getting his masters of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Rachel. 20

23 ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION WORSHIP MINISTRY SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) Basement Planning Worship for Maximum Engagement Lance Beaumont Rehearsal RM Order, flow and elements of a worship service will greatly impact your congregational engagement in worship. Basement Lounge Sound Mixing for Worship Services Will Schaefer Learn ideas, basic to complex, about setting up and mixing sound for worship. WORSHIP SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) Basement Four Chords and the Truth Lance Beaumont Rehearsal RM Expanding your guitar playing ability for worship. Basement Lounge Evaluating and Maintaining Worship Technology Will Schaefer With people constantly changing the settings on sound boards and systems, learn how easy to maintain current settings and avoid sources of sound problems. Basement How to build and Maintain a Youth Choir James Ervin Rehearsal RM Youth Choirs are a great way to engage students in the worship ministry. Basement Lounge Microphones Really are a Big Deal Will Schaefer Learn about microphones, what you should look for and wireless microphone settings. Basement Working with a Worship Band Lance Beaumont Rehearsal RM How to work and communicate to musicians who come from various backgrounds. Basement Lounge Getting Your Worship Service Online Will Schaefer Learn the basics of how to get your worship services and sermons online. LANCE BEAUMONT Lance serves the SBTC as an Associate in the Church Ministries Department in the areas of music and worship technology. He has served as minister of music in churches in Texas and has taught music at Howard Payne University and Northwest Christian University. He holds a bachelors and master degree in guitar performance from Texas Christian University and a doctorate in music education from Boston University. Lance is married to Brandy and they have three children. S A T U R D A Y JAMES ERVIN James Ervin has been the Minister of Music and Senior Adults at Coggin Ave Baptist Church in Brownwood, TX for 8 years. He is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Nancy Phillips Ervin and they have 3 children. He has served in Central Baptist church in Port Arthur, TX and First Baptist Church, Kerrville, TX. WILL SCHAEFER Will Schaefer is the Director of Audio Visual Arts and Technical Director of Music Production at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Will holds a Bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering Technology and is a currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree at SWBTS. 21

24 EVANGELISM S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION EVANGELISM SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 121 The Game Plan Nathan Lorick Practical steps to help your church be evangelistic and reach people for Jesus. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 224 How to Share Jesus Across Various Cultures and Religions Bruno Molina Sharing Christ across Cultures and Religions. (Muslims and Catholics) RM Habits of Evangelistic Churches Nathan Lorick What are the common characteristics of evangelistic churches? RM 230G Evangelism through Technology Caleb Lasater Utilizing technology to share the Gospel. What tools, resources and insights are available? RM Myths that People have about Evangelism in the Church Nathan Lorick What are the beliefs that people have that are not founded in fact. RM 224 Ministering to Mormons Bruno Molina Ways to minister and reach out to Mormons, establishing relationships with them and leading them to Christ. RM 224 How to Share Jesus across various cultures and Religions Bruno Molina Sharing Christ across cultures and religions. (Muslims and Catholics) RM Methods of Evangelism used by Jesus Nathan Lorick What are the most commons ways that Jesus used to share? CALEB LASATER Caleb works with convention strategies at the SBTC in the area of website development, management of phone and tablet apps and also focuses on Cooperative Program projects. He is currently getting his masters of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Rachel. NATHAN LORICK Nathan is the director of evangelism for the SBTC. His passion is to see the church come alive through intentional evangelism and missions. He is a graduate of ETBU and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned both a master of divinity and doctor of ministry degree. He and his wife Jenna have three sons and one daughter. BRUNO MOLINA Bruno serves the SBTC as the evangelism associate for language and interfaith evangelism. Bruno holds a B.A. in international relations and Spanish from NYU and a Th.M. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Bruno is married to Clara and they have two children. 22

25 ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION MISSIONS SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 220 So you want to Plant a Church? Shane Pruitt Looking at the issues involved in starting a church from scratch. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM Views of Millennials and How to Reach Them Shane Pruitt Millennials have different values, think different and have to be reached for Jesus. RM 230E Financial Steps to funding your Church s Building Project Bart McDonald How to go about securing funding for a new building project. RM Ways to Bless Church Planters Shane Pruitt Ways that individuals/churches can help a person called to start a church. RM 220 Mission Trips that Help Church Plants Shane Pruitt Not all mission trips are a blessing to the mission church. How to know to do it right. BART MCDONALD Bart serves as executive director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Foundation. He holds a masters of divinity with biblical languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a BBA in finance from Texas A&M University. Prior to a calling to ministry, he had a successful career in banking, finance and consulting. Bart served as senior pastor at Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington. MISSIONS S A T U R D A Y SHANE PRUITT Shane serves as the Director of Missions and oversees the Missions Department of the SBTC. He has been in ministry for over 13 years as a church planter, lead pastor, associate pastor and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator & Bible teacher for many student camps. Shane has been married to his beautiful wife Kasi for 11 years, and they have 4 children Raygen, Harper, Titus and Elliot. ESL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE A Mission Strategy for Your Church sbtexas.com/mtraining August North Richland Hills BC 8:30-3:30pm - Thursday 8:30-3:30pm - Friday For more information & registration contact Carmela Mechling at cmechling@sbtexas.com Gayla Harris at gharris@sbtexas.com Through ESL your church will have the opportunity to get to know people, meet their literacy needs, build relationships and share your faith. This 11-hour workshop covers ministry development, student placement, lesson building, teaching techniques, evangelism and much more. Teachers who complete the training will be NAMB certified. Join us in welcoming immigrants as we share faith and hope with communities in Texas. 23

26 LEADERSHIP S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 223 Biblical Role of Deacons Heath Peloquin How churches receive gifts and spend them with accountability that honors God. RM 230E Financial Crisis Management in the Church Bart McDonald What to do when a church finds itself in financial need and there is a desire to get on top of debt. RM 222 Overview of Church Security Mike Gurley and Harvey Letcher What church security is and is not. Parlor How to Recruit and Train a Team to Make People Feel Welcome Kenneth Priest From the parking lot to the pew, how to insure that guests have a great experience. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 223 Practical Deacon Ministry Heath Peloquin What policy and procedures does a church need and how to write and adopt them. RM 222 How to get a Church Security Ministry Started Mike Gurley and Harvey Letcher Recruiting, educating and training a Church Security Team. Parlor Using the Welcome Team to Grow Your Sunday School and Your Church Kenneth Priest What are the key procedures that a team must do to get guests to come back again. RM :00 PASTOR/CHURCH STAFF LUNCHEON PANEL DISCIPLESHIP Panel How to Grow Leaders for Your Church Craig Etheridge, Adam Dooley, Clint May, Josh Allen RM 230E How to Avert Financial Crises in the Church Bart McDonald How to keep your church from getting into a crisis from either spending too much or receiving too little. RM 223 Biblical Role of Deacons Heath Peloquin How churches receive gifts and spend them with accountability that honors God. RM 222 Planning for the unexpected Mike Gurley and Harvey Letcher What are the plans to have in place in case a bad situation arises? Parlor How to get the Right People in the Right Leadership Spots Kenneth Priest Helping people discover who they are personality, skill, ability and passion. RM 223 Biblical Role of Deacons Heath Peloquin How churches receive gifts and spend them with accountability that honors God. RM 222 Handling Disruptions Mike Gurley and Harvey Letcher How to peacefully and with the least disturbance handle people who want to disrupt. Parlor How to recruit millennials to serve in the local church Kenneth Priest Millennials are eager to serve, the key is to get them to serve within the church. RM 230E Financial Crisis Management in the Church Bart McDonald What to do when a church finds itself in financial need and there is a desire to get on top of debt. MIKE GURLEY After completing a 37-year career in a major metropolitan police department and continuing to participate in a mega church security operation, I have begun a new venture in Critical Incident Management (security) Plan development, training and application for schools, churches and corporations. This venture is based on a broad spectrum of experience in law enforcement, major event logistics, dignitary protection and strategic security planning. Through threat assessment and plan development, workable solutions can be developed to address the needs of your organization. 24

27 HARVEY LETCHER Upon completion of a successful career in the Financial Services industry, and consulting with organizations to recruit senior level management, I joined the staff of a rapidly growing DFW mega church to assist in recruiting and training key personnel. Two years ago, my Partner and I established Teamwork s Consulting, Inc. (TCI), for the purpose of assisting Churches, private Christian schools and selected corporations with their security needs. BART MCDONALD Bart serves as executive director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Foundation. He holds a masters of divinity with biblical languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a BBA in finance from Texas A&M University. Prior to a calling to ministry, he had a successful career in banking, finance and consulting. Bart served as senior pastor at Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington. HEATH PELOQUIN Heath serves as the SBTC Director of Pastor/Church Relations. He holds a bachelor of music degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of arts in christian studies from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Heath served as senior pastor in Corpus Christi, prior to coming to the SBTC. Heath is married to Jennifer and they have four wonderful kids. KENNETH PRIEST Kenneth Priest serves the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention as the Director of Convention Strategies. He joined the staff of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention in He holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has a Doctor of Educational Ministry degree in Church Revitalization from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Kenneth is married to Debbi. LEADERSHIP S A T U R D A Y Your new partner in ministry. Search SBTC ilead. Made possible through your Cooperative Program giving 25

28 LIBRARY S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION LIBRARY MINISTRY SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 245 What s in Your Library? Ruthe Turner How to discover and classify new, quality books, DVDs, and CDs for your library. RM 246 Men Why Have Them in the Library and What to Do with Them Jerry Turner Ways to get men involved in your library. Specific books, videos, and study kits for men. RM 247 The Future of Your Library Software Glenn McEowen With our catalogs on phones, reading books on devices, let s prepare for what s coming. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 245 Free Resources that Cost Nothing and Take up Zero Space Ruthe Turner Discover great websites that will multiply your library s ministry. RM 246 All About Fiction Anne McEowen Too many authors, too many series, too many books. Let s get some organization in the Fiction section. RM 247 Embrace Your Preschoolers and Thrill Their Parents Kay Schmidt Prechool programs that create and build the desire to read. Help your preschool parents. RM 245 Ebooks What is the Latest? Jerry Turner Incorporating EBooks into your collection and ministering to that special group of readers. RM 246 Preparing for Your Retirement Anne McEowen Ideas to prepare for your leaving...beginning now. Don t leave your library without it. RM 247 Circulation Desk: the Heart of Your Library Glenn McEowen Processed and cataloged, but until the books are checked out, they are of little value. Selecting, training, and motivating your circulation staff to enhance the library s ministry. RM 245 Tips to Enliven Your Church Library Ruthe and Jerry Turner Whatever the size of your library, this class will provide useful and proven ideas from leaders who have learned from 24 years in a small library to 13 years in a larger church library. RM 246 Basics of (Re) Starting a Library Anne McEowen Starting a new library? Together we ll discover what is essential from the very beginning. RM 247 Electronic Cataloging Glenn McEowen Discussing online resources to make cataloging easy. 26

29 ANNE MCEOWEN Anne is the library director at Wedgwood Baptist Church in Ft. Worth. She is married to Glenn and they have two grown sons and four grandchildren. In addition to library work, she loves to read and scrapbook. GLENN MCEOWEN Glenn has been with Library Concepts since 2004 as VP of sales and development. Previously, he served 29 years as the director of technological services at the Southern Baptist Radio and TV Commission. JERRY TURNER Jerry is currently retired and working full-time in the Truett Library at First Baptist Dallas. He has over 45 years experience in the computer industry, as well as many hours working in the various areas of the library. RUTHE TURNER Ruthe has been involved with church library work for 38 years. She is currently the director of Truett Memorial Library at First Baptist Dallas. LIBRARY S A T U R D A Y 27

30 PASTORAL S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION PASTORAL MINISTRY SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM Nuggets that Every Pastor Needs to Know Jimmy Draper Lessons learned along the way of serving a lifetime at First Southern Del City, First Dallas, First Euless and Lifeway. RM 124 Cultivating a Culture of Prayer in the Local Church Ted Elmore Practical steps in developing a culture of prayer in the church today. RM 122 Young Pastors One by One Wes Hinote Creating a culture of one on one Discipleship in your church. RM 272 Using the Sunday School to Grow your Church Johnny Hunt Practical Steps that the Pastor can do to lead his church to Grow using the Sunday School. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 110 How to Survive the Long Haul Jimmy Draper How to survive and thrive in a pastorate for many years in one church. RM 124 You Can Pray, but You Must Pray! Ted Elmore The role every pastor should include in order to be successful in the eyes of God. RM 122 Young Pastors Time to Shepherd Wes Hinote How to lead without being weighed down. RM 272 What Things the Pastor can do to Lead his Sunday School Johnny Hunt The role of Pastor in Leading the church and his leaders. RM :00 PASTOR/CHURCH STAFF LUNCHEON PANEL DISCIPLESHIP Panel How to Grow Leaders for Your Church Craig Etheridge, Adam Dooley, Clint May, Josh Allen RM 244 Growing the Church Terry Turner The role of the pastor in discipling men and growing lay leaders. RM 110 The Art of Building Good Relationships with Your Members and Staff Jimmy Draper The role of the pastor in discipling men and growing lay leaders. RM 124 You Can Pray, But You Must Pray! Ted Elmore The role every pastor should include in order to be successful in the eyes of God. RM 122 Young Pastors Community Amongst the Chaos Wes Hinote Maintaining/developing community in a growing/changing church. RM 110 What Every Leader of the Church Should be Doing Jimmy Draper The key to helping the church to reach new people and grow. RM 124 You Can Pray, But You Must Pray! Ted Elmore The role every pastor should include in order to be successful in the eyes of God. RM 244 The Making of A Leader Terry Turner Steps to help Christians move from maturity and service to multiplication. RM 122 Young Pastors Not My Will but Thine Wes Hinote Having longevity in a church JOSH ALLEN Josh is the executive pastor/spiritual formation at Bay Area First Baptist. He is married to Jessie and they have three children, Josie, Joy and Joel. Josh has an undergraduate degree from Baylor University and a master s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 28 ADAM DOOLEY Adam P. Dooley has been the Senior pastor of FBC Sunneyvale since August of He has an MDIV and a PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as an adjunct professor at SBTS. He is married to the love of his life Heather and they have been blessed with three boys Carson, Brady, and Jacob.

31 JIMMY DRAPER Jimmy served 35 years as a pastor and 15 Years as President of LifeWay Christian Resources. He served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention for two years from He is now retired and remains active preaching and leading conferences and mentoring younger pastors. CRAIG ETHEREDGE Craig is a gifted communicator, author, and Bible teacher. Craig and his family moved to Colleyville, Texas in July 2007 to serve as lead pastor of First Baptist Church where he currently serves. He has a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. TED ELMORE Ted Elmore serves the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention as the Associate Director of Pastor/ Church Relations and as Prayer Strategist. He joined the staff of the SBTC in Ted holds both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Cheryl and they have four grown children. CLINT MAY Clint is the founder and president of L.I.T. Ministries and the author of Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) and Nehemiah Kids (N.K.) ministries committed to discipling and equipping children, preteens, youth, and adults for ministry. Clint has served in children s ministry for 25 years. TERRY TURNER Pastor Turner is a native of Guthrie, Oklahoma and the past President of the SBTC. In 1991 he organized and planted the Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church with five families and since then, the church has grown to over 2,100 members. Pastor Turner holds a masters degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education and a doctor of ministry in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been married for 32 years to the love of his life, Nancy. They have three children, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren. PASTORAL S A T U R D A Y Church Revitalization CONFERENCES September 8 Northeast Houston BC For pastors, associational leaders and church leaders with churches in need of revitalization. COST $20 9am - 4pm Lance Beaumont Worship Strategies, SBTC Micah Fries VP, LifeWay Research Nathan Lorick Director of Evangelism, SBTC Tom Cheyney Founder & Directional Leader Renovate National Church Revitalization Conference Rod Harrison Dean of Post-Graduate Studies Bart McDonald Executive Director, SBT Foundation Lance Crowell Discipleship & Online Strategies, SBTC Nathan Lino Senior Pastor, NE Houston BC Kenneth Priest Director of Convention Strategies, SBTC sbtexas.com/revitalization 29

32 SPANISH S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION SPANISH SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 231 A Enseñando Bíblicamente/Recursos de LifeWay Ariel Irizarry Biblical Teaching/Resources LifeWay RM 224 Compartiendo entre culturas y religiones Bruno Molina Sharing Christ across Cultures and Religions RM 231C La Enseñanza Bíblica Para Niños Frances Cornier Teaching the Bible to Children RM 231B Los Distintivos de una Iglesia Saludable Misael Rodríguez The characteristics of a Healthy Church SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 231 C Mujeres Buscando a Dios Women who seek After God RM 231D Hombres Buscando a Dios Men who seek After God RM 231B Desarrollando un Plan de Discipulado Eficaz Developing an effective Disciple-making plan RM 231A Siendo Líderes Efectivos Being effective leaders Jeanethe Disla Gerónimo Disla Humberto González Jonathan Colón RM 231 A La Enseñanza Bíblica Para Niños Frances Cornier Teaching the Bible to Children RM 224 Compartiendo entre culturas y religiones Bruno Molina Sharing Christ across Cultures and Religions RM 231B Los Distintivos de una Iglesia Saludable Misael Rodríguez The characteristics of a Healthy Church RM 231D Hombres Buscando a Dios Gerónimo Disla Men who seek After God RM 231C Mujeres Buscando a Dios Jeanethe Disla Women who seek After God RM 231 A Enseñando Bíblicamente Biblical teaching RM 231D Siendo Líderes Efectivos Being effective leaders RM 231B Desarrollando un Plan de Discipulado Eficaz Developing an effective disciple-making plan Ariel Irizary Jonathan Colón Humberto González JONATHAN COLÓN Jonathan Colon es un graduado de la Universidad de Texas en Arlington (UTA); posee una Maestría en Liderazgo y un Bachillerato en Educación, y posee varios Certificados de Ministerios de la Universidad de las Naciones. Jonathan es miembro de la Iglesia Casa de Promesa en la ciudad de Burleson, TX. Reside en Dallas junto a su amada esposa Lisie y sus encantadores hijos, Elise Victoria (2) y Juan David (3 meses). 30 FRANCES CORNIER Frances Cornier Garcia nació en Puerto Rico y desde 1992 reside en Texas donde ha desempañado varios ministerios de evangelismo y la educación cristiana para niños. Está casada con Neo Garcia y tienen tres hijos: Eddymar, Saul y Felipe y sirven fielmente en la iglesia bautista Antorcha de la Fe en Irving.

33 GERÓNIMO Y JANETHE DISLA Los Disla han estado casados por más de 30 años y tienen dos hijos adultos: Jonathan y Jacquelin. Ambos son graduados del Rio Grande Bible Institute y también fundaron el programa de Siempre Amigos, cuyo ministerio se escucha por la radio en internet y responde a las situaciones difíciles y, a veces complejos de la vida moderna con la palabra de Dios. HUMBERTO GONZALEZ Humberto launched First Euless en Español, a ministry of First Euless to people in our community who speak Spanish. Humberto has a B.S. in civil engineering from Panamerican University in Guadalajara, Mexico, and a B.A. in music from the University of Guadalajara. ARIEL IRIZARRY Ariel is the LifeWay Español consultant for the state of Texas and received his masters in christian education with a concentration in hispanic studies at Southwestern Baptist Seminary. BRUNO MOLINA Bruno serves the SBTC as the evangelism associate for language and interfaith evangelism. Bruno holds a B.A. in international relations and Spanish from NYU and a Th.M. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Bruno is married to Clara and they have two children. SPANISH S A T U R D A Y MISAEL RODRÍGUEZ El pastor Misael D. Rodríguez nació en La Habana, Cuba, donde conoció al Señor Jesús y se graduó del Seminario Teológico Bautista de La Habana. Emigró a los EUA junto con su familia en 2012 y desde 2014 trabaja como pastor de Hillcrest en Español en la ciudad de Cedar Hill. 31

34 BLACK EQUIPPING CHURCHES S A T U R D A Y ROOM TITLE/DESCRIPTION BLACK EQUIPPING CHURCHES SPEAKER SESSION 1 (10:00 AM) RM 232 How do I Reach Students? Richard Taylor Creative ideas for engaging and reaching students in the 21st Century. RM 200 Marital Intimacy Terry and Nancy Turner Exploring marital oneness by bridging the male/female gender divide and reviewing the tenets of Biblical intimacy, which motivate Christian couples to cultivate in their relationship. SESSION 2 (11:00 AM) RM 232 What to teach them? Richard Taylor Seven principles that every student needs to know RM 200 Yours, Mine, and Ours: Terry and Nancy Turner Practical and Biblical guidance for Blended Families. RM 232 How to Mobilize Students for Ministry and Mission? Richard Taylor Helping youth discover their spiritual giftedness and a place of ministry RM 200 Beyond Comfortable Nancy Turner Being rooted and grounded in Christ s love will strengthen us to move out of our comfort zones as we serve in a shifting culture. RM 244 Growing the Church Terry Turner The role of the pastor in discipling men and growing lay leaders. RM 232 Straight Talk Richard Taylor A generation to generation dialogue with students RM 200 Wisdom vs Knowledge Nancy Turner Contrast godly knowledge leading to wisdom versus worldly knowledge leading to foolishness. RM 244 The Making of a Leader Terry Turner Steps to help Christians move from maturity and service to multiplication. RICHARD TAYLOR Richard serves as an SBTC Church Planting Associate. Before coming to the SBTC, he most recently served as the Director of Evangelism and Ministry for the Baptist Convention of New York. He received educational training from Texas A & I University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and over 20 years of service in various ministry and denominational positions. NANCY TURNER Nancy is a seasoned pastor s wife (32 years), mother of three adult married children and grandmother of seven. Nancy is a conference speaker, teaches an adult women s Sunday school class and a middle school Wednesday night Bible study. Her heart s desire is to inspire women and children to draw nearer to God by speaking and teaching his word with clarity. Nancy is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 32 TERRY TURNER Pastor Turner is a native of Guthrie, Oklahoma and the past President of the SBTC. In 1991 he organized and planted the Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church with five families and since then, the church has grown to over 2,100 members. Pastor Turner holds a masters degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education and a doctor of ministry in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to the love of his life, Nancy. They have three children, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and blessed with seven grandchildren.

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