2016 EVENT LEADERSHIP GUIDE SBTEXAS.COM SOUTHERN BAPTISTS OF TEXAS CONVENTION & RESOURCE

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1 2016 EVENT & RESOURCE GUIDE LEADERSHIP A SOUTHERN BAPTISTS OF TEXAS CONVENTION SBTEXAS.COM A

2 EVENT & RESOURCE GUIDE LEADERSHIP EQUIP Worship Online Training Discipleship Church Revitalization + More EQUIP Conference Children Student Collegiate Women Ministers of Education Men Discipleship Family Facilities Consultations Administration Financial Ethics & Religious Liberties Online Training Foundation Worship Confident Christianity Church Revitalization Church Growth Bivocational Ministers Pastors Apps Texas Missions for Kids Evangelism Missions Prayer Annual Meeting Cooperative Program

3 2016 LEADERSHIP EVENT CALENDAR JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Finance Committee Training Tyler Tax Seminar Friendly BC, Tyler p.22 Finance Committee Training Grapevine Tax Seminar SBTC, Grapevine p.22 Church Revitalization Lab SBTC, Grapevine p.33 Surrender Summit Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine p.5 Tax Seminar San Antonio p.22 Prayer Strategy San Antonio p.52 Tax Seminar Houston p.22 Collegiate Intern Collab Dallas p.8 Tax Seminar Denman Ave. BC, Lufkin p.22 Church Revitalization Lab Mission Dorado BC, Odessa p.33 New Pastor Retreat SBTC, Grapevine p.41 Tax Seminar Odessa p.22 Tax Seminar Lubbock p.22 Growing Your Church Southcrest BC, Lubbock p.36 Family Ministry Network Lunch SBTC, Grapevine p.3 Paul Timothy FBC Odessa p.40 Women s Ministry Forum Birchman BC, Fort Worth p10 Church Revitalization Conference Criswell College p.32 NASCRR Criswell College p.34 Flashpoint Conference FBC, Colleyville p.16 Growing Your Church First Baptist Church, Cameron p.36 Empower Conference Irving p.47 Empower Conference Irving p.47 Prayer Strategy Amarillo p.52 ESL Training SBTC, Grapevine p.51 Church Planter/Church Revitalization Retreat San Antonio p.33 APRIL MAY JUNE Church Planter/Church Revitalization Retreat San Antonio p.33 Forge Retreat Trinity Pines p.43 CP Sunday p.55 Forge Retreat Mt. Lebanon p.43 Texas MEGA Great Hills BC, Austin p.12 Prayer Strategy Tyler p.52 Innovate Praise Fort Worth p.28 SENT Arlington p.50 Forge Retreat Highland Lakes p.43 Prayer Strategy El Paso p.52 Heart of the Child Broken Arrow, Oklahoma p.2 SENT McAllen p.50 Pause Retreat Tyler p.37 Flashpoint Conference Northeast Houston BC p.16 Forge Retreat Camp Zephyr p.43 Nat l Day of Prayer p.53 Breathe Deep Gaylord Texan, Grapevine p.44 Pastor & Staff Golf Retreat The Tribute at the Colony p.38 Prayer Strategy Corpus Christi p.52 Collegiate Roundabout Courtyard Marriott, Ft Worth p.8 Collegiate Intern Ministry Courtyard Marriott, Ft Worth p.8 Administrative Assistants Retreat San Marcos p.21 Southern Baptist Convention St. Louis, MO MK Breakaway Highland Lakes Camp p.4

4 See sbtexas.com for a full calendar of events Questions? SBTC (7282) JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Pastor & Wife Retreat DFW Lakes, Grapevine p.39 SENT Tyler p.50 SENT Abilene p.50 ESL Training North Richland Hills BC p.51 Strategic Growth Forum NRHBC p.35 Transitional Pastor Training NRHBC p.42 EQUIP North Richland Hills BC p.1 Growing Your Church Harmony Hill BC, Lufkin p.36 Preschool/Children Network Harmony Hill BC, Lufkin p.3 East Texas Leadership Conf Lufkin Prayer Strategy Austin p.52 Church Revitalization Conference NE Houston BC p.32 Look Like Heaven Worship Summit Dallas p.29 Prayer Strategy DFW p.52 Confident Christianity Conf Sweet Home BC, Round Rock p.30 Family Ministry Network Lunch Faith Family, Kingwood p.3 Preschool/Children Network FBC Dallas p.3 MEGA FBC, Dallas p.12 Church Revitalization Lab West Conroe BC, Houston p.33 Prayer Strategy Texarkana p.52 SBTC Annual Meeting Day of Prayer p.53 Online Leadership Conference Helping Men p.13 NOVEMBER DECEMBER SBTC Bible Conference Great Hills BC, Austin p.54 SBTC Annual Meeting Great Hills BC, Austin p.54 EVENT & RESOURCE GUIDE Updates to the information in our six ministry booklets will follow in our six bimonthly event mailers. The best source for the latest information is our convention website, sbtexas.com. us if we can do anything to help you in your ministry, sbtexas@sbtexas.com.

5 EQUIP AUGUST 13 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR ALL ASPECTS OF MINISTRY sbtexas.com/equip SATurday keynote Johnny Hunt SATurday 9am-3pm Training for staff, volunteers & lay leaders in these areas of ministry: + Preschool/Children + Children s Music + Preteen + Students + Young Adult/Collegiate + Adult Home Groups + Adult Sunday School + Men + Women + Single Adults + Discipleship + Family + Facilities + Worship + Communication Tech COST $10 AFTER + Admin/Stewardship + Black Equipping Churches + Library + Pastoral + Spanish + Missions + Leadership AUG.1 $15 Includes Lunch 1 We brought 17 this year and four years ago when I first contacted you we were looking at closing the doors... this has been a great help to us. - Houston Pastor 1

6 April FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BROKEN ARROW, OK Children Preschool & Children s Leadership Conference THEME VERSE PROV. 4:23 $49 by March 15 $59 by April 15 $75 at the door FREE for Senior Pastors if registered by April 15 Free Family Ministry Panel Breakfast April 23* *Space is limited - reserve your tickets. Register at sbtexas.com/family 2 heartofthechild.net 2

7 Children Preschool Children NETWORK 10am - 3pm Lunch Included August 25 Harmony Hill BC, Lufkin Designed for preschool and children s ministers seeking to expand their ministries. This network will provide you with access to recognized leaders in the field of childhood ministries. Sessions include times of equipping, networking and Q&A around key topics. October 6 First Baptist Church, Dallas COST $10 10am - 3pm Lunch Provided Register online at sbtexas.com/children January 28 SBTC, Grapevine Networking Lunch 11am - 2pm September 27 Faith Family, Kingwood Register online at sbtexas.com/family 3 sbtexas.com/children 3

8 Ministers Kids JUNE HIGHLAND LAKES CAMP A camp exclusively for teenage kids of SBTC ministers, grades MK s will be encouraged, loved and mentored by adult MK s who have been there. COST $100 INCLUDES meals, lodging, worship, breakouts and tons of fun! 4 sbtexas.com/mk 4

9 Student The Surrender Summit is for students who are called to ministry, recommended by their student pastor or pastor and willing to have a long-term mentor to disciple them. Speakers David Wheeler, Liberty University Alvin Reid, SEBTS Steve Maltempi, SBTC Shane Pruitt, SBTC January Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine REGULAR $65 LOCAL $15 Scholarships available Includes summit & meals, but no housing 5 sbtexas.com/surrender 5

10 Student WORSHIP & LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS sbtexas.com/lead 6 Students will participate in leadership classes that provide a grounding in Christian leadership principles, apologetics and current issues. COST $190 AFTER MARCH 1 $265 WORSHIP STUDENTS WILL LEARN How to plan & lead worship Instrument & music theory instruction Worship theology Worship design 6

11 Collegiate Summer 2016 ENGAGE TEAMS EXIST TO Encourage churches to embrace their identity as God s powerhouses to reach the world. Ignite a passion for intentional evangelism by equipping churches to do effective evangelism in their communities. These teams travel to churches during the summer (June-July) with the purpose of encouraging churches and reaching the lost. Engage truly has changed my life. God has rekindled my fire for evangelism and to better live my life for him. -Taylor Dunn, Engage Team Member We saw seven people come to Christ and we baptized five of them the following Sunday. -Raymond Horne, Calvary Baptist Church, Anna, Texas TEAM MEMBERS The team consists of three to four college or seminary students. These students have answered a call to ministry and are passionate about reaching the lost and serving the local church. The team will consist of a preacher, worship leader(s) and children/student ministry leader(s). If you would like to host or join an Engage Team, please fill out a request form online. 7 sbtexas.com/engage

12 MAY COURTYARD MARRIOTT, FORT WORTH ROUNDABOUT is for collegiate leaders to connect and train with other collegiate leaders. There will be general sessions with Brian Frye, breakouts for intern supervisors and roundabout discussions. Collegiate KEYNOTE Brian Frye - National Collegiate Strategist, NAMB Collegiate ministers discuss your burning questions, new tools, resources and what is going on locally and nationally in collegiate ministry. COST $79 INCLUDES Two nights lodging, conference, material and some meals (per individual). Free for your spouse. Intern Supervisors Collaborative MAY COURTYARD MARRIOTT, FORT WORTH 8 sbtexas.com/roundabout 8

13 Women 2016 Events February Women s Ministry Forum Birchman Baptist Church, Fort Worth February 29 - Women s Dinner During Empower Conference Irving Convention Center July Pastor/Wife Retreat DFW Lakes, Grapevine 9 For more information and updates visit sbtexas.com/women 9

14 FEBRUARY 5-6 BIRCHMAN BAPTIST CHURCH, FORT WORTH Women KEYNOTE SPEAKER naghmeh abedini $25 $30 After Jan.23 $35 at the door REGISTER 4, GET THE 5TH FREE! 10 sbtexas.com/women 10

15 Women 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 11 11

16 M I N I S T E R O F E D U C A T I O N G R O W T H A L L I A N C E MEGA CONFERENCE APRIL GREAT HILLS BC, AUSTIN HEAR FROM LEADING EXPERTS on starting new Sunday School classes, small groups & developing leaders. Carter Shotwell Minister of Education LakePointe, Rockwall COST $79 Jeff Young Minister of Spiritual Development, Prestonwood includes conference materials & some meals Bob Mayfield Sunday School Director, Oklahoma Baptists Ministers of Education DFW ONE DAY MEGA OCTOBER 6 10AM - 3PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, DALLAS COST FREE A FREE EVENT THAT INCLUDES LUNCH! 12 sbtexas.com/mega 12

17 Men REAL MEN OF IMPACT RESOURCES Designed to encourage church leaders to understand the roles God has given them in life. A great resource for single or married men. PARTNERS SBTC & Houston s First Baptist Church AUTHORS Don Munton & Eric Reed COST FREE. Get your copy of the DVD & leaders guide at sbtexas.com/men 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 at sbtexas.com/men 13

18 Men REAL MEN OF IMPACT TRAINING For Church Leaders & Volunteers AUGUST 13 North Richland Hills Baptist Church 9am - 3pm During the 2016 EQUIP Conference SPEAKERS SCOTT MAZE PASTOR, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH CHRIS SHIRLEY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ADULT MINISTRY For more information & resources visit sbtexas.com/men 14

19 Discipleship 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 go sbtexas.com/discipleship FREE HELPING CHURCHES MAKE DISCIPLES THAT MAKE DISCIPLES CHURCHES NEED TO MAKE DISCIPLES But often struggle with how to get started. HOW DO YOU START MAKING DISCIPLES? Begin with a single individual or small group. IT IS MORE THAN JUST LEARNING ABOUT GOD Disciple making is growing in a relationship with God (worship, Word, prayer) and living that out in the world (missions, evangelism, ministry). For more information contact Lance Crowell lcrowell@sbtexas.com or call For online training helps go to sbtexas.om/online and search discipleship. 15 sbtexas.com/discipleship

20 February FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COLLEYVILLE april NORTHEAST HOUSTON BAPTIST CHURCH Discipleship 16 ROBBY GALLATY Pastor, Long Hollow Baptist Church TOMMY NELSON Pastor, Denton Bible Church EDDIE BROUSSARD Navigators CRAIG ETHEREDGE Pastor, FBC Colleyville An event in partnership with First Baptist Church, Colleyville sbtexas.com/discipleship SBTC church members registering through the SBTC website will receive a $25 discount* Discount Code: FlashSBTC2016 *Limited discounts available. 3 discounts per church. 16

21 Family marriage Real Marriage Podcast Finding Purpose in Each Season of Marriage Barrett & Jenifer Johnson infoforfamilies.com 17 sbtexas.com/family 17

22 DESIGNED FOR ANY FAMILY (AGE GRADED BRING IT TO LIFE APPLICATIONS) FREE Family GROWING LIBRARY OF RESOURCES AND HELPS FOR FAMILIES WEEKLY FAMILY DEVOTIONALS WEEKLY MARRIAGE PODCAST TO DOWNLOAD: SEARCH SBTC FAMILY 18 sbtexas.com/familyapp 18

23 Facilities SHOULD WE RENOVATE? SHOULD WE TEAR DOWN? WHAT SHOULD WE BUILD? WHAT WILL IT COST TO BUILD? HOW DOES IT ALL FIT TOGETHER? Our specialists are seasoned architects and building contractors who understand churches, having both seminary degrees and actively pastored churches. Complete the facilities request form at sbtexas.com/facilities for a FREE one-day consultation. 19 sbtexas.com/facilities 19

24 Administration CONSULTATIONS Bylaws need updating? What constitution & bylaws? What is the 941C form? What about church building insurance? Financial policies & procedures? Consultations Our specialists are seasoned church business administrators who understand churches, bylaws and church finances. Complete the request form at sbtexas.com/administration for a FREE one-day consultation. 20 sbtexas.com/administration 20

25 Administration Assistants Administrative Assistants RETREAT MAY San Marcos Church and denominational assistants will have the opportunity to learn from instructors and others in their field, with free time to relax, shop and fellowship. sbtexas.com/assistants 21 21

26 CHURCH TAX SEMINARS Financial Led by accountants who are current on church laws, practices and IRS codes, these seminars will help churches recognize potential pitfalls and stay up to date on laws and key issues. COST $10 10am - 3pm Lunch provided January 11 Friendly Baptist Church, Tyler January 12 SBTC office, Grapevine January 19 University Baptist Church, San Antonio January 20 Clay Road Baptist Church, Houston January 21 Denman Ave. Baptist Church, Lufkin January 26 Sherwood Baptist Church, Odessa January 27 Redbud Baptist Church, Lubbock 22 sbtexas.com/tax 22

27 Ethics & Religious Liberties Be prepared for the legal intrusions already effecting some churches and christian leaders. 23 sbtexas.com/terlc 23

28 WHAT IS SBTEXAS.COM/ONLINE? ONLINE TRAINING & RESOURCES A web-based training platform that enables churches and leaders to receive and provide basic leadership tools in their local context. sbtexas.com/online Online Training WHO IS THIS FOR? Pastors, staff and volunteers COST FREE Paying for content like this can be pricy and a difficult investment. Through the Cooperative Program and giving churches we are able to provide these resources at no cost ministry training videos New content added monthly Keep up with the content being added - get on our mailing list. online@sbtexas.com NEW! Learning Paths 24 24

29 Foundation CHURCH LOANS & CAPITAL FUNDING Is your church looking to renovate or expand its facilities? Contact the SBT Foundation to learn more about stewardship campaigns financial consulting and church loan resources. See sbtexasfoundation.com/loans 25 sbtexasfoundation.com 25

30 The House in Order seminar is a one hour presentation designed to educate and inspire congregations on the importance of having a properly designed Christian estate plan that includes a gift to ministry. Be prepared for life s major events by having your house in order. Having a properly planned estate helps you wisely prepare for the future. Don t be one of the 70% of Americans without a properly planned estate. Let us help! Fund Management By offering multiple options, the foundation strives to meet the specific fund management needs of each local church, while taking into consideration the church s stewardship responsibilities. All SBT Foundation funds are socially screened funds. Fund options Endowment Fund Income Fund Enhanced Cash Fund GuideStone Funds Church Expansion Term Investments Foundation Want the opportunity for your church to receive gifts just like a foundation? For a Legacy Giving Ministry toolkit call or visit sbtexasfoundation.com/legacy 26 Contact Bart McDonald bmcdonald@sbtexasfoundation.com Executive Director 26

31 Worship leadership tech student children Worship Ministries exists to resource and equip worship leaders in local churches for effective ministry. We provide training opportunities for worship leaders, worship media team members, children s music leadership, student worship and student music. Additionally, we also assist in evaluating your worship technology and provide solutions for your needs. 27 sbtexas.com/worship 27

32 worship tech Worship APRIL FORT WORTH COST $35 An event for media teams and worship leaders with hands-on training in sound, lighting and projection systems for both novice and experienced media team members. Worship leaders will have the opportunity to learn about utilizing technology in worship planning and execution. Sessions will focus on mixing, in-ear monitoring, presentation software, lighting and technology every worship leader should understand. 28 sbtexas.com/worship 28

33 Look Like Heaven worship leadership A Multi-Ethnic & Multi-Cultural Worship & Music Conference A gathering of worship leaders and musicians from different churches in the SBTC for the purpose of learning about our distinct yet similar worship. You will have the opportunity to participate in worship outside of your ethnic comfort zone, learn about worship practices from other cultures and receive tools and resources to move your church toward multi-ethnic worship. September Dallas COST $25 Lunch provided sbtexas.com/worship 29 29

34 PROCLAIMING THE CERTAINTY OF CHRIST IN AN AGE OF UNBELIEF Confident Christianity SEPTEMBER 24 SWEET HOME BC, ROUND ROCK The Confident Christianity Conference strengthens and equips Christians to evangelize those who have no faith or are of another faith. Each year we gather a team of expert speakers and workshop leaders who present evidence for the truths of Christianity in a way that is biblically grounded and relevant. 30 sbtexas.com/ccc 30

35 Church Revitalization CHURCH Revitalization Biblically Based Principles for Renewed Growth SBTC 5-TRACK REVITALIZATION APPROACH RENEWAL For churches which have slowed or become stagnant in growth. REVITALIZATION For churches which have plateaued or experienced decline. Particularly suited to churches wanting to make changes one project at a time. RE-ENGINEERING For churches in substantial decline or in need of a total makeover. The systems-oriented approach will be to get the church healthy and functional again. RE-STARTING For churches near death, this track offers the hope of beginning again as mission of a sponsoring congregation. For assistance or more info contact Kenneth Priest Director of Convention Strategies kpriest@sbtexas.com sbtexas.com/revitalization 5 Revitalization Principles every church needs to experience 1 A fresh, biblically based vision from the Lord 2 Restored unity of the people 3 Mobilizing members to do the will of the Lord 4 Renewed commitment to outreach & evangelism 5 Life-giving empowerment by the Holy Spirit In order to see these things become realities, we provide help for pastors & the church as a whole. NETWORK For churches developing church revitalization ministries and/or partnering to revitalize other churches

36 Revitalization CONFERENCES February 11 Criswell College September 8 Northeast Houston BC For pastors, associational leaders and church leaders with churches in need of revitalization. Lance Beaumont Worship Strategies, SBTC Tom Cheyney Founder & Directional Leader Renovate National Church Revitalization Conference Micah Fries VP, LifeWay Research Rod Harrison Dean of Post-Graduate Studies COST $20 9am - 4pm Nathan Lorick Director of Evangelism, SBTC Bart McDonald Executive Director, SBT Foundation Church Revitalization Lance Crowell Discipleship & Online Strategies, SBTC Nathan Lino Senior Pastor, NE Houston BC Kenneth Priest Director of Convention Strategies, SBTC 32 sbtexas.com/revitalization 32

37 Church Revitalization Revitalization LABS For pastors seeking to lead their church in a turnaround. Time will be spent on the SBTC church revitalization methods. January 14 SBTC, Grapevine January 21 Mission Dorado BC, Odessa October 6 West Conroe BC, Houston Tracy Jaggers Associate DOM, Tryon-Evergreen Baptist Association, Conroe COST FREE 10am - 3pm Revitalization RETREAT A time for pastors and wives to relax, be equipped and encouraged. Registration for the retreat is open only to Senior Pastors in the SBTC Revitalization tracks. March 31 - April 2 Sheraton Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Adam Greenway Dean, Billy Graham School; SBTS Kenneth Priest Director of Convention Strategies, SBTC Terry Rials Senior Pastor, Crestview Baptist Church, OKC Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first... -REVELATION 2.5A 33 sbtexas.com/revitalization 33

38 NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CHURCH REVITALIZATION & RENEWAL February 12 Criswell College COST $49 9am - 3pm Academic writings in the field of church revitalization and/or renewal should be submitted to kpriest@sbtexas.com by Nov. 6, 2015 for review by the coordinating council. If your research is selected to be presented, you will be notified by January 8, Writings should not be longer than 20 pages, plus a bibliography. By submitting an academic writing, you are agreeing to allow the North American Society for Church Revitalization and Renewal to publish your paper in the NASCRR Journal. Writings being presented will be included in the journal automatically. Other writings may be included in the journal for a future issue as determined by the coordinating council. COORDINATING COUNCIL MEMBERS Tom Cheyney Founder & Directional Leader Renovate National Church Revitalization Conference Rod Harrison Dean of Post-Graduate Studies Tracy Jaggers Associate DOM, Tryon-Evergreen Baptist Association, Conroe Kenneth Priest Director of Convention Strategies, SBTC Church Revitalization 34 sbtexas.com/nascrr 34

39 Church Revitalization August North Richland Hills Baptist Church A strategic planning time for the pastor, staff or key leadership team of a church. There will be large group time and individual consultations. COST $20 Gary Smith Senior Pastor, Fielder Church Stephen Trammell Lead Pastor, Champion Forest BC North Campus Tony Mathews Senior Pastor, North Garland Baptist Fellowship Jim Baker Sacred Structures 35 sbtexas.com/sgf 35

40 January 28 Southcrest BC, Lubbock February 18 First Baptist, Cameron August 25 Harmony Hill BC, Lufkin COST $10 10am - 3pm Includes lunch Church Growth For pastors, church staff, Sunday school directors, chairman of deacons TOPICS How to Increase Attendance How to Increase Baptisms How to Create Leaders Keys to Church Growth Single Most Important Thing to Help Church Growth 36 sbtexas.com/gyc 36

41 Bivocational Ministers APRIL TYLER COST FREE Lodging & Meals Included A retreat for bi-vocational pastors & worship pastors. Register by April 22. sbtexas.com/pause JIMMY & CAROL DRAPER LifeWay President Emeritus, Former Pastor BILL ANDERSON Former Pastor 37 37

42 Pastors MAY 9-10 The Tribute at the Colony You and your staff work hard to provide good leadership; sometimes the restful moments are few and far between. So come out and play a round of golf, share some laughs and win great prizes! 38 sbtexas.com/golf 38

43 Pastors DFW Lakes, Grapevine The Pastor and Wife Retreat is a relaxing getaway from the regular demands of duty and schedule. This restful escape will allow you to rejuvenate and recharge with your wife and connect with other ministry leaders who face some of the same challenges as you. 39 sbtexas.com/pastorwiferetreat 39

44 Pastors February 1-2 First Baptist Church, Odessa Paul-Timothy is a forum where pastors can connect and minister to each other. Presented by the Forge Young Pastors ministry and Pastor/Church Relations. Speakers Mike Satterfield, Byron McWilliams, Nathan Lino, Barry Creamer, John Meador and Mark Estep. 40 sbtexas.com/paultimothy 40

45 Pastors NEW PASTOR Retreat SBTC OFFICE, GRAPEVINE JANUARY This retreat is designed for new pastors to Texas or the SBTC through a recent church affiliation or a position change. Pastors and their wives are welcomed to the office in Grapevine to tour the building, meet staff and learn more about the resources the SBTC has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to our convention! sbtexas.com 41 41

46 TRANSITIONAL PASTOR TRAINING Pastors August North Richland Hills BC, Fort Worth When a pastor leaves, a time of transition in the life of the church begins. Many churches need transitional pastors with experience and ministry gifts that ensure high-quality leadership. Skills a transitional pastor need are spiritual discernment, leadership, pastoral care, proclamation, relationship and conflict management. 42 sbtexas.com/transitional 42

47 Pastors sbtexas.com/forge 43 For young pastors and all who desire to see young pastors succeed, connecting with each other through prayer and encouragement. Forge events are designed to meet the growing needs of pastors and are not merely information driven, but meant to capture hearts, foster authentic dialogue and lifetime friendships. Retreats with Mike Satterfield April 4-6 Trinity Pines April Mt. Lebanon April Highland Lakes May 2-4 Camp Zephyr Lecture Series 7 Locations 1 Deep Lecture 1 Great Lunch 43

48 A RETREAT FOR CHURCH ASSOCIATE STAFF & SPOUSES sbtexas.com/breathedeep Breathe Deep MAY 5-7 Gaylord Texan, Grapevine You and your spouse will have a spacious room for two peaceful nights. Your stay will include two dinner banquets, opportunities for fellowship with others who share your same ministry assignment, inspiring worship, encouraging enrichment classes and plenty of free time. Banquet Speakers Joe & Linda Perry Minister of Missions, Prestonwood Church Banquet Comedian Jason Earls Minister of Youth, North Garland Baptist Fellowship 44 44

49 Apps 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 IN ESPAÑOL COMING SOON 45 45

50 Resource for Educating Kids on Missions in Texas A resource for educating kids on missions happening in Texas Features videos and stories that highlight missions in Texas Great component for summer programs, VBS missions rotation, mission moments, Wednesday night or Sunday programs Texas Missions for Kids 46 Download the curriculum and videos at sbtexas.com/missions4kids 46

51 Evangelism FEB 29 - MAR 2 47 sbtexas.com/ec16 47

52 TEXAS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME Evangelism 48 SBTEXAS.COM/ONEINAMILLION 48

53 Missions Pray100Plant100 is a prayer initiative encouraging the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention churches to join together in asking the Lord of the harvest to raise up more laborers to work His field in Texas. PRAYER PARTNER PARTICIPATE Ask God to raise up at least 100 church planters a year to populate the state of Texas with Biblically Based, Kingdom Focused and Missionally Driven churches Allow us to team up with your church planting efforts by ing us at churchplanting@sbtexas.com Connect with others who are praying with us by using #pray100plant100 on your social media sites 49 sbtexas.com/pray100plant100 49

54 Training Equipping Networking Arlington April 16 McAllen April 23 Tyler July 16 Abilene July 23 Missions A missions conference for everyone in your church. SENT has connected hundreds of people to missionaries in Texas, North America and the world, helping them & their churches to live SENT in Texas & beyond. English and Spanish tracks will be offered in McAllen. 50 sentconference.com 50

55 Missions ESL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE A Mission Strategy for Your Church sbtexas.com/mtraining March SBTC, Grapevine August North Richland Hills BC 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. For more information & registration contact Carmela Mechling at cmechling@sbtexas.com Join us in welcoming immigrants as we share faith and hope with communities in Texas

56 JANUARY 20 San Antonio Prayer MARCH 9 Amarillo APRIL 13 Tyler 20 El Paso MAY 11 Corpus Christi REGIONAL PRAYER GATHERINGS For more info contact Ted Elmore telmore@sbtexas.com SEPTEMBER 7 Austin 21 DFW OCTOBER 12 Texarkana 52 sbtexas.com/prayer 52

57 Prayer DAY of PRAYEr for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention ANNUAL MEETING sbtexas.com/prayer MAY 5 nationaldayofprayer.org 53 53

58 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention 2016 BIBLE CONFERENCE & ANNUAL MEETING Annual Meeting November Great Hills Baptist Church, Austin 54 54

59 Cooperative Program COOPERATIVE PROGRAM SUNDAY Reaching Texas, Touching the World With 7 billion people worldwide, sharing the gospel can be an intimidating mission. By working together, the possibilities are endless. SBC April 10 Give out of gratitude to God Give because you love people Give because you trust God Discipling believers Reaching the lost Obeying the Great Commission SBTC Statewide evangelism strategy Texas church planting Family/educational ministries 55 whatiscp.com For resources or to request that a speaker visit your church Global evangelism U.S. church planting Training for future leaders 55

60 LEADERSHIP Equip Conference Worship Online Training Discipleship Church Revitalization + More 2016 ADULT Collegiate Men Women Senior Adults + More EVENT & RESOURCE GUIDE PRESCHOOL/ CHILDREN MISSIONS/ EVANGELISM Heart of the Child VBS Training Bible Drill/Speaker s Tournament + More SENT Regionals Empower Conference Confident Christianity Disaster Relief + More STUDENT/ COLLEGIATE M3 Camp Movement Conference Lead Camp Surrender Summit Engage Teams + More 56 For more info visit sbtexas.com or call SBTC (7282) HISPANIC Spanish Rallies Men & Women s Conferences Regional Conference Youth Week + more 56

61 With 7 billion people worldwide, sharing the gospel can be an intimidating mission. By working together, the possibilities are endless. SOUTHERN BAPTISTS OF TEXAS CONVENTION Toll free SBTC (7282) sbtexas.com 57 57