PROGRAM CONTENTS OFFICE STAFF ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS PROGRAM. Daniel Edmonds State Missionary

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1 PROGRAM CONTENTS OFFICE STAFF Program Contents/Office Staff... 1 Conference Schedule Overview... 2 Shocco Springs Map... 3 General Leadership Sunday School Adult Sunday School Youth Sunday School Children s Sunday School Preschool Sunday School Adult Discipleship Childhood Discipleship/Children s Bible Drill Senior Adult Ministry Senior Adult Happenings Single Adult Ministry Church Leadership/Deacon Ministry Evangelism Technology Women s Ministry Worship Leadership & Church Music Conference Faculty My Conference Plan Daniel Edmonds State Missionary dedmonds@alsbom.org Jamie Baldwin State Missionary jbaldwin@alsbom.org Eileen Mitchell State Missionary emitchell@alsbom.org ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS PROGRAM BC Bagley Center CA Chapel Annex LC Lower Chapel OR Oakridge Belinda Stroud Part-time State Missionary bstroud@alsbom.org Ministry Assistants Charlotte Burgos cburgos@alsbom.org Ramona Noah rnoah@alsbom.org 1 Julie Smith jsmith@alsbom.org

2 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OVERVIEW FRIDAY 1:30-3:15 P.M. EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE 3:30-4:30 P.M. WORSHIP RALLY (Chapel) 4:00 P.M. CHECK IN Administration Building 4:45-6:00 P.M. SUPPER Dining Room Enter from the second floor of Bagley Center. You will need your Shocco name badge to enter. Faculty are encouraged to go to the head of the line at each meal. 6:15-7:30 P.M. CONFERENCE 1 7:30-7:45 P.M. BREAK 7:45-9:00 P.M. CONFERENCE 2 Worship Rally Speaker Andy Frazier Grace Baptist Church Sumiton, AL Worship Music Kevin & Jordan Boyer Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Elmore, AL 9:00 P.M. SNACK SHOP OPEN The Snack Shop is located on the first floor of Bagley Center. SATURDAY 6:30-7:45 A.M. BREAKFAST Dining Room Early risers may find coffee outside Bagley Center (near the Gift Shop) beginning at 6:15 a.m. 8:00-9:15 A.M. CONFERENCE 3 9:15-9:30 A.M. BREAK 9:30-10:45 A.M. CONFERENCE 4 10:45-11:00 A.M. BREAK 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. CONFERENCE 5 12:00 Noon LUNCH Dining Room 2

3 SHOCCO SPRINGS CAMPUS MAP Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center 1314 Shocco Springs Road, Talladega, Alabama

4 GENERAL LEADERSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Casting Nets for a Spiritual Harvest Claude King BC 300 Three Roles Essential to Every Group Lynn Pryor LC 1 CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. A Case for Revitalization Mike Jackson BC 326 Biggest Tax News in a Generation Lee Wright LC 2 Life Conversation-3 Circles and 3151 Sammy Gilbreath CA 100 Sunday Bible Study is Alive and Well Lawrence Phipps Chapel Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Claude King BC 300 Think Like a Guest Lynn Pryor LC 1 CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. Choosing a Bible Study Curriculum Lynn Pryor LC 1 How to Properly Handle Charitable Contributions Lee Wright LC 2 Life Conversation-3 Circles and 3151 Sammy Gilbreath CA 100 Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry Mike Jackson BC 326 Reach to Teach Lawrence Phipps Chapel Transformed into Christlikeness Claude King BC 300 CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. A Case for Revitalization (Repeat) Mike Jackson BC 326 Evaluate and Be Open to Change Lawrence Phipps Chapel Helping Your Church Return to Her First Love Claude King BC 300 Meetings, Minutes, and Mistakes Lee Wright LC 2 Starting New Groups and Finding the People to Lead Them Lynn Pryor LC 1 CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. A Tapestry of Missions Pat Ingram BC 226 Biggest Tax News in a Generation (Repeat) Lee Wright LC 2 Churches Experiencing God Claude King BC 300 Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry (Repeat) Mike Jackson BC 326 Think Like a Guest (Repeat) Lynn Pryor LC 1 What is Milk, and What is Meat? Lawrence Phipps Chapel CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Daily Discipleship Through Sunday School Claude King BC 300 How to Prepare the Next Generation Lawrence Phipps Chapel Meetings, Minutes, and Mistakes (Repeat) Lee Wright LC 2 Starting New Groups and Finding the People to Lead Them (Repeat) Lynn Pryor LC 1 4

5 GENERAL LEADERSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS is a combined effort between Sunday School, Evangelism, and Lifeway for an Evangelism effort to: 3-Pray for three lost people, 1-Learn one Gospel presentation, 5-Invite five people to your group, 1-Share the Gospel with one lost person. A Case for Revitalization Every church will face the challenge, at some point it its life, to revitalize. Simply put, churches need to redream the dream to remain effective in their ministry and mission. This conference will not only focus on just the how s, the why s, or the what s of church revitalization, but it will also address necessary steps for the church to take to renew its ministry effectiveness. A Tapestry of Missions Discover ways to include missions in every aspect of your church and to give everyone an opportunity to be involved. Biggest Tax News in a Generation Most of the headlines about tax reform do not affect most Alabamians. One major item for us has been totally neglected. In this session, we will find out what is really important for us in the new tax law. Casting Nets for a Spiritual Harvest Our culture is being shaken to its very foundations. In times like these, people begin searching for security, stability, and hope. God is preparing us for a spiritual harvest, and He may well be announcing to us: At an acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation, I helped you. See, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! It s time for us to start casting nets for a spiritual catch. Come learn how. Choosing a Bible Study Curriculum We ll look at several questions to ask in choosing a Bible study resource that will work best with your church. Churches Experiencing God Rejuvenate your church s experience of God s presence, guidance, and power, and introduce a new generation to the transforming realities of Experiencing God. Hear the testimonies of other churches and be challenged and inspired by coauthor Claude King to guide your church to experience God. Daily Discipleship Through Sunday School Move beyond a typical Bible study in Sunday School by employing a Daily Discipleship Guide. Help members meet with God daily, spur one another on toward faithfully following Jesus Christ, and enjoy a rich small-group experience. Evaluate and Be Open to Change Find in God s Word where our disobedience is stifling both growth and health. Helping Your Church Return to Her First Love When people love the Lord, they obey and honor Him. The Lord s Supper is a wonderful opportunity to help your church return to her first love for Christ. Learn the importance of preparing for the Lord s Supper so you can partake in a worthy manner. You will be introduced to Come to the Lord s Table and encouraged by the stories of personal and church revival that began with Communion. How to Prepare the Next Generation This is a step that is often ignored. Hear how Jesus call to Discipleship ensures a healthy future for every church. How to Properly Handle Charitable Contributions Do you know the IRS rules for charitable contributions? About designated contributions? This session will help. Life Conversation-3 Circles This tool helps people use three simple circles that represent God s Design, Brokenness, and the Gospel which can be drawn, for example, on a napkin during lunch to communicate the Gospel. The 3 circles app can be downloaded to your phone by searching Life Conversation Guide in the app store. 5 Descriptions Continue on p. 6

6 Meetings, Minutes, and Mistakes Did you know that there are common mistakes that almost all churches make as they meet? Most are unsure about what should be included in the minutes. This session will help you to have more effective meetings and proper minutes. Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry Why does a church have deacons, and how can they serve the Lord and His church effectively? These questions provide the basis for this conference. We will address how to organize a deacon ministry, so it will function toward ministry. Reach to Teach Discover the #1 purpose of the Sunday Bible study ministry. Starting New Groups and Finding the People to Lead Them The key to a growing Bible study ministry is the launch of new groups. We ll look at practical suggestions on how to get a new group started. Sunday Bible Study is Alive and Well Learn how pastors and leaders can stand and declare that their churches and Bible study ministries are on the grow. Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Experience some fresh dimensions of prayer and prepare to lead a Prayer Boot Camp for your church to help people learn to pray more effectively and strategically. You will receive and learn how to use tools to conduct your own Prayer Boot Camp (or use them in ongoing prayer meeting experiences) for your small group or church. Think Like a Guest We ll look at practical suggestions for getting guests to come to your Bible study groups and getting them to come back. Three Roles Essential to Every Group Every group needs a teacher, a shepherd, and a leader. We ll look at the differences in these roles and how you can enlist the right people. Transformed into Christlikeness Would you agree with the Apostle Paul when he wrote, We have the mind of Christ? You can! Claude King, coauthor of The Mind of Christ with T. W. Hunt, will guide this examination of the characteristics, attitudes, habits, and behaviors of Jesus Christ and help you understand ways God is working in you to transform you into His image for His purposes and for His glory. What is Milk, and What is Meat? How to guarantee that your Bible study is ministry going deep. 6

7 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Casting Nets for a Spiritual Harvest Claude King BC 300 How to Improve the Learning Experience Using Technology John Thomas BC 306 B Modeling Advanced Teaching Methods for Adults Alan Raughton BC 323 Reaching and Keeping Millennials; Single Adult Sunday School & Ministry in the 21 st BC 306 A Century Kathy Cooper Teachers: We Get to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples David Apple BC 106 Three Roles Essential to Every Group Lynn Pryor LC 1 CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 1 Establishing Goals BC 324 Jim Swedenburg/Richard Hitchcock A Case for Revitalization Mike Jackson BC 326 Biggest Tax News in a Generation Lee Wright LC 2 Building Community in Your Class or Group Alan Raughton BC 323 Life Conversation-3 Circles and 3151 Sammy Gilbreath CA 100 Sunday Bible Study is Alive and Well Lawrence Phipps Chapel Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Claude King BC 300 Teaching the Bible Jody Dean BC 325 Ten Tips for Teaching God s Word David Apple BC 106 Think Like a Guest Lynn Pryor LC 1 You Want Me to Teach WHOM? Michael Davis BC 306 A CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 2 Determining Your Income BC 324 Jim Swedenburg/Richard Hitchcock Choosing a Bible Study Curriculum Lynn Pryor LC 1 Develop and Strengthen a Strategy for Reaching Adults David Apple BC 106 How to Properly Handle Charitable Contributions Lee Wright LC 2 Life Conversation-3 Circles and 3151 (Repeat) Sammy Gilbreath CA 100 Mentoring: A Lifestyle of Investing Jody Dean BC 325 Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry Mike Jackson BC 326 Reach to Teach Lawrence Phipps Chapel Teaching for Impact! Alan Raughton BC 323 Transformed into Christlikeness Claude King BC 300 You Want Me to TEACH Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A 7 6

8 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 3 Determining Last Year s Expenses BC 324 Jim Swedenburg/Richard Hitchcock A Case for Revitalization (Repeat) Mike Jackson BC 326 Communication: What are the Best Methods and How Much is Too Much? John Thomas BC 306 B CRAM: Time Management Jody Dean BC 325 Evaluate and Be Open to Change Lawrence Phipps Chapel Helping Your Church Return to Her First Love Claude King BC 300 How to Build a Team of Leaders Alan Raughton BC 323 Meetings, Minutes, and Mistakes Lee Wright LC 2 Starting New Groups and Finding the People to Lead Them Lynn Pryor LC 1 Three Vital Strategies for Every Adult Teacher David Apple BC 106 You Want ME to Teach Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 4 Making a Plan for Spending BC 324 Jim Swedenburg/Richard Hitchcock Biggest Tax News in a Generation (Repeat) Lee Wright LC 2 Churches Experiencing God Claude King BC 300 How Do I Find and Develop an Apprentice Teacher? Alan Raughton BC 323 Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry (Repeat) Mike Jackson BC 326 Technology in Ministry: What is the Biblical View? John Thomas BC 306 B Teaching the Bible (Repeat) Jody Dean BC 325 Think Like a Guest (Repeat) Lynn Pryor LC 1 We Get to Lead a Sunday School Class for Adults David Apple BC 106 What is Milk, and What is Meat? Lawrence Phipps Chapel You Want Me to CARE for Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 5 Keeping Simple, Accurate Records BC 324 Jim Swedenburg/Richard Hitchcock Daily Discipleship Through Sunday School Claude King BC 300 How to Improve the Learning Experience Using Technology (Repeat) John Thomas BC 306 B How to Prepare the Next Generation Lawrence Phipps Chapel Meetings, Minutes, and Mistakes (Repeat) Lee Wright LC 2 Starting New Groups and Finding the People to Lead Them (Repeat) Lynn Pryor LC 1 Teaching for Impact! (Repeat) Alan Raughton BC 323 Team Development for Adults Jody Dean BC 325 Ten Tips for Teaching God s Word (Repeat) David Apple BC 106 You Want Me to LEARN from Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A 8 Descriptions on pages 9-12

9 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS is a combined effort between Sunday School, Evangelism, and Lifeway for an Evangelism effort to: 3-Pray for three lost people, 1-Learn one Gospel presentation, 5-Invite five people to your group, 1-Share the Gospel with one lost person. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 1 Establishing Goals In this session, you will learn about Christian money management and stewardship as it is presented in the Old Testament. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 2 Determining Your Income In this session, you will learn about stewardship as it is discussed in the New Testament and how to establish goals and determine your income. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 3 Determining Last Year s Expenses In this session, you will learn how to determine last year s expenses and how to make a plan for spending. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 4 Making a Plan for Spending In this session, you will learn some hints for controlling expenses, how to budget when your expenses exceed your income, and how to keep simple, accurate records. 5 Steps to Successful Financial Management: Step 5 Keeping Simple, Accurate Records In this session, you will learn how to plan for the future, including insurance, wills, retirement, investments, etc. A Case for Revitalization Every church will face the challenge, at some point it its life, to revitalize. Simply put, churches need to redream the dream to remain effective in their ministry and mission. This conference will not only focus on just the how s, the why s, or the what s of church revitalization, but it will also address necessary steps for the church to take to renew its ministry effectiveness. Biggest Tax News in a Generation Most of the headlines about tax reform do not affect most Alabamians. One major item for us has been totally neglected. In this session, we will find out what is really important for us in the new tax law. Building Community in Your Class or Group Learn principles and best practices that strengthen and build fellowship and community in your Sunday School class. As a bonus, you ll come away with tons of fellowship themes and ideas! Casting Nets for a Spiritual Harvest Our culture is being shaken to its very foundations. In times like these people begin searching for security, stability, and hope. God is preparing us for a spiritual harvest, and He may well be announcing to us: At an acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation, I helped you. See, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! It s time for us to start casting nets for a spiritual catch. Come learn how. Choosing a Bible Study Curriculum We ll look at several questions to ask in choosing a Bible study resource that will work best with your church. Churches Experiencing God Rejuvenate your church s experience of God s presence, guidance, and power and introduce a new generation to the transforming realities of Experiencing God. Hear the testimonies of other churches and be challenged and inspired by coauthor Claude King to guide your church to experience God. Communication: What are the Best Methods and How Much is Too Much? Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, GroupMe, etc.: How can these tools be used to more effectively communicate with my class/church. CRAM: Time Management Do you ever feel like you cannot CRAM it all in each week? We will look to find solutions that will help you balance the week and not be cramming to teach minutes before your class begins. 9 Descriptions continue on page 10

10 Daily Discipleship Through Sunday School Move beyond a typical Bible study in Sunday School by employing a Daily Discipleship Guide. Help members meet with God daily, spur one another on toward faithfully following Jesus Christ, and enjoy a rich small-group experience. Develop and Strengthen a Strategy for Reaching Adults This experience will help you focus on understanding and implementing the action plan through your Sunday School that will help you effectively reach and minister to adults who are needing good news. Evaluate and Be Open to Change Find in God s Word where our disobedience is stifling both growth and health. Helping Your Church Return to Her First Love When people love the Lord, they obey and honor Him. The Lord s Supper is a wonderful opportunity to help your church return to her first love for Christ. Learn the importance of preparing for the Lord s Supper so you can partake in a worthy manner. You will be introduced to Come to the Lord s Table and encouraged by the stories of personal and church revival that began with Communion. How Do I Find and Develop an Apprentice Teacher? Every teacher needs to multiply his ministry by investing himself in another potential leader. Learn how to find and develop someone to work alongside you as they learn how you develop a lesson, facilitate the session, and administer the class in a way to become a competent teacher. How to Build a Team of Leaders Our Sunday School is responsible to reach, teach, minister, and fellowship with people. You ll learn responsibilities others in your class need to take on, so you can lead the group in effective Bible study. How to Improve the Learning Experience Using Technology In this age of video and social media, we will look at ways to teach using technology to enhance the learning experience. How to Prepare the Next Generation This is a step that is often ignored. Hear how Jesus call to Discipleship ensures a healthy future for every church. How to Properly Handle Charitable Contributions Do you know the IRS rules for charitable contributions? About designated contributions? This session will help. Life Conversation-3 Circles This tool helps people use three simple circles that represent God s Design, Brokenness, and the Gospel which can be drawn, for example, on a napkin during lunch to communicate the Gospel. The 3 Circles app can be downloaded to your phone by searching Life Conversation Guide in the app store. Meetings, Minutes, and Mistakes Did you know that there are common mistakes that almost all churches make as they meet? Most are unsure about what should be included in the minutes. This session will help you to have more effective meetings and proper minutes. Mentoring: A Lifestyle of Investing How are you investing into next generational Sunday School leadership? We will explore mentoring an apprentice, multiplying your group, and enlarging your teaching influence by mentoring future leaders. Modeling Advanced Teaching Methods for Adults Tired of just lecture and discussion? In this interactive session you will participate in a variety of teaching and learning methods and will learn how to use these methods with your Bible study group. Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry Why does a church have deacons, and how can they serve the Lord and His church effectively? These questions provide the basis for this conference. We will address how to organize a deacon ministry, so it will function toward ministry. Reach to Teach Discover the #1 purpose of the Sunday Bible study ministry. 10

11 Reaching and Keeping Millennials; Single Adult Sunday School and Ministry in the 21 st Century Research shows that the millennial is looking for a place to belong and to serve. We will explore ideas and methods that could work in every church. In this session we will explore new methods in ministry and teaching and reaching the single adults of today. Starting New Groups and Finding the People to Lead Them The key to a growing Bible study ministry is the launch of new groups. We ll look at practical suggestions on how to get a new group started. Sunday Bible Study is Alive and Well Learn how pastors and leaders can stand and declare that their churches and Bible study ministries are on the grow. Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Experience some fresh dimensions of prayer and prepare to lead a Prayer Boot Camp for your church to help people learn to pray more effectively and strategically. You will receive and learn how to use tools to conduct your own Prayer Boot Camp (or use them in ongoing prayer meeting experiences) for your small group or church. Teachers: We Get to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples Six principles of making disciples drive the what and how of us engaging and replicating followers of Christ. This session will help you identify ways to help believers disciple adults in and through their Bible study groups. Teaching for Impact! Learn how to teach with life-changing impact! In this high-energy session you will learn how to move your Adult Bible study group to the next level. Discover principles of teaching and learning that unleash your effectiveness as a communicator of Biblical truth! Learn how to make a difference in the lives of your class members. Prepare yourself to Teach for Impact! Teaching the Bible Moving beyond just teaching a decent Bible lesson each week, we will explore teaching methods to cause you to grow and involve your group in the learning process. Team Development for Adults How do you invest in adults in this new culture? We will explore creating a team mindset to making disciples among adults. Technology in Ministry: What is the Biblical View? How does the use of technology to spread the Gospel stand up to Scripture? Ten Tips for Teaching God s Word Every teacher focuses on preparation and helping participants put God s Word into practice. This session will help you identify ten tips for teaching God s Word. Think Like a Guest We ll look at practical suggestions for getting guests to come to your Bible study groups and getting them to come back. Three Roles Essential to Every Group Every group needs a teacher, a shepherd, and a leader. We ll look at the differences in these roles and how you can enlist the right people. Three Vital Strategies for Every Adult Teacher This session will help you investigate and strengthen the opportunity to teach adults in and through Sunday School. Bring your Bible. Anticipate that you will remember much more than merely three things! Transformed into Christlikeness Would you agree with the Apostle Paul when he wrote, We have the mind of Christ? You can! Claude King, coauthor of The Mind of Christ with T. W. Hunt, will guide this examination of the characteristics, attitudes, habits, and behaviors of Jesus Christ and help you understand ways God is working in you to transform you into His image for His purposes and for His glory. We Get to Lead a Sunday School Class for Adults There has never been a time when what we do through Sunday School is so important! This session will help us identify the roles we have in leading a Sunday School class for adults. This session is for teachers, outreach leaders, care leaders, as well as members of adult classes. Bring your Bible! What is Milk, and What is Meat? How to guarantee that your Bible study is ministry going deep. 11 Descriptions continue on page 12

12 You Want Me to CARE for Whom? So, what do I do besides teach? CARE! We will develop strategies for strengthening our care for our members, prospects, and guests by growing in empathy. How can I minister better to my people? You Want Me to LEARN from Whom? The teaching/learning process is just that, a process of learning through teaching. We can learn from books, experts, conferences, and our class members! We will develop learning habits to help us grow through our teaching experiences. No one knows everything, not even you! You Want ME to Teach Whom? So, you are the teacher! Great! YOU are as important as the WHOM, the HOW, and the WHAT, so get yourself in shape for teaching! WE will be developing strategies for moving ourselves forward on the Spiritual Formation Spectrum! You Want Me to TEACH Whom? Ok, so you are a teacher! Now what? You teach. The HOW of teaching is just as important as the WHAT and WHOM! Remember, we aren t teaching children, we are teaching mature adults! As a teacher of mature adults, we need to learn to act our age and teach to our age. We will focus on developing our teaching strategy and style for mature adults. You Want Me to Teach WHOM? This conference will focus on the importance of reaching new people in order to grow a class both numerically and spiritually. Understanding the WHOM is just as important as knowing the WHAT! We will focus on developing reaching strategies for Senior Adult classes. YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Team Development Jody Dean BC 325 CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. Apologetics in Sunday School Jeremy Jones LC 5 Getting Them to Talk Justin Nelson LC 6 CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. Creativity in the Classroom Jeremy Jones LC 5 Making Disciples Through Sunday School Justin Nelson LC 6 CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. Making Disciples Who Make Disciples Jeremy Jones LC 5 Preparing to Teach for Busy Teachers Justin Nelson LC 6 CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. Beyond the Classroom Jeremy Jones LC 5 Do You Want to Make a Difference? Justin Nelson LC 6 CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Creativity in the Classroom (Repeat) Jeremy Jones LC 5 So What Exactly is a SnapFace? Justin Nelson LC 6 12

13 YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS Apologetics in Sunday School Come learn how to lead students to take ownership of their faith. Beyond the Classroom Come learn how to impact students beyond the walls of the church. Creativity in the Classroom Come learn how to create an engaging environment. Do You Want to Make a Difference? Think of the people who have made a difference in your life. Think of those who have influenced you over the years. Do you want the teenagers in your care to think of you in the same way in a few years? What can we do to make the best impact for the Gospel possible in each student s life? Getting them to Talk Building a Discussion-Based Small Group Discussion is a critical part of any group experience. How can we better cultivate, channel, and champion discussion in our youth small groups? Making Disciples Through Sunday School So often our Sunday School hour is more about just trying to survive being effective for the Kingdom. What can we do to have the most productive time possible? Making Disciples Who Make Disciples Are your youth presenting themselves like the disciples? Come find out how to help them become disciples who can make other disciples. Preparing to Teach for Busy Teachers There are only so many hours in each week that can be dedicated to preparing to teach your teenagers. Here s how to make the most of them! So What Exactly is a SnapFace? Using technology to make a better Sunday School: Every teenager is stuck in a phone. This trend is not going to end, so how do we use it to our advantage? Team Development How do you invest in teenagers in a new culture? We will explore creating a team mindset to making disciples among teenagers. 13

14 CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Parts 1 & 2 Belinda Stroud/Cindy Thomas CA 101 Bible Skills Games You Make and Kids Will Love Bill Emeott OR 318 CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. Bible Drill: Family Style Renee Pate CA 101 Involving Kids in Ministry Bill Emeott OR 318 The Lost Art Theresa Mayo OR 319 CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. Getting Kids in the WORD! Belinda Stroud CA 101 Storytelling 101 Bill Emeott OR 318 The Dreaded T Word Theresa Mayo OR 319 CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. A Piece of Cake Theresa Mayo OR 319 Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Part 1 (Repeat) Renee Pate/Cindy Thomas CA 101 Connecting the Dots: Bible Skills for Kids Bill Emeott OR 318 Kids on Mission Belinda Stroud CA 100 CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Part 2 (Repeat) Renee Pate/Cindy Thomas CA 101 Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry Bill Emeott OR 318 Without the Label Theresa Mayo OR 319 CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Storytelling 101 (Repeat) Bill Emeott OR 318 The Dreaded T Word (Repeat) Theresa Mayo OR

15 CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS A Piece of Cake Each week your kiddos show up ready to be entertained in your small group, but we know that being effective in teaching God s Word is a little more than that. Let s walk through some hands-on activities in four areas that will make your Sunday School better, so you can bake a great cake and eat it too! Bible Drill: Family Style Learn how to involve entire families in learning and applying God s Word to their lives. A family devotion guide using passages and verses from the Blue Cycle of Bible Drill will be provided, as well as, ideas on how to encourage families to learn the Word together as a family. Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Each church will be provided an entire year s worth of Bible Drill activities and games to use as you teach. During this two-hour conference, leaders will make many resources that can be used all year long. This is a conference you don t want to miss! Note: Please preregister for this class with Julie Smith (jsmith@alsbom.org) or sign up at the Program Director s Office. Limit of 20 churches per conference. Bible Skills Games You Can Make and Kids Will Love Experience fun Bible skill games that you can make and use in your Bible study groups with children. Connecting the Dots: Bible Skills for Kids In this breakout, participants will connect the dots between Bible Skills for Kids and the importance of teaching kids age-appropriate ways to use their Bibles for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness. Getting Kids in the WORD! Learn how to teach Bible Skills to the children in your church through Bible Drill. Participants will learn how to have success in teaching God s Word, as well as, how to promote and organize an entire year of Bible Drill. Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry We ve all meant to be, but are we really Gospel-Centered? Come learn what putting Jesus at the center of your Kids Ministry really means. Hear how being intentional in four areas can result in a Christ-Centered, transformational Kids Ministry that sticks. Involving Kids in Ministry Kids can minister, too! In this breakout, we will explore ways to involve kids in the ministry of your church and move your KIDS Ministry to a KIDS Ministry! Kids on Mission Learn how to teach the children in your church how to share their faith, as well as, how to plan and prepare for Family Mission Trips. Participants will learn practical helps, as well as, be introduced to many resources available to assist with Mission Trips. Storytelling 101 Whether you read a story from a book or tell a story from memory, kids love to hear a good story. Come hear tips on how to make storytelling time truly beneficial for your kids. The Dreaded T Word Technology can t live without it but don t know how to use it effectively in Sunday School. Let s take a beginner s walk through some technology to make your time more effective. If you have a cell phone, pad, or computer with Wi-Fi capabilities, bring it let s get you set up and running! The Lost Art Each week your small group of kiddos shows up with phones as Bibles, or without a Bible altogether. Let s spend an hour in some hands-on activities learning how to add Bible use skills to your every week lesson. Without the Label Children today can come to church with lots of labels, or with a parent who resists adding a needed label. Here are 10 tips to make Sunday School easier for you, the child, and the entire class with or without the labels. 15

16 PRESCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Safety 1 st Delanee Williams BC 206 A CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. 3 Gifts for Preschoolers Annette Whitton BC 206 B Connecting to the Hearts of Preschoolers and Their Families Delanee Williams BC 206 A CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. Disruptions or Opportunities? Delanee Williams BC 206 A Stretching Outside Your Box Annette Whitton BC 206 B CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. Equipping Parents to Be Spiritual Leaders in Their Homes Delanee Williams BC 206 A Hand in Hand Annette Whitton BC 206 B CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. Being the Sunday School Leader God Wants Annette Whitton BC 206 B Does Your Teaching Connect? Delanee Williams BC 206 A CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Don t Forget the Bible Delanee Williams BC 206 A I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Annette Whitton BC 206 B 16

17 PRESCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS 3 Gifts for Preschoolers Every one of us loves to get gifts. Come and unwrap 3 gifts that each preschool teacher needs. Being the Sunday School Leader God Wants What does God want from me to be the BEST Sunday School teacher? Connecting to the Hearts of Preschoolers and Their Families We ve all heard the statement, People don t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Building relationships with preschoolers and their families can be challenging at times. Come learn practical ways to connect, build relationships, and communicate that you care to preschoolers and families. Disruptions or Opportunities? Many times what we may see as disruptive or hard to teach children are actually opportunities to see how God has uniquely gifted them. In this session, we ll discuss strategies to see potential in each child. Does Your Teaching Connect? Shouldn t we teach kids in the way God created them to learn? Come discover how to make your teaching connect with preschoolers and children, help them succeed and be a shining stars. Don t Forget the Bible The Bible is a special book. Do preschoolers in your class have opportunities to use the Bible? During this conference, we ll discuss the importance of using the Bible with preschoolers and practical ways to use it in your teaching. Equipping Parents to Be Spiritual Leaders in Their Homes If we believe parents are to be the spiritual leaders in their homes, we as church leaders need to come alongside and equip them. Come learn ways to equip and partner with parents. Hand in Hand Come join us as we learn some ways to get parents involved. I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Just how did God create preschoolers and how do they learn? Safety 1 st Churches must make safety and security a priority. Come learn ways preschool and children s leaders can create and maintain a safe and secure children s preschool ministry. Stretching Outside Your Box Come and see how to stretch up high, down low, and out wide in your preschool Sunday School. 17

18 ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Casting Nets for a Spiritual Harvest Claude King BC 300 CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Claude King BC 300 CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. Transformed into Christlikeness Claude King BC 300 CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. Helping Your Church Return to Her First Love Claude King BC 300 Conference 4: Saturday, 9:30-10:45 A.M. Churches Experiencing God Claude King BC 300 CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Daily Discipleship Through Sunday School Claude King BC

19 ADULT DISCIPLESHIP TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS Casting Nets for a Spiritual Harvest Our culture is being shaken to its very foundations. In times like these people begin searching for security, stability, and hope. God is preparing us for a spiritual harvest, and He may well be announcing to us: At an acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation, I helped you. See, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! It s time for us to start casting nets for a spiritual catch. Come learn how. Churches Experiencing God Rejuvenate your church s experience of God s presence, guidance, and power and introduce a new generation to the transforming realities of Experiencing God. Hear the testimonies of other churches and be challenged and inspired by coauthor Claude King to guide your church to experience God. Daily Discipleship Through Sunday School Move beyond a typical Bible study in Sunday School by employing a Daily Discipleship Guide. Help members meet with God daily, spur one another on toward faithfully following Jesus Christ, and enjoy a rich small-group experience. Helping Your Church Return to Her First Love When people love the Lord, they obey and honor Him. The Lord s Supper is a wonderful opportunity to help your church return to her first love for Christ. Learn the importance of preparing for the Lord s Supper so you can partake in a worthy manner. You will be introduced to Come to the Lord s Table and encouraged by the stories of personal and church revival that began with Communion. Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Experience some fresh dimensions of prayer and prepare to lead a Prayer Boot Camp for your church to help people learn to pray more effectively and strategically. You will receive and learn how to use tools to conduct your own Prayer Boot Camp (or use them in ongoing prayer meeting experiences) for your small group or church. Transformed into Christlikeness Would you agree with the Apostle Paul when he wrote, We have the mind of Christ? You can! Claude King, coauthor of The Mind of Christ with T. W. Hunt, will guide this examination of the characteristics, attitudes, habits, and behaviors of Jesus Christ and help you understand ways God is working in you to transform you into His image for His purposes and for His glory. 19

20 CHILDHOOD DISCIPLESHIP/CHILDREN S BIBLE DRILL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Parts 1 & 2 Belinda Stroud/Cindy Thomas CA 101 Bible Skills Games You Make & Kids Will Love Bill Emeott OR 318 CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. Bible Drill: Family Style Renee Pate CA 101 CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. Getting Kids in the WORD! Belinda Stroud CA 101 CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Part 1 (Repeat) Renee Pate/Cindy Thomas CA 101 Connecting the Dots: Bible Skills for Kids Bill Emeott OR 318 Kids on Mission Belinda Stroud CA 100 CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Part 2 (Repeat) Renee Pate/Cindy Thomas CA 101 CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. What s New in Childhood Discipleship Cindy Thomas CA 101 CHILDHOOD DISCIPLESHIP/CHILDREN S BIBLE DRILL CONFERENCE DESCRIPTIONS Bible Drill: Family Style Learn how to involve entire families in learning and applying God s Word to their lives. A family devotion guide using passages and verses from the Blue Cycle of Bible Drill will be provided, as well as, ideas on how to encourage families to learn the Word together as a family. Bible Drill in a Box/Blue Cycle Each church will be provided an entire year s worth of Bible Drill activities and games to use as you teach. Leaders will make many resources that can be used all year long. This is a conference you don t want to miss! Note: Please preregister for this class with Julie Smith (jsmith@alsbom.org) or sign up at the Program Director s Office. Limit of 20 churches per conference. Bible Skills Games You Can Make and Kids Will Love Experience fun Bible skill games that you can make and use in your Bible study groups with children. 20

21 Connecting the Dots: Bible Skills for Kids In this breakout, participants will connect the dots between Bible Skills for Kids and the importance of teaching kids age-appropriate ways to use their Bibles for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness. Getting Kids in the WORD! Learn how to teach Bible Skills to the children in your church through Bible Drill. Participants will learn how to have success in teaching God s Word, as well as, how to promote and organize an entire year of Bible Drill. Kids on Mission Learn how to teach the children in your church how to share their faith, as well as, how to plan and prepare for Family Mission Trips. Participants will learn practical helps, as well as, be introduced to many resources available to assist with Mission Trips. What s New in Childhood Discipleship Come see what resources are available to disciple the children and preschoolers in your church. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. You Want Me to Teach WHOM? Michael Davis BC 306 A CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. You Want Me to TEACH Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. You Want ME to Teach Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. You Want Me to CARE for Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. You Want Me to LEARN from Whom? Michael Davis BC 306 A 21 Descriptions on page 22

22 SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS You Want ME to Teach Whom? So, you are the teacher! Great! YOU are as important as the WHOM, the HOW, and the WHAT, so get yourself in shape for teaching! WE will be developing strategies for moving ourselves forward on the Spiritual Formation Spectrum! You Want Me to CARE for Whom? So, what do I do besides teach? CARE! We will develop strategies for strengthening our care for our members, prospects, and guests by growing in empathy. How can I minister better to my people? You Want Me to LEARN from Whom? The teaching/learning process is just that, a process of learning through teaching. We can learn from books, experts, conferences, and our class members! We will develop learning habits to help us grow through our teaching experiences. No one knows everything, not even you! You Want Me to TEACH Whom? Ok, so you are a teacher! Now what? You teach. The HOW of teaching is just as important as the WHAT and WHOM! Remember, we aren t teaching children, we are teaching mature adults! As a teacher of mature adults, we need to learn to act our age and teach to our age. We will focus on developing our teaching strategy and style for mature adults. You Want Me to Teach WHOM? This conference will focus on the importance of reaching new people in order to grow a class both numerically and spiritually. Understanding the WHOM is just as important as knowing the WHAT! We will focus on developing reaching strategies for Senior Adult classes. Senior Adult Singin SENIOR ADULT HAPPENINGS September 11, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Albertville, 10:00 a.m. Noon Fall Senior Adult Revival September 13, 12 th Street Baptist Church, Rainbow City, 9:30 a.m. Noon Abundant Living October 16, First Baptist Church, Gardendale, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Lunch on your own, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Come to First Baptist Church, Gardendale for Abundant Living, featuring Dr. Dennis Swanberg. Dennis will encourage adults 55+ to live their best life for Christ in the here and now, not in the past or the future, but today! This is a free event, but please let Eileen Mitchell, State Missionary at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions in the Office of Sunday School & Discipleship, know you plan to attend. Reach her at

23 SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION Reaching and Keeping Millennials; Single Adult Ministry in the 21 st Century and Ministry in the 21 st Century Kathy Cooper BC 306 A SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS Reaching and Keeping Millennials Research shows that the millennial is looking for a place to belong and to serve. We will explore ideas and methods that could work in every church. Single Adult Ministry in the 21 st Century In this session we will explore new methods in ministry and teaching and reaching the single adults of today. CHURCH LEADERSHIP/DEACON MINISTRY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. LOCATION Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry Mike Jackson BC 326 CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry (Repeat) Mike Jackson BC 326 CHURCH LEADERSHIP/DEACON MINISTRY TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS Organizing for Effective Deacon Ministry Why does a church have deacons, and how can they serve the Lord and His church effectively? These questions provide the basis for this conference. We will address how to organize a deacon ministry, so it will function toward ministry. 23

24 EVANGELISM CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. Location Life Conversation-3 Circles and 3151 Sammy Gilbreath CA 100 CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. Life Conversation-3 Circles and 3151 Sammy Gilbreath CA 100 EVANGELISM TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS is a combined effort between Sunday School, Evangelism, and LifeWay for an Evangelism effort to: 3-Pray for three lost people, 1-Learn one Gospel presentation, 5-Invite five people to your group, 1-Share the Gospel with one lost person. Life Conversation-3 Circles This tool helps people use three simple circles that represent God s Design, Brokenness, and the Gospel which can be drawn, for example, on a napkin during lunch to communicate the Gospel. The 3 circles app can be downloaded to your phone by searching Life Conversation Guide in the app store. 24

25 TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. How to Improve the Learning Experience Using Technology John Thomas LOCATION BC 306 B CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. Communication: What are the Best Methods, and How Much is Too Much? John Thomas BC 306 B CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. Technology in Ministry: What is the Biblical View? John Thomas BC 306 B CONFERENCE 5: SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. How to Improve the Learning Experience Using Technology (Repeat) John Thomas BC 306 B TECHNOLOGY TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS Communication: What are the Best Methods, and How Much is Too Much? Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, GroupMe, etc.: How can these tools be used to more effectively communicate with my class/church. How to Improve the Learning Experience Using Technology In this age of video and social media, we will look at ways to teach using technology to enhance the learning experience. Technology in Ministry: What is the Biblical View? How does the use of technology to spread the Gospel stand up to Scripture? 25

26 WOMEN S MINISTRY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CONFERENCE 1: FRIDAY, 6:15-7:30 P.M. LOCATION Women s Ministry in the Church Melissa Bowen BC 226 CONFERENCE 2: FRIDAY, 7:45-9:00 P.M. For Ministers Wives Only Pat Ingram BC 226 CONFERENCE 3: SATURDAY, 8:00-9:15 A.M. Living as a Biblical Woman in Today s World Melissa Bowen BC 226 CONFERENCE 4: SATURDAY, 9:30-10:45 A.M. A Tapestry of Missions Pat Ingram BC 226 WOMEN S MINISTRY TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS A Tapestry of Missions Discover ways to include missions in every aspect of your church and to give everyone an opportunity to be involved. For Ministers Wives Only Join the conversation and connect with other ministers wives for fellowship and encouragement. Living as a Biblical Woman in Today s World God never changes, but the world in which we live does. Join us to hear how, in a changing world, God still has a special role and a beloved place in His plan for women. Women s Ministry in the Church Learn key steps and creative ideas for an effective Women s Ministry. Hear about resources, planning, organizing a Women s Ministry team and more. WORSHIP LEADERSHIP & CHURCH MUSIC CONFERENCE SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD MEGA CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, 1:30-3:15 P.M. LOCATION You, Too, Can Be a Pro Presenter Tommy Strickland BC 226 WORSHIP LEADERSHIP & CHURCH MUSIC TOPIC DESCRIPTION You, Too, Can Be a Pro Presenter Come join us for an introduction to the worship presentation software ProPresenter that goes way beyond PowerPoint! 26

27 CONFERENCE FACULTY David Apple Adult Sunday School LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Melissa Bowen Women s Ministry Prattville First Baptist Church, Prattville, AL Kathy Cooper Single Adult Ministry First Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL Michael Davis Adult Sunday School; Senior Adult Ministry First Baptist Church, Ozark, AL Jody Dean Adult Sunday School; Youth Sunday School New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA Bill Emeott Children s Sunday School; Childhood Discipleship/Children s Bible Drill LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Sammy Gilbreath General Leadership; Adult Sunday School; Evangelism State Board of Missions, Prattville, AL Richard Hitchcock Adult Sunday School Hitchcock Maddox Financial Partners, Trussville, AL Pat Ingram General Leadership; Women s Ministry Alabama Woman s Missionary Union, Prattville, AL Mike Jackson General Leadership; Church Leadership/Deacon Ministry State Board of Missions, Prattville, AL Jeremy Jones Youth Sunday School Mt. Hebron West Baptist Church, Elmore, AL Claude King General Leadership; Adult Sunday School; Adult Discipleship LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Theresa Mayo Children s Sunday School Gilliam Springs Baptist Church, Boaz, AL Renee Pate Children s Sunday School; Childhood Discipleship/Children s Bible Drill Lakeside Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL Lawrence Phipps General Leadership; Adult Sunday School First Baptist of Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, AL Lynn Pryor General Leadership; Adult Sunday School Lifeway Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Alan Raughton Adult Sunday School LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Tommy Strickland Worship Leadership & Church Music Ridgeview Baptist Church, Talladega, AL Belinda Stroud Children s Sunday School; Childhood Discipleship/Children s Bible Drill State Board of Missions, Prattville, AL Jim Swedenburg Adult Sunday School State Board of Missions, Prattville, AL Cindy Thomas Children s Sunday School; Childhood Discipleship/Children s Bible Drill Southside Baptist Church, Dothan, AL John Thomas Adult Sunday School; Technology Southeast Alabama Baptist Association, Dothan, AL Annette Whitton Preschool Sunday School Hillcrest Baptist Church, Enterprise, AL Delanee Williams Preschool Sunday School LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Lee Wright General Leadership; Adult Sunday School State Board of Missions, Prattville, AL Justin Nelson Youth Sunday School First Baptist Church, Oxford, AL 27