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1 New Mount Calvary Baptist Church COMMUNICATION TRACK - Session Description Shonda Glenn What's Your Brand (Church Branding) What's Your Brand (Church Branding) What does the word brand mean to you? Is it a badge, a logo, a name, a color or a collection of these things? Branding is more than just art. A strong brand can give you the competitive edge you need. Your brand embodies your church s core values and is the driving force behind who you are and what you stand for. Want to learn how to Bring Your Brand to Light? Attendees will learn how to build brands to achieve a strong market profile and create genuine connections with audiences while developing meaningful, lasting results. This course will teach you how to create a consistent and strong brand and communicate to your target audience by identifying needs, developing well researched creative work and crafting a great logo. Akeelah Willery Jewel London Social Media (How Does It Look) Are you looking for ways to strengthen the impact of the content you create? It isn t always easy to generate the buzz you re looking for. Do you know what social networks are favored? Are they on Twitter and Facebook, but haven t embraced Google+ yet? Get tips to create a strong social media content strategy. Knowing what to publish, and when and where can greatly increase the visibility and reach of your content. This session will provide key points that will help you create a social media content strategy that resonates with viewers. This is the course for you if you re looking to create a following, generate social traffic or social interactions. A Special Guest In My House (Customer Service) - Churches have cracked mirrors that have become overlooked and ignored to its members. The cracked mirror may be something as simple as the frayed carpet in the foyer or the hollow sound system in the sanctuary to something more complex as the kind-hearted person who is overbearing and obnoxious to new people or the music leader who sings every song at the same tempo. What does it feel like to be a first-time guest in your church? Cracked mirrors need to be repaired or replaced or removed. To a first-time guest these "cracks" are glaring. Every church member is a host and not a guest. Making visitors feel welcome is primarily the responsibility of members, not the church. How are you treating the guest in your house? Do you show love to any and all who walk through your doors? Focusing on demonstrating practical hospitality, welcoming without commotion and repairing, replacing or removing the cracked mirrors, will help you learn what it feels like to be a first-time guest in your church? Church Growth conference JANUARY & Music workshop January 25 26, 2018 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Building Relationships One Day At A Time Luke 10:27 Visit us on the web at: Follow us on Like us on 4711 Kelley St. Houston, T Rev. Dr. Christopher C. Moore, Senior Pastor

2 WELCOME Page 11 On behalf of myself and the entire New Mount Calvary Baptist Church family, I want to welcome you to our annual Servant To Servant Church Growth Conference! My prayer is that you feel right at home by way of our warmth and hospitality for the duration of your time with us. We certainly pray that God will bless our time together, as we make a conscious effort to sharpen our tools in the area of ministry leadership. The vision for this conference was born out of the vision that the Lord gave me for the wonderful congregation that I am afforded to serve. It is the idea of building relationships one day at a time; building relationships with one another as we build our relationship with God. You may ask the question, Well, what does that have to do with ministry leadership? My simple response is this, It has EVERYTHING to do with ministry leadership! Lee Iacocca once asked legendary football coach Vince Lombardi what it took to make a winning team. In the book Iacocca records Lombardi s answer: "There are a lot of coaches with good ball clubs who know the fundamentals and have plenty of discipline but still don t win the game. Then you come to the third ingredient: if you are going to play together as a team, you ve got to care for one another. You ve got to love each other. Each player has to be thinking about the next guy and saying to himself: I have to do my job well in order that he can do his. The difference between mediocrity and greatness is the feeling these guys have for each other and the willingness to work together. Such is the case in the life of the healthy church. Leaders must take a personal responsibility to instill the biblical principle of loving God first, and then loving our neighbor as we love ourselves. This idea is synonymous; love for God and a love for others are twins that walk hand in hand. As we take seriously Jesus command to Love Him as we love one another, we are then contributing to a winning team for the sake of serving the Lord. That s the way that the Lord would see fit; as we love Him and love one another, we are then motivated to serve with one another. My prayer is that we, as leaders, will lead with the heart; a heart that loves God and loves others. Our abilities and gifts are not effective if they re not born from the sentiment of our hearts. The aim of this conference is to weigh the practical side of ministry, while getting back to the heart of the matter of ministry; God and people. If we do not have those entities working in our favor, then the purpose of ministry dissipates. I close with an excerpt from Todd Gongwer s book, Lead for God s Sake: This influence on others, when genuinely motivated by love, is essentially how God works through us. We are called to leadership because we are called to influence others in the right way for the right reasons. Genuinely loving those God has placed in our life s path is the starting point of that influence. Add to that a commitment to using every ability that God has given to us to be the best that we can be, regardless of what we do or where we are, and you have a recipe for leadership success! We can accomplish everything possible in this world, win every game that we compete in, build the greatest business, or graduate with every degree imaginable, but if at the end of the day, when the chips are called in, we failed in the relationships God designed us for along the way, we never really became the best we could have been, plain and simple. I simply want to declare, Lead for God s sake! Grace and peace be unto you. Blessings, Rev. Christopher C. Moore Christopher Moore Errica Hooper Delvin Atchison Jewel London EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP TRACK Session Description Worth Fighting For (Evangelism) - The Bible tells us that Satan s main purpose is to erase or steal, kill and destroy our Spiritual eyesight! He prowls around looking to devour spirituality, to break our connection or lifeline to a victorious, rich and satisfying life. A life that is only possible as we stay connected by grace through faith as Paul said in Ephesians. In this session, you will understand why evangelism is a mandatory part of the Christian walk as we battle to fight for the life of all who are unchurched. I Am Sent Me (Evangelism) - And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you. Have you ever thought, But I am so afraid to start a conversation, I have non-christian friends, and spend time with them, but I m so afraid of ruining my friendship. Does that describe you? This is a common fear. To address this fear, come hear how to develop a highly effective personal evangelism habit, improve your evangelism skills, and discover ways to approach various people to start an evangelism conversation. Deeply Rooted (Leadership) - Great leaders grow deep roots. An extensive root system anchors against all storm conditions and allows nutrients to be absorbed from the soil. Roots which are invisible to the eye, are the true source of an exceptional leader s actions. If these unseen leadership roots are sunk deep in the soil of one s spiritual life, the results will reveal themselves as visible greatness springs forth. Knowing it s important to cultivate your soil, we will explore the six characteristics of deeply rooted leadership: integrity, vision, concern, creativity, results-orientation, and courage. Out Of The Boat Faith- Servant leadership is a huge step of faith. You've made huge strides as a believer, but as it relates to God taking you to places you've never been, you still find yourself in the boat of life on the sea of opportunity. "What is your boat?" Is it fear? Apprehension? Doubt? Anxiety? Sin? Complacency? Uncertainty? What hinders you from exercising "out of the boat faith" and walking into the place that God wants to take you? Well, in order for you to go somewhere that you've never been, you must do some things that you've never done. This course is tailored to encourage you to exercise "out of the boat faith" as you venture into this season of ministry. Page 2 Page 11

3 REGISTRATION FORM REGISTER ONE OF THREE WAYS! Payment must be submitted with registration. ONLINE Register ATTENDEE INFORMATION Please print clearly. Complete ONE form for EACH attendee. Names Church Position Mailing Address City State Zip Telephone SESSION SELECTION Please print clearly. Complete each section with the session name you will be attending. 1 st CHOICE 2 nd CHOICE SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 ATTENDANCE SELECTION Music Workshop Only -$20 Remember! Register early to ensure you get the sessions of your choice. Conference Only - $30 before 1/16/18 Music Workshop and Conference - $50 FA Complete registration and fax to PAYMENT INFORAMATION CASH MAIL Mail registration to 4711 Kelley St. Houston, T CHECK (Payable to: New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church) ONLINE Visit Authurene Jones Michael Bell Willie Bolden Willie Bolden Christopher Moore Authurene Jones LIFE PATH TRACK - Session Description Exceptionally Made - I'm sure we can all agree that God makes nothing by accident. So, what did God have in mind for us when He created woman? Was she an afterthought? The final word of completion in His beautiful, perfect world? Every characteristic of a woman was made to be exceptionally different from that of a man, including her skin, body structure, the wiring of her brain, and her emotional intelligence. Knowing why God created you will help you live with significance and purpose to give glory back to God. Page 2 Pursue, Provide, Protect - Being a Godly man has never been more challenging, or necessary than it is today. Immersed in stereotypes that paint men as either weak-kneed wimps or muscle-bound brutes, the biblical view of Christ-like manhood has not fared well. Christian men who try to base their lives on biblical principles often meet tough resistance. How does the biblical picture of manhood manifest itself in the 21 st century? Knowing what to pursue, provide and protect can help you address today s tough topics. Get equipped to transform the imperfect image of manhood to the image of the perfect Man, Jesus Christ. The Mingling of Souls God s design for love between men and women is marriage. In a God-centered marriage when two souls are mingled together with the Holy Spirit s leading, couples can find confirmation that grace is real. Every couple has a story- a unique collection of snapshots and verses that give their marriage a special place in God s greater design. This session will help keep the pages turning, from once upon a time to the challenging times, from initial attraction through keeping the flames of romance burning. Come find encouragement to help your marriage thrive to the level of greatness God designed it to be. The Masterpiece (General) - For we are God s masterpiece. He created us anew in Christ Jesus so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. You re needed in your church. You are needed in your community. You are needed in this world. If you weren t needed, God wouldn t have made you. He didn t create you to just sit and sour. He brought you here to make a contribution with your life. To be in the will of God is the highest honor given us. It is really the only way to find contentment. God has a specific purpose for each of His creatures. This session will explore how to be the masterpiece God intends for us to be. Money Matters (Financial Literacy) General We are facing serious financial challenges, we don t have much and we don t know much. Nobody taught us how to manage our money in school and most people have trouble balancing their own checkbook and reading a financial statement. We use credit cards every day; yet, don t always understand the hidden charges. A new era of proactive financial freedom must begin and it starts with following the divine biblical plan. This course will explain where do we start, how we get out of debt and how money works. Learn how to control your financial future. Hurt, Healing, Forgiveness & Prayer (General) - The world is full of people with broken hearts, broken spirits, and broken relationships. The pain of a broken relationship includes a very real sense of personal loss, not unlike bereavement. As believers we are not to be defined by past failures, disappointment, or the rejection of others which often times can cause bitterness. But we are defined by our relationship with God. Prayer allows you to see the person and not the pain. Forgiveness helps you heal the hurt. You will learn how to take your brokenness and give your life meaning, purpose, and joy. Page 4 Page 9

4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Nathan Holtz Anthony Halley Chad Brawley Chad Brawley Chad Brawley LIFE PATH TRACK - Session Descriptions Continued Young Adults (3m S) Maximizing the Millennial Ministry - How do you reach millennials? How do you maximize their gifts within the local congregation? This course will take a close look at strategies for reaching and maximizing the output of the younger generations within your congregation. 3-D Leadership - Leadership is more than something we do or a role we play; it is a deeply human connection that engages our mind and our emotions. Because leadership requires interdependence, the level of our connection will depend on the degree to which the people we serve can see us and trust who we are. In other words, we reveal key dimensions of ourselves that encourage others to join us as we work towards a common goal. In this particular course, we will explore how to engage in connecting to our team members beyond skills, strategies, and mental aspects, but ultimately, through transformed hearts. This, in turn, leads to a more positive culture WORSHIP TRACK - Session Descriptions How to Prepare for the Platform - Many of us use our platform preparation time focusing on the practical and musical aspects of worship; therefore, we often miss the most important components of platform preparation, heart prepping, prayer, studying the Word and personal worship time with God. This class will discuss those areas of preparation to better equip you to take the platform to meet God and his people. Performance VS Worship At times, worship leaders struggle with the right balance between presentation and performance, and making worship reverent yet engaging. You can be a great performer, but not worshipping at all. You can be worshipping wholeheartedly and be a terrible performer. One is not dependent upon the other. But EVERY time you lead worship, you are performing because without performance in its basic sense, you couldn t render music. In this class you will discover how to let your performance bring glory and honor to God so that worship can happen freely without distractions. Maintaining a vital Music Ministry in a Multigenerational Congregation - Church as we know it has changed over the years. The singing of hymns, and psalms has been replaced by radio music and the latest gospel hits. Maintaining a vital music ministry to balance the needs of the congregation vs the ministry leader s personal preference can be a struggle. Corporate worship is not about personal preferences; it is about reaching the demographics of your congregation in a very intentional planned way. This class will assist the music ministry leader with planning for service with each demographic in mind, including proper song selection, integrating hymns, psalms and spiritual songs during worship services. Registration Deadlines Early Bird Registration: $30 Registration prior to January 15, 2018 Advanced Registration: $35 January 16 January 26, 2018 On-Site Registration: $40 Any registration received on January 27 Payment Methods Registration must be paid in full by check, cash, or credit card before admittance to conference. If mailing or faxing, your payment must accompany your registration form. Make checks payable to NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. An address is required for each registrant to receive registration confirmation. Conference Attendance Allow approximately ten minutes to get to sessions so you can arrive in plenty of time to be seated. Cancellations Registration is non-refundable. You may substitute one individual for another at any time prior to the start of the conference. Badges Badges must be worn at all times. Entrance to sessions and the Exhibit Hall will not be permitted without proper identification. Food Lunch will be served in the Gym at 11:20 a.m. Vendor Exhibits Visit the Vendor Exhibit area during your breaks and lunch. The Vendor Exhibit area will be open 7:30 3:00. Electronic Devices Please have all electronic devices turned off or in silent mode during all presentations and conference sessions. Conference Evaluations Your opinion matters! You will be provided with an Overall Conference evaluation in your conference bag and there will be individual conference evaluations available in each session. Certificate of Attendance Each conference attendee will receive a Certificate of Attendance on the day of the conference. Page 10 Page 3

5 MUSIC WORKSHOP Michael Bell PASTOR S TRACK - Session Description Standing On The Truth- You're a pastor or aspiring pastor, but you're single. This raises an issue because pastoral dating isn't exactly the same as having a relationship as a non-ministry member. As the spiritual head of a church, the pastor has to not only uphold the religious institution's moral values, but also set an example for the parishioners while still attempting to lead the church effectively. This course will take a transparent, biblical look at singleness for the preacher/pastor and give them insight on the truth about effectively leading the church as a single servant leader. The MUSIC WORKSHOP Featuring Chad Brawley New Mount Calvary Baptist Church 7:00 PM 8:30 PM January 25-26, 2017 Ross Cullins Delvin Atchison Charles Gaines Entrusted- Pastoral ministry is no small undertaking. It requires a great deal of patience, grace, understanding, and stamina. Young preachers often start out with a lot of passion and optimism. They approach their first pastorate with the mindset that they are going to make a difference, and that they have what it takes to turn a church culture completely around, and do something that has never been done before by their predecessors. Those are honorable aspirations, but they must be tempered with reality. This course will not only grant encouragement, but insight into the major entrustment of pastoral ministry for the pastor/preacher with 5 years or less of experience. Preaching Through The Painful- One of the realities of ministry life for the pastor/preacher is the inevitability of death. This brings about a great responsibility, but also a great opportunity for God's spokesperson to herald comforting truths from the Holy Writ to a grieving family or congregation. This course will deal with the specifics concerning funeral preaching and proper etiquette for the funeral. Iron Sharpens Iron- Proverbs 27:17 declares, "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Often, the seasoned pastor spends a great deal of time pouring into the lives of others, which even includes the younger pastor, but who pours into the seasoned pastor during this stage of his life and ministry? This course is tailored to edify the seasoned pastor in the tedious, transitional, and even tiresome moments of his ministry from a biblical perspective. Payment Methods Registration must be paid in full by check, cash, or credit card before admittance to the music workshop. If mailing or faxing, your payment must accompany your registration form. Make checks payable to NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. An address is required for each registrant to receive registration confirmation. Music Workshop Attendance Allow approximately ten minutes to get to sessions so you can arrive in plenty of time to be seated. Cancellations Registration is non-refundable. You may substitute one individual for another at any time prior to the start of the workshop. Registration Deadlines Advanced Registration: $20 December 17, 2017 January 25, 2018 On-Site Registration: $20 Any registration received on January 25 Electronic Devices Please have all electronic devices turned off or on silent mode during the workshop. Workshop Evaluations Your opinion matters! You will be provided with an evaluation form to share your workshop experience. Certificate of Attendance Each workshop attendee will receive a Certificate of Attendance on the day of the conference. Page 8 Page 5

6 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION / VENDOR EHIBITS 8:30-9:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Pastor Timothy Sloan STANDING STRONG IN A CRUMBLING CULTURE SESSION 1 9:40-10:25 SESSION 2 10:35-11:20 SESSION 3 12:40 1:25 SESSION 4 1:35 2:20 PASTORS & MINISTERS TRACK Standing On Truth - Eavesdropping I (Single Pastors) Entrusted - Eavesdropping II (Pastors 5 years or less experience) Preaching through the Painful Iron Sharpens Iron - Eavesdropping III - (Pastors with 10+ years of service) LIFE PATH TRACK Exceptionally Made (Women) Pursue, Provide, Protect (Men) The Mingling of Souls (Marriage) The Masterpiece (General) Money Matters (3M S) Maximizing the Millennial Ministry - Why Johnnie Won t Come To Church Anymore Peeling Back The Layers - (Hurt, Healing or Forgiveness or Prayer) General MUSIC & WORSHIP TRACK How to Prepare For The Platform Performance VS Worship Maintaining a Vital Music Ministry in a Multigenerational Congregation EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP TRACK Worth Fighting For (Evangelism) I Am Sent Me (Evangelism) Out Of The Boat Faith (Leadership) Deeply Rooted (Leadership) 3D Leadership COMMUNICATION TRACK What s Your Brand (Church Branding) Social Media (How Does It Look) A Special Guest In My House (Customer Service) = REPRESENTS AVAILABLE SESSION TIMES 2:30 3:00 CLOSING SESSION & EVALUATION PASTOR CHRISTOPHER C. MOORE, MA.CE Page 6 Page 7 11:20-12:40 LUNCH