TRAINING EXTRAVAGANZA 2014 SESSION 1 (8:45 9:45 am) Administrative Issues Are You Ready for an Emergency at Church? Larry Marks Tornadoes, fires, terrorist attacks, etc. They can happen even during the Sunday morning worship hour. What are your strategies to get your congregation safely out of the building if any of these should happen? Who Counts & What Counts at Your Church Russell Schwab Numbers, numbers and more numbers; why does all this statistical information for the Annual Church Profile (ACP) matter for my church? This refresher of the ACP process will describe the NEW website as well as the how and why of data collected and ways it can be helpful to your church. Numbers provide the basis for much of the historical data for every congregation so numbers do matter. Help, I m a Moderator and Don t Know What I m Doing Paul Wilms Following proper procedures often prevents chaos in church conferences and business meetings. Gain some important tips on how to conduct good meetings without losing control of the process. Get a Handle on Two Big Legal Issues Your Church May Face Chris Allen Is your church ready if something goes wrong when sexual misconduct and/or financial mismanagement takes place at your house of worship? We live in a new age where your church cannot ignore these problems any more. Come away with some good ideas to help protect you from these catastrophes. Distinguishing Best Practices for Leadership Development Identifying & Developing Potential Leaders for Ministry Craig Saunders Does your church have all the leaders you need? How do you find them? We ll look at ways you can help church members recognize and develop their leadership skills. Helping Christians Discover, Develop and Deploy their Spiritual Gifts Roger Nix The subject of spiritual gifts confuses many Christians. A fresh look at the scriptures will help us understand how every believer should discover, develop and deploy our Holy Spirit given gifts for meaningful ministry. Discovering Multiple Approaches to Missions What s New in WMU? Margaret Harding Come learn how to use the new WMU Year Book and the new theme to create a yearlong plan for missions involvement in your church. Multiple Approaches to Missions Mary Langley This session will share ideas for doing missions in your church with different age groups, intergenerational groups, church-wide projects and resources to help plan your project. Designing Quality Media Connections Your Church Needs Discovering Mark MacDonald Word-of-mouth, print and digital solutions to get more people to come to your church. It s all about what you re known for. Three simple things to consider-then start adding pews. Communicating Online to your Congregation and Community Richard Wood Being on the internet can be a scary thought, yet it's where younger generations of our congregations and communities are. This workshop focuses on how you can utilize tools such as a website, blogs, email, newsletters and social media to communicate to your congregation and the community around you. Discerning Effective Approaches to Discipleship/Evangelism Making Discipleship Real---Part #1 (Part #2 will be in Session 2) Rick Hughes Part one of Making Discipleship Real will focus on learning how to disciple the way Jesus did in your church setting.
How to Contextualize Your Evangelistic Outreach John Saunders Evangelism is not one size fits all and does not happen by accident. Your context plays a big role in your evangelism strategy so we will look some factors for helping improve your evangelism efforts. Are Outsiders Welcome at My Church? Jerry Chiles Of course everyone is welcome at our church! I know my way around and I have only been there 10 years. Every church has hidden barriers. Let's discover how we can become the most welcoming church ever! Developing a Strong Deacon Ministry Helping Deacons Understand Conflict: Ways to Address the Big Issues Wayne Oakes Conflict and the need for clarification of expectations can challenge all relationships. Too often the real issues are not even a part of the conversation. This session will deal with how inviting and open leadership can engage those who see things differently. It will also address ways of engaging tensions that may arise as relationships are developing or transitioning. Gifted and Calling: Finding New Passion for Deacon Ministry Russ Conley "One more year and I can rotate off deacon ministry. I've served my time, someone else can do it." How can you prevent burnout in ministry? How is that some serve years without losing passion and energy? We will examine both giftedness and calling for ministry. Diagnosing the Spiritual Health of Your Congregation David Moore (2 hour session 8:45 11:00 am) Do you reluctantly make appointments with your doctors? Have you avoided it because you are afraid of discovering the truth about your present state of health? Like our personal physical health, the spiritual health of congregations needs to be assessed and managed so they can continuously grow and mature into all that God desires them to be. What will it take for your church to become a healthier church? Given the realities of your particular ministry setting, how will you begin that process? If you were to start that process today, what would it look like? Small Groups/Bible Study Basics Empty Chairs in Bible Study or Small Group? You Can Fill Them? Jerry Helderman Chair one is empty because a member had a sick child, or the in-laws came. Chair two is empty because people made a conscious decision to stay away. Chair three is empty because there are people in your area who do not know Christ. We will talk about all three and ways to get people into these empty chairs. Christ & Culture for the Common Man: Strengthening Spiritual Formation Tyler Ward Creative approaches for reaching congregations with the themes and messages of scripture are crucial. This session will explore practical ways that any congregation can integrate movies, television, and music into their spiritual formation opportunities in order to explore biblical themes in a manner that are relatable. Getting It Wright! Steve Zimmerman Back in 1903 the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk figured out how to fly! But do you have trouble getting your Bible study off the ground in 2014? Discover some insights on how to make your class soar to new heights! Impactful Men s Ministry in 2014: Igniting the Hearts of Men for Christ Steve Couch How can my church reach and involve more men? We ll look at ways to start or revitalize your men s ministry. Moving your men from being affiliated to activated into the life of your church. Topics: Monthly gatherings, weekly small groups, retreats, outreach events, hands-on projects, mission trips, service within the church and other opportunities. Children Teaching Preschoolers Using Centers How to incorporate Bible thoughts and plans into our centers. To Be Announced Maria Miller
SESSION 2 (10:00 11:00 am) Administrative Issues Are You Ready for an Emergency at Church? Larry Marks Tornadoes, fires, terrorist attacks, etc. They can happen even during the Sunday morning worship hour. What are your strategies to get your congregation safely out of the building if any of these should happen? Who Counts & What Counts at Your Church Russell Schwab Numbers, numbers and more numbers; why does all this statistical information for the Annual Church Profile (ACP) matter for my church? This refresher of the ACP process will describe the NEW website as well as the how and why of data collected and ways it can be helpful to your church. Numbers provide the basis for much of the historical data for every congregation so numbers do matter. Church Background Checks? Who, What & Why Glenda Hirshy/Brotherhood Mutual One of the big issues facing churches is security protection of children and youth involved in the care and programs of the church. The first step should be background checks of all volunteers. Discover why it is important to check all volunteers. Get a Handle on Two Big Legal Issues Your Church May Face Chris Allen Is your church ready if something goes wrong when sexual misconduct and/or financial mismanagement takes place at your house of worship? We live in a new age where your church cannot ignore these problems any more. Come away with some good ideas to help protect you from these catastrophes. Distinguishing Best Practices for Leadership Development Leading Through Change: Without Splitting the Church Eddie Thompson A season of major change is a dangerous time for poor leadership. Yet, most pastors and lay leaders acknowledge having had no real training in this area. Many confess they lead poorly in difficult times. This session will focus on ways leaders can manage change with skill and extreme care. Helping Christians Discover, Develop and Deploy their Spiritual Gifts Roger Nix The subject of spiritual gifts confuses many Christians. A fresh look at the scriptures will help us understand how every believer should discover, develop and deploy our Holy Spirit given gifts for meaningful ministry. Discovering Multiple Approaches to Missions Children and Missions Gina Smith Being mission minded begins with helping preschoolers learn about and do missions. This session will offer information about teaching preschoolers and children about missions, doing missions and tips for including parents. Discover Multiple Ways and Places to Do Missions Mark Abernathy Your church can be involved in missions here, around the state, in other states and around the world. Many hands on experiences await your congregation. Come discover the mission adventures available right now! Blending Women on Mission and Women s Ministries Margaret Harding This session will offer ways to bring together women s missions and women s ministry to create a ministry for all women in your church that provides hands on missions, builds relationships among women and helps women to grow in their faith. Designing Quality Media Connections Communicating Online to Your Congregation and Community Richard Wood Being on the internet can be a scary thought, yet it's where younger generations of our congregations and communities are. This workshop focuses on how you can utilize tools such as a website, blogs, email, newsletters and social media to communicate to your congregation and the community around you. Church Social Media Tips Mark McDonald Let s talk about the choices, the content, and the hazards of effectively communicating on the most popular social sites. Got questions? We ve got answers. Let s make this easy for the church!
Discerning Effective Approaches to Discipleship/Evangelism The Disciple Making Process---Part #2 Rick Hughes & Lauren McCall Now Do It---Principles and Practices for making discipleship real in your life and in the lives of those you lead. A 21 st Century Approach to Evangelism Panel Learn how 3 RBA congregations are on a journey to discover better ways to evangelize their communities in the 21 st century. This process involves serious evaluation of what is working and not effective. Over one year the study teams read books and participated in joint mini retreats to learn from one another. Join us for new insights as the panel leads us. New Member Expectations and Assimilation Craig Saunders Are you exploring and discovering fresh ways to assimilate new people? What do they need to know and expect about being a part of your church? What is expected of them? The X Factor Charles Royal While disciple-making might not be a program, there are sound methodologies that are successful and worthy of consideration. In order to help folks, (even the local church) to develop their method, this session will consider several of the current methodologies, their strategies and their foundations. Developing a Strong Deacon Ministry Gifted and Calling: Finding New Passion for Deacon Ministry Russ Conley "One more year and I can rotate off deacon ministry. I've served my time, someone else can do it." How can you prevent burnout in ministry? How is that some serve years without losing passion and energy? We will examine both giftedness and calling for ministry. Helping Deacons Understand Conflict: Ways to Address the Big Issues Wayne Oakes Conflict and the need for clarification of expectations can challenge all relationships. Too often the real issues are not even a part of the conversation. This session will deal with how inviting and open leadership can engage who see things differently. It will also address ways of engaging tensions that may arise as relationships are developing or transitioning. Equipping and Encouraging Your Deacons: Here s How! Dan Deaton Availability is still the number one expectation for those who serve Christ and the church. Ability comes with the giftedness of God to everyone who is willing to trust Him and be trustworthy to others. Deacons are to be spiritual leaders who are trusted and trustworthy. Diagnosing the Spiritual Health of Your Congregation David Moore (2 hour session 8:45 11:00 am) Do you reluctantly make appointments with your doctors? Have you avoided it because you are afraid of discovering the truth about your present state of health? Like our personal physical health, the spiritual health of congregations needs to be assessed and managed so they can continuously grow and mature into all that God desires them to be. What will it take for your church to become a healthier church? Given the realities of your particular ministry setting, how will you begin that process? If you were to start that process today, what would it look like? Small Groups/Bible Study Basics Empty Chairs in Small Group Bible Study or Sunday School? You Can Fill Them Jerry Helderman Chair one is empty because a member had a sick child, or the in-laws came. Chair two is empty because people made a conscious decision to stay away. Chair three is empty because there are people in your area who do not know Christ. We will talk about all three and ways to get people into these empty chairs. Getting It Wright! Steve Zimmerman Back in 1903, the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk figured out how to fly! But do you have trouble getting your Bible study off the ground in 2014? Discover some insights on how to make your class soar to new heights! How Do People Learn Best? Teaching Creatively Wendy Minton Edwards Learning styles vary with each person. Using real-life scenarios to for learning experiences can be very helpful. When leaders make all the decisions, those decisions need to be based on real-life events to turn learning into a more powerful tool. This session should help you discover age appropriate ways to engage your learners. Learn how to be more creative in your teaching approach.
Best Practices for Teaching Teenagers the Bible Student Bible Study Leaders will discover the seven best practices for Life-Changing Bible Study for teenagers. Joe Sinclair Children To Be Announced Teaching Beyond Blocks Maria Miller Babies, toddlers and two s can be taught about Jesus. Let s go beyond childcare towards experiencing God with little ones. SESSION 3 (11:15 am 12:15 pm) Administrative Issues Church Money Matters: You better believe it does! Bobbie Furr Have you heard that God doesn t bless a mess? Many churches have a mess when it comes to accounting for their contributions and other financial matters. The IRS has strict guidelines that must be followed concerning process and payments. Find out how to protect your church from potential embezzlement of church funds. Church Background Checks? Who, What & Why? Glenda Hirshy/Brotherhood Mutual One of the big issues facing churches is security protection of children and youth involved in the care and programs of the church. The first step should be background checks of all volunteers. Discover why it is important to check all volunteers. Help, I m a Moderator and Don t Know What I m Doing Paul Wilms Following proper procedures often prevents chaos in church conferences and business meetings. Gain some important tips on how to conduct good meetings without losing control of the process. Distinguishing Best Practices for Leadership Development The 4 C s of Spiritual Leadership Eddie Thompson Leadership has often been defined as influence. What does it mean to be a spiritual leader? The 4C's of Spiritual Leadership explores four powerful and essential characteristics every spiritual leader must have in order to lead well. Discovering Multiple Approaches to Missions Discover Multiple Ways and Places to Do Missions Mark Abernathy Your church can be involved in missions here, around the state, in other states and around the world. Many hands on experiences await your congregation. Come discover the mission adventures available right now! Tips for a Successful Garden Ministry at Your Church Jim Canterberry You ll learn how to begin a garden ministry at your church, how to make it successful and how to involve your congregation in this ministry. Also, learn how the church garden is a great teaching tool for Mission Friends, RA s, GA s, youth and adults. Designing Quality Media Connections Kill Your Bulletin and Birth a Digital Hub Mark McDonald It s not easy anymore. Print is dying and digital is king. Let s look at ways to slay the Print Dragon and save time and money with a Digital Communications Hub. Discerning Effective Approaches to Discipleship/Evangelism The X Factor Charles Royal While disciple-making might not be a program, there are sound methodologies that are successful and worthy of consideration. To help folks develop their method, we will consider some methodologies, their strategies and foundations. New Member Expectations and Assimilation Craig Saunders Are you exploring and discovering fresh ways to assimilate new people? What do they need to know and expect about being a part of your church? What is expected of them?
Developing a Strong Deacon Ministry Helping Deacons Understand Conflict: Ways to Address the Big Issues Wayne Oakes Conflict and the need for clarification of expectations can challenge all relationships. Too often the real issues are not even a part of the conversation. This session will deal with how inviting and open leadership can engage who see things differently. It will also address ways of engaging tensions that may arise as relationships are developing or transitioning. Equipping and Encouraging Your Deacons: Here s How Dan Deaton Availability is still the number one expectation for those who serve Christ and the church. Ability comes with the giftedness of God to everyone who is willing to trust Him and be trustworthy to others. Deacons are to be spiritual leaders who are trusted and trustworthy. Diagnosing the Spiritual Health of Your Congregation Revisioning for the 21st Century: How to Grow Your Church Without Killing It! Kelton Hinton This session will explore a process for helping a church go about revisioning its mission, purpose and future story. Handouts and outlines will be provided as a resource for your use. Small Groups/Bible Study Basics What RBA Sunday School Directors Say They Need Most Jerry Helderman Sunday School and small group leaders have similar needs when it comes to leading a bible study organization. Do any of these sound familiar: How to encourage outreach to members, needing well prepared teachers, how to grow the groups and how to mobilize the leadership team to start new classes or groups. Join us to discover ways to answer these needs. Ministry with Special Needs Children and Their Families Gina Smith Special needs children and their families are a growing group in our churches and community. Come learn how you can be a more effective leader with children with learning disabilities and/or physical limitations. How Do People Learn Best? Teaching Creatively Wendy Minton Edwards Learning styles vary with each person. Using real-life scenarios for learning experiences can be very helpful. When leaders make all the decisions, those decisions need to be based on real-life events to turn learning into a more powerful tool. This session should help you discover age appropriate ways to engage your learners. Learn how to be more creative in your teaching approach. Best Practices for Reaching and Ministering to Teenagers Student Bible Study Leaders will explore six best practices for reaching teenagers and engaging them in ministry. Joe Sinclair The Internet Reformation Steve Zimmerman Just as the printing press changed the world's thinking 500 years ago, we have been transformed because of the Age of the Internet! But have you seen the benefit of this tool for your class? Get some hand-on ideas of how to make this technology your friend for your classroom experience. Children Teaching Preschoolers Using Centers How to incorporate Bible thoughts and plans into our centers. To Be Announced Maria Miller
LEADERSHIP LEARNING LAB Lunch 12:30 1:00 pm Leadership Session 1:00 2:30 pm $20 for boxed lunch, book and materials Pre-registration required. Call 919-231-3995. Navigating Change Understanding and Leading Healthy Transitions Some change at church results from transitions staff departures, changing neighborhoods, conflict and the like. Some change at church results from noble attempts to reach people far from God. Some change is imposed from the outside a rapidly changing world. No matter the source of change, however, change is almost always difficult. This workshop will offer tools and insights for the effective navigation of change. If you are in any role of spiritual leadership as a vocational minister or layperson, you are invited to join with others in learning to be better agents of healthy change. Guest Leader Travis Collins has two primary roles and serves multiple congregations. First, he is the Director of Mission Advancement for Fresh Expression US. In that role, he encourages and equips congregations to begin new forms of church primarily for those who are not yet members of any church. Second, as a consultant with The Center for Healthy Churches he helps congregations and ministers in key moments such as visioning, conflict and transition. His church consultant role also includes membership in The Columbia Partnership Network.
Training Extravaganza 2014-Leader Directory Bobbie Furr Charles Royal Chris Allen Craig Saunders Dan Deaton David Moore Eddie Thompson Gina Smith Glenda Hirshy Jerry Chiles Jerry Helderman Jim Canterberry Joe Sinclair John Saunders Kelton Hinton Larry Marks Lauren McCall Margaret Harding Maria Miller Mark Abernathy Mark MacDonald Mary Langley Paul Wilms Richard Wood Rick Hughes Roger Nix Russ Conley Russell Schwab Steve Couch Steve Zimmerman Travis Collins Tyler Ward Wayne Oakes Wendy Minton Edwards Certified Public Accountant of Boyce & Furr, CPA; Member of Trinity Baptist Church Consultant, Barnabas Project; Pastor Attorney at Law, Raleigh Minister of Education, Raleigh Director of Missions, Little River Baptist Association, Lillington Senior Consultant, Pastoral Ministries, Baptist State Convention of NC Senior Consultant, Family Ministry, Baptist State Convention of NC Children's Leadership Specialist, Woman s Missionary Union of NC Insurance Specialist, Brotherhood Mutual Barnabas Project Consultant and retired adult minister Retired Associate Director for Church Programs & Leadership Development of RBA & Sunday School Director Ag Missions Advisory Council Member for Baptist Men of NC Minister to Students, Aversboro Road Baptist Church, Garner Director of Missions, Yates Baptist Association, Durham Director of Missions, Johnston Baptist Association, Selma President, Wake Interfaith Disaster Team Ministry Assistant, Sunday School/Small Groups & Leadership Development, Baptist State Convention of NC Adult Specialist, Woman s Missionary Union of NC Weekday Preschool Director, Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh Adult/Men s Ministries and Partnership Missions, NC Baptist Men Creative Director of PinPoint Creative Group, Winston-Salem Member of Calvary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem Consultant for Mission Strategies, Raleigh Baptist Association Consultant, Barnabas Partnership Moderator, Raleigh Baptist Association Consultant, Barnabas Partnership Associate Pastor for Family Ministry, Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church, Sanford Church Health - Discipleship Ministries Consultant, Baptist State Convention Executive Director, Raleigh Baptist Association Team Leader, Strategic Focus, Baptist State Convention of NC Systems Administrator, Information, Technology & Services, Baptist State Convention Ministry Committee of NC Baptist Men; Former Region 4 Director/Baptist Men Founder and Director, Barnabas Partnership, NC Director of Mission Advancement for Fresh Expression US; Consultant with The Center for Healthy Churches and The Columbia Partnership Network Minister for Sharing Christ, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Raleigh Retired Consultant of Pastoral Ministries of the Baptist State Convention of NC Pastor, Hickory Baptist Church Whitakers, NC