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Note: Workshop day, time and room subject to change WORKSHOPS – SESSION 1 FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 8:00 – 9:15 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Super-Hero Training: Sometimes Ministry Requires a Super-Hero Doug Drake Location: C-101 Many hats are required in Children’s Ministry. We will prepare the attendees with inspiration, advice, tips and leadership guidance to prepare them for the challenges in Children’s Ministry leadership. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Plan for Developing and Executing Visions of Your Church Members Sandra Colon Location: C-212 God gives visions to all who seek Him. This workshop will help you develop a plat to motivate all church members to develop their God-given visions into reality. CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY Is Your Church Legal? Jim Hogsett Location: C-207 Your church must be in compliance with many laws which also apply to a secular organization. In this workshop, you will become aware of requirements that need to be addressed by church leaders ranging from church bus safety to protection of young people and consequences, such as lawsuit when compliance is ignored. EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH Don’t Bite Off More than You Can Chew Mark Schaufler Location: C-102 This workshop will show how to set realistic goals for discipleship. It is better to have three things put into practice than thirty things committed to memory. FAMILY LIFE AND MARRIAGE Internet Safety for Children and Families Carlos Marquez Location: C-211 This session will educate parents and caregivers with the potential dangers of the internet and their children. Attendees will receive information about the criminal investigation of internet cases relative to children and their victimization. PRAISE, WORSHIP ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Avodah Lifestyle What is that? Dr. Adelle McKinney Location: C-214 In Hebrew, the word for worship is Avodah, which also, means work and service. Did you know that every Christian has the possibility to live an Avodah lifestyle? Come hear how to live an Avodah lifestyle!

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Page 1: WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 April 12, 2019 8:00 Workshops 2019.pdfPlan for Developing and Executing Visions of Your Church Members Sandra Colon Location: C-212 God gives visions to all who

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 1 FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 8:00 – 9:15

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Super-Hero Training: Sometimes Ministry Requires a Super-Hero Doug Drake Location: C-101 Many hats are required in Children’s Ministry. We will prepare the attendees with inspiration, advice, tips and leadership guidance to prepare them for the challenges in Children’s Ministry leadership.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Plan for Developing and Executing Visions of Your Church Members Sandra Colon Location: C-212 God gives visions to all who seek Him. This workshop will help you develop a plat to motivate all church members to develop their God-given visions into reality.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY Is Your Church Legal? Jim Hogsett Location: C-207 Your church must be in compliance with many laws which also apply to a secular organization. In this workshop, you will become aware of requirements that need to be addressed by church leaders ranging from church bus safety to protection of young people and consequences, such as lawsuit when compliance is ignored.

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH Don’t Bite Off More than You Can Chew Mark Schaufler Location: C-102 This workshop will show how to set realistic goals for discipleship. It is better to have three things put into practice than thirty things committed to memory.

FAMILY LIFE AND MARRIAGE Internet Safety for Children and Families Carlos Marquez Location: C-211 This session will educate parents and caregivers with the potential dangers of the internet and their children. Attendees will receive information about the criminal investigation of internet cases relative to children and their victimization.

PRAISE, WORSHIP ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Avodah Lifestyle – What is that? Dr. Adelle McKinney Location: C-214 In Hebrew, the word for worship is Avodah, which also, means work and service. Did you know that every Christian has the possibility to live an Avodah lifestyle? Come hear how to live an Avodah lifestyle!

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 1 (continued) FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 8:00 – 9:15

SPIRITUAL CARE Griefshare: Bring Hope and Healing to Those in Grief Colleen Sando Location: C-208 This workshop will show you how to start and maintain a thriving Grief support group to your church members, as well as the community.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY I’m still single! What am I Doing Wrong? Norma Brown Location: C-204 This workshop is designed to give women a look at how dating should be in order to gain the most out of the process and eliminate pitfalls and hardships later. This workshop is for women in general, Women Ministry leaders and Youth leaders.

YOUTH Help Young Adults Redeem Their Relationship with Social Media Kelly Haer Location: C-103 Social media allows young adults many relational connections. Learn how to help young adults use social media and other technologies to build healthy relationships, including their relationship with God!

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 2 FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 9:45 – 11:00

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Keeping Your Kids Safe and Secure Group Publishing Location: C-101 We know you’re dedicated to the safety and security of the children in your care. That’s why you know every kid’s food allergies, develop check-in/checkout procedures, and even practice lockdown scenarios. But are you fully prepared for the most common challenges facing your ministry? Together, we’ll explore the most common threats your church may face and you’ll learn practical actions you can implement immediately to help protect children. Building Unstoppable Children’s Ministry Teams Gordon and Becki West Location: C-105 During this workshop session, you will experience creative ways to motivate whole teams. Join the authors of Devotions for People Who Love Kids and discover proven techniques for encouraging, equipping and managing powerful, productive teams.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Be Perfectly Imperfect Dr. Sheryl Giesbrecht Location: C-212 Many of us are motivated by comparison, perfectionism, competition, and other self-constructed walls that have become “strongholds’. We will discover how to identify and break down strongholds to be free, one and for all. Goal: Attendees will apply how to identify and break down their own personal spiritual strongholds.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY Building Unstoppable Children’s Ministry Teams Gordon and Becki West Location: C-105 During this workshop session, you will experience creative ways to motivate whole teams. Join the authors of Devotions for People Who Love Kids and discover proven techniques for encouraging, equipping and managing powerful, productive teams. How to Plan and Program an Effective Retreat Steve Garcia Location: C-205 This session will give all the details as to how to plan a retreat from start to finish, including logistics, theme/focus and bringing it to life! Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff: Four Kinds of Beneficial Meetings Kevin Lawson Location: C-207 Learn how these four kinds of meetings help those who supervise and support staff to use time together to enhance the quality of their ministry and well-being.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 2 (continued) FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 9:45 – 11:00 EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH The Great Omission – What’s missing in Our Evangelism and Discipleship? Randy Rodden Location: C102 Why are young people exiting our churches in alarming numbers? Come learn how this trend is being reversed in churches that are rediscovering Jesus’ method and manner of evangelism and discipleship.

FAMILY LIFE AND MARRIAGE Balancing Marriage, Family, and Ministry Lucille Williams Location: C-211 The struggle between ministry and balancing marriage and family is real. This workshop will offer tools on how to do ministry and not jeopardize your family.

PRAISE, WORSHIP ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Filming on a Shoestring Budget Dr. Adelle McKinney Location: C-214 Today’s technology is so advanced you don’t need expensive equipment to start your own Internet Broadcasting Ministry. Learn all you need to know to hit the ground running in this emerging ministry field.

SPIRITUAL CARE Helping Church Be Safe When there is Domestic Violence Michal Wilson Location: C-208 This session will provide tools church leaders and spiritual caregivers need to help people in need when there are emotional and/or physical issues of safety.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY How to Respond to the Pain that Comes with Life and Ministry Leadership Kelli Espiritu Location: C-204 It is time to address the elephant in the room and speak to the pain of entertaining fear and making small the truth of Christ! If you’re in a season where you are feeling God is giving you more than you can handle, this workshop session will teach you three things needed to help you navigate to a new normal when life flips upside down.

YOUTH Impact Events: How to Strengthen Your Students’ Faith through Science Dr. Jeff Zweerink Location: C-103 This session will outline principles teachers and parents can use to equip their students to not fear scientific discoveries and to challenge them into deeper fellowship with God.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 3 FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 2:00 – 3:15

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Keep Calm and ______: Helping Kids Cope with Today’s Stress and Anxiety Group Publishing Location: C-101 What do kids worry about? Ask them, and their answers may surprise you. According to recent research, stress in our society has had its most significant spike in 10 years. How should the church respond? Get a glimpse into kids’ everyday stressors, and consider practical ways Jesus calms worries and fears. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what kids face and practical tips to help meet them where they are with Jesus’ steadfast love. Helping Kids LOVE to Read God’s Word in the Digital Age Laurie Donahue Location: C-205 This workshop will provide tips and tools for how you can help kids love to read the Bible in spite of the draw of digital electronics.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 5 Ways Teachers Can Win Every Sunday Morning Kelli Espiritu Location: C-105 Sometimes we hesitate volunteering for things because we think we won’t do a good job. Today is the day you will finally feel confident in your role as a Sunday school teacher. We will learn practical strategies to help you where you feel inadequate, strengthen your current skills and have you actually looking forward to teaching Sunday school every week. What Are the Children missing at School? Bible Education! Genny Madison Location: C-212 This School Ministries workshop can teach you how to get a Released Time Christian Education class at your neighborhood school.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY The Qualities and Making of a Godly Leader Dr. Jackie Hornsby Location: C-207 This workshop is designed to give the spiritual tools necessary to understand the role, expectations and calling of a successful spiritual leader.

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH Taking Jesus to a Skeptical World Randy Rodden Location: C-102 How do we help people find meaning and purpose that Jesus offers in a post-truth world? Come learn three essential action points that we must practice to reach a generation that has been wounded by our culture of confusion.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 3 (continued) FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 2:00 – 3:15

FAMILY LIFE AND MARRIAGE Helping Those Facing Unintended Pregnancy Jhaneth Vasquez Location: C-211 How can you help someone facing an unintended pregnancy? What if they are contemplating single parenting, adoption or abortion? Come discover how to minister to them emotionally, physically and spiritually.

PRAISE, WORSHIP ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Revitalize Your Church for God’s Glory! Dr. Richard Krejcir Location: C-214 Is your church one that reminisces of the glory days? Oh, how wonderful we were when we…or when we had…? Is your passion and affection for yesterday’s church greater than today’s? If you answered “yes”, it is time to revitalize – or become extinct!

SPIRITUAL CARE Showing Love and Speaking Truth in a Gender Confused World Denise Shick Location: C-208 What does true love and biblical truth look like in a gender confused world? This workshop will present true stories of sensitive, challenging situations that gender confused people often encounter. Loving someone whom we may not understand, agree with, or whom we feel awkward around can be difficult. But, we must overcome our hesitancy in order to meet hurting people right where they are, just like Jesus does.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Action Speaks Louder than Words Sabrina St. John Location: C-204 This workshop will address how we, as women, must continue to live life as a virtuous woman in this lifetime.

YOUTH Jack or Jill of All Trades; How to be All Things without Doing All Things Jackson Fong Location: C-103 In youth ministry, there are a number of things that we are called to do. Minister, counselor, worship leader, event planner, game designer, cook, accountant, medic…As good as you may be, it’s impossible to do it all. In this session, we’ll look at your capabilities, the options your ministry has and how to maximize those options.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 4 FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 3:45 – 5:00

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Recruiting, Keeping, and Training Volunteers Joni Lum Location: C-101 Volunteer leadership is both joyful and painful! God created us to be in community which is particularly true in kid’s ministry. Join in the discussion to shape how we view volunteer leaders, the high value of relationships, and creating a process for on-boarding and equipping leaders.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Teaching to Change Lives: The Prepared Teacher Sandra Daniel Location: C-212 This workshop is designed to encourage teachers to be a good guide and effective motivator in biblical teaching by examining seven rules of effective teaching. Preaching and Teaching Christian Doctrine for the Contemporary Church Dr. John Shouse Location: C-214 Christian discipleship is, in large measure, the living of life to the glory of God out of Christian convictions and within a Christian worldview. This workshop will encourage, model and strategize ways to teach Christian Doctrine in and for the contemporary church.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY Finishing Well: Pastoral Succession that Works Mark Steven Bargaehr Location: C-205 How can Pastors finish well in ministry, go the distance, hand off the baton, and leave a lasting legacy? This session will discuss the spiritual applications of pastoral succession, giving attention and ideas on when, what and how to accomplish an effective handoff. Tools and resources for further study and use will be discussed. Help! My Community is changing! Matthew Smith Location: C-207 This seminar helps us understand the natural process of decline in a church and how to bring focus afresh on the mission so that we can reach our community in our generation!

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH How to Evangelize Like the Apostle Paul Bill Peters Location: C-102 How can you share the Gospel with people who do not know about the God who created them? The Apostle Paul knew how, do you?

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 4 (continued) FRIDAY – April 12, 2019 3:45 – 5:00

SPIRITUAL CARE The Church is God’s Answer for World’s Fight against Human Trafficking Ester Yu Location: C-208 The workshop provides introductory information about human trafficking. It answers the questions, “who?”, “what?”, “where?”, “why?”, “how?” in the context of human trafficking. Target audience: individuals who are unfamiliar with the topic and those who want to gain foundational knowledge as a step towards developing a fuller understanding of the complexities of this crime. ZOE International believes that God has prepared our church to be the answer to this evil call human trafficking, as is stated in His Word: “Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; free them from the hand of the wicked.’ Psalm 82:3-4 (NKJV) Finding God’s Purpose for Your Pain Dr. Patricia Patton Location: C-211 This workshop will explore a Bible-based model to find God’s purpose for your emotional or physical pain and to help you develop a personalized plan of action for healing and moving forward.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Forgiveness in the Family Paula Whidden Location: C-204 No one can hurt us like our family. We often hold onto those hurts for years. They end up hurting us more than anyone else. There are ways to learn to let go of that pain so that it can no longer hold us down.

YOUTH White Stone Watchers – Victorious Leaders of Children and Youth Doug Drake Location: C-103 Jesus promised a white stone to the victors. In this workshop, we will inspire leaders to press on in their ministry in order to build strong youth in a world that needs the Christian message.

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FULL-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS SATURDAY April 13, 2019 ~ 8:00 – 4:45

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Location: C-101 Game On! Learn the secret “RULE BOOK that gaming companies use to increase engagement and move information to transformation! Discover how to SET UP for optimal learning to ensure memorable ‘GAME PLAY’ so we can WIN kids for Jesus! We’ll explore how to create life-changing experiences in your ministry using R.E.A.L. (Relational, Experiential, Applicable, Learner-based) learning. Up your game and get practical tools to create your own engaging, relevant Bible experiences that involve kids and transform lives. Gloria Lee, Children’s Ministry leader, conference speaker, contributor to magazine, Sports Ministry Curriculum, blogs and books; Menlo Church, Menlo Park, California Gary Lindsay, Director of Next Gen Ministry; contributing writer to Children’s Ministry Magazine’ international speaker; Menlo Church, Menlo Park, California

FAMILY LIFE AND MARRIAGE Location: C-211

Marriage Ministry in the Church – Want a stronger, healthier church and community? Christian marriages are under attack more than ever. This full-day seminar is designed to help churches start or grow their Marriage Ministry to build lifelong relationships between a man and a woman and with Christ. During this session, you will learn what the Bible says about marriage, theology of marriage, how to provide pre-marital support, marriage mentoring and tools and resources for when “marriages are messy.” Dan Broyles, Instructor to pastors, churches and volunteers in Care and Marriage ministries, heads task force against Human Trafficking, former social worker for Los Angeles County; Care Ministry Pastor at Valencia Hills Community Church; Valencia, California

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 5 SATURDAY –April 13, 2019 8:00 – 9:15

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Integrating Spiritual Formation into Your Kidmin Curriculum Gordon and Becki West Location: C-105 This session is designed to help kids get to know God, not just know about Him. Learn to balance the knowledge-based focus of your curriculum with practices that help kids love Jesus.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Acts of the Apostles Edward Berry Location: C-212 Based on the Book of Acts, at the end of this session, the attendees will be able to explain the meaning and uses of the Word “Church”. They will be able to identify the church’s foundation and the divine plan God has for the Church.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY Church Leadership that Makes a Difference – Leading with Excellence Dr. Juan Brown Location: C-207 This session will equip leaders and laity to serve God, Church and community with a spirit of excellence. Mediocrity is not an option, but serving God’s Kingdom with distinction is a choice. Outcome: Attendees will learn the meaning of excellence in ministry, putting people first as a priority in ministry, principles for quality improvement in ministry, and the Pastor-Pew relationship and more. Befriend the Sinner William Kelly Location: C-208 In this session, attendees will learn how to exhort believers to adopt Jesus’ and the Apostle Paul’s approach to evangelism. We must be a friend to the unsaved, not their judge. Lost sinners need to be rescued, not condemned! Migrate from Do-it-Yourself to Equipping Others Paul Kealy Location: C-214 Perhaps the most VITAL subject for those who wear too many hats in today’s church leadership. Equipping volunteers is mandatory to maintain today’s church facing spiritual and physical burnout in contemporary society. Newly updated powerful tools and strategies for equipping churches are illustrated with thorough PowerPoint presentation and include many free handout giveaways for realistic, positive management, based on Kealy’s book To Do Thru!

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH Developing Confident and Productive Disciples Carlyle Castle Location: C-102 Learn how to build a vision in leaders to win and disciple believers that will walk confidently and victoriously within the culture as Kingdom warriors.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 5 (continued) SATURDAY – April 13, 2019 8:00 – 9:15

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH Ministering to Your New Neighbor from the Hindi, Buddhist and Muslim World Jerome Hannaman Location: C-205 All religions of the world are now here in Los Angeles. This workshop will show you the potential this offers us for evangelism, provide insights to understand their thinking, and give you tools to effectively minister to them.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Removing Relational Roadblocks Bob and Roxann Andersen Location: C-204 In this workshop, attendees will learn how to identify and resolve the sins and wounds that stand in the way of trusting and connecting with their spouse.

YOUTH Teaching Young People How to Find Their Calling Jim Hogsett Location: C-103 It is a sad fact that so many young people grow up only to become wanderers in the wilderness. Biblical references to this critical subject and four specific steps for living a purpose-driven life are explored in great detail.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 6 SATURDAY – April 13, 2019 11:00 – 12:15

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Wiggles and Worship Michelle Fong Location: C-105 During this session, we will look at some new ways for kids have fun doing worship that will stay with them for years to come.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Christian Teachers and Workers Wear Many Hats Betty Howard Location: C-212 At the end of this workshop session, attendees will be able to build strong skill sets for their God-given gifts and receive insight to help them identify and manage their many roles and responsibilities to serve the body of Christ.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY INSPIRATIONAL SPACES: Making Classrooms a Fun Place to Be James Thayer Location: C-205 The goal of this workshop is to see how to create interesting, themed, classroom spaces. You will learn how to design, select, and organize wall coverings, inspirational wall art, floor coverings, ceilings, and lighting. Let the space help you educate. Developing a Biblically-based Support Group in Your Church Sharon Melancon Location: C-207 Church leaders and laity will learn the fundamentals of how to develop a support group that provides encouragement, educational resources, support and a safe place to share true feelings with others in a caring and understanding environment. Mobile Ministry John Edmiston Location: C-214 This workshop will demonstrate how the church can use mobile devices to share the Gospel and disciple believers.

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH How to Use Creative Questions to Reach a Questioning Generation Steve Russo Location: C-103 This generation wants answers to life issues. Thought-provoking questions can lead them to solutions. Asking questions was central to Jesus’ teaching and can also be used today to effectively reach this generation with the Gospel.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 6 (continued) SATURDAY – April 13, 2019 11:00 – 12:15

MEN’S MINISTRY Home Field Advantage: Creating Churches that Attract and Keep Men Chris Cannon Location: C-208 In this interactive workshop, we will explore the unique challenges of creating opportunities and cultivating a culture that helps men grow spiritually. We will share proven strategies and practical ideas for any church to utilize.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Hidden Power of Forgiveness Dr. Debbie Ormonde Location: C-204 When we harbor negative emotions toward others or toward ourselves, or when we intentionally create pain for others, we poison our own physical and spiritual systems. By far the strongest poison to the human spirit is the inability to forgive oneself or another person. Forgiveness refers to the actor, not the act. Not to the offense, but the wounded offender. Forgiveness is a paradigm-shifting solution for transforming anger. Forgiveness does more for you than anyone else because it liberates you from negativity and lets you move forward.

YOUTH 2 to 200 Mark Schaufler Location: C-102 In this workshop session, we will share the valuable lessons we learned as we grew from 2 to 40 in the first four years.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 7 SATURDAY – April 13, 2019 1:45 – 3:00 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY It’s Bible Story Time for Your Preschoolers! Kathy Vincent Location: C-105 Becoming acquainted with the stories of the Bible can and should begin in preschool. The two keys to presenting Bible stories to preschoolers are creative forms of teaching and the use of great visuals. Take this workshop to learn how to engage your little ones with God’s amazing Word.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY Church Alert: Is Your Church Safe and Secure? Charles Rogers and Peter Torry Location: C-205 When someone talks about the recent Jewish synagogue shooting, or the Texas church shooting, we all know exactly what they ae talking about! No one wants their church to be the one that is the subject of this kind of conversation! But, is your church prepared? Is your church a safe and secure worship place? This will be a workshop on church safety and security. Churches that attend will be given the opportunity to sign up for a custom, on-sight safety and security review of their ministries and facilities by Charles Rogers, former Director of Security for World Vision International and Peter Torry, former Executive Pastor at Purpose Church in Pomona, California. Strategies in Managing Conflict God’s Way Sheila Mason Location: C-207 When you attend this workshop, you will be given examples of how conflict can be used to propel you into the next level in your Christian walk. Hurry Up, God! Dr. Sheryl Giesbrecht Location: C-212 We hate to wait. All of us find ourselves in the waiting room, literally and figuratively. What we do in the waiting room will determine our spiritual growth. Goal: Attendees will access God’s Word and apply His truths in their various waiting rooms.

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH

Discipleship Masterclass Paul Gibbs Location: C-102 In this workshop, you will learn how to disciple anyone in anything. It will offer an advanced Biblical perspective, a revolutionary template and specific skills.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 7 (continued) SATURDAY – April 13, 2019 1:45 – 3:00 PRAISE, WORSHIP ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY How to Do Special Events, Drama, Worship and Concert Ministry Paul Kealy Location: C-214 This workshop will focus on how to plan special events and concert productions from A to Z. This seminar constitutes tremendous information and resources. Based on the complete Special Events Manual with thorough PowerPoint presentation and complete handouts, this practical how-to covers every facet to do effective special events; including costuming, sets, auditions, rehearsals, management, lighting, sound and tech. It will also cover ticketing, advertising, budgeting and fundraising…from the traditional Christmas cantata to staging community-wide outreach events.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Why Passing a Life Amendment to the Constitution Is Essential Bev Cielnicky Location: C-204 This workshop will educate the Christian community on the need for a Life Amendment and the process for such an amendment. The workshop will discuss the devastating problems with abortion to the woman. How to Live Joyfully Lynn Miller Location: C-208 Learn how to take suffering and turn it into the key to a life of joy and service. Get encouraged, get inspired, and get practical tools for breakthrough.

YOUTH #goodbye2mean – You Be the Change on Your Campus Steve Russo Location: C-103 Our culture has become mean. Bullying is at an epidemic level. Teens need to be empowered to say “no more mean” and be the change in their school and community. This session will be interactive.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 8 SATURDAY – April 13, 2019 3:30 – 4:45 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Combining Music and Puppetry to Make a Lasting Impact Mary Rice Hopkins Location: C-107 Using all five senses to teach as Jesus taught, Mary and Darcie inspire teachers and parents to combine music and puppets to teach biblical principles. You’ll leave encouraged to take your children’s Ministry to the next level.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Teaching to Change Lives: The Prepared Teacher (Repeat) Sandra Daniel Location: C-212 This workshop is designed to encourage teachers to be a good guide and effective motivator in biblical teaching by examining seven rules of effective teaching.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY Promoting and Maintaining Optimum Spiritual Health for the Body of Christ Dr. Paul England Location: C-207 This workshop will provide pastors and laity with a fresh perspective on the ongoing work of sanctification, and how it contributes to one’s spiritual, as well as physical health. Do’s and Don’ts of Discipleship Carole Cliffe Location: C-208 This session will provide a practical tool kit for implanting biblical truth into daily living and help to instill confidence in having an effectual mentoring ministry.

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH The Spiritual Continuum John Edmiston Location: C-102 Attendees will learn an 8-step process for new Christians. It will answer the question, “I just got born again, what do I do next?”

PRAISE, WORSHIP ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Desktop Publishing with Impact! Computers in Ministry Paul Kealy Location: C-214 Thorough PowerPoint presentation includes a valuable complete giveaway writer/editor manual book every writer should own, plus many handout resources, free! This seminar offers comprehensive teaching to demonstrate authoring, creating, editing and self-publishing for ministry.

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WORKSHOPS – SESSION 8 (continued) SATURDAY – April 13, 2019 3:30 – 4:45

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Overcoming Divine Differences in Marriage Dale Hill Location: C-204 Differences don’t have to bring about division. Come learn how to see the higher calling in our differences.

YOUTH Helping Your Teens Navigate the Tough Stuff in Life Kati Ann Location: C-103 Life is tough! Teens and young adults need someone they can trust to help them navigate life’s storms. This workshop will better equip you to help teens get through the tough stuff.