2010 Workshops #8

Track	Room	Title and Description	Faculty
Early Childhood	102	Interactive Solutions to Church Conflict and Classroom Discipline In this workshop we will identify the top "issues" in ministry and how to handle them biblically. Topics include: Disagreeing with Leadership, Late Parent Pick-Up, Discipline and the Uncooperative Parent, and Volunteer/Staff Accountability. You will leave this workshop with practical "helps" as we role play some incidents to help you see the solutions firsthand.	Kelli Espiritu
Early Childhood	210	Developing a Nurturing Nursery Ministry Discover ways to set up a nursery program that nurtures little ones and helps them learn about Jesus by interacting with their caregivers. Take a look at ways to teach even the youngest children about God's love. Transform your nursery from strictly babysitting to a Christ-filled place where babies hear Bible stories and songs. Lots of handouts.	Leslie Ratliff
Early Childhood	208	Creative Bible Stories for Young Children Learn how to captivate the attention of preschoolers and toddlers and communicate biblical truths to them in ways they can easily grasp. Handouts will include Bible stories, songs, crafts, memory words and more!	Carol Rogers
Elementary	Pavilion	Leading Children to a Life-Changing Relationship with Jesus Leading a child to Christ is a process, not a one-time event. Learn how to invest in children to give them every opportunity and desire to begin a relationship with Jesus. Learning how to personalize the message, prepare yourself for sharing the Gospel, and be proactive in calling for a decision are just some aspects we will cover together.	Greg Baird
Elementary	215	Understanding Autism You will receive a brief overview of autism, characteristics and common behaviors. Learn effective classroom management techniques and positive behavior support tools to teach children with autism.	Jenipher Swanson
Elementary	206	Developing Risk-Takers for God's Kingdom Work Go beyond fun! Passion and purpose characterize the Christian life as God intends it to be lived. Create strategies for drawing children into joyful participation in God's Kingdom advance.	Nancy Tichy
Elementary	103	First Amendment Rights for Parents, Pastors, Teachers And Students on Public School Campuses Attendees will know what they can legally do in regard to their faith at school. Legal documents and other pertinent handouts will prepare the pastorate and their congregations to make a difference in the lives of kids on campus and respective school staff. Statistics show when a community or a church is involved in the public school, discipline is improved, test scores are better, and the Church at large has a right to be heard.	Forrest Turpen
Youth	104	How to Develop And Train Student Leaders This is a practical workshop on how to build up and equip a core group of students to serve within their own fellowship. We will look at critical components such as training, equipping, mentoring and service.	Richard Chung
Youth	105	No Lone Rangers Ministry is not done in isolation. Or at least, that's not God's design. But how can we build strong youth ministy teams that share the work of the minisry? This seminar will give you practical help.	Brett Kunkle
Youth	107	Faith for Life: Moving from Borrowed Faith to An Owned Faith Have your teens made a connection between their church experience and their real life? Is church relevant to the daily life of teenagers? Do your teenagers believe they are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world today? Discover ways to help make Jesus relevant in their daily lives.	Group Publishing
Family Ministries	211	Parenting on Purpose: Rite-of-Passage Ideas for Guiding Children toward Adulthood Kent and Robyn will share several benchmarks they have used in raising their six sons. They will offer a number of specific ideas for you and your family as well as ways to guide families in your church toward more intentional parenting. This is not a package or a formula, but rather real, adaptable and practical suggestions for raising sons and daughters in a post-Christian culture.	Kent & Robyn Kraning
Leadership	207	Understanding Your Spiritual Gifts! We will discuss spiritual gifts and their relationship to the believer and their relationship to the will of God; how to find your place and learn to not only understand but how to use your gift.	Toni Jackson-Williams
Adult Ministries	214	How to Develop and Energize a 30+ Single Adult Ministry in Your Church 50% of adults today will spend significant time in their adult years as divorced, widowed or single parents. This workshop will challenge you to redefine or develop a single's ministry to address their spiritual, personal and family needs.	Sue Thornburg
Educational Administration	205	Life-Long Leaders Learn and Pass It On This workshop will show what a life-long learner looks like and how to establish that in your own life.	Mark Schaufler
Women's Ministries	101	Tea, Tape, And Time Together Come away equipped to mentor young believers and share your faith. Learn practical ways to encourage and disciple women as you reach out to the ladies in your community. This is an outgrowth of the "Reach One Teach One Ministry."	Irene Ferguson
Women's Ministries	212	Outreach Fashion Shows – Winning Women to Christ through Fashion And Fun Learn creative ways to draw women from the community to your church where they will hear the gospel. A variety of fashion show themes will be presented.	Noreen Jacks
Disabilities Ministries	215	Understanding Autism You will receive a brief overview of autism, characteristics and common behaviors. Learn effective classroom management techniques and positive behavior support tools to teach children with autism.	Jenipher Swanson
Outreach	209	The Sound of God's Victory Is in the Air! Know and understand Jesus' comments that will revolutionize your soul when you come to understand the truth. Learn how to walk in VICTORY sharing Jesus. Discover how to respond when someone you love rejects that truth. Find success in overcoming a difficult situation.	Cindy DeWeese
Special Interest	206	Developing Risk-Takers for God's Kingdom Work Go beyond fun! Passion and purpose characterize the Christian life as God intends it to be lived. Create strategies for drawing children into joyful participation in God's Kingdom advance.	Nancy Tichy
Spanish	106	Ministerio Juvenil Pastor Jeff es el Pastor de Jovenes de Iglesia en el Camino en Van Nuys, California. Pastor Jeff ensenara sobre como ministrar a Jovenes exitosamente.	Jeff Tolle
Caring Ministry	204	How to Start Care Groups at Your Church Would you like to start a group in your church for issues such as grief, divorce, depression, boundaries and more? We will equip you in how to launch these types of groups and how these groups can draw people closer to Christ.	Fiona Hutton
Keynote	Pavilion	Leading Children to a Life-Changing Relationship with Jesus Leading a child to Christ is a process, not a one-time event. Learn how to invest in children to give them every opportunity and desire to begin a relationship with Jesus. Learning how to personalize the message, prepare yourself for sharing the Gospel, and be proactive in calling for a decision are just some aspects we will cover together.	Greg Baird