Annual Conference
Aug
18
2009
National Conference 30 Oct - 1 Nov
10th Annual Conference meets at the new Redhills Community Centre in Papakura.
163 Dominion Rd, Cnr Croskery & Dominion Roads, Papakura
Guests will be Dr Eddie Fox from World Methodist Council, Dr H C Wilson, General Director of Global Partners and Rev Lindsay Cameron, National Superintendent of Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia.
Cost
Pastors and Spouses training day $10pp
Full conference $60pp (includes Equip '09)
Equip '09 (9am-3pm) $15pp
Equip ’09 – Workshops
Session 1
The Imperative of Multiplication - Mark Gorveatte
Mark Gorveatte has been superintendent of the West Michigan District over a remarkable period of church planting success. Mark will share on the dynamic behind a successful church planting movement: multiplication
Serving on your school Board of Trustees (BoT) as mission - Chas Ziegler and Allan Oliver
Could your serving on your local school Board of Trustees from next year be part of your church's community outreach?
Chas (Chair of the Board of Trustees of his local school) and Allan (a member of the same Board) will share some insights from their experience of how serving on the local school BoT can be a vital part of achieving the church's mission in the community.
Chas (Chair of the Board of Trustees of his local school) and Allan (a member of the same Board) will share some insights from their experience of how serving on the local school BoT can be a vital part of achieving the church's mission in the community.
Kickstart Your Worship – Vania Dunn
5 ways you can make a difference to the way you’re planning, leading and facilitating worship in the local church. Vania is a Servant Leader and worship leader with cession|community.
Thoughts on children from John Wesley - Peter Benzie
It may come as a surprise but John Wesley had a lifelong interest in children. Come and hear what he had to say which might help us to reach children in the 21st century as Peter shares insights from his research into John Wesley's interaction with children.
It may come as a surprise but John Wesley had a lifelong interest in children. Come and hear what he had to say which might help us to reach children in the 21st century as Peter shares insights from his research into John Wesley's interaction with children.
Core Elements of Youth Ministry and Panel – Various Youth Leaders
10 minute presentations from youth leaders and then a general Q&A time.
Session 2
Insight into Developing Teens in their World - Brent Dongell
I will explore the dilemmas teens in Auckland face today and
some ideas of how to teach these teens best given these facts.
Branding in the church WWJB – Brett Jones
What Would Jesus Brand? Is branding just another dirty business world or does it have something to teach us about communicating with our communities of interest.
Trends in Children's Ministry Today - Elke Keeling
Elke will talk about what is happening in Children's Ministry giving you an insight into what is working and why. She will also share the story of the Baptist journey to rediscover the vital importance of ministry amongst young children and its effect on church health and growth. A chance to learn from one with a passion is to see all children get to know Jesus and reach their full God-given potential through Him. One who in her previous role grew a children's ministry to over 500 children.
Elke currently leads a team of regional coaches to empower, train and resource Baptist churches and leaders to run effective Children and Family Ministries that partner with parents to communicate the gospel to children and spiritually nurture them to a lifelong faith in Jesus Christ.
Elke will talk about what is happening in Children's Ministry giving you an insight into what is working and why. She will also share the story of the Baptist journey to rediscover the vital importance of ministry amongst young children and its effect on church health and growth. A chance to learn from one with a passion is to see all children get to know Jesus and reach their full God-given potential through Him. One who in her previous role grew a children's ministry to over 500 children.
Elke currently leads a team of regional coaches to empower, train and resource Baptist churches and leaders to run effective Children and Family Ministries that partner with parents to communicate the gospel to children and spiritually nurture them to a lifelong faith in Jesus Christ.
Multiplication - the church planting game - Barry Fisk
Come and hear about the church planting task groups 5 year plan to grow the church followed by a lively panel discussion and insights on what works in different settings
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