2001 Tentative Workshop Schedule We are expecting a great conference with the very talented workshop leaders who will be coming to share their knowledge with us.

We will continue to update this list as changes are made. Please remember that this list is as accurate as we are able to make it but, due to circumstances beyond our control, changes may be made right up until the days of the conference.

Workshop Leaders

Friday 6:30 - 7:30 | Saturday 9:30 - 10:30

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 | Saturday 1:00 - 2:00

Friday 6:30 - 7:30

It's Not the Size - It's the Vision
Daryl Dale
Administration

The majority of churches are under 100 people in size. There is no correlation between size and excellence. Excellence is easier to obtain in the small church. The keys to excellence are goals, focus, training and communication. Lift up the vision for excellence and dynamic things begin to happen.

Kids Can Make Godly Choices
Gale Cirocco
Children

Sick of the tolerant world view influencing our world and our kids? Come find out how to teach our children while they are young to stand in God’s truth. Come and see how to offer our children a plan to choose what is RIGHT in a world that seems to thrive on what is wrong.

A Story Worth Remembering
Sam Richbart
How-To

Have you ever wished you could be a better storyteller? In this workshop we will focus on the preparation and presentation of a good story.

Make a Puppet and Take it Home #1
Murray Howell
Puppets

Come and learn how to make a puppet. All supplies are included. You will make your own puppet, learn how to use it and then take it home.

This workshop will take all four workshops and participants MUST be pre-registered. There is an additional $25 US fee for this class that must be pre-paid. Class size is limited and will be offered on a first paid basis.

Powerful Gospel Magic You Can Do!
David Jeffers
How-To

Learn how to do basic magic tricks that point people to Christ.

Life-Changing Learning
David McConnell
Leadership

Life-changing learning begins with the acceptance of life as it is. We will discover the importance of knowing the needs, interests, and experiences of the students and then helping them to bring about change that will effect them for eternity.

Air to the Kingdom Evangelical Ministry
Jack Porcello
Ballooning

Jack presents effective techniques in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to individuals, small groups, and large gatherings using balloon sculpting. Basic balloon skills are recommended, but not required, for this workshop. The Air To The Kingdom Street Ministry is also presented, in which Jack demonstrates the service offered to local churches which combines street entertaining techniques with evangelism to reach your immediate area for Christ.

Saturday 9:30 - 10:30

Precious Moments with Volunteers
Cathy McMulkin
Administration

As an administrator, Sunday School Superintendent or Children's Ministry Co-ordinator, how do you think you are doing? Come and learn principles of Children's Ministry coordination which makes your precious moments with volunteers a cherished time. We will look at atmosphere, administration, YOU, facilities and preventing burnout.

Focus Over Fifty
Ken Powell
Adults

Psychologist/Gerontologist and authority Ken Dychtwald says "Maturity is about to undergo a revolution like nothing the world has ever seen." This workshop will look at ways that the church can both minister to and win people to Christ in the 50 Plus age group."

The Fasting Prayer
Leeland Jones
Growth/Discipleship

Introduction to fasts. This workshop will look at: when, where, purposes, duration, Old and New Testament patterns. Isaiah 58.

Creative Teaching Methods
Michael 'Kapp' Brown
How-To

A look at creative methods to capture the imagination of the child. Includes five steps of creativity.

Make a Puppet and Take it Home #2
Murray Howell
Puppets

Come and learn how to make a puppet. All supplies are included. You will make your own puppet, learn how to use it and then take it home.

This workshop will take all four workshops and participants MUST be pre-registered. There is an additional $25 US fee for this class that must be pre-paid. Class size is limited and will be offered on a first paid basis.

How Learning Takes Place
Dave Torgeson
Leadership

Sometimes it's taught, sometimes it's caught but learning is something NOT left to chance. This session is designed to help teachers and administrators accomplish successful teaching in our Sunday school. We can see students discover truth and be excited about what they have learned and ready to come back for more.

The Art Of Managing Adolescents
Jim Walton
Youth

Practical ideas to enhance your youth ministry program.

A Fun Tool in Your Children's Ministry - The Overhead Projector
Marion Grant
Media/Communication, Children

You will learn how to use the overhead projector in your Bible teaching, memory learning and review. Show the kids how to fun while they are learning.

"Air-tistry" Storytelling With Balloons in Ministry
Jack Porcello
Balloons

In this workshop we explore the use of balloons as characters, effects, and stage props in storytelling. This workshop is geared towards equipping the Christian in ministering to fellow Christians and the edification of the Body of Christ. Participants are encouraged to bring balloons and pumps, but they will be made available for those who require them.

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00

Why Sunday School
Dave Torgeson
Administration

While Sunday School may not be in the Bible, its foundation surely is. What is the work of the Sunday school? Are there other ways to do this work? How can we escape the sometimes negative image the Sunday school may have and get benefit from the "tried and true" vehicle of discipleship. The 21st Century is waiting!

Teaching Children to Pray, Worship and Have a Devotional Life
Daryl Dale
Children

Teach children to pray, worship and have a quiet time and they are on the road to continual spiritual growth and vitality. This is a 'how-to' workshop and will give you the tools, techniques and ideas to make spiritual impact on your children.

How Should Drama Be Used in the Church?
Steve Shelley
Children, Evangelism, How-To

Jesus rarely taught without using props: coins, trees, clothing. And he rarely taught without using stories: lost sheep, sleepy maidens, farmers and kings. Get a group of people to put these two together and you have a drama. Learn how to use drama that appeals to all ages and stages of believers. Find out how easy it is to dramatize Bible stories and parables. Realize the potential of seasonal dramas to reach the unchurched. Prepare yourself for dramatic results!

Inner Healing and Deliverance
Leeland Jones
Counseling

Session will deal effective ways to help people through prayer and counseling.

Family - The Endangered Species That Refuses To Die
Rick Hiebert
Growth/Discipleship

Amid the doom and gloom of those who forecast the demise of the traditional family there is hope. Why you shouldn't pack up the inlaws and your belongings and head for the hills, just yet.

Make a Puppet and Take it Home #3
Murray Howell
Puppets

Come and learn how to make a puppet. All supplies are included. You will make your own puppet, learn how to use it and then take it home.

This workshop will take all four workshops and participants MUST be pre-registered. There is an additional $25 US fee for this class that must be pre-paid. Class size is limited and will be offered on a first paid basis.

Being Prepared - Leading Someone To Christ
Sam Richbart
How-To

We should all be prepared to present the Gospel in a very clear and simple manner. If you are not prepared or if you would like to review then this workshop is for you.

Want to Be a Great Teacher
Ken Powell
Leadership

This workshop will examine the Bible’s definition of teaching and learning. Discover three primary styles of teaching that are practiced by everyone. Discover 7 keys to help become a great teacher.

Kids Mission Conference
Marion Grant
Children, Missions

Learn how to develop mission conference for kids for one night or several days. Teach the kids about missions and how they can begin now to be a missionary.

How to Really Reach, Teach and Encourage the Youth of Today
Katherine Collins
Youth

Our youth are facing various adversities in society - drugs, sex, violence, divorce, Satanic worship, homosexuality. We must know how to recognize and combat these problems.

Basic Balloon Sculpting Workshop
Jack Porcello
Ballooning

For balloon sculpting novices, or for those just starting out. Jack covers types of balloons, balloon care and handling, and simple twisting techniques. Ministry application suggestion will be given. Depending on the skill level of the participants, some intermediate sculpting techniques may be covered as well. It is encouraged that participants bring balloons and pumps, but they will be made available for those who require them.

Urban Outreach
Michelle Johns
Children, Evangelism

This workshop will instruct and equip children's workers on how to reach children in the inner-city; how to make your Sunday program relevant and exciting; how to attract unsaved children on Sunday mornings; the power of personal visitation; ministering to "tough kids" with compassion; etc.

Saturday 1:00 - 2:00

Recruitment YUK
Cathy McMulkin
Administration

No one likes to recruit. Today people are too busy, too tired and too ... well you know! Come and learn how you can approach people? Discover if they really are the people you want in Children's Ministry? Using biblical principles discover how, when and where to tap the human resources in your church . . . and then some.

Making Bible Lessons Stick Like Glue
Daryl Dale
Children

Research of evangelical churches show children not remembering Bible lessons and verses. The solutions are goals, focus, review and testing. This workshop explains how children learn and then reviews testing and evaluation methods. Many learning games will be explained.

Writing for Publication
Rick Hiebert
Media/Communication

Okay, so you don't want to be published in The Christian Reader or your denominational magazine. But what about writing letters to your local newspaper or making submissions on community-based, integrity issues? You can help insure that editors will at least consider your ideas but you have to respect the five major components of good writing. We'll examine them.

Developing A Love Affair With God
Leeland Jones
Growth/Discipleship

Steps to intimacy, fellowship beyond the veil using the Tabernacle of Moses.

The Lesson Aim
David McConnell
How-To

After completing this workshop, each participant will understand the value of and importance of developing a personalized lesson aim. To hit the mark one must know how to get ready, take aim and fire.

See How Your Storytelling Can Sparkle
Joel and Mary Heimbecker
How-To

Your story is a gift. Wrapping it up is the sparkle. Join with us for some practical tips on how YOUR storytelling can sparkle.

Confession of a Recovering Worship Leader
Gordon Kerr
Music

In this workshop we will discuss the aspects of being a Worship Leader. We will look at five specific 'confessions' that can lead to authentic worship. These confessions are seen through the binoculars of hindsight. After all, they say that hindsight is most always 20/20.

Make a Puppet and Take it Home #4
Murray Howell
Puppets

Come and learn how to make a puppet. All supplies are included. You will make your own puppet, learn how to use it and then take it home.

This workshop will take all four workshops and participants MUST be pre-registered. There is an additional $25 US fee for this class that must be pre-paid. Class size is limited and will be offered on a first paid basis.

Clowning
Kathleen Jeffers
How-To

Have you ever wanted to be part of a clown ministry? Watch Kathleen become CoCo the Clown - learn the types of clowns, make-up techniques and costuming.

101 Ideas for Youth Ministry
Jim Walton
How-To

Enough ideas to keep you busy for awhile. Whether you are new in ministry, or have been in it for a long time, there are some ideas here for you to take home.

Identifying Your Spiritual Gifts
Rynea Williams
Growth/Discipleship, Leadership

Every Christian has been promised a spiritual gift. Some Christians have several. This course will help you discover your gift(s) so that the Lord will use you to help edify the church, the body of Christ. (Rm. 12; 1 Cor. 12; Eph. 4)

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Last updated on February 16, 2001