INDIANAPOLIS 2006 CONGRESS OF ELDERS

Dick Alexander; “A Noble Task”

Central Christian Church, Carmel, IN                                  Oct. 21, 2006

Schedule

 

Registration;  8:30 a.m.                                                        

 

Opening Session;  9:00 a.m.

Prelude Music                                                                        Worship Leader

Welcome/Prayer                                                                   CCC Elder

Call to Worship Scripture Reading                                       Volunteer Minister/Elder

Praise Service                                                                         Worship Leader

Scripture Reading                                                                  Volunteer Minister/Elder

Plans for the Day                                                                   Dave Soucie

Case Studies Discussion                                                        Dave Soucie

Introduction of Speaker                                                         Richard Clark

Message          “Why Leadership Is Worth It”                         Dick Alexander

Closing Prayer                                                                        Volunteer Minister/Elder

Closing Chorus                                                                      Worship Leader

 

First Workshop;  10:30 a.m.

1.         Why Men Hate Going to Church                              [ME 26-28]         

2.         What Preachers Wish Elders Understood                [Stumm Center]  

3.         Congregational Liability                                            [ME 27-29]         

4.         One Size Doesn’t Fit All                                            [ME 22-24]        

 

Second Workshop;  11:15 a.m.

5.         Changing Your Church without Killing It               [ME 27-29]         

6.         Implementing Policy Governance                             [ME 26-28]         

7.         Spiritual Formation through Small Groups              [Stumm Center]

8.         Setting Boundaries in Counseling                             [ME 22-24]        

 

Lunch;  12:00 p.m.

Sit with another Elder of different congregation.               [Fellowship Hall]

 

Third Workshop;  12:45 p.m.

9.         Missions of the Future                                               [ME 27-29]         

10.       Personal Spiritual Formation                                    [Stumm Center]  

11.       Forum: Connecting with College Students/Young Adults      [ME 22-24]         

12.       Forum:  Developing Leaders                                     [ME 26-28]         

 

Closing Session;  1:30 p.m.

Prelude Music                                                                        Worship Leader

Prayer                                                                                    Volunteer Minister/Elder

Praise Service                                                                         Worship Leader

Scripture Reading                                                                  Volunteer Minister/Elder

Message          “What the Best Elders Have in Common”       Dick Alexander

Closing Comments/Door Prizes                                           Dave Soucie               

Closing Prayer                                                                        CCC Elder