| Workshop Session 1 |
10:15 - 11:00 AM |
| Number |
Title |
Presenter |
Description |
Location |
| 1 |
Three Personality Types You Don't Want in Leadership |
Mark Dobbs, Elder, Chapel Rock |
In this session, Mark Dobbs, Elder at Chapel Rock Christian Church and founder of Indianapolis Christian Psychological Services will look at three types of people that have a need to be in power, and that consistently misuse power to harm others. The motivations for each personality type will be examined along with how to identify them, and the kinds of problems each type creates in a church. |
Chapel |
| 2 |
Shepherding |
Bob Meeks, Elder from Kingsway |
A major function of an Elder, which is often overlooked or poorly performed, is in shepherding their flock. Bob Meeks, Elder at Kingsway Christian Church explores how we can be more effective in our call to Shepherd? |
Room 105 |
| 3 |
Your Muslim Neighbor's Faith - Is it really that important? |
Larry Pierson, Senior Minister, Jamestown |
An Introduction/Overview of the terms, doctrines and history of Islam will be presented by Larry Pierson, Senior Minister of Jamestown Christian Church. The purpose of this session is to help Christian leaders in defending the hope we have in Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:16 and I Peter 3:15). |
Room 113 |
| 4 |
Domestic Violence: What's a Church to Do? |
Larry Bellville, Angels of Mercy |
Recent studies reveal that as many as one in four families worshiping in our pews today is dealing with issues related to domestic violence. These worshipers may be current victims, witnesses, survivors, and possibly even abusers. Larry Bellville of Angels of Mercy will share what church leaders need to know about this growing crisis, and how they should respond. |
Worship Overflow |
| Workshop Session 2 |
11:05 - 11:50 AM |
| Number |
Title |
Presenter |
Description |
Location |
| 5 |
Biblical Leadership |
Fred Rodkey, Senior Minister from Chapel Rock |
Leadership. What is it? What does it look like? What doesn't it look like? Fred Rodkey, Senior Minister at Chapel Rock Christian Church will lead you through a biblical journey of a leadership style that God would approve of. Join the journey and see what God has in mind for the leaders of His church. |
Chapel |
| 6 |
Two Halves of Personality Organization |
Mark Dobbs, Elder, Chapel Rock |
This workshop looks at two fundamental aspects of individual and group organization: structure and substance. Mark Dobbs, Elder at Chapel Rock Christian Church and founder of Indianapolis Christian Psychological Services will look at how these dynamics are illustrated in scripture, and what happens when they come in conflict. The Biblical goal of wholeness will be examined, with an emphasis on how substance and structure conflicts are the source of many church problems. |
Room 105 |
| 7 |
Miracle Day Offering |
Dave Soucie, Senior Minister from Southport Heights |
Southport Heights Christian Church planned a Miracle Day Campaign to eliminate its debt on its current Worship Center. On Christmas Eve 2006, the offering was taken and God exceeded the $374,000 goal. In this workshop, Dave Soucie, Senior Minister of SHCC, will explain how the campaign was organized. |
Room 113 |
| Workshop Session 3 |
12:40 - 1:25 PM |
| Number |
Title |
Presenter |
Description |
Location |
| 8 |
Small Groups |
Murphy Belding, Executive Minister, White River |
In this workshop, Murphy Belding, Executive Minister at White River Christian Church, will help you discover practical steps in leading your small group and examine challenges that keep your group from thriving. He will also lead in activities to help deepen your small group as you move closer to authentic community. |
Chapel |
| 9 |
Housekeeping: The Administrative and Legal Aspects of Church Life |
Bob Kitchen, Elder and Business Administrator, Parkside Christian Church |
In this session, Bob Kitchen, Elder and Business Administrator of Parkside Christian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, will look at issues including: Incorporation, By Laws, Federal Tax Exemption, Ordinations, Political Involvement, Financial Records, Wage and Hour Laws, New Employee Reporting, Hiring Practices, Fringe Benefit Discrimination, and Copyright Laws. |
Room 105 |
| 10 |
Eliminating Burnout |
Howard Dobbs |
Burnout is physical and/or emotional exhaustion; it is a lack of strength and motivation; and is usually the result of prolonged stress or frustration. Howard Dobbs of TCM International will identify what it is, what it is not, what causes it, how it affects the church, and how to defuse it. |
Room 113 |
