CE/P: Training Event -- Arden Equip Conference

Equip Conference
for small group leaders, pastors, children's workers, officers, parents,
youth leaders, women's ministry leaders, and Sunday school teachers

September 7, 2002
Arden Presbyterian Church
2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704
Sponsored by CE&P, Western Carolina Presbytery, and Arden PCA

Contact
Beth Hartsock
828-684-7221

Cost
$20 (includes lunch)

Schedule | Faculty | Directions | Accommodations | Registration

Conference Schedule

8:30-9:00	Registration
9:00-9:40	Opening Session
9:55-2:25	Breakout Sessions (see below)
12:35-1:15	Lunch
2:35-2:55	Wrap Up

Children's Ministry
9:55-11:05	11:25-12:35	1:15-2:25
Learning Styles Everyone process information differently. Understanding theses differences will help students learn and minimize problems that come from boredom or confusion.	Catechism, Why Bother? This workshop will encourage churches to incorporate the catechism in their Christian Education programs by understanding the importance of catechizing their children. We will also introduce the new curriculum from GCP which will help churches toward this goal.	Caught Not Taught Who you are is more important than what you say. Thus, a big part of teaching is encouraging your students to follow you as you follow Christ. That’s making disciples.
BA Snider 1	BA Snider 2	BA Snider 3
Women's Ministry
A Wilderness Journey Explore the covenantal approach to women’s ministries.	Looking for Water from the Rock Avoiding pitfalls that can lead to grumbling.	Skilled Craftsman Practical workshop: brainstorming, application, and Q&A.
Kathy Stair 4	Kathy Stair 5	Kathy Stair 6
Youth Ministry
Christ-honoring, on-Purpose Youth Ministry What should characterize a youth ministry that is seeking to honor Christ and have a biblically-backed church-and-family-friendly purpose? Discover and discuss the five diamonds of youth ministry.	Connecting with Students Are you comfortable hanging out with teens? Learn the importance, power, and practical applications of connecting with students in your circle of influence.	Volunteer for the Long-Haul Do you sense the Lord leading you to be a long-term youth ministry volunteer? Do you wonder how to coordinate your passion for students with the other aspects of your life? If you answered yes to these questions, this seminar is a must. Newcomers and veteran volunteers will benefit.
Dean Conkel 7	Dean Conkel 8	Dean Conkel 9
Men's Ministry
A Man of God A man of God is a disciple of Christ. If we are to be men of God first we must know what a disciple is. What does a disciple look like? What means has God provided for "growing" and "producing" men of God?	Being a Man of God How can the church help men become men of God? What organizational units are available for making disciples (infrastructure)? What topics or subject matters should you learn/teach (curriculum)? How does everything "fit" together--God, family, work, church, friends, recreation?	Men's Ministry Resources and Models What are some men’s ministries that are working in churches? What resources are available to help in your ministry?
Mark Lowrey 10	Mark Lowrey 11	Richard Aeschliman 12
Family Ministry
Raising Children God's Way: Principles and Patterns Part 1 God gives children to his people as a gift and requires that they be raised his way. We need to know who is responsible, what should be done, and how? In this workshop we will look at some biblical principles of raising children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.	Raising Children God's Way: Principles and Patterns Part 2 Continued	Raising Children God's Way: Principles and Patterns Part 3 The Bible gives us the principles of raising children and directions for how to do it. We can learn how to apply these by looking at what other people have done and following godly examples. We will look at models of child rearing and try to apply what we learn to our own family and church settings.
Allen Curry 13	Allen Curry 14	Allen Curry 15
For All Who Prepare Bible Studies
A Perspective on the Bible How to understand it; how to teach it. Helpful for children’s teachers, youth ministry volunteers and Bible study leaders.	How to Study a Bible Text How to understand it and apply it to life.	Prepare a Life-Changing Study Understanding the text, applying it to life and conveying the message to your group.
Bob Edmiston 16	Bob Edmiston 17	Bob Edmiston 18

Faculty

Richard Aeschliman
A former pastor and a steady student of God’s Word, Dick brings a kind heart to his tasks as Resource Coordinator at CE/P. His skill and experience in training officers will help your church leaders sharpen their vision for the future of your congregation.

Dean Conkel
Dean joined the CE&P staff as Director of Youth Ministries in the Fall of 1999. A graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL, he served for six years as the former Associate Pastor and Minister to Youth at Lakemont Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA. Dean's contagious zeal for training young people will energize you in your own ministry to youth.

Allen Curry
Allen is academic dean and associate professor of Christian Education at Reformed Theological Seminary. He holds a doctorate in education, but more importantly his good understanding of people and his ability to communicate make him a gifted teacher.

Bob Edmiston
Bob has conducted hundreds of seminars across the country as Director of Training for CE/P. He trains others to do the work of training. His experience is surpassed only by his concern for those struggling with the load that they carry as workers in the kingdom.

Great Commission Publications
GCP is the joint publishing arm of the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Located in Suwannee, Georgia, GCP publishes children's Sunday school and Vacation Bible School materials, as well as some adult curriculum resources and the Trinity Hymnal.

Mark Lowrey
Mark Lowrey serves as Director of Publications for Great Commission Publications, responsible for revision and new educational materials for churches (i.e. Children’s Sunday school, Adult Discipleship Series, VBS). Mark is founder and former coordinator of Reformed University Ministries (PCA campus ministry) and is known for his commitment to discipleship, evangelism, and training.

Betty Ann Snider
Betty Ann has a rich history in Christian Education and in the covenant community. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was a fourth generation member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. In addition to her graduate and post-graduate degrees in Merchandising, she earned a Masters in Christian Education from Columbia International University. She has been an instructor at Georgia College and Director of Children’s Ministries at McLean Presbyterian Church and Cedar Springs. Betty Ann speaks and presents workshops at conferences.

Kathy Stair
Kathy has a variety of experience in PCA women’s ministry—from participating in church plant in Ithaca, New York, to serving as director of women’s ministries in Lexington and Atlanta-area churches, to working in the WIC Ministries department of CE&P and as a WIC Regional Trainer.

Directions
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Traveling on I-40 East
From I-40 take Exit 46A (Hendersonville/Spartanburg) which becomes I-26 East. Go 6 miles and take Exit 6 (Skyland/Brevard), Highway #146.
Go left on Highway #146 for 2 miles to the intersection with Highway #25/Hendersonville Road. Turn right on Highway #25/Hendersonville Road. Arden Presbyterian Church is located ½ mile on the right.

Traveling I-26 (from Asheville)
From I-26, take Exit #6 (Skyland). Turn left on Long Shoals Road and go 1.9 miles to the stop light – the intersection with Highway #25/Hendersonville Road. Turn right on Hendersonville Road. Arden Presbyterian Church is located ½ mile on the right.

Traveling I-26 (from Hendersonville/Spartanburg)
From I-26, take Exit #9 (Asheville Airport). Turn right onto Airport Road and go to the end of Airport Road (approximately 2.5 miles) which intersects with Highway #25/Hendersonville Road. Turn left onto Highway #25/Hendersonville Road. Arden Presbyterian Church is located approximately 1.5 miles on the left (just past BP Service Station on left and Sagebrush Restaurant on right).

Traveling on I-40 West
Take Exit 50A which will be Highway #25 South/Hendersonville Road. Continue on Hendersonville Road for 6 miles. Arden Presbyterian Church will be located on the right.

Accommodations
Quality Inn & Suites
1 Skyland Inn Drive
Arden, NC 28704
828-684-6688

$50 per night, plus tax

I-40 to I-26, I-26 East exit 6 - Hotel will be on your right,
I-26 W exit 6 - Left under bridge Hotel on your right

Registration Form
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Questions:
Contact Rachel Ginzberg, 678.825.1132 or rginzberg@pcanet.org

Presbyterian Church in America
Christian Education and Publications
1700 North Brown Road, Suite 102, Lawrenceville, GA 30043-8122
Phone: 678.825.1100 Fax: 678.825.1101 Email: cep@pcanet.org

Traveling on I-40 West Take Exit 50A which will be Highway #25 South/Hendersonville Road. Continue on Hendersonville Road for 6 miles. Arden Presbyterian Church will be located on the right.

Traveling on I-40 West
Take Exit 50A which will be Highway #25 South/Hendersonville Road. Continue on Hendersonville Road for 6 miles. Arden Presbyterian Church will be located on the right.