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


October 12, 2002
Trinity Presbyterian Church
6098 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
717.545.5693
fax: 717.545.5195
Sponsored by CE&P, Susquehanna Valley Presbytery, and Great Commission Publications
Hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church


Contact
Michael Miller
717.545.5693
Email: mmiller@kp.net

Cost
$25 per person (includes lunch and materials)

Schedule   |    Faculty    |   Accommodations    |    Registration


 

Conference Schedule
Saturday: October 12, 2002

8:15 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45-9:10 Opening Session  --Bob Palmer

   Leadership

9:20-10:05

10: 25-11:10 11:30-12:15
Moderating an Effective Meeting
Essential attitudes and procedures for worthwhile Session, Diaconate, and church committee meetings. 
John MacRae                             1
Understanding and Appreciating Conflict
Defining, categorizing, and seeking God's perspectives on church conflict.  
John MacRae                        
2
Managing Conflict for the Glory of God
Attitudes and tools necessary to effectively represent God in a church conflict. 
John MacRae                          
3

Women's Ministry

"Standing on the Promises of God our King" A biblical ministry based on the content of the covenant.  
Martha Martin                          
4
"We are the Family of God"
Women living in the context of covenant community. 
Martha Martin                           5
"Pass it On!" 
Ministry culminating in acts of mercy and compassion. 
Martha Martin                          
6

Small Group Ministry

Organizing and Maintaining a Small Group Ministry
Discuss the value of groups and how to realize their potential
Bob Edmiston                        7
Leading a Small Group
A hands on session for those who lead adult study groups and teen discipleship groups
Bob Edmiston.                        8
The Gifts of the Spirit
Understanding and developing your gifts and then helping others do the same.
Bob Edmiston                          9

Teaching Children

Perspective on the Bible/Prepare a Life-Changing Study
For teachers of children through adults. Get the big picture of the Bible's message, then work on a lesson.
Susan Disston                        10
Motivating Your Students
How can you teach when your classroom is out of control? Discover some strategies for maintaining order so that learning can take place.
Susan Disston                        11
Caught Not Taught
Who are you is more important than what you say. Thus, a big part of teaching is encouraging your students to follow you as you follow Christ.
Sue Disston                          12

Teaching Adults

The Commitment to Connect
Teaching that connects with adults treats the learners as adults, diagnoses what is lacking in the learners, and involves them in the learning process.
Bob Palmer                              13
The Concern for Content
Impacting the whole person: What do we want them to know? What do we want them to feel? What do we want them to do?
Bob Palmer 
                  14
The Centrality of Context
To motivate adults the teacher must identify with the learners and speak to their needs.
Bob Palmer                               15

   Youth Ministry

Connecting with the Students Around You
Explore the theological foundations and practical applications of Relational Youth Ministry
Dean Conkel                            16
Thriving as a Youth Ministry Volunteer
Rubber-meets-the-road ideas and suggestions to help youth ministry volunteers not just survive, but thrive.
Dean Conkel                             17
Evangelizing Teens and Their Families
Students need to hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and so do their families. We'll talk about how to reach parents through their children.
Mike Wolcott                              18

Families Affected by Disability

Developing a Heart for Ministry to Families Affected by Disability
Foundational principles and practical ideas for incorporating individuals with disabilities into the life of the church
Fred & Steph Hubach               19
Practical Issues of Disability
A pragmatic look at challenging issues and practical advice on how to address them.
Fred & Steph Hubach               20
Family-Specific Support Groups
How do you discern when a family facing disability may need more focused help and where do you go from there
Roger & Patty Coiner                 21

12:25-12:35 pm Closing

 


artha artin

ean artha Martin Martha Martin  artin  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 


Accommodations

Hampton Inn
4230 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
717.545.9595 p
$135.00 

Comfort Inn
4021 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA  17109
800.228.5150
$119


 


For more information or brochures:  
Contact Rachel Ginzberg, 678.825.1132 or rginzberg@pcanet.org

 

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