The Montgomery Districts
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Open Hearts ~ Open Minds ~ Open Doors
 
 
District Conference and Leadership Academy
Pre-Registration
 
Registration is now closed, you may still choose your classes at the event.
 
MONTGOMERY-OPELIKA DISTRICT CONFERENCE AND LEADER ACADEMY
Sunday, January 29, 2012 @ Aldersgate UMC, Vaughn Road, Montgomery, Alabama
3:00-5:30 PM
 
 
 
 

Classes include:

HOW TO BEGIN AND GROW A SMALL GROUP MINISTRY              Sarah Goolsby

For all size churches: Ideas for types of groups, Resources, Outreach through Small Groups, Training leaders.
 
HOW TO BEGIN AND GROW A CHILDREN’S MINISTRY                    Sally Granberry
For all size churches: Beginning where you are; Building a team; Curriculum and Visual Aids; Music & Teaching.
 
 
HOW DO I “DO THE WORK OF AN EVANGELIST?”             Rev. Matt O’Reilly
For all sized churches: A method for faith sharing; 7 touches and 3 hearings; Writing my testimony (being prepared); Prayer and faith-sharing.
 
 
PASTOR/STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS         Rev. Ron Ball
For all size churches: What is the task of this team? Dealing with compensation; Dealing with conflict; Encouraging your pastor; The role of discernment.
 
 
YOUTH MINISTRY TODAY            Tony Jeck
For all size churches: What questions are youth asking? Resources for youth ministry; Youth and mission; Preparing youth for the next step; Questions and answers.
 
 
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY CHURCH                 Susan Hunt
For all size churches: Knowing your context; Responding to the need; From across the street to around the world; Being servants in our unique worlds.
 
 
LEADER DEVELOPMENT                 Dr. John Ed Mathison
For all size churches: Clergy and Laity; Loving, Learning, and Leading