The Essentials Conference

June 25-26, 2010 | Westin Hotel, Charlotte, N.C. | Held as part of CBF's General Assembly

Being a leader in church can be difficult sometimes. That’s why the new Essentials Conference at CBF’s General Assembly offers practical sessions that are sure to help you in your church leadership role, whether you're a deacon, teacher, committee member, staff or other leader. Choose a ministry area that interests you and gain practical tips from four 75-minute learning sessions related to the topic.


When and Where:
There are two sessions on Friday, June 25 (1:30-2:45 p.m. and 3:00-4:15 p.m.) and two sessions on Saturday, June 26 (9:15-10:30 a.m. and 10:45-noon). All sessions will be held at the Westin Hotel in downtown Charlotte, N.C.


Cost:
This premier training event for church leaders is offered at only $25 per person. Register by March 1 and it's only $20 per person. Register now. Childcare is available during all sessions, and hotel discounts are available if you want nearby accommodations for Friday evening. 


Topics (complete details coming soon):
• Essential Pastoral Care Skills for Deacons and Other Lay Ministers (Presenter: Dan Bagby)
• Essentials for a Developing a Practice of Evangelism (Presenter: Jim Henderson)
• A Ministry for Every Disciple: Essentials for Finding Yours (Presenter: Doris Nelms)
• Essentials for Becoming a Very Good Adult Teacher (Presenter: Israel Galindo)
• Essentials for Becoming a Very Good Children's Leader (Presenter: Janice Haywood)
• Finding Your Next Minister: Essentials for Conducting Your Next Search Process (Presenters: Jack Causey and Dock Hollingsworth)
• Essentials for Becoming a Very Good Youth Leader (Presenter: Jim Conway)
• Essentials for Developing a Collegiate Ministry (Presenter: Wanda Kidd)
• Growing Generosity Now: Essentials for Creating a Culture of Stewardship in Your Church (Presenters: Ruben Swint and Chris Gambill)
• Essentials for Discerning Your Congregations Future: Questions Every Congregation Needs to Ask (Presenter: George Bullard)
• Essentials for Emerging Young (more or less under 40) Congregational Leaders (Presenter: Bo Prosser)
• Shepherding the Church Staff: Help, I'm on the Personnel Committee! (Presenters: Bill Wilson and Les Robinson)
• Essentials for Leading Deacons in Missional Ministry (Presenter: Eddie Hammett)
• Essentials for Sunday School and Small Group Growth (Presenters: Michael McCullar and Bo Prosser)
 

The Essentials Conference is sponsored by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Center for Congregational Health and The Columbia Partnership.