Women in Ministry Training

8:00 a.m.  Welcome and Announcements  

8:20 a.m. Fellowship and Flourishing with Renee Blanchard 

9:30 a.m. Panel of Women in Ministry 

10:15 a.m. Workshop Session One 

11:30 a.m. Lunch  

12:30 p.m. Workshop Session Two 

1:40 p.m. Final Thoughts 

2:00 p.m. Dismissal 

*You can arrive beginning at 7:45 a.m. for check-in and refreshments

“Fellowship & Flourishing” –Renée Blanchard

 In our main session together, we will explore what it means to flourish and how God’s design for flourishing is connected to four key relationships.  As women who lead, how can we not only experience the life God intends but also nurture it in others?  Be inspired as we grow in our understanding of the purpose of fellowship and the freedom we have been given in Jesus to flourish.   

Authentic Faith – Melinda Bear

For Anyone 

Serving in ministry can be a lot of work and at times can distract from personal time with God.  The Christian life is about glorifying and proclaiming God to the world.  God refines us in ways we wouldn’t choose, yet magnifies His glory the greatest.  Let’s look at multiple areas that God uses to build authentic faith in us so that we flourish in our ministries.   

 

Boundaries Aren’t Just a Good Idea, they are a God Idea – Shelley Steck

For Anyone 

Based on the book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst, we will look at Godly principles for setting boundaries.  We will see that setting boundaries is not unloving and it is not un-Christian.  God’s ultimate assignment for us is to love Him and love others.  Boundaries protect the right kind of love and help prevent dysfunction from destroying that love.  Setting boundaries may be the missing piece some of us need to embrace in order to love people well and not lose yourself in the process.   

 

How Do I Engage My Students?  Communication Skills and Strategies to Enhance Your Teaching – Cindy Parker

For teachers, co-teachers, mentors, table leaders and anyone who wants to learn more about connecting in their communication 

 According to best-selling author, John Maxwell, everyone communicates but few connect.  Come learn practical tips you can use to help your audience connect with you, whether one-on-one, in small groups, or with large audiences.  We will look at verbal and non-verbal behaviors that can help you deliver information in ways that make it easier for others to engage with you.     

 Relational Hospitality – Nancy Makowski

For Anyone 

What comes to mind when you think of hospitality?  As believers, what does the Bible have to say about it?  How do we as Women’s Ministry leaders incorporate hospitality into our ministries, our daily lives, and in our homes?  We will be looking at scriptures that address this subject in this interactive workshop.  You will leave better prepared to extend the gift of hospitality to others because “you never know when you’re entertaining angels without knowing it” (Hebrews 13:2).   

Authentic Faith – Melinda Bear 

For Anyone 

Serving in ministry can be a lot of work and at times can distract from personal time with God.  The Christian life is about glorifying and proclaiming God to the world.  God refines us in ways we wouldn’t choose, yet magnifies His glory the greatest.  Let’s look at multiple areas that God uses to build authentic faith in us so that we flourish in our ministries.   

Boundaries Aren’t Just a Good Idea, they are a God Idea – Shelley Steck

For Anyone 

Based on the book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst, we will look at Godly principles for setting boundaries.  We will see that setting boundaries is not unloving and it is not un-Christian.  God’s ultimate assignment for us is to love Him and love others.  Boundaries protect the right kind of love and help prevent dysfunction from destroying that love.  Setting boundaries may be the missing piece some of us need to embrace in order to love people well and not lose yourself in the process.   

An Overview of Progressive Christianity and Deconstruction – Cindy Parker

For Anyone

The Bible is a human book about God, not a God-authored book. It was the human authors’ best explanations about God at the time and place they lived.

If God the Father required the blood sacrifice of his son in order to make some kind of payment for sin, then that makes God a cosmic child abuser.

These are a few statements made within a movement sweeping through evangelical churches – Progressive Christianity.  During this class, we will learn the tenets and leaders of Progressive Christianity. One of its hallmarks is a process called “deconstruction,” which encourages Christians to dismantle core beliefs of historic faith and then redefine or discard them.  Ultimately, we will show how Progressive Christians disagree with Jesus on the Bible, the cross, and the gospel. You will be equipped to understand why “Progressive Christianity” is another gospel.  

Relational Hospitality – Nancy Makowski

For Anyone 

What comes to mind when you think of hospitality?  As believers, what does the Bible have to say about it?  How do we as Women’s Ministry leaders incorporate hospitality into our ministries, our daily lives, and in our homes?  We will be looking at scriptures that address this subject in this interactive workshop.  You will leave better prepared to extend the gift of hospitality to others because “you never know when you’re entertaining angels without knowing it” (Hebrews 13:2).