Event Description |
West Distrct Tools for Ministry
Training Event
March 7th, 2020
Church of the Good Shepherd
1500 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
Cost: $10 (Includes Materials, Continental Breakfast & Refreshments)
Registration Deadline: February 29th - Walk-ins will be accepted but the availability of workshops may be limited. In case of inclement weather, call the District Office (717-569-9673) for news of cancellation (snow date: March 21, 2020). Indicate workshops desired. Please note and detail any physical needs or disabling conditions. Payment must accompany registration. If the registration fee is an issue, please still register by calling the District office. Scholarships are available upon request. No refunds will be available. Substitutes will be allowed.
Basic Schedule of the Day:
8:15 am to 8:50 am – Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:20 am – Workshop Session I
10:35 am to 11:50 am – Workshop Session II
11:55 am to 12:30 pm - Music/Announcements/Meditation -- be sure to stick around for this
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Payment MUST accompany registration
Check is only accepted for Mail Registrations
Payable to: EPAUMC, memo line: WD TFM
Mail checks to:
West District Office
PO Box 271
Bird in Hand, PA 17505
Workshops - Session One (9:00 am)
1 - Conflict Leadership, Part 1 - Creating a Culture of Positive Conflict
Presenter: Rev. David Woolverton, Elizabethtown: St. Paul’s UMC
Most of us recognize that conflict is a part of life--and church. When it arises, we try to move quickly towards resolution so that we can get back to the business of peaceful ministry. But what if conflict was actually essential for the spiritual formation of the congregation? Pastor David Woolverton presents principles from his new book on how to create a culture for positive conflict in your church.
2 - PTSD and Moral Injury
Presenter: Mr. Dean Luther, Chaplain VA Medical Center
Audience will learn the differences in PTSD and Moral Injury and how to provide support to veterans and community members that might be suffering from these issues.
3 - Leadership Gets Real: Leading as Your Authentic Self
Presenter: Rev. Dan Lebo, Annville UMC and Chaplain & Coordinator of Spiritual Life at LVC
This workshop will explore some of the traits of authentic leaders and how to incorporate them into our leadership roles in the church.
4 – Fostering an Intentional Older Adult Ministry
Presenter: Rev. Dave Kling, Churchtown & Terre Hill: St. Paul’s UMC
Learn the process to implement an Intentional Older Adult Ministry using tools such as Mission Insight, discernment and realistic self-evaluation. Your church is located where it is for a reason. Find your niche and fill the need.
5 - Christ Servant Minister, Certified Lay Speaker, Certified Lay Minister Training
Presenter: Mrs. Lynn McCord, Lititz UMC
Review the requirements for Christ Servant Minister, Certified Lay Speaker, and Certified Lay Minister. Learn how these certification programs can equip you to serve your local church, district, and conference.
6 - Connecting Children to Christ and the Church Family
Presenters: Ms. Lucy Heisey, Children’s Ministry Director, Lititz UMC
Discussing program ideas for connecting Children to Christ. Sacred Circle Time and Holy Listening, by Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley, Intergenerational ideas, Praying with Children. VBS networking and more.
7 - Prison Ministry - A Second Chance
Presenter: Rev. Robert A. Howard, Lebanon: Mountville UMC
We hold that the Word of God is a transformational power that can change men and women from the inside out. Our mission is to transform rather than rehabilitate, thus effecting a permanent change in the lives of those who have been sentenced to time in prison.
10 - Candidacy Process for Ministry in the EPAUMC
Presenter: Rev. Mike Remel, Mount Gretna UMC
An opportunity for participants to explore the process of certified, licensed, and ordained, ministry. This event also fulfills the Disciplinary requirement for certified candidacy.”
12 - Growth through Study
Presenter: Mr. David Carpenter, CSM, Lebanon: Kochenderfer UMC
This class teaches you how to study the Bible instead of just reading the Bible. Helps you understand how important the Bible is in your ministry.
14 - Church Marketing: Google, Social Media, Email, and Websites
Presenter: Rev. Kevin Kresge, Hempfield UMC
Designed with the church marketer in mind, those who have a strong understanding of social media and some experience with digital advertising or websites will learn strategies for connecting with their communities in new ways.
18 – Your Congregation’s Adventure with Volunteers in Mission
Presenter: Rev. Russell J. Atkinson, EPA VIM Coordinator
VIM can change your life! It can change your congregation! It can revitalize your congregational leadership! Come and learn how everyone can be involved, in a project near to hand or further away.
Workshops - Session Two (10:30 am)
19 - Conflict Leadership, Part 2 - Running Towards Goliath
Presenter: Rev. David Woolverton, Elizabethtown: St. Paul’s
Pastor David Woolverton continues exploring "Conflict Leadership Rules" as a way to help clergy and laity navigate their congregations through conflict towards missional multiplication.
20 – Fostering an Intentional Older Adult Ministry
Presenter: Rev. Dave Kling, Churchtown & Terre Hill: St. Paul’s UMC
Learn the process to implement an Intentional Older Adult Ministry using tools such as Mission Insight, discernment and realistic self-evaluation. Your church is located where it is for a reason. Find your niche and fill the need.
23 - Prison Ministry - A Second Chance
Presenter: Rev. Robert A. Howard, Lebanon: Mountville UMC
We hold that the Word of God is a transformational power that can change men and women from the inside out. Our mission is to transform rather than rehabilitate, thus effecting a permanent change in the lives of those who have been sentenced to time in prison.
27 - Burnout and Self-Care
Presenter: Rev. Dan Lebo, Annville UMC and Chaplain & Coordinator of Spiritual Life at LVC
Burnout is a serious problem in an overworked society and in the church. This workshop identifies causes and symptoms of burnout and offers guidance for developing a self-care plan.
28 - Growth through Study
Presenter: Mr. David Carpenter, CSM, Lebanon: Kochenderfer UMC
This class teaches you how to study the Bible instead of just reading the Bible. Helps you understand how important the Bible is in your ministry.
29 - New Evangelism Models: Lessons Learned from Methodist Missions with Native Americans
Presenter: Ms. Sherry Wack, CSM, Co-Chair EPA CoNAM Committee
This study will trace the history and models of Methodist missions with Indigenous Peoples up until the 21st century. Participants will learn about modern relational evangelism models that emerged from the United Methodist Church’s engagement with Native Peoples. The relational model is relevant to ministry with other cultures today. This course will also provide knowledge that can help us move on in our journey toward healing and wholeness with our Native American brothers and sisters on the reservations, in urban areas, and in the communities around us. The workshop will also equip Native American Representatives in local churches to plan a Native American Ministries Sunday service or a program at some time during the year to focus on Native American gifts and contributions to the church and community.
30 - BACKSTAGE: The Church
Presenter: Rev. Jamie Pietsch, Milton Grove UMC
Discover what happens “backstage” before an event in the church. There are many ways to include many people. Come and find out how to step out of the box of planning an event.
33 - General Conference Nuts and Bolts
Presenters: Rev. Andrea Brown and Mr. Samuel Longmire, Delegates to 2020 General Conference and Northeast Jurisdictional Conference
The nuts and bolts of our UM structure. Overview of how General Conference works, how delegates are elected. The major items of business (known at the time) will be presented. What does Jurisdictional Conference do? How to get up-to-date information. Annual Conference and the election of Equalizing Delegates.
34 - Safe Sanctuaries...updates and more
Presenter: Rev. Jason Perkowski, Manheim Twp: Faith and Oregon Community
Training and update for you about Safe Sanctuaries. Requirements to be meet and updated.
35 - Grow your Ministries through the Walk to Emmaus
Presenter: Dr. Alex Massengale and Mr. Brian Billman
Learn how to grow disciples to strengthen your church and its ministries.
36 – Your Congregation’s Adventure with Volunteers in Mission
Presenter: Rev. Russell J. Atkinson, EPA VIM Coordinator
VIM can change your life! It can change your congregation! It can revitalize your congregational leadership! Come and learn how everyone can be involved, in a project near to hand or further away.