2008 Leadership Training Seminars
Seminars for pastors and lay leaders making a difference in our local churches…
Atlanta Hotel Reservation Information
New Ideas in Youth Ministry
May 23-24, 2008
Southeast Conference Office in Atlanta, Georgia
Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday 9-2pm,
Cost: $99.00
A vital church gives special care and attention to how they care for and teach their young people. Youth are not the future of the church - they are the present. In this seminar, Associate Pastor of Children and Youth at Pilgrimage UCC in Marietta, GA, Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn, will lead us through some of the basics of developing a vital youth program. Rev. Gerner Vaughn has served churches both in Southern Conference and in Southeast and brings a delightful spirit to this work.
During our time together, we will explore:
- The basics of a youth ministry
- New ideas emerging in the field
- Creative ways to teach our young people about their history and scripture
- Working with volunteers
- Resources for youth ministry formation
For more information, contact Rev. Cameron Trimble in the Southeast Conference Office or email Rev. Gerner Vaughn at associate@pilgrimageucc.org. You may register for this seminar by clicking below.
Developing Small Group Ministries in Your Church 
September 12-13, 2008
Southeast Conference Office in Atlanta, Georgia
Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday 9-2pm,
Cost: $149.00
It is the question every church is asking – how do we grow? How do we get the word out into our community about our church? How do we greet people and make them feel welcome? How do we build a strong and vital church?
In this seminar, we will hear from a group of leaders from Holy Trinity Commnuity Church, UCC who are leaunching small groups within their church. They will talk about:
- How you launch a small group,
- How you lead a small group,
- Small group dynamics
Following their presentations, we will have time for questions and discussion about the ideas, issues and challenges you bring from your setting.
For more information, contact Rev. Cameron Trimble in the Southeast Conference Office or email her at ctrimble@secucc.org. To register, click on the "register" button.
E-mail, Websites & Podcasts – Oh My!
October 24-25, 2008
Southeast Conference Office in Atlanta, Georgia
Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday 9-2pm,
Cost: $99.00
A church engaged in marketing and web development? What happened to knocking on doors and inviting the neighbors to church?
Well, those days are gone. Churches today must face the daunting challenging of competing with businesses and mega-churches to get their names out into the community, attract visitors and engage membership. Where do you start? How do you wisely spend your limited resources?
In this seminar, Rev. Cameron Trimble will lead us through developing a basic marketing strategy, providing statistical resources and applying basic business principals to a successful evangelism effort. We will look at resources available to make communication easier, more effective and more efficient. Specifically, we will:
- Talk about basic web design principles
- Online e-mail services
- Blogs
- Podcasts
For more information, contact Rev. Cameron Trimble in the Southeast Conference Office or email her at ctrimble@secucc.org. To register, click on the button below.
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