Race to Reach Out
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The vast majority of United Methodist congregations draw 100 or fewer worshipers each Sunday. Come explore the dynamics of the small church – also known as a family-sized church - and strategies for increasing satisfaction and growth. Led by Rev. Dr. Doug Anderson, Executive Director of the Bishop Rueben Job Center for Leadership Development, participants will work with these key issues:
- administration and decision making
that strengthens and broadens the
church family
- family systems theory to assist in
understanding and respecting the
dynamics at work in a small church
- developing groups
- team leadership
- effective care
- the dynamics of multi-point charges
- impacts of growth
- skills and models
Dr. Anderson will return on May 6, 2009 for ongoing support in implementing the principles shared in the seminar, and for consultation on specific, practical questions and concerns. This follow-up session is offered at no additional charge to participants.
Lay/Clergy teams recommended.
SEMINAR LEADER
Rev. Dr. Doug Anderson, Executive Director of the Bishop Rueben Job Center for Leadership Development at Dakota Wesleyan University, has served as pastor of several growing churches of different sizes in the North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church and as a district superintendent. He has led a variety of practical church seminars and consultations for over 20 years. He is a member of the Academy for Spiritual Formation of the Upper Room and co-author of The Race to Reach Out, published by Abingdon Press in 2004. His seminars are energetic, effective and fun.
SCHEDULE
October 23, 2008
9:30 AM Registration
10 AM to 8 PM Seminar
Snacks, Lunch and Dinner provided
October 24, 2008
9 AM to 4PM Seminar
Snacks and Lunch provided
May 6, 2009 (optional follow-up)
9 AM Registration
9:30 AM to 4 PM Group Consultation
COST
$25.00 a person or $100.00 per church for as many as can attend the full seminar. Costs are kept low through subsidy of the PNW Conference Board of Congregational Development.
HOUSING
Home Stays:
Wesley United Methodist Church and neighboring congregations are offering a limited number of home stays for this event. Please contact Wesley United Methodist Church at 509-966-2370 to check availability. Office hours are 9AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Best Western Ahtanum Inn in Union Gap
2408 Rudkin Rd, Yakima
509-248-9700
www.bestwesternwashington.com/hotels/
best-western-ahtanum-inn/
$69.00 + tax for single or double occupancy if booked by October 8.
Refer to booking code “SMCHURCH” when booking rooms. Rate applies to Oct 22, 23 and 24.
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