What is the conference about?
This one-day training event offers practical next steps for fostering spiritual growth in small groups.
Who should attend?
All small group leaders and volunteers
When will the conference take place?
Saturday, October 24, 2009
9:30am - 12:45pm
12:45-1:45 (Lunch break - not included)
1:45pm - 4:30pm
Where will it take place?
East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave, Auburn, Maine via live satellite on CCN. Click HERE for directions.
Will lunch be provided?
No but we invite you to bring your own lunch or visit a nearby restaurant. Directions will be available that morning.
Who will be speaking?
Well-known group life and spiritual formation experts, see below for the schedule. Click HERE to learn more about the speakers.
If you have any questions please contact Tim Howard at 782-0348 or email at tim@eabcministries.com
How much is the registration fee? Group fee: $39 each (for groups of 3 or more through October 11th from the same church) How do I register and pay?
Individual fee: $49 (EABC attendees please contact Tim Howard directly for registration information)
To register and pay by a Paypal account please click HERE.
Payment after October 11th can be made in person on October 24th
Schedule
Session 1 – Real Transformation for Real People
Speaker: David Johnson
Time: 9:30 a.m.– 10:20 a.m.
Is real growth possible? Can we be and live like Jesus in the 21st century? More importantly, can the people in my small group really grow and change? This session will help us rethink spiritual formation – what it is and what it is not – and model why this growth is not only possible, it's necessary.
Session 2 – Leading from a Healthy Soul
Speaker: Mindy Caliguire
Time: 10:20 a.m.– 11:05 a.m.
Real growth, real change in a small group starts with the group leader. Leaders don't need to be perfect, but they do need to be working on their own heart and life in order to help others do the same. In this session we will learn practical ideas to help us move toward soul health.
Session 3 – Safe People/Dangerous Groups
Speaker: Henry Cloud
Time: 11:30 a.m.– 12:20 p.m.
When group members develop healthy, authentic patterns of relating to God and each other, the environment is ripe for spiritual growth. This session will equip leaders with practical next steps to help their group share more deeply in their journey towards Christ likeness.
Session 4 – Flawed is the New Perfect, Part 1 of 2
Speaker: Heather Zempel
Time: 12:20 p.m.– 12:45 p.m.
When group members begin to relate authentically, it will get messy! But don't panic – this is actually a sign of progress. Learn how to work through the messiness and use it to foster growth.
Session 5 – Flawed is the New Perfect, Part 2 of 2
Speakers: Russ Robinson and panel
Time: 1:45 p.m.– 2:45 p.m.
When group members begin to relate authentically, it will get messy! But don't panic – this is actually a sign of progress. Learn how to work through the messiness and use it to foster growth.
Session 6 – The Word Became Fresh – Creatively Engaging Scripture
Speaker: Bill Donahue
Time: 3:00 p.m.– 3:45 p.m.
The Word of God is living and active, but let's face it – sometimes how we engage the Word in groups is not. Learn new methods and ideas to move beyond the read-and-respond methods that dominate most group meetings and engage the life-changing scriptures in fresh ways.
Session 7 – Why I'm a Lifer in Groups (and why you should be, too)
Speaker: Andy Stanley
Time: 3:45 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.
It's powerful and awesome to see people make real and lasting change in their lives. And that happens best in community. Andy Stanley has built his life – not just his church – around life-changing community. This closing challenge from Andy will help us strengthen our commitment to live and lead differently.