Session I  8:30 am-12:00pm

Catch: Attracting and Connecting Visitors
Debi Nixon, Executive Director Adult Discipleship and Catalyst

As a church, we are called to be outwardly focused. We are called to reach out into the community sharing the good news of the gospel with those who are non and nominally religious. During this pre-Institute workshop you will explore how effective your church is in being outwardly focused, get a grand-scope view of the tools used at Church of the Resurrection such as direct marketing, fishing expeditions, mugging, Coffee with the Pastors,  and then develop your own action steps as you commit to being a church that is reaching out to attract and connect the unchurched in your community.  Consider attending this workshop as a team to discuss how to:

• Attract visitors in your community
• Transform into a welcoming environment
• Connect and do effective follow-up
• Help individuals on their journey  

From the Ground Up-Transforming Worship with Creative Process
Connie Stella,  Creative Director of Worship and Team

This session examines worship planning in new light, focusing on basic principles and methods of worship planning. We’ll share new approaches for organizing people, generating ideas, and utilizing limited resources in order to create engaging worship for a new age.

 Principles

• Broken Assumptions
• New Standards
• Great Opportunities

 Methods

• Structure and Process for Planning Worship
• Funnels, Teams and Timelines
• Structure and Process for Implementing Worship
• Preparation, Communication, and Ownership
• Tools and Techniques for Planning & Implementation
• Documents, Schedules, Meetings, Rehearsals

Student Ministries Forum:
Pressing issues facing ministry with the next generation
Jason Gant, Director of Student Ministries

Every ministry hoping to reach today’s teenager must think creatively in it’s approach. Join Jason Gant, Director of Student Ministries, his team, and youth leaders from around the country as we explore together the most pressing issues in student ministry today. We will facilitate a forum discussion on these four topics:

• Discipling students for life beyond high school
• Raising up the next generation of ministry leaders
• Ministries of hope and healing for students
• Relational ministry in an on-line world

Here at Resurrection, we are always seeking out "best practices" and
"new ideas" of how we might share the power and grace of Jesus with the
next generation. Many of you have developed great new strategies, and we
hope you will invest in this year's forum as we explore them together!

The Children’s Ministry Energy Boost
Nick Ransom, KiDS COR Director and Teri Chalker, Program Director

Get recharged for ministry at the Children’s Ministry Energy Boost! You’ll feel energized after networking with other Children’s Ministry leaders. You’ll add energy to your ministry when you get instant lesson upgrades through games, media, science and object lessons. You’ll feel motivated after hearing some very practical ways to grow your Children’s Ministry. And after hearing the biggest trends in Children’s Ministry you’ll be equipped to minister to your kids in relevant life changing ways. Join us for an interactive and fun workshop at the Children’s Ministry Energy Boost.

Unleashing the Word-Preaching with Relevance, Purpose and Passion
Rev. Adam Hamilton
Senior Pastor
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection

Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton will unpack the ideas presented in his book Unleashing the Word-Preaching with Relevance, Purpose and Passion.   Sermon ideas will be presented to provide sermons for four years, including sermons for weddings and funerals and ideas for Advent and Christmas.  This intensive workshop will cover: how to develop a preaching plan, the three critical ingredients of a sermon, designing a sermon series for “fishing” expeditions, writing the sermon, the role of the worship planning team and utilizing video in worship.  During the second part of this workshop pastors will have the opportunity to develop their own sermon plan

Session II  1:00pm-5:00 pm

Gifted to Lead:  The Art of Leading as a Woman in the Church
Nancy Beach
Teaching Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

This workshop gives Christian women an opportunity to sharpen and expand their leadership and influence in the local church.  The forum will combine teaching and guided dialogue with other women leaders on topics including:

• Embracing and growing your gifts as a leader
• Navigating the unique challenges women face leading in the church
• Creating a rhythm of life that works for you
• Mentoring and developing the gifts of other women.

Momentum for Life
Rev. Michael Slaughter
Senior Pastor, Ginghamsburg Church

Every follower of Christ needs to find the self-management practices that create momentum for life and guard against the temptation to downsize God's dream. You cannot get to where you want to be in your faith, influence, relationships, vocation, or physical-emotional health if you are not moving forward. From presidents to priests, the landscape is cluttered with the corpses of talented leaders who failed to keep the positive momentum of character development. All leadership begins with self-leadership. I am going to share 5 daily life practices that keep me growing and going for life.

Leadership Essentials:  Practical Tools for Leading in the Church
Carol Cartmill: Director of Community Life, and Yvonne Gentile, Committee on Lay Leadership

Leadership Essentials offers basic, practical skills that are foundational to effective leadership in the church.  The goal of this interactive workshop is to provide teaching and tools to equip you in areas such as facilitating groups and meetings, leading change, and managing conflict.  Throughout the course of the workshop, we will share the resources you need to then replicate this training in your own church.

Practicum: Creative Design, Liturgy, and Leadership in Worship
Connie Stella,  Creative Director of Worship and Team

This session is a hands-on workshop, allowing participants to first learn about and then practice techniques that are critical for creative worship. We’ll focus on three key areas for creative worship: Ideas, Words, and, Transition

• Around A Table: The Worship Planning Meeting
• At Your Desk: The Art of Writing For Worship
• On The Chancel: New Ways to Lead

When Financial Crisis Becomes a Stewardship Opportunity
Rev. Drs. Clif Christopher, Founder of Horizons Stewardship Company and Clayton Smith, Executive Director of Generosity

Rev. Drs. Clif Christopher and Clayton Smith will present an extended workshop designed to offer in-depth and relevant tools for local church stewardship and generosity program.  Clif is the founder of Horizons Stewardship Company.  He has provided stewardship leadership to local churches and denominational-wide programs.  Participants are encouraged to read his book, NOT YOUR PARENTS’ OFFERING PLATE—A NEW VISION FOR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP.   Clayton is the Executive Pastor of Generosity at Resurrection and has served local churches for over 35 years.  Adam Hamilton newest book ENOUGH- Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity is also a recommended reading for this workshop.

Clif reports that “we must change the culture of stewardship”…for churches to compete in the 21st century they must change the culture of stewardship in their churches from a Pay the Bill message to a Fulfill the Vision message. In the last twenty years churches have lost nearly 50% of their market share of the charitable dollar. This seminar will address what has to be done now to stop the hemorrhage.  Clayton will report on the most recent stewardship operating campaign which has resulted in participation of over 72% of our membership pledging for 2009.  Some of the best practices at Resurrection will be shared.