Learning Together Through New Conference Workshops
June 9th, 2009Workshops for lay and clergy members and guests of the North Carolina Annual Conference will be offered for the first time this year. This is in keeping with the 2009 focus on Learning as a part of our theme: A Future With Hope. Five workshops will be held Thursday evening from 7:30PM to 9:30PM. Some will be in the Greenville Convention Center, which will be divided into sections, and some will be in ballrooms of the Greenville Hilton. Registration is not required, but seating may be limited.
“Reaching and Transforming the Lives of a New Generation,” led by Rev. Marty Cauley, will explore how the church can better reach teenagers and young adults. This workshop will be in sections D and E of the convention center, to the right when facing the stage.
“Where Does that Conference Money Go?” will be held in sections A and B of the convention center, to the left when facing the stage. Conference Lay Leader Emily Innes and Conference Treasurer Christine Dodson will help participants interpret the use of their connectional mission giving to our Annual Conference and The United Methodist Church.
“Mission: Possible, Transforming Existing Congregations,” with Rev. Dr. Reggie Ponder, will explore how our churches can reach new levels of health and vitality. Find this workshop in the center section of the Greenville Convention Center.
“Web Presence, Web Schmesence: Why Do I Need One of Those?” This workshop about church websites “for the rest of us” will be led by new Conference web ministries producer Derek Leek and Conference information technology director Douglas Ward and . This workshop has been moved to Ballroom C of the Greenville Hilton.
“Skills for Healthy Storming; How to Navigate Safely Through Conflict” is a workshop led by Rev. Beth Crissman, executive director Plowpoint Inc. ministries. Find hope for dealing with conflict in Hilton Ballroom A.