SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

This session will focus on some of the "why's" and "how's" of moving beyond past hurts as you develop spiritual and emotional vitality by choosing forgiveness.

Intentional Discipleship - A Must for My Personal Growth - Mike Cooper, Discipleship Specialist, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Mon. 8:05 & Tue, 7:05]

This conference will help conferees to develop their own personal plan for spiritual growth. It will emphasize the need for intentionality and accountability in this process. Also, it will help participants focus on how their growth as a disciple is an essential part of Kingdom advancement and growth.

PRESCHOOL  

Kindergarten: Welcoming New Discoveries - Shirley McCullough, Childhood Minister, FBC, Blue Springs, MO [Mon. 7:05] 

Kindergarteners make (and need to make) many new discoveries during this crucial year of transition from the world of preschoolers to grade-school years. Gain ideas for guiding these preschoolers that are challenging, yet age appropriate, as they make foundational discoveries about God, Jesus, the family, church, and more.

Threes-Pre-K: I Know God Loves Me - Craig Carter, Elementary Curriculum Director, Seaman School District, Topeka, KS; Member, First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka, KS [Tues. 7:05]

Threes--Pre-K need teachers who know, plan and care for them and their uniqueness! Come experience the wonderful world of these Threes--Pre-Ks and learn how to plan and care for this age group so that they know God loves them!

Ones & Twos: Look How Important I Am - Lori Anderson, Nall Avenue B.C., Prairie Village, KS [Mon. 8:05]

While each child is unique, there are some common patterns that are typical to their age group. In this session we will connect the dots on teaching Biblical content and activities appropriate to the development stage of these young preschoolers.

How a Preschooler Learns About God - Shirley McCullough, Childhood Minister, FBC, Blue Springs, MO [Mon. 8:05 & Tues. 8:05]

How does a preschooler learn about God... Do you feel overwhelmed? Where do we start? Discover ways to teach about God as you meet a preschoolers basic needs of love, trust, acceptance, freedom, sense of accomplishment, and more.

Telling Great Bible Stories to Preschoolers - Craig Carter, Elementary Curriculum Director, Seaman School District, Topeka, KS; Member, First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka, KS [Tues. 8:05]

The Bible is filled with great stories for preschoolers, and anyone can be a super storyteller. Motivate your preschoolers to listen, learn and remember the Biblical truths of this important component of their Bible-learning experience.

Teaching Preschoolers Beyond the Classroom - Rhonda Allen, Preschool Ministry Director, Blue Valley B.C., Overland Park, KS. [Mon. 7:05 & Tues. 7:05]

What would it take to get your preschool parents excited enough to invite their friends to your church? Teaching beyond the classroom will keep your current members and visitors coming, as well as open the door to your community! Come see how we reach, teach and fellowship as they learn about Jesus!

CHILDREN

Making Sunday Morning POP: Get Creative! - Jen Abercrombie, Children's Minister, FBC, O'Fallon, MO [Mon. 8:05 & Tues. 7:05]

Make your class an experience the kids will never forget! Learn practical ways to get creative with teaching so the kids will get serious about learning by using exciting learning games with every day items, hands-on activities and easy to put together visuals.

What Does Your Classroom Teach? - Lori Anderson, Childhood Ministry Director, Nall Avenue B.C., Prairie Village, KS [Mon. 7:05]

Did you know that the learning environment of your classroom affects the whole child and his ability to learn? In this session we will explore the physical, social/emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of "the" room.

Issues that Impact Children and Your Class - Sondi Scroggins, Childhood Specialist, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Mon. 7:05 & Tue. 7:05]

This conference will take a look at cultural, family and church challenges we must understand in order to better teach and minister to children and their families.

Family Friendly Church - Sondi Scroggins, Childhood Specialist, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Mon. 8:05 & Tue. 8:05]

Want to reach young families? You never get a chance to make a first impression, and often the first impression takes place in your preschool/children's area. Let's look at ways to become family friendly.

Tips When Mainstreaming by Default - Judy Dearwester, Children's Director, Westside Family Church, Lenexa, KS [Tues. 8:05]

Nearly every teacher at church has one or more children who have AD-HD or milder forms of learning or emotional disabilities. This conference will cover some practical tips for helping the child focus and for assimilating them into the learning experience more effectively.

YOUTH

Using Technology to Stay In Touch with Teens - Peter Inzerillo,  Youth Minister, Winnwood B.C., N. Kansas City, MO [Tues. 7:05]

Teens are masters at using technology and quickly embrace each development. This conference will overview what technologies teens currently use and do NOT use, plus ideas for how to effectively use the tech world to stay in touch with youth.

What Students Wish We Knew - Paul Turner, National Student Ministry Leader, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN [Mon. 8:05]

Students today are quick to accept and challenge anyone who does not seem to be accepting. Together we will explore ten things students wish we knew about them. And... we will explore ways to not only understand, but minister to students in a way that helps them become more like Christ.

Seven Mega-Trends Affecting Student Minsitry - Paul Turner, National Student Ministry Leader, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN [Mon. 7:05 & Tue. 7:05]

Many churches are focused on developing student ministries and forget to develop students. That practice has caused a generation of students to graduate from high school and in many ways graduate from their faith. There are seven mega-trends that seem to be addressing that problem in the church today, and we will explore the implications of these coming trends.

Are You "KNOWN"? - Paul Turner, National Student Ministry Leader, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN [Tue. 8:05]

There are more students and more "stuff" for student ministry than ever before, but spiritual impact seems to be waning. Here's a creitical question: Are we developing students or student ministries? Discover a model for helping students to know Christ, own their faith, and make their faith known as they journey through your student ministry.

ADULTS

Discovering Scripture: Elements of Discovery, Teaching and Learning - David Francis, Director of Sunday School Division,  LifeWay Church Resources, Nashville, TN  [Mon. 7:05 & Tues. 8:05]

Scripture, stories, and shepherding -- each is intertwined with the others to create a great group experience. Scripture is about Bible study and teaching, discovering truths that have always been there, but are generally unknown.

Discovering Stories: Connecting Scripture with Experience - David Francis, Director of Sunday School Division,  LifeWay Church Resources, Nashville, TN  [Mon. 8:05]

Scripture, stories, and shepherding -- each is intertwined with the others to create a great group experience. Scripture comes alive in the context of the stories of the learners as they share how their stories have been impacted by God's story.

Discovering Shepherding: Caring that Impacts Learning - David Francis, Director of Sunday School Division,  LifeWay Church Resources, Nashville, TN  [Tues. 7:05]

Scripture, stories, and shepherding -- each is intertwined with the others to create a great group experience. The way you get to know people's stories is through a system of shepherding. Shepherding finds its basis in the Scriptures. And thus the cycle continues.

Blogging: What It Is and How It Can Benefit a Class/Teacher - Brad Brisco, Church Starter Strategist, KCKBA [Tue. 7:05]

Blogging can actually create multiple benefits for a Sunday School class, outreach purposes, a congregation, or the pastor himself. This conference will explore the importance of blogging and tips for using it effectively as a ministry tool.

Helping Teachers Connect with Young Adults - Brad Brisco, Church Starter Strategist, KCKBA [Tue. 8:05]

Come learn some of the perspectives, attitudes and preferences of young adults. Then discuss how these insights apply to how you relate to and teach this generation to grasp the transformational truths of God's Word.

Adult Classes Moving "Outside the Box" (Missional Sunday School), John Mark Clifton, Executive Director, The Light House, KCMO; Ministry Strategist [Mon. 7:05 & 8:05]

Help your class become spiritually fit! Feed them... with Bible Study. Then help them get some spiritual exercise by living out what they learn through ministry and service to others, whether inside or outside the church.

Tips for Discipling Your Class Members - Jay Johnston, Director of FAITH/Evangelism and Discipleship, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN [Mon. 8:05 & Tue. 7:05]

Adult classes are usually strong in Bible study, yet often ignore other important aspects of helping members grow as disciples. Come explore ideas to help members experience continuing spiritual growth, such as devotional Bible study and prayer, lifestyle witnessing, or discovering and exercising their spiritual gifts.

Pump Up Your Class Prayer Life - Jay Johnston, Director of FAITH/Evangelism and Discipleship, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN [Tue. 8:05]

Prayer is more than a few words to begin the session or an extended discussion of prayer concerns. Hear practical insights and ideas for involving members in more effective prayer effort--both individually as well as the corporate group.

MUSIC

Customizing the New LifeWay Hymnal Project for Your Church Ministry - Rich Lee, Minister of Music, FBC, Oak Grove, MO [Tues.7:05]

Why is LifeWay creating a new hymnal with all the ones that go unused because of projectors? Simply answered, the LifeWay Worship Project will bring to you more than a new and very current hymnal. There are many online downloads, tools and options to uniquely equip your music ministry that supplement the pew hymnals as a part of this project. Come and learn how your church can benefit from this great new worship project.

SENIOR ADULT

Retirement: Life's Sabbath - Frank Fain, Missouri Baptist Home, Ironton, MO [Mon.7:05]

Participants will examine the solid principles that can lead a person to experience a satisfying and meaningful retirement. Retirement is presented not as an end of a career, but as a beginning of a spiritual journey toward peace, purpose, happiness and satisfaction. The principles presented are applicable to both pre-retirees and retirees who desire to make their retirement years the BEST chapter of their life.

Tips for Staying Independent As We Age - Frank Fain, Missouri Baptist Home, Ironton, MO [Mon.8:05]

The "tips" presented in this conference are based on the latest research on the practices of those who are maintaining an independent lifestyle well into older adulthood. Participants will gain an understanding of the impact of making the right lifestyle decisions on a person's ability to maintain their independence longer as they age.

PASTOR'S TRACK

The Cost of Doing Discipleship Right in the Church - Mike Cooper, Discipleship Specialist, SS/Discipleship Team Ldr., Missouri Baptist Convention [Tue. 8:05]

This conference will focus on the need to develop an appropriate strategy for disciple making in the local church. A church's failure to do so can lead to some deficiencies in a variety of ministries.

Closing the Back Door, Part 1 & Part 2 - Dan Garland, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN [Mon. 7:05 & 8:05]

Welcoming guests and new members in your church - through the "front door" - is always a joyous occasion, but too often folks pass too quickly out the "back door." This conference takes a hard look at reasons why this may happen and how to more effectively assimilate people to become a stable part of your church community of believers.

Mapping Your Church Strategy, Part 1 & Part 2 - Dan Garland, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN [Tue. 7:05 & 8:05]

Come take a look at essential elements to be considered by a pastor and key leadership as they seek God's direction for their church. Explore practical approaches - for a church of any size - for evaluating current ministries, setting priorities, and including a balanced plan for developing growing disciples.

The Reality of Poverty: A Poverty Simulation Game - James & Vivian Howell, International Service Corps Volunteers [Mon. 7:05]

How would you decide between rent and food? It's not a game for many. This session highlights some important ministry needs as you participate in this interactive xperience. You will also gain some ideas for ways to connect and minister in the midst of poverty.

Your Church On Mission Through the Year - Ruth Carpenter & Lorraine Powers, BR-KC Association WMU  [Tue. 7:05 & 8:05]

There is more to missions than Lottie and Annie! The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions are will known in many of our churches. Come discover ideas for leading church members to be on missions throughout the year.

Your Church in Local Missions - Janet Dyer & Sheriann Kessinger, BR-KC Association WMU  [Tue. 8:05]

Doing missions in your own backyard! Many church members are not able to go on a mission trip in the U.S. or to a foreign country. This conference will highlight ideas and ways for these folks to experience hands-on missions right here in the greater Kansas City area.

GENERAL SUNDAY SCH. LEADERSHIP

Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Small Church Sunday Schools Can Be the Lead Dog! - Mark Donnell, Sunday School Specialist, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Mon. 7:05 & Tue. 8:05]

Smaller churches make up 70% of SBC churches in the US. They are the backbone of our convention. Smaller Sunday Schools are a powerful force to reach people for Bible study, salvation, and church membership. Let's explore together how we can focus this powerful ministry to expand the Kingdom of God.

Round 'em Up, Move 'em Out: Reaching People with Your Sunday School - Mark Donnell, Sunday School Specialist, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Mon. 7:05 & Tue. 8:05]

Sunday School is designed to be the evangelistic arm of the Church. But too many have become inwardly focused and content to "stay in the barn." We must reclaim the birthright of Sunday School and become outwardly focused again. This course will discuss effective ways to help your Sunday School class "get out of the corral, and round up them prospects."

Keep the Well from Going Dry: Motivating, Encouraging and Training Current & Potential Sunday School Leaders - Mark Donnell, Sunday School Specialist, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Tue. 7:05]

Proper enlistment of workers will solve a multitude of problems. Once enlisted, keeping leaders motivated and encouraged is a must. Come discover basic enlistment and training approaches that will "keep the pump primed" in your current, as well as potential Sunday School leadership.

The Cost of Doing Discipleship Right in the Church - Mike Cooper, Sunday School/Discipleship Division Director, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Tue. 8:05]

This conference will focus on the need to develop an appropriate strategy for disciple making in the local church. A church's failure to do so can lead to some deficiencies in a variety of ministries.

Discipleship - It's a Process, Not a Program - Mike Cooper, Sunday School/Discipleship Division Director, Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, MO [Mon. 7:05]

This conference will help conferees understand the importance of allowing discipleship to be a process through which believers transition to help them to become the fully devoted followers of Christ that they need to be. This conference will focus on the principles of disciple-making rather than resources and techniques.

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Choose two classes from the seven offered, then enjoy a buffet lunch followed by an entertaining program, all for $7.00 per person.

The rally will begin at 10:00 a.m. with an opening session in the Atrium of the church, followed by classes at 10:20 and 11:10. Each class will be 40 minutes of helpful and inspiring information designed for seniors and senior adult groups.

Lunch is $7.00 per person and will include a salad, entree, dessert and drink. Reservations for the rally need to be made by Friday August 22th by calling Lisa at 816-795-1822 and telling her how many will be coming from your church. Individual reservations can be made at the same number. You will pay at the door when you arrive at the rally. (Use the ROC entrance on the north side of the church.)

1:30 Dismiss