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Participant's at the 2001 Minister's Renewal Summit
L to R: (front row) Russ King, Mike Gurganus, Martin Pyle, Mike Smith, William Carey, Paul Martin, Jon Richardson, Jason Allison, Bobby Richardson, Glenn Newton. L to R: (back row) Jim McFarland, Scotty Harris, Andy Baker, David Newberry, Carl Wade, Robert Bell, Glen Gray, Keith Wishum, Frank Mills, Charles Caudill, Butch Jones, Dan Wheeler, Archie Luper.
Join fellow ministers from churches of Christ throughout the Eastern United States January 25-27, 2001 for three days of renewal, prayer, study and fellowship together at the beautiful Cohutta Lodge located in north Georgia high atop Fort Mountain in the breathtaking Chattahoochee National Forest. The Summit is not about issues and topics that divide us. This is a time to come together and encourage each other as we labor together in one of the greatest endeavors on earth, to bring lost souls into the Kingdom of God.
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The Summit program is focused on positive and inspirational ministry ideas and resource materials that will assist you and your congregation in becoming the church of God's intent. Not only will you be able to fill up your "Ministry Toolbox" with a wide range of ideas, you'll leave renewed and refreshed for the year ahead. This is one event you will not want to miss
SpeakersThe Summit program will focus on issues related to a minister's relationship with God, family and the church and include the following speakers and topics: (see Important Note Regarding Speaker Selection)
*Keynote address:
Walt Leaver, Preaching Minister, Brentwood Hills church of Christ &
Vice-President for University Relations, David Lipscomb University
*Twenty-one 1 hour teaching sessions
*Four All-Together Worship Hours
*Two 1 Hour Tool Box Sessions featuring a variety of ideas to help you in your ministry
*Four hours of Fellowship Time with fellow ministers
*Two Small Group Prayer timesConfirmed speakers include: (in alphabetical order)
Jason Allison
Worship Leader and Family Minister at Pegram church of Christ, Pegram, TN
Andy Baker
Preaching minister for 28 years in churches of Christ in Kentucky, past President of Kentucky Assoc. of Hospices, and presently Vice President of World Christian Broadcasting, Franklin, TN.
Glen Gray
Minister, East Brainerd church of Christ, Chattanooga, TN and co-author of Look at the Book and Look at the Man annual sermon/Bible study guides.
Scotty Harris
Preaching Minister, Pegram church of Christ, Pegram, TN
Archie Luper
Executive Director, Church-Based Training International (CBTI) and Preaching Minister, Eagleville church of Christ, Eagleville, TN
Jim McFarland
Involvement Minister, Southeastern church of Christ, Indianapolis, IN
David Newberry
Involvement Minister, Campbell St. church of Christ, Jackson, TN & Director of Development, Freed-Hardeman University
Tom Payne
Minister of Evangelism & Involvement, Madison St. church of Christ, Clarksville, TN and an active leader in evangelistic campaigns throughout the U.S.
Jimmy Sites
former Preaching Minister at Madison church of Christ, Madison, TN and now director of Second Mile Ministries and host of a national television show called Spiritual Outdoor Adventures which will air on the Fox Family Network beginning January 2002.
Mike Sparks
Associate Minister, Burnt Hickory church of Christ, Smyrna, GA
Complete schedule with topics below.....
Special IncentiveUpgraded Lodging: The first 50 ministers registering for the Summit and paying in full will receive upgraded accommodations in Cohutta's main lodge or Valley View lodge (regular accommodations will be in the Group Village which are dormitory-style accommodations with bunk beds and common facilities below the main lodge area) These lodge rooms are double-occupancy and have a regular price range of from $70-$110 per night! And that's not even beginning to talk about the GREAT program that is shaping up and the EXCELLENT speakers we have coming and the worship, fellowship and prayer time we'll have together. This is important information for you to know about to contact other ministers on your staff or other churches to encourage their early registration to be in the lodge. In addition, the first 100 registrants paying in full will receive a copy of "The Church of God's Intent: Strategies for Renewal" by Earl Lavender. SO REGISTER TODAY!!!!
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REGISTER NOW! About the Summit LOCATION: The Minister's Renewal Summit will be held at the beautiful Cohutta Lodge in Chatsworth, Georgia. Twenty-five years ago Cohutta Lodge was built high atop Fort Mountain to provide a home away from home to those who wanted to "get away from it all." Cohutta Lodge offers beautiful views, fantastic cuisine, and activities for the whole family. Just 60 minutes from Chattanooga and 90 minutes from Atlanta, the Lodge is located in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest, just outside the Cohutta Wilderness Area.
Lodging is in the Group Village with dormitory style accomodations and is limited to 100 persons on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once you register and pay your Summit deposit you will receive a confirmation notice from CBTI. After the group village is full additional accomodations are available in the Cohutta Lodge itself which is further up the mountain.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All available rooms in the main lodge and Valley View lodge have been booked as an incentive for the first 50 ministers registering for the Summit. After the lodge rooms are spoken for and the 100 available spaces in the Group Village are booked Cohutta will be full. REGISTER NOW so you won't miss out on this great event!
Six meals are included with your accomodations beginning with dinner on Thursday night through lunch on Saturday. Meals will be served buffet-style in the lodge.
Program Schedule
THURSDAY
2:00pm to 3:00pm Registration & Check-in
3:00pm to 3:45pm Welcome & Summit Overview
4:00pm to 5:00pm Session 1 (Choose from two topics)
"The Role of Passion in Spirituality" - Jimmy Sites
Passion doesn't just relate to romance. It also relates to relationships -- especially one's relationship with God. While many stories in the Bible depict passion, we will focus on the one recorded in three of the four Gospels -- the story of Mary and the alabaster jar of perfume. We will study Jesus' response to this act of passion, and discover that Jesus didn't always live by the holiness code that was so important in his day. We will also discuss the implications this has upon us in the 21st century.
"The Personality of a Congregation" - David Newberry
Each of us has a unique personality which affects our thought processes and determines how we relate and communicate with others. It is the premise of this session that congregations also have a personality -- a corporate personality which affects how that congregation relates and communicates. Based on the work of WIlliam Bridges in his book The Character of Organizations and on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, we will attempt to use an inventory adapted from secular settings to ascertain the personality of a congregation. We will also discuss the implications of a congreagtion's personality on leadership issues. 5:00pm to 6:00pm DINNER - Presentation by Compassion International, Jimmy Sites
6:00pm to 6:30pm Worship - with Jason Allison
6:45pm to 7:45pm Keynote Address
The Minister and His Relationship with God" - Walt Leaver 8:00pm to 9:00pm Roundtable Discussions (Choose from various topics)
9:00pm to 9:30pm Small Group Prayer Time
9:30pm to 10:30pm Late Night Fellowship
FRIDAY
7:00am to 8:00am BREAKFAST
8:00am to 8:30am Worship - with Jason Allison
8:45am to 9:45am Session 2 (Choose from two topics)
"Basics of Involvement Ministry" - Jim McFarland
God calls every member to ministry. Knowing how to help your congregations greatest resources - it's people - to know why, where and how to serve are vital to building a strong, highly effective ministry for your congregation. This presentation will introduce you to what Involvement Ministry is and how to help your members continue growing deeper into the body.
"Keys to Planning an Evangelistic Campaign" - Tom Payne
Let's say you're thinking about hosting an evangelistic campaign but are not sure where to begin. This presentation will cover the key elements of planning an evangelistic campaign and help you prepare to win lost souls. Learn tried and proven methods to win souls! How will you know if your own congregation is ready to win souls? Have you considered the type of training material you will use? Is knocking doors the only method that will work? This session will help you explore creative methods of reaching people who are seeking Christ. Learn about WE CARE campaigns and how the Lord has blessed them with success in soul-winning. 10:00am to 11:00am Session 3 (Choose from two topics)
"The Role of Passion in Evangelism" - Jimmy Sites
Imagine being called by God to kill your enemy with a sword. Whether man, woman, or child, your responsibility is to destroy every person in the region that is not an Israelite. You must be passionate about this task, not compromising the command in any way. This would be a difficult task. Such was the task of the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan. What does this have to do with us milleniums later? What does this have to do with passion in evangelism today? That's what we will talk about during this session.
"Developing a Prayer Ministry" - Glen Gray
Prayer is basic to all spiritual power, growth and life as a child of God. We all know that. Do you wished that the church were on its knees more? Do you want every event, every ministry, every plan of the church to be shrouded in prayer? Then how do we encourage individuals to pray? Is there a way in which we can structure plans that assists in making prayer a way of life? This lesson will try to address this important issue. 11:15am to 12:15pm Session 4 (Choose from two topics)
"Ministering in Rural Communities" - Andy Baker
Small towns and small congregations present situations that can bring great stress to a minister and his family. Working without an eldership is oftentimes the case in small towns. How do you grow a church in rural towns? How do you stay encouraged and growing personally? How does your family make it financially, emotionally and spiritually? Bring your tool box. We will not have a pity party, but we will talk about some Biblical principles taught by some of God's workers who worked in difficult conditions.
"Biblical & Practical Aspects of Worship" - Scotty Harris & Jason Allison
Scotty and Jason are both gifted communicators who have a great love for God and an earnest desire to bring people into God's presence through worship. In this "blended" session they will present a summary of the meaning of worship, the emotion of worship, and the place of Scripture in biblical worship. The session will incorporate prayers, hymns and responsive readings.
12:15pm to 1:15pm LUNCH
1:15pm to 2:30pm Church Growth & Renewal Panel Discussion
2:30pm to 5:00pm Afternoon Fellowship
5:00pm to 6:00pm DINNER - Presentation by World Christian Broadcasting, Charles Caudill
6:00pm to 6:30pm Worship - with Jason Allison
6:45pm to 7:45pm Keynote Address
The Minister and His Relationship with His Family" - Walt Leaver 8:00pm to 9:00pm Roundtable Discussions (Choose from various topics)
9:00pm to 9:30pm Small Group Prayer Time
9:30pm to 10:30pm Late Night Fellowship
SATURDAY
7:00am to 8:00am BREAKFAST
8:00am to 8:30am Worship - with Jason Allison
8:45am to 9:45am Session 5 (Choose from thwo topics)
"Crisis Intervention Issues Facing Ministers" - Andy Baker
In our preparation as young ministers, sometimes we feel ill prepared for the responsibilities and opportunities that will immediately come when, because we are "The Preacher", we find ourselves being ushered into the emergency room, the hospital room, the room to help a family pick out a casket, the bedside at the time of death, the jail with a troubled teen, the couch when a serious sin is being confessed and a dozen other situations. At times like these, we feel helpless and hopeless and we know that we must "come through". You CAN make a real difference during these times when people make "mountains out of these moments".
"A Minister's Guide to Congregational Planning" - Archie Luper
Congregational planning is designed for church leaders who are seeking a renewed direction for their church family as well as a more focused ministry effort within their congregation. We'll look closely at Scripture for insights into God's desire for His church and develop a Biblical basis for planning. We'll then give you a planning model that will effectively walk you through a strategic planning process that will help facilitate renewal in your congregation and focus in your ministry efforts. 10:00am to 11:00am Session 6 (Choose from two topics)
"The Basics of Life Groups" - Mike Sparks
Meeting the needs of one another and our community is the desire of all healthy churches. Sunday night small groups is one powerful option. In this session, we will define the goals and function of Life Groups. You will learn how Life Groups can assist Elders in their shepherding responsibilities, help nurture Christians to a greater spiritual maturity as an extension to your Sunday morning efforts, and be an effective tool in your evangelism strategy. We will also discuss the practical side of starting Life Groups in your congregation.
"Ministering to Inactive Members" - Jim McFarland
No one becomes part of a local church expecting only to warm a pew every week. However, many churches communicate a message that unfortunately allows new members and even seasoned Christians to lower the standard of congregational participation. Inactivity occurs for a variety of reasons and in this presentation, we'll take a look at some of the factors that encourage inactivity and learn some steps to help ourselves and inactive members receive the care necessary to help them become contributing members of the body. 11:15am to 12:15pm Session 7 (Choose from two topics)
"The Preacher's Perils and Powers" - Glen Gray
If the challenges of Christianity were not enough, the minister of the Word faces unique perils that the average "Joe" does not encounter. What are they? How can we, as ministers, succeed in doing what God has called us to do? What is our power? This lesson will deal with some of those challenges and promote discussion afterwards.
"Finding Calm in the Middle of Chaos" - Scotty Harris
This session will offer a general overview of the importance of the minister's spiritual formation, focusing on certain of the "classic" spiritual disciplines - prayer, submission, silence, study, etc., as the means by which the Holy Spirit shapes us into the image of Christ. The gradual, daily consistency of these disciplines stands in sharp contrast to the "shortcut" books which proliferate Christian bookstores nowadays. The disciplines help us to keep our bearings, maintaining a sense of calm and quiet when chaos breaks into our lives and work. 12:15pm to 1:15pm LUNCH
1:15pm Program Ends- See you at the Summit in 2002! REGISTER NOW!
RegistrationRegistration for the 2001 Minister's Renewal Summit is $100 ($135 after 1/15/01) with a *$50 deposit due when you register and includes:
(1) Summit Sessions. Included in the registration is entrance to the Summit itself and attendance at all keynotes and sessions of your choice.
(2) Summit Notebook. Each attendee will receive a Summit Notebook with notes for all sessions presented.
Note: A limited number of $100 scholarships are available to ministers who could not otherwise attend. Please contact Archie Luper if you would like receive one. A food & lodging package is also available for $95 and includes:
(1) Lodging. Two nights lodging in the Group Village at Cohutta Lodge. Lodging is also available in nearby Chatsworth (20 minute drive) and Ellijay (35 minute drive).
(2) Meals. Six meals (served buffet style in the lodge) including dinner on arrival Thursday night through lunch on Saturday. Note: We have also added a meal-only plan for six buffet meals beginning with dinner on Thursday through lunch on Saturday for $45.00. You can choose this option when you register) You can confirm your Summit registration with a $50 deposit today. Your balance of $145 will be due upon arrival (Unless you wish to qualify for the special incentive which requires payment in full upon registration).
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See you at the Summit!
DirectionsTake exit #336 (Dalton/Rocky Face exit, Hwy 41/76) off Interstate 75. Take Hwy 76 east. Follow signs to Hwy 52 through the town of Chatsworth (left turn at courthouse) and follow Hwy 52 east to Cohutta Lodge. Turn right into Cohutta Village. Group Village will be straight ahead. Make immediate left and proceed uphill to Cohutta Lodge. Registration and lodging assigments will be in the Conference Center. See you at the Summit!
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