†Plenary Session One
†Escaping the Church T.R.A.P.
Part One: With all the pressures to “succeed” in ministry- and the myriad of methods and formulas that
guarantee that success-our thinking about the Kingdom of God can become skewed. If we aren’t careful,
we’ll find ourselves trapped- trying to build the church with tools that are actually at odds with the
Kindom of God. “Escaping the Church T.R.A.P.” calls us to recalibrate our thinking and take a fresh look
at what God actually says about His church and how He will build it. Part One focuses on the first two
letters of the T.R.A.P. acronym: T-the TRUTH of God’s character; and R-RESULTS.
Part Two: (1:10 PM – 1:55 PM) focuses on the last two letters of the T.R.A.P. acronym:
A – APPROACH; and P – PERSPECTIVE
Session I
10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
Teaching
1.
We All Learn Differently
Ms. Marci Rollins-Smart
This workshop will explore the different learning styles (Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetic) as well as
ways you can make sure your teaching is reaching students of all types of learning styles. It will
provide creative ideas you can incorporate in your classes regardless of the age group from
preschoolers to adults, to ensure that your students are remembering what has been taught.
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2.
The Role of Christian Education Director
Mr. Phil Brown
All God-called directors want to make a difference and work worthy of that calling. This session will
present training with a user-convicting list that requires little time per task weekly and by learning to
delegate tasks to others… will not only develop leaders but will allow you to ?_______. Let me
encourage you to begin slowly and add to your routine.
3.
Get Relevant: Move Kids from Information to Transformation
Ms. Annette Williamson
Do the kids in your ministry have all the Bible stories memorized but they don’t know how the stories
apply to their lives? Or do they even forget what Bible story they learned last week? Explore keys to
“sticky” learning so the children in your ministry develop deeper understanding and greater life
application of biblical truths that will stick throughout their lives! You will….>Explore what causes
information to be moved into long-term memory to help us know what to do in life situations. >Learn
the key ingredients of relevant learning that cement life lessons in the hearts and minds of kids.
>Walk away with practical, easy ideas and resources you can use this Sunday to help your lesson stick
with your kids!
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4.
What is Church?
Dr. Neal Cox
More and more Christians are beginning to ask serious questions about what constitutes the Church of
Jesus Christ. Many Christians have grown weary of playing Church and are more interested in being
the living embodiment of Christ for the broken world in which we live. If you have questions about
the nature of the true Church of Jesus Christ, then please join us for a discussion about the
characteristics of the true nature of the Church.
5.
Is your Church Secure?
The Reverend Tim Heath
In light of so many church shootings and break ins, in this workshop we will examine ways that you
can make your church campus better protected and those who attend your church services feel safe.
Here will be time available for an open forum for ideas and questions.
6.
Ministering in a Changing Sexual Landscape: The Right Approach
Dr. Eddie Moody
The sexual landscape of the United States is rapidly changing. How can one minister in this kind of
environment? In this session participants will look at models from the past for the best way to minister
in this environment (Lot, Jonah and Daniel).
7.
Generational Discipleship: Three Problems, One Prescription
Mr. David Womack
The roles of the home and the church have changed over the years, in most cases they have actually
reversed. We out-source discipleship to the church, or the youth group, or the children’s pastor. Even
as adults we look to the church to disciple us; and while the church should be involved...there has to be
personal responsibility on our part. As ministry has been handed down from generation to generation
through the years we’ve misunderstood how God intended discipleship to be done. The D6 Philosophy
of Generational Discipleship takes us back to God’s Plan in Deuteronomy 6.
8.
Making Jesus REAL to Kids
Ms. Lisa Burney
Faith is not a subject, but the way we pass it on to the next generation can make it feel far too
academic. And the risk of academic ministries? Boredom! In this workshop you will learn how to use
new approaches to help your kids develop a real and growing relationship with Jesus. You’ll get tons
of ideas to help kids love Jesus more every day and to deepen their commitment to Him.
9.
Screening for Special Needs (Autism and other developmental issues) Ms. Michelle Hamm/Ms.
Dawn Herring
When parents senses there may be developmental delays with their son or daughter, where should they
turn? What does the referral process look like? Where does a parent go if he/she feels a son or
daughter is not meeting proper developmental milestones? Once developmental delays have been
identified, what’s next? The struggle is real and brings on a flood of emotions. Realizing you are not
alone, is half the battle. During this session, participants will learn what to expect during of
determining eligibility in special education, and will learn about each area of eligibility found within
the guidelines of IDEA and Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities (NC Policy).
Lastly, we will learn about how to cope with the journey of helping students with disabilities become
the best he or she can be.
Bible
10. An Overview of the book of Mark
Dr. Gary Bailey
In this workshop we will explore the book of Mark as it pertains to the 2016 International Sunday
School Lessons and
take a look at the history of the writings.
VBS
11. Deep Sea Discovery by Christian Standard Media
Ms. Angel Lorton
Come learn how Deep Sea Discovery VBS uses the amazing “underwater” stories of the Bible to make
this summer’s children’s VBS a real impact! Learn how this outreach is biblical, service and missions
focused with compelling games, crafts-that-teach and science experiments that reinforce this Missions
focus from Beth Guckenberger. Deep Sea Discovery will be the high point of your churches summer.
Worship, Music & Praise
12. Paint and Praise
Ms. Cathy Crumpler
Laughinghouse Hall
This workshop will be limited to the first 20 participants over the age of 18 and will continue
through the third session. In this workshop the leaders will begin with devotion. The participants will
e painting an Angel. All paintings will be the same except for various changes due to artistic ability and
expression. This activity allows the participants to express their faith in God through art and fellowship
with other participants. Supplies are provided for you, however if you would like to make a small
contribution to cover the cost of these supplies, there will a box for you to do so. You will leave with a
complete painting. No prior painting experience is needed.
Session II
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Teaching
1.
Lesson Planning Redefined
Ms. Annette Williamson
Found out on Saturday night you’re teaching Sunday morning and wondering what to do? Are you
looking for some resource ideas to add to your tool basket that require limited prep and more time to
engage with your kids?
>Learn how to prepare and execute life-changing lessons that keep elementary kids wanting to
come back to class.
>Experience creative ways to connect kids to the Bible.
>Equip your team with no-fail lesson solutions that allows for biblical understanding to happen in
a practical, life-changing way.
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2.
Creative Ways of Teaching Out of the Box
Mrs. Sherry Brown
In today’s society, we are being trained (young and old) “not to think” for ourselves. We’re
conditioned by those in authority, and unfortunately this behavior has spilled over from the secular
world into our churches. Research has shown that churches that encourage thinking produce more
mature Christians. The goal of this class is to provide you with some ideas that will help enable you to
further your vision for Sunday Bible School and provide you with soe ideas on teaching “Out of the
box”.
3.
The Discipleship Resource for Your Church and Home: Unpacking D6 2GEN Curriculum
Room
This session David Womack provides an overview of D6 2GEN curriculum, explaining the strategy
behind the features and components, and how to effectively use the resource.
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4.
Clay in the Potter’s Hands
Dr. Neal Cox
A popular children’s song says, “He’s still working on me, to make me what I ought to be, it took Him
just a week to make the moon and the stars, the sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars, how loving
and patient He must be, He’s still working on me!” The overarching narrative of Scripture calls the
people of God to be clay in the potter’s hand. If you are interested in personal spiritual growth, please
consider joining us to contemplate spiritual formation.
5.
Ministering in a Changing Sexual Landscape : Building Bridges
Dr. Eddie Moody
Room
In this session we will look at how best to proclaim the truth about sexual sin and ways we can build
bridges to those who find themselves entangled in sexual sin.
6.
Meeting the Needs of an Exceptional Child
Ms. Michell Hamm/Ms. Dawn Herring
Room
Those meetings! Attending your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting can be
overwhelming. There may be times when you feel frustrated with the process and wonder if
significant academic and/or behavioral gains will ever be made. This session is designed for all
parents and family member interested in knowing more about the IEP process, its purpose, and how to
be an advocate for your child. You will be provided with resource tool to further support your
successful participation in your child’s next IEP meeting.
7.
A Game Plan with Parents
Ms. Lisa Burney
Need a game plan for equipping parents to be the primary nurturers of faith development in their kids?
Parents need to practice at your church what you want them to do at home. Many of them don’t know
how. We will give you a game plan to team up with your parents! Explore four strategies that will
establish some common ground and next level family faith at home!
Bible
8.
An Overview of Exodus
The Reverend Barry Stallings
This workshop will take a look at the rich history of the book of Exodus and look at the scriptures as it
applies to the 2106 International Sunday School Lessons.
9.
An Overview of Acts
The Reverend Buddy Sasser
The book of Acts is the recorded birth of the New Testament Church – its inspiration, organization,
dedication and multiplication. Familiar passages take on new meaning as we discover the movement of
God in early church growth, and the reality of man’s failure to keep his hands out of God’s business.
Worship, Music & Praise
10. The Heart of Worship Leading
Mr. Tony Pangle
In this session designed for those who are involved in planning and leading worship. Tony shares his
personal journey and the challenges of being a “worship leader”. Pressures to “succeed” often lead to
performance-based ministry and pride. This session will help participants understand their role as
worship leaders and how to safeguard their hearts.
11. Praise & Paint:
Ms. Cathy Crumpler
This is a continuation from session One.
Laughinghouse Hall
VBS
12. Bible Blast to the Past: Discover God’s Everlasting Love
Ms. Angle Lorton
Get ready for a trip back through time to discover God’s never ending love! Bible Blast to the Past:
Discover God’s Everlasting Love takes children on an amazing journey where they learn the incredible,
faithful, invincible, unconditional and real love of God. Standard Publishing’s 2015 VBS helps you lead
kids to know what God’s love is, explore God’s everlasting love, and serve God by loving others.
Session III
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
Teaching
1.
Mythbusting Discipline Challenges: Obstacles or Opportunities
Ms. Annette Williamson
In this workshop we will discuss how today’s kids provide some unique challenges both in the
classroom as well as out of the classroom. Learn how to recognize the underlying causes of these
challenges and understand how to turn them into opportunities to connect kids to Jesus in powerful
ways.
You’ll >Tackle the top four obstacles to discipline. >Get 16 practical tips on turning these obstacles
into creative opportunities >Discover new paradigms to reaching these millennial kids for Jesus.
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2.
The Call to Christian Education
Mr. Phil Brown
A hammer can be used to build or destroy depending upon the thinking and training of the user. We
must never forget that the philosophy of Christian Education is not to just give facts and tell true
accounts for students to memorize. The Call of Christian Education is to intentionally establish a
pattern of biblically based thinking in every student.
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3.
Ministering in a Changing Sexual Landscape: First Aid for Sexual Issues
Dr. Eddie Moody
Perhaps no problem is more ostracizing and difficult to deal with than those of a sexual nature. In this
session we look at the complex emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual components involved in
sexual issues. Participants will examine the nature, process, and impact of sexual sin on an individual.
We’ll look at biblical solutions and practical steps to help people overcome these issues.
4.
Biblical Profiles in Leadership Part 1
Dr. David Hines
Session One will focus on examples of leadership from the Old Testament. First, we will examine
Nehemiah who exemplifies the qualities of vision and motivation. We will also examine King David
who demonstrates what can happen when leaders lose their focus.
5.
Strong Church: Skilled at Reaching Diverse People Part 1
James and Lynette Cottle
Does the Church have a responsibility to the many migrating peoples to their neighborhoods? If so,
how does a Church in the West open its doors and share the gospel effectively to people of different
cultures? One of the first steps is to gain understanding of the worldview and values of other people.
Second, the western believer must contextualize the message of scripture so that it resonates with the
hearer and communicates the need for the gospel. This workshop will assist the attendees in
understanding their own default thinking about the gospel, the cultural and worldview differences of
people from other countries and will gain a fresh\Biblical gospel presentation to share with those
around us.
6.
Discipleship Lessons from a Box Office Disappointment
Mr. David Womack
Life is not an animated, family-friendly movie; time-travel is not real. Warp drive has not been
invented and no one has ever traveled through a wormhole. Generational Discipleship requires
intentional action, strategic solutions, and committed teamwork. In this breakout session we’ll explore
practical steps for real-life, real-time discipleship in the Church and home.
This workshop uses a fun example to share encouragements to parents and those who minister to
families.
7.
OFWB History
Dr. Alan Lamm
Have you ever wondered why we are Baptist and not Catholic, what our difference are or why Martin
Luther and then our Founders broke away from the Roman Catholic and later the Anglican Church?
In this workshop we will explore the answers
Worship, Music & Praise
8.
Traditional verses Contemporary: Bridging the Gap
Mr. Tony Pangle
In considering change to the format or elements of our worship services, what are the guiding Biblical
principles? How can we defer to one another in musical preferences? How can we build bridges
instead of expanding chasms? True worship of God by believers safeguards our unity and does not
divide. This session explores how we can “make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit” as we
consider incorporating more modern music and worship service elements.
9.
Energize Your Children’s Church through Music
Ms. Angel Lorton
What are your children singing? Is it based on the Word of God or something that’s 7 words done 11
times? Does it have real meaning or is it just fluff? This workshop will explore the music that is out
there and give you some ideas for what might work for you and your children. It will also give you
some ways to use your children’s music in worship. “Sing a new song to the Lord” is a great idea.
10. Praise and Paint
This is a continuation from previous sessions
Ms. Cathy Crumpler
Bible
11. An overview of Luke
The Reverend Kelly Smart
The Gospel of Like is one of the most beloved books within the Canon of Scripture. Many of its
stories, parables, and teachings serve as favorites within the Christian community. In this workshop,
participants will explore the richness of this Gospel, gain a better understanding of its distinctive
details, and discover its relevance for today.
VBS
12. Group’s VBS: Egypt, Norway and Cave Quest
Ms. Lisa Burney
This will be a hands on preview of the 3 Bible School Curriculums from Group Publishing. Whether
your church is small or large, one of these curriculums will work for you.
Session IV
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Teaching
1.
Help Me! The Kids Are Out of Control!
Ms. Lisa Burney
Stressed out and overwhelmed by unruly, out of control, or disrespectful kids? Fed up and ready to
lay down the law to gain control? Wait! There’s a better wa to discipline children, and it’s not
about control. It’s about cooperation. Through this workshop you’ll learn techniques to manage
your classroom based on the Golden Rule, create and maintain an age-appropriate environment of
cooperation, and establish a cooperation policy to implement in your ministry.
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2.
Get Organized!
Ms. Marci Rollins-Smart
This workshop will discuss how to best divide your students into classes, how to decide what
curriculum materials to use, and guidelines for the Sunday School Superintendent or other group
who oversees the Christian Education Ministry. It will also provide recommendations for how to
best use the facilities you have to meet the needs of your Christian Education Ministry, as well as
list materials and how to obtain those items without going bankrupt.
3.
How to Grow a Sunday Bible School
Mr. Phil Brown
What does sheep herding, lunch at Bojangles, texting, and the Great Commission have to do with
growing a Sunday Bible School ministry? One important thing we seem to have “Missed” in
Christ’s example of ministry will be examined. Applying these ingredients into our ministry will
bring about a visual change.
4.
Dynamic Children’s Church
Ms. Angel Lorton
Are you tired of the same stuff? Need something new? Want something that will change your
children’s loves? Then this class if for you. We will look at new resources and new ideas that will
give you a new hope and a new focus for your children’s church program. Come and see what’s
new!
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5.
Surviving Culture: Preparing Children to Survive and thrive in a Modern Day Babylon
Dr. Moody
In 605 BC, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah found themselves immersed in the Babylonian
culture. Most around them succumbed. However, these three didn’t just survive, they thrived. In
this session we will examine what parents
(and church leaders) can do to rear children who
survive and thrive in the midst of a corrupting culture.
6.
Leaving a Legacy
The Reverend Tim Heath
As families we all at times just need to survive. But as parents, grandparents, church family and
community mentors we all can adopt an attitude to pass along a Godly heritage to the next
generation. Encouragement and Intentional would be two words to describe leaving a legacy.
7.
Biblical Profiles in Leadership
Part 2
Dr. David Hines
Session Two will focus on Paul who demonstrates a balance between commitment to core values
and flexibility in addressing human needs. We will conclude by examining the example of Jesus on
servant leadership.
8.
Strong Church: Skilled at Reaching Diverse Peoples Part 2
James and Lynette Cottle
This is a continuation from the last session
Bible
9.
Overview of the book of Matthew
Dr. Chris Skinner
This workshop focuses on the distinctive literary and theological features of Matthew’s Gospel, with
specific emphasis on the narrative development of Matthew’s story of Jesus.
10. Overview of the book of Romans
The Reverend Buddy Sasser
In this powerful book, the Apostle Paul moderates a civil dispute between Jews and gentiles on how
salvation is received…and both totally missed the point. Salvation is not obtained by an arduous
keeping of civil law nor by the failure at one jot or tittle eliminates the rewards of strenuous efforts.
Salvation is best defined as a condition of the heart, rather than an obedience of the law.