Event Details |
East District Tools For Ministry |
03/10/2018 |
08:00 - 14:30 |
Lansdale |
#1. Addiction
Recovery through the Power of Prayer
Addiction
to Alcohol, Opioid and other drugs is a disease, and is rampant in our society
today. This course looks at the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of
this disease that destroys people, their relationships, the body, the mind and
the spirit including the soul. We will examine how a prayer-centered support
system can affect treatments and their successes and failures, then move to the
‘Power of Prayer’ of dealing with addicts; getting started, ministering to all
laity, children, youth, adults, and “Long of Tooth. We also examine
co-dependency, dual diagnosis, societal and behavioral aspects of addictions
and chemical dependency, and we explore help available from resources outside
the local church. For CSM participants, this course is recognized as an advanced
course in caring.
CLM Jon
Kirkbride Senior
#2a. Real Property and Related Organizations, will focus on the
challenges churches face when sharing space with related entities, such as
cemeteries and preschools. I’ll cover liability issues, steps that need to be
taken to keep entities separate, leases and other contracts between related
organizations, as well as special rules that apply to preschools and
cemeteries. (1 Session only: Morning)
#2b. Legal Smorgasbord In this session, I will discuss issues that
have presented in my first 2.5 months as chancellor, and will focus on the
relationship between churches and third parties in the community. I’ll
cover issues involving trespassers on Church property, landlord tenant agreements,
holdover tenants, clearances, and employee/employer tax issues.
Matthew
Morley, Esquire
#3. More Hope! Talks for
Small Congregations
There's
so much more hope! See your circumstances from a more heavenly
perspective. Gain an understanding of God's enormous possibilities. Don't
know where to start? Learn how to get going and keep moving. God is with
us, no fear!
Rev.
Cindy Brubaker
#4 Becoming
All Things - Evangelism in Urban Communities
The
theme of this workshop is grounded in the teachings of Paul in 1 Corinthians 9,
where Paul proclaims that he "...[became] all things to all people...".
It is believed that the thematic emphasis of "Becoming All Things" is
central to an effective evangelistic ministry that seeks to reach people within
an Urban context with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Within this workshop, an
evangelistic ministry plan will be discussed, where participants will have the opportunity
to learn about: 1. Strategies for becoming more active within communities, 2.
Current activities with various urban contexts that can aid in developing
evangelistic strategies, 3. How to build ministry alliances in support of the
broader ministry objectives of the United Methodist Church.
Rev.
William A. Brawner
#5. Let Your Light So Shine
Use today's online
communication tools—websites, social media, e-mail, video—to put your church’s
lamp on its lampstand (Matthew 5:15). Mobilize community awareness and
response to your church’s ministries through media and marketing. Come learn
and share helpful wisdom.
John W. Coleman Junior – Communications Director (Session Cancelled)
#6. On Mission with God
Learn the work of Global Missions how to mobilize and deploy the body of Christ globally to join Jesus in His mission, especially among the least-reached peoples. Learn how to you find your place; how to equip the local church to be effective and strategic in reaching the world with the gospel - in communities around the world...
Rev. Max Wilkins
#7. PRIME Immigration
Ministries
We offer an overview
of Immigration law with a discussion about DACA, and remedies for Central
Americans, Syrians, and Liberians. In addition we will discuss pathways towards
asylum, citizenship, ‘Green Cards,’ and work authorization. We will explore
possible policy issues for changes to Immigration law which would reflect the needs
of US citizens and intending immigrants. And finally the ways in which
Methodist churches can offer sanctuary or other protections to the stranger in
need.
Janet Hinshaw
Nahid Motahar, Esquire
Mousa A. Dassama Senior
#8.
Introducing The Work Of The Staff-Parish Relations Committee
What
makes a Staff-Parish Relations Committee effective or ineffective? We will
review the role of the SPRC and the responsibilities of elders, local pastors
and deacons. We will discuss communication and conflict, developing a covenant
and goals, how to evaluate performance, how to support your pastor, and the
hiring and firing of lay employees."
Rev.
Gary Nicholson
#9.
Creating Safe Sanctuaries
Safe sanctuaries
provide those who work with children and youth the information and specific
laws/policies to reduce the risk of abuse in church.
After the session
participants will be able to:
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Identify appropriate and inappropriate boundaries between
children and children; youth and youth; adults and children/youth
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Describe how to create safe boundaries including screening,
training and reporting
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Describe the complexities of safe sanctuaries and how to
implement them in your church
Dave Piltz - Conference
Youth and Young Adults Ministry Coordinator (1 Session only: Morning)
#10.
Helping Our Neighbors - Disaster Response
When disaster
strikes, even the smallest bit of assistance matters; no one’s support is insignificant.
Learn how your help can impact and save the lives of those struck by
misfortune.
Lynn Jaeger
#11. Preparing
For an Armed Intruder
This certified ALiCE
Instructor will present an overview of Preparing for an Armed Intruder has been
trained by Church Mutual (EPA's insurer)
What is ALiCE? Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Escape, which is a "common sense not common knowledge" approach to surviving a mass shooting event in any situation.
It is highly recommended to take the ALICE e-Learning course prior. It is a 45-minute web-based training course that educates you about the ALICE response options.
Take the ALICE Basic Certification Training for Houses of Worship at:
https://www.alicetraining.com/training-options/individual-certification/
Each person who completes the e-Learning course becomes an ALICE Certified Citizen.
Please bring a copy of the e-learning course certificate with you. Contact 610-585-0575 with any questions.
Rev. Mark Beideman
#12.
Church Remittances & Ministries
Join our conference treasurer for a
discussion involving one of the more cryptic aspects of the church: finances. (1 Session only: Afternoon)
James Brown – Conference Treasurer