Event details
- Friday | January 24, 2020
- 9:30 pm
- 3517 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010
The purpose of the conference is to encourage, equip and connect volunteers in our congregations through practical presentations, partnerships and networking.
There is no cost to attend, but please register online.
E2 Conference Schedule for 2019-20
Registration
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome“Better Together: Congregations and Collaboration”
President Lee Hagan
9:00-11:50 a.m.
Sessions A, B, C
12:00-12:15 p.m.
Closing thoughts
E2 Conference- Arnold Session Choices
9:00-9:50 a.m.
Session A |
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Presenter(s) |
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Who should attend? |
| A1: Tell the Next Generation
This session will focus on how congregations can equip parents and families to teach the faith in the home. |
DCE Larry Yochum, St. John’s, Arnold |
Pastors, Sunday School teachers, parents |
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| A2: Plus One Stories
Experience the “Plus One” coaching process and how churches can begin, refine, or expand to their communities. |
Matt Miller, Send Me St. Louis |
Evangelism committee, Elders, Church Leaders | ||
| A3: Care in Times of Crisis
This session will focus on how congregations can provide both pastoral and human care during times of crisis. |
Rev. Nathan Ruback, Grace Chapel, |
Pastors, Elders |
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| A4: Mobilizing Volunteers
Need more help? Feel like you’re on the short side of the 80/20 rule? Explore ways to develop more disciples who are engaged and excited about volunteerism. |
Rev. Bell Geis, Missouri District |
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Overworked volunteers, Church leaders, Secretaries, and Pastors |
10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Session B |
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Presenter(s) |
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Who should attend? |
| B1: Structure & Meetings
How do we organize our congregation most effectively? What are best practices for church meetings? Explore best practices and simple ways to be good stewards of our time & ministries. |
Rev. Lee Hagan, Missouri District |
Congregation leaders |
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| B2: Elder Training
Elder’s assist our pastors and congregations in many diverse ways. Explore with you peers ways elders can support healthy congregations and pastors. |
Rev. Marty Hasz, Missouri District |
Pastors, Elders |
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| B3: Hope for Small Congregations
The small church is a treasure in our post-Christian culture. Small church is just “different”. Explore differences, gifts, and opportunities small churches have to be effective in today’s culture. |
Rev. Bill Geis, Missouri District |
Church Leaders, Everyone from a small congregation |
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| B4: Youth Ministry
Here is a session to offer encouragement and ideas for those involved in the critical area of congregational life, youth ministry. |
DCE Larry Yochum, St. John’s, Arnold |
Youth Leaders, Elders |
11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Session C |
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Presenter(s) |
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Who should attend? |
| C1: Hope for Small Congregations
The small church is a treasure in our post-Christian culture. Small church is just “different”. Explore differences, gifts, and opportunities small churches have to be effective in today’s culture. |
Rev. Bill Geis, Missouri District |
Everyone from a small congregation |
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| C2: Stewardship
How do we “teach” stewardship in our churches without putting up our defenses? Witness first-hand a pastor and lay leader share Biblical conversation and testimony to the Gospel at work in their lives. Discover ways to adopt these conversations in your setting. |
Casey Carlson, Missouri District Rev. Bill Wilson, Timothy, St. Louis |
Stewardship Leaders, Treasurers, Pastors |
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| C3: Ministry in Changing Communities
How does our congregation remain faithful to God’s Word, but also adapt to a community that is going through dramatic changes? This session will provide practical wisdom for congregations serving changing demographics. |
Rev. David Lewis, St. Trinity, St. Louis |
Church Leaders |
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| C4: Tell the Next Generation
This session will focus on how congregations can equip parents and families to teach the faith in the home. |
DCE Larry Yochum, St. John’s, Arnold |
Church and Lay Leaders, Families |