Event details
- Friday | February 14, 2020
- 9:30 pm
- Calvary High School, 2525 State Hwy B, Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Sue Thompson 314-590-6217
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 by clicking button:
E2 Conference Schedule for 2019-20
8:00-8:30 a.m. 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, and C
12:00-12:15 p.m. Closing thoughts
E2 Conference- Jefferson City 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 Angie Brenner |
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. |
Rev. Elden Kohn |
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. Samuel Powell |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
Mandy McDonald |
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 |
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 Rev. Eric Gledhill |
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. Lee Hagan Rev. Peter Lange, |
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 Angie Brenner |
Church and Lay Leaders, Families |
E2 Conference Dates & Locations
All conferences are Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
February 15, 2020
Calvary High School, Jefferson City
February 29, 2020
Saxony Lutheran High School, Jackson
March 7, 2020
Faith, Springfield