The Northwest Ministry Conference Trifold November 2011 by Ken Pendergrass

PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVES PREVIEW A sampling of our intensive workshops! | THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 | Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, WA 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Includes catered lunch

children’s & family ministry | Dr. Michelle Anthony “Awakening a Life of Faith in Our Children and Families: Spiritual Formation for This Generation” Learn how to help families flex their faith muscles at home and at the church.

children’s ministry | Karl Bastian “First Steps for a New Children’s Pastor (or For Finally Getting Organized)”

“Building a Leadership Multiplication Culture in YOUR Church” Here are easy things you can do to focus ALL your ministry efforts on training leaders that will benefit your ministry.

singles ministry | Rev. Dennis Franck “What I Wish I’d Known When Beginning Single Adult Ministry”

Learn tips from a veteran... What to do and not to do. Get off to a great start or a “start over.”

We’ll cover the issues, finding leadership and look at the 8 different models to discover which is right for your church.

tweens | Gregg Johnson & Stephen Hibdon

women in ministry | Henriet Schapelhouman

“Engaging Pre-Teens with the Message of Jesus at 12” Learn how to captivate them with the greatest pre-teen role model the world has ever known.

student ministries | Mark Matlock “Thinking Theologically in Your Ministry” Join the discussion on ways to increase the value and impact of biblical thought to a confusing world. You will be taking home some practical applications for your own life and ministry.

student ministries | Greg Stier “The Apostle Paul’s Guide to Game Changing Youth Ministry” In exploring Paul’s ministry we discover principles and strategies when applied can transform your youth group and increase your impact, sustainability and reach.

“Called. Capable. Equipped. Now What? Answers for Women in Ministry” Get trained, find new ways and options for answering your call to ministry.

today’s family | Elliot Stockstad “Starting a Safe Families Program in Your Church” Come and find out how your church (adults) can make a difference when crisis strikes and children are at risk. Featured on CBS News!

church office | Kathy Slamp You will learn new skills and ideas to help your office run more effectively. Qualifies for continuing education credit.

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2011 record attendance! 440 Churches! 3,000 Pastors & Ministry Leaders! www.ministryconference.org

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Pre-conference Intensives Two Days—Friday & Saturday One Day—Friday OR Saturday Pastor / Spouse (each) Student (12-18 yrs.)

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NORTHWEST MINISTRY CONFERENCE PRESENTS: TIM HAWKINS and Friends COMEDY CONCERT Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.

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Today’s leading ministry experts... helping you create tomorrow’s successes! bring your staff... dream... plan... laugh... be inspired! 300 Workshops • More than 400 Churches and 3,000+ Attendees • Huge Exhibit Areas THE WORLD’S MOST AFFORDABLE CONFERENCE! pastors & leaders | worship & drama | adult ministry | youth ministry | children’s ministry

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2 0 1 2 N O R T H W E S T M I N I ST RY CON FER EN C E march 22-24, 2012

Here’s a Sneak Peek! WORKSHOP PREVIEW

GENERAL SESSIONS WITH INSPIRATIONAL WORSHIP

children’s ministry leadership

How to Be a Children’s Pastor Faith in Our Kids From a Family Ministry Model Ten Steps to a Ministry Reboot Five Initiatives for Children’s Ministry The ABCs of Praise—Growing Kids Through Worship Reaching Tweens Through Culture and Curriculum

Greg Baird Dr. Michelle Anthony Karl Bastian Michael Chanley Susie Williams Gregg Johnson & Stephen Hibdon

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Dr. Michelle Anthony Family Ministry Expert

Michael Chanley

Karl Bastian

Jackie Yu

Tyrone McMorris

Greg Stier

Mark Matlock

Founder of CMConnect, President of INCM

Kidologist and Ministry Expert

Children’s Ministry Expert

At-Risk Expert, Founder of Casino Road Ministries

Founder and President of Dare to Share

President of Youth Specialities

children’s & family ministry D6 Intergenerational Worship Experience Object Lessons Answering Kids’ Toughest Questions About God! Teaching God’s Word with Joy and Confidence Cool—Science with Kids! Crazy and Creative Bible Stories for Pre-Teens

orphans, adoption & foster care

Timothy Smith Sylvia Foth Rebecca Rutledge Joyce Claus Steven James

Jeremy Hartshorn

Gina Handley Olive Crest Panel Karen Grove Michelle Chisholm

Rick Bundschuh

Jana Alayra

Don Lewis

Barnes & Miner

Comedian Extraordinaire

Pastor, Innovator, Author

Children’s worship leader and recording artist

Inspirational concert musician

25+ National TV Appearances. America’s Funniest Couple

STUDENT MINI STRIES

Duo-Tones—Surf Music’s Finest

Children of the World

Leading the Hyperdistracted—From the Author of “The Church of Facebook” Developing Your Staff for Church Growth Coaching for Leaders A Shepherd for These Times Models of Single Adult Ministry This Bible Study Rocks

Chuck Neighbors Writer and performer

Jesse Rice Pastor Steve Lee Jonathan Reitz Rick Bundshuh Rev. Dennis Franck Dain Spore

Carrie Abbott

President of the Legacy Institute

Jesse Rice

Shelley Leith

Butch Ellis

Dawn Heckart

Speaker and Author of “The Church of Facebook”

Zondervan’s National Church Coach

Hope International University

Family Ministry Speaker and Leader

Dain Spore

Teaching Pastor and Big Wave Surfer

youth ministry Stop the Noise: Creating Space for God in My Busy Life Energizing Your Ministry in the Smaller Church What’s Happening to Regain the Loss of Youth in the Church Girls Ministry and the Culture

Kristy DeVito Dr. Rick Chromey Jeff Schadt Neely McQueen

Multi-Generational Ministry... Pros and Cons in Small and Large Ministries Hey Church, Stop Teaching Abstinence! Teaching Today’s Teens More Effectively with Storytelling

Steve Keels Carrie Abbott Diane Brask

NORTHWEST MINISTRY CONFERENCE PRESENTS:

NEW!

TIM HAWKINS and Friends COMEDY CONCERT Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.

pastor’s wife Thriving in the Fish Bowl Finding the Peace in the Chaos Luncheon for Pastors’ Wives

Jodie Howerton Neely McQueen Panel Discussion

music & worship Music: Reaching All Age Groups in Your Church What Every Pastor Wants Out of His Worship Leader Excellence in a Small Church Worship Setting Creative Solutions for Sound System Problems

Don Lewis Dain Spore Dan Shuholm Jeremy Engel & Dave Dartnall

Today’s Church

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The complete program with conference schedule, registration form and workshop descriptions will be mailed before January 1. Register early, space is limited! Check out our website for continuing updates: www.ministryconference.org Questions? Contact Gary Dixon at dixon_g@msn.com or 206.949.9945. Redemption Road—Today’s Southern Gospel!

pastoring & leadership

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special music

Tim Hawkins

Pastor, Writer

Worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist