Mens Ministry Conference 2011 Newsletter

Volunteering

Luchando con las Tentaciones de Hoy

A Personal Ministry Through Service

(Battling Modern Day Temptations)

Come learn how you can fulfill God’s mission through serving others.

This workshop will explore how you can find a way to serve that meets your personal passions and the way God has designed you specifically. It will also explain what it takes to volunteer for The Salvation Army in your community and how you can get involved.

Los hombres nos enfrentamos a diario a diversas tentaciones; a veces se nos hace imposible salir victoriosos de las mismas, pero la Palabra de Dios nos ofrece la salida y nos ayuda a levantarnos si hemos caído. Este taller le proporcionará herramientas útiles para poder conquistar las tentaciones que enfrentamos hoy.

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Robert Bonesteel, CVA Territorial Director of the Volunteer Services Bureau THQ - Central Territory

Captain William DeJesús Assistant Youth Secretary THQ - Central Territory

Resolución de Conflictos en la Familia Volunteer Management

(Conflict Resolutions for the Family)

Bringing Others with You in Service Do you have exciting things going on at your Corps but you can’t do it alone? Are you passionate about your personal ministry and want to include others? Come to this workshop and learn the basics of how to engage others in serving with you. This workshop will explore the fundamentals of volunteer management, volunteers of the 21st century, and the Territorial requirements for volunteering in The Salvation Army.

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Todos enfrentamos conflictos en nuestras relaciones y particularmente en nuestro hogar. La pregunta es: ¿Cómo solucionarlos? ¿Cómo prevenirlos? Le invitamos a participar de este taller para aprender las destrezas necesarias en cuanto a cómo resolver los conflictos en su hogar y sus relaciones y meditar en lo que dice la Palabra de Dios en cuanto a esto.

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Central Territory Men’s Ministry Conference Friday, April 8th . . . . Sunday, April 10th, 2011 Check in on Friday between 5:00 - 7:30 PM - First Session begins at 8:00 PM Concludes after lunch on Sunday

GUEST SPEAKERS

Captain William DeJesús

for the

Assistant Youth Secretary THQ - Central Territory

Robert Bonesteel, CVA

WEEKEND

Territorial Director of the Volunteer Services Bureau THQ - Central Territory

Designated SMOKING AREA Arriving early in Carlinville, and want something to eat before the first meeting which begins at 8:00 PM.? These fast food places are available—and we will let them know you may be coming by.

Dairy Queen. . .Hardee’s. . .Subway. . .McDonald’s There will be a sandwich, chips, drink available for refreshments after the meeting. Plus the Center has a snack shop that will be open where you can purchase a variety of food, drinks, and ice cream.

E a g l e C r e s t Adventure Team

Lake Williamson Christian Center has graciously given us a designated SMOKING AREA. It is in a pavilion behind the Activity Center. It will be well marked.

PLEASE be courteous by using the provided trash cans before leaving the area.

We are counting on you, who smoke, to follow the requirements of the Center.

The Salvation Army Trade Booth

DAVE WERTHEIM

will be open during free time on Friday and Saturday in the Lincoln Room

Founder of MEN U For Transformed Lives MAN IN THE MIRROR Ministry Consultant

in the Activity Building

Challenge – (Saturday afternoon) Participants on the course face an exhilarating experience when challenged physically, emotionally and mentally with elements that require trust, problem solving, and facing fears. The 35 feet high course is intentionally designed to facilitate team building. Only 45 persons can complete the course in the afternoon - so sign up soon.

If more are interested an additional session will be added after the Saturday evening program. $15.00 per person Reduced rate for our Conference Sign the enclosed form and return with your check and your Workshop choices.

Golf Tournament

MICHAEL JR

Saturday afternoon 9 holes, limited to the first 20 Men that sign up.

Taken by date received at THQ Cost & Location: TBA will be sent to the first 20

CENTRAL TERRITORIAL MEN’S TOURNAMENTS A few from each Division will represent their division in the Saturday afternoon events More information to come Under the leadership of

Major Mark Turner The Rock Climbing Wall 2:30 - 5:30 PM on Saturday afternoon And after the Saturday evening meeting until 10:30

Men’s Ministries Secretary for the Metropolitan Division

Christian Comedian Cerritos, California

COLONEL DAVID E. JEFFREY

Roseville, California

The Salvation Army National Chief Secretary Alexandria, Virginia

Plus Participation from Men across the Territory Lake Williamson Christian Center—Carlinville, Illinois 17280 Lakeside Dr.

Phone 217-854-4820

www.lakewilliamson.org

Each registered delegate will take part in two Saturday Workshops. Class sizes are limited so fill in your choices (1st and 2nd for each session) and return ASAP in the enclosed envelope.

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob You want to be a spiritual leader like Abraham, Isaac or Jacob , but you say, “I don’t have what they had, so I guess I’ll just continue as I am.” The reason you aren’t like the spiritual leaders of old is because God has something in store for you and nobody else. The world is waiting to see what God can do through a man fully committed to Him. Join us to see if you are ready to make this type of a commitment.

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Colonel Thomas Lewis Retired National Chief Secretary Rockford, Illinois

Defending the Faith Today Our Warfare Against Atheism and Humanism In this present day there are battles that a Christian faces when others are denying that faith. The contemporary culture is putting up billboards and claiming that physical death is the end of personal existence, that there is no life after death and that Christians are deluded when they talk about heaven and hell. The focus of this workshop will be to equip believers to answer these attacks.

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Ernest Jones Correctional Services Director Kansas and Western Missouri Division

Employment Life Skills for SA Men

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Living a Transformed Life Through Your Work This workshop will dive deeply into what a transformed life looks like and will incorporate some of every man’s concepts. Every man will walk away with ideas on how better to live a transformed life during the workday.

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Reverend Ira Banks, Jr. Retired Employment Adjudicator for the Illinois Department of Employment Services Regional Chaplain for Corrections in Midland Division

Mike Delashmit Funeral Director and Preneed Funeral Planner Sullivan, Missouri

Balancing Work, Home, and Ministry (Keeping Your Sanity in His Service)

Empowered to Lead Empower your group through team initiatives and teambuilding activities. Learn problem solving skills that will help build communication, leadership, trust and support within your group. Take away great teambuilding exercises with a spiritual message that will empower and strengthen your group.

It’s often hard enough to make the boss happy, let alone your wife or kids. How in the world can we juggle work, family and God’s expectations without dropping the ball? Join me as we look at several keys to stewarding our days for the Kingdom. We’ll look at what the Bible, others and personal experiences have to say about finding peace and pleasure in serving God and others. You’ll leave with simple tools to use to Keep Your Sanity in His Service.

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Growing Godly friendship and clips from the movie “The Odd Couple”.

Great discussion. See how they relate.

David J. Tooley Territorial Discipleship & Leadership Development Consultant THQ - Central Territory

Empowering Godly Friendships

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Major Randall Polsley Territorial Finance Secretary THQ -Central Territory

Being single has its advantages, challenges, pitfalls, and blessings.

Many young men are waiting longer to get married; others have experienced a divorce or loss of a spouse and a few of us have chosen to remain single. Regardless of the circumstances of our singleness, it is possible to be fulfilled both as a person and as a Christ follower engaged in ministry. This workshop will address some of the issues facing single Christian men in contemporary America.

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Major David W Womack

God’s Design for Marriage This workshop will help men to discover and explore biblical context for the God-ordained institution of marriage. Specifically looking at the scriptural model for marriage and at the role of men in this model, this workshop will be beneficial for men who have been married for years and relevant for men who are newly married or who are considering marriage.

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Major Dan Jennings

Lt. Colonel Richard Vander Weele Territorial Secretary for Program THQ - Central Territory

As A Godly Man Now that I have given my heart over to the Lord, how do I continue in my quest to overcome my addictions? This workshop will focus on the continued development of Godly character by learning to sort out the external messages of the world around us and focus on the internal messages offered by the Holy Spirit.

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Major Timothy Best Adult Rehabilitation Center Administrator South Bend, Indiana

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How do those who have leadership in the pastoring of a Corps or Church take on the responsibility of pastoring a group of men? You will walk away with ideas of ways to meet the needs of the men in your congregation.

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Lt. Colonel Marvin Dahl Retired Salvation Army Officer Ft. Ripley, Minnesota

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Major C. Daniel Hudson Territorial Men’s Ministry Secretary THQ - Central Territory

Spiritual Authority—How to Live It! Empowering Spiritual Authority. Where does your authority come from? Have you thought about this? Do you think it’s entitled to you as a man? Come and learn a biblical perspective of authority and your responsibility in using it.

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Major Steve Merritt Divisional Secretary and Men’s Ministries Secretary Western Division

The Bench or the Game?

Where are you in the game of life? On the bench or in the game? Are you a “fisher of men” or a “keeper of the aquarium?” Join us as we look at the possibilities of spiritual leadership in your Corps or workplace. Remember God is more interested in your availability than your ability.

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Colonel Thomas Lewis Retired National Chief Secretary Rockford, Illinois

The Story of Adam Have you ever experienced a burning desire to play king of the hill?

Do you have the urge to pick up a sword now and then in the defense of some maiden? Do you find yourself wanting to jump on the horse and like the Lone Ranger and save the world from the savage enemy?

Have you ever wondered what God intended for you as a man? We will take a deep look at God’s creation we call “Adam” and uncover the truth behind why we, as men, sometimes act the way we do, and how God truly intended for us to live our lives as conquering heroes here on Earth.

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Major Greg Thompson General Secretary Metropolitan Division

Pastoring Men

Senior Kroc Center Officer Quincy, Illinois Page 2

SA MEN—Mechanics of Ministry Are you planning to start a SA MEN’S Ministry in your Corps or Center? This workshop will help you with the tools to begin a Salvation Army men’s group and to record the statistics correctly.

Overcoming Addictions

Corps Officer Aberdeen, South Dakota

Communication in Marriage In today’s world when married couples are constantly going in various directions on a daily basis, how does a Godly man communicate his love, devotion and spiritual support to his spouse and help-mate? This workshop will focus on the various ways we can communicate effectively with the one who shares our marriage with us.

Lonely, Lost or Loved?

Issues for the Single Man

Scott & Lori Gardner Youth Care Specialist/Recreational Therapist White Arrow Teambuilding

Dave Wertheim Men U For Transformed Lives MAN IN THE MIRROR Ministry Consultant

Major C. Daniel Hudson

Territorial Director of Emergency Disaster Services THQ - Central Territory

Dan Field Christian Sportsman Entertainer ProVision Productions

Territorial Men’s Ministry Secretary THQ - Central Territory

How do we deal with death & dying—before—during—after.? What can we do as men to help the grieving? How can we share joy and hope during difficult days?

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This workshop inspires men to examine their walk with Christ and use their hunting heritage to pass along their mantle of faith to others. Dan uses humor and poignant hunting stories to encourage and challenge listeners to make a commitment to a deeper walk with Christ while enjoying the hunting experiences.

Captain Fredrick Wakefield

Are you wanting to make a change in your employment or to improve yourself in your interview skills? This workshop is designed to help those who would like to up-date their resumes and get coaching on interviews and job presentations.

And Life Goes On

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SA MEN—Disaster Services As a part of the SA MEN Ministries, we are given the opportunity to serve during times of emergency and disaster. This workshop will focus on the needs and opportunities that The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services gives to us.

Retired Salvation Army Officer Rolla, Missouri

A Man After God’s Own Heart Character, Commitment, and Communication are the 3 C’s of a Christian man. All 3 C’s are mandatory for a man after God’s own heart.

We will discover how every man seeking for peace with God can capture it, Every man will come away encouraged to apply each topic to their daily lives and be a witness for the Kingdom of God.

How to Use Relationship Hunting

The Godly Man and His Finances Do you have problems with money? What’s better - character or cash? Christians and “what-ifs?” The Bible and Debt? Learn about the envelope system and 4 steps to credit card freedom.

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Major Loren Carter Secretary for Business Administration Metropolitan Division

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