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| Life Groups Leaders Training |
| Thursday, July 31 from 6-9 pm in the Hospitality Suite |
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This is for all potential small group leaders in preparation for our fall Life Group launch in late August and early September. We are in need of Life Group leaders all around the great Wichita area and surrounding communities so please join this exciting and expanding ministry today! You will be served dinner prior to the training and will have the opportunity to meet and fellowship with others who have the same heart for service that you do.
To RSVP, you can email Sherri Reinstatler or call her at 688.4400. You can also sign up at the Life Group display in the foyer (no later than July 24th).
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Willow Creek's Group Life
Conference Simulcast
(for all small group leaders and members)
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When:
Friday, October 17, 2008: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2008: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where:
In the Central Christian Worship Center |
| We are thrilled to HOST Willow Creek's first ever satellite simulcast of their annual small group 'Group Life Conference' at Central Christian. We are encouraging ALL our current Life Group leaders and ANY potential leaders to attend this exciting conference on our campus. We have 50 advanced TICKETS for this exciting event at $59 each on a first come first serve basis. You can contact Sherri |
| Reinstatler at 688-4400 or email her at reinstatlers@ccc.org to reserve your tickets now. After this you will need to order them online direct at the website listed below. After September 15 the cost goes up to $79 each. Current and potential Life Group leaders you do NOT want to miss this event! We have been blessed with this opportunity - so SAVE these dates right now! Again the event time schedule is Friday, 10/17 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10/18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information please visit their website. |
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Conference sessions are as follows:
Why Community is Essential
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What is it about community that is essential
to spiritual growth?
John Burke, Lead Pastor, Gateway Church, Austin, Texas |
Where Community Grows Best |
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How do we create an environment where
community can thrive? What practical
implications do ministries face?
Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor, National Community Church,
Washington, DC
Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor, National Community
Church, Washington, DC
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What Stunts Community Growth |
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How can we counteract the influence of a mobile
and media-saturated culture?
Will Miller, Author and speaker
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Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time |
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Why many “community” initiatives have come
and gone, why they failed, and how to avoid
the same traps.
Bill Donahue, Executive Director, Group Life, Willow Creek
Association, South Barrington, Illinois. |
How Community Transforms |
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What is the effect of healthy, supportive
community on individuals, on churches and
within entire neighborhoods?
Miles McPherson, Senior Pastor, The Rock Church,
San Diego, California |
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Practical Advice on Leading Small Groups
Russ Robinson, Attorney, author, and small groups consultant.
Spiritual Formation in the Life of Small Group Leaders and Members
Mindy Caliguire, Author of Spiritual Friendship and Discovering Soul Care. |
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