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2010 Christian Education Conference
May 31-June 4, 2010
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“Words to Build a Life On”
For Christian educators, pastors, and lay leaders involved in the ministry of Christian education.
Jesus the carpenter knew a lot about building. One day as he spoke to the people, he put two houses in a parable, to speak to our human tendency to hear things, listen to them, agree with them but then go out and do not one thing about them. As Christian Educators our call is to help our congregations hear and do. Join us as we look at old and new models of transformational architecture, i.e. Christian Education, built on the solid foundation of God’s word.
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise person who built their house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house but, it did not fall because it had been founded on rock.” Matthew 7:24-25 NRSV
Key Leaders
- Dee Koza Keynote Speaker; certified Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Educator with experience in local, presbytery, and national level educational positions; a national keynote/consultant focusing on faith development, vision/mission planning, narrative in worship, and youth ministry.
- Nathan Proctor Music Leader; Associate Director of Music at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC; holds a degree in church music from St Olaf College, Northfield, MN, and a Master’s degree in organ performance, Indiana University; has served churches in Minnesota, Indiana, and North Carolina.
- Dianna Wright Coach; Education Consultant and Founder of Kuumba Center for Christian Education and Spiritual Growth; currently the African American Ministry Advocate for Salem Presbytery, Clemmons, NC; past president of APCE; graduate of Union-PSCE, Richmond, VA, and Columba Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA.
- Jana Childers Preacher; Professor of Homiletics and Speech-Communication, San Francisco Theological Seminary; a Presbyterian minister; holds a B.A. from Wheaton College, an M.Div degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA.
- Joanna Adams Preacher; pastor, Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA; a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary; holds an honorary doctorate of divinity from Davidson College and was awarded an Alumni Association Medal of Honor from Emory University.
- Luke Powery Preacher; the Perry and Georgia Engle Assistant Professor of Homiletics, Princeton Theological Seminary; holds a B.A. in music from Stanford University, his M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and his Th.D. from Emmanuel College, University of Toronto.
Workshop Descriptions
Morning Workshops (10-11:45 am) Repeated Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Select three.
- Building Blocks Susan Penrod
- CE on a Shoestring Edye Bender
- Planning out the Budget Year Sarah Reyes
- Outside the Sunday School Hour – Children Linda Charlton
- Outside the Sunday School Hour – Youth Neema Cyrus-Franklin
- Outside the Sunday School Hour – Adults James Lee
Afternoon Workshops (2-4:00 pm) Repeated Tuesday & Thursday. Select two.
- Personal Conflict Management Proctor Chambless
- Workplace Conflict Management Anna Brown
- Art and Journaling Leslie McCarthy
- Davidson Clergy Center Anne Williamson (Please note: This workshop is a two part workshop that you must attend both days.)
Extended Course for Certification
30 on-site contact hours; additional $75 conference fee applies; advance required reading; required paper following course.
Course Title: Human Growth and Faith Development
Instructor: Kathy Dawson
Program Fee
- on or before April 12: $195
- after April 12: $220
Scholarships are available for this conference.
Cost for Housing & Meals
Rates for Assembly Inn & Winsborough are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Monday supper-Friday breakfast). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay. Meals for children ages 5-11: $53.25; under 5: no charge. No room charge for children under 12 years of age in the same room with parent(s).
Assembly Inn
- Single, Private Bath: $461
- Single, Connecting Bath: $385
- Double, Private Bath: $305 per person
- Double, Connecting Bath: $285 per person
Winsborough
- Single, Connecting Bath: $305
- Double, Connecting Bath: $205 per person
Learn more about these and other housing options available in Montreat…
Registration/Child Care Information
Conference begins Monday, May 31, with registration 3:30-5:00 PM, Anderson Auditorium Lobby. Conference ends Friday, June 4, following closing worship.
If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org. Questions about registration? Email the registrar at susana[at]montreat.org.
Child care is available. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; LIMITED ENROLLMENT.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by April 12 in order to receive a full refund less a $25 service charge. Cancellations received after April 12 but on or before May 24 will receive a 50% refund of the conference fee and payments made toward room and meal charges (if applicable), less $40. No refunds will be issued after May 24. All requests must be made in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
Planning Team
Merri Bass, Montreat, NC
Emily Causey, Montreat, NC
Melissa Coleman, Valdosta, GA
Kenny Davis, San Antonio, TX
Chandler Guess, Hickory, NC
Mardee Rightmyer, Atlanta, GA
Croskeys Royall, Columbia, SC
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