Program & Schedule
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"HEALTHY LEADERS - HEALTHY CHURCHES"
is the theme of the 2014 forum. Every church leader is interested in the growth of his congregation. The simple fact is "healthy churches grow - unhealthy churches do not." Over 80% of all churches in the United States are not growing. What are the factors that characterize health and growing churches? What can leaders do do impact the health of their churches? These and other topics will be explored during the forum's breakout sessions during the week. Healthy churches become and maintain their health because of their leaders. Healthy leaders impact the health of their congregations. What is it that characterizes the leader who will have a positive impact on his church? The sermon sessions throughout the week will focus on these qualities by looking at Jesus as our ideal model of a healthy and effective leader. |
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Healthy Leaders
The sermons throughout the week will focus on key leadership qualities of Jesus. Jesus was the perfect leader. We can learn much about leadership from observing him. The material will be drawn from selected texts from the gospels. Here is a sample of some of the upcoming sermons: "Jesus: A Leader with a Vision for Ministry" Leaders are men of vision. They know God's plan for them and their people and they communicate that plan effectively. "Jesus: A Man of Prayer" Leaders must have a strong prayer life. This spiritual lifeline is an absolute necessity for effectiveness. "Jesus: One Who Equipped and Empowered Others" Healthy leaders not only choose others with whom to work, but they equip and empower them to carry out their tasks. "Jesus: The Balanced Leader" Leaders often burn out. A healthy leader understands balance. He takes time for rest, refreshment, recreation and renewal. "Jesus: The Master Communicator" Healthy leaders know how to communicate well with others. "Jesus: A Man of Action" Effective leaders are not just good talkers. They get things done. "Jesus: The Peacemaking Leader" Leaders love peace. They are not the source of nor instigators of conflict. "Jesus: An Effective Problem Solver" Effective leaders have the ability to manage problems. Some problems require immediate solutions. Others need more long term remedies. |
Healthy Churches
Forum attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a number of practical workshops. The workshops will be based on the eight characteristics of a healthy church researched and articulated by Christian Schwartz. The eight characteristics are.
Workshops will held Monday through Wednesday. Here is a sample of some of the workshop titles: "What is Effective Leadership?" "Developing a Vision for Your Church" "Helping Your Members to Grow Spiritually" "Improving the Relationship Between Elders and Preachers" "How to Increase Love Among the Leaders in Your Church" "Why Small Groups?" "Helping Families in Your Church to Grow In Love" "Worship That Inspires" |
Opening Session, Sunday, February 9, 2014
The program will officially begin on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. and will feature two speakers.
Daily Schedule Monday - Wednesday, February 10-12, 2014
The daily program Monday through Wednesday will follow this schedule:
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Morning Schedule
8:00 a.m.....................Breakfast 8:45 a.m.....................Devotional 9:00 - 10:30 a.m......Speakers 10:45 a.m..................Workshops 11:45 a.m..................Workshops |
Afternoon & Evening Schedule
12:30 p.m..................Lunch 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.........Speakers 6:30 p.m....................Singing 7:00 p.m....................Devotional 7:20 - 9:00 p.m.........Speakers |
Special Programs on Thursday, February 13, 2014
Three special programs will be held on Thursday. These will include two panels, a women's program and the annual banquet.
Special Panels
Two 90 minute panels will be held on Thursday morning. The first will be held at 9:00 a.m. following the morning devotional scheduled at 8:45 a.m. The first panel will address the topic, "Facing the Top 10 Challenges of Church Leaders." The panel discussion will involve interaction between the panelists and audience. The second panel will begin at 11:00 and will address the topic, "Facing the Top 10 Challenges of Our Churches." |
Women's Program
A special women's program will be held on Thursday morning. The program will begin with a coffee hour at 8:00 a.m. The program will continue with breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and with special informative and inspirational presentations. The program will conclude at Noon. |
Annual Banquet
The annual forum banquet will be held on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. The evening will feature local favorite singers, Sticky Notes and other activities. The night will conclude with an inspirational message. |
Here is the full detailed schedule for the entire week.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
9:00 a.m. Morning Worship, Speaker: Stacy Jones, Stockton, CA
10:20 a.m. Bible Classes
11:30 a.m. Morning Worship, Speaker: Dr. David Holmes, Los Angeles, CA
6:00 p.m. Opening Session
Speaker: "Jesus: Affirmed By God" (Mark 1:11) Melvin Thomas, San Diego, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: Led by the Spirit" (Luke 4:14) Dr. David Holmes, Los Angeles, CA
Monday, February 10, 2014
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. General Session
Speaker: "Forum Overview" Jimmy Hurd, Rancho Cordova, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: The Master Communicator" (Mark 4:33-34) Leo Gay, Las Vegas, NV
Speaker: "Jesus: His Use of Power" (Luke 3:16) Bruce Nash, West Palo Alto, CA
10:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS
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TRACK
Empowering Leadership Gift Oriented Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures |
SUBJECT
"The Eight Qualities of a Healthy Church" "How to Help Members Discover & Use Their Spiritual Gifts" "Helping Your Members to Grow Spiritually" "Developing Elders Who Shepherd" |
SPEAKER
Scott Lambert, El Segundo, CA Chuck Poulos, Orangevale, CA Dr. Sammy Jones, Oakland, CA Bruce Henderson, Carson City, NV |
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11:30 a.m. Break
11:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS
11:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS
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Inspiring Worship Assemblies Holistic Small Groups Need-Oriented Evangelism Loving Relationships Leaders Are Readers |
SUBJECT
"Worship that Inspires" "Why Small Groups?" "Understanding the Unchurched & Dechurched and How to Reach Them" "How to Increase the Level of Love in Your Church" Book: Implementation Guide to Natural Church Development by Christian Schwarz |
SPEAKER
Mark Campbell, Los Angeles, CA Robert Levis, Rancho Cordova, CA Dr. Ammar Saheli, Oakland, CA Kenney Johnson, Sacramento, CA Jimmy Hurd, Rancho Cordova, CA |
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12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus: One Who Equipped and Empowered Others" (Matthew 10:1-8) Dr. Lamont Francies
Speaker: "Jesus: Daring to be Bold" (Mark 6:37) Chris Brinkley, Sacramento, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: One Who Knew People" (John 2:23-25) James Austin, Richmond, CA
3:00 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m. Dinner (for participants who purchased the conference meal plan)
6:30 p.m. General Session
Congregational Singing Led by Mark Campbell, Los Angeles, CA
Singing featuring SATB
Congregational Singing led by Mark Campbell, Los Angeles, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: A Strategic Team Builder" (Mark 3:13-19) Donald Priddy, Tucson, AZ
Speaker: "Jesus: Developer of People" (Matthew 4: 18-20) Dale Gifford, Roseville, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: A Leader with a Vision for Ministry" (Luke 4:16-21) Cedric Thomas, Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus: Calls for Commitment" (Matthew 16:24-25) Steve Foster, Marysville, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: A Receiver of Others’ Blessings" (Luke 7:36-50) Sam Morris, Fairfield, CA
Speaker: " Jesus: His Endurance of Criticism and Opposition" (Matthew 9:9-13) Dr. Dewayne Winrow, Reseda, CA
10:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS
1:30 p.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus: One Who Equipped and Empowered Others" (Matthew 10:1-8) Dr. Lamont Francies
Speaker: "Jesus: Daring to be Bold" (Mark 6:37) Chris Brinkley, Sacramento, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: One Who Knew People" (John 2:23-25) James Austin, Richmond, CA
3:00 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m. Dinner (for participants who purchased the conference meal plan)
6:30 p.m. General Session
Congregational Singing Led by Mark Campbell, Los Angeles, CA
Singing featuring SATB
Congregational Singing led by Mark Campbell, Los Angeles, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: A Strategic Team Builder" (Mark 3:13-19) Donald Priddy, Tucson, AZ
Speaker: "Jesus: Developer of People" (Matthew 4: 18-20) Dale Gifford, Roseville, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: A Leader with a Vision for Ministry" (Luke 4:16-21) Cedric Thomas, Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus: Calls for Commitment" (Matthew 16:24-25) Steve Foster, Marysville, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: A Receiver of Others’ Blessings" (Luke 7:36-50) Sam Morris, Fairfield, CA
Speaker: " Jesus: His Endurance of Criticism and Opposition" (Matthew 9:9-13) Dr. Dewayne Winrow, Reseda, CA
10:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS
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TRACK
Empowering Leadership Gift Oriented Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures |
SUBJECT
"What is Effective Leadership? "Total Wholeness: Biblical Spirituality as the Way to Healthy Churches" Part 1 "Teaching the Spiritual Disciplines to Your Congregation" "Developing a Vision for Your Church" |
SPEAKER
Jack Wooling, Richmond, CA Dr. Raymond Carr, Malibu, CA Dr. Dewayne Winrow, Reseda, CA Dr. Kenneth Crowe, Los Angeles, CA |
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11:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS
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Inspiring Worship Assemblies Holistic Small Groups Need-Oriented Evangelism Loving Relationships Leaders Are Readers |
SUBJECT
"Becoming a Great Singing Church" "How to Start a Small Group Ministry" "The Unique Message of Churches of Christ & The Restoration Movement" "Helping Families in Your Church to Grow in Love" Book: You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church by David Ninnaman |
SPEAKER
Robert Guy, Los Angeles, CA Ghavinn Crutcher, Elk Grove, CA Kinwood Devore, Pacifica,CA Stanley Winters, Sacramento, CA Willard Crigler, Los Angeles, CA |
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12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus: His Respect for the Word of God (Matthew 5:17-19) Paul Methvin, Orangevale, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: Victor Over Temptation" (Matthew 4:1-11) Dr. Charles Teddington, Elk Grove, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: The Balanced Leader" (Luke 5:16) Jovan McCoy, University Place, WA
3:00 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m. Dinner (for participants who purchased the conference meal plan)
6:30 p.m. General Session
Singing featuring Sticky Notes
Congregational Singing led by Robert Guy, Los Angeles, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: Builder of Relationships" (John 12:1-3) Mike Cope, Abilene, TX
Speaker: "Jesus: A Man of Action" (Matthew 4:23-25) Graylon Freeman, Phoenix, AZ
Speaker: "Jesus: The Good Shepherd" (John 10:11-15) Tyson Moore, Los Angeles, CA
1:30 p.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus: His Respect for the Word of God (Matthew 5:17-19) Paul Methvin, Orangevale, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: Victor Over Temptation" (Matthew 4:1-11) Dr. Charles Teddington, Elk Grove, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: The Balanced Leader" (Luke 5:16) Jovan McCoy, University Place, WA
3:00 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m. Dinner (for participants who purchased the conference meal plan)
6:30 p.m. General Session
Singing featuring Sticky Notes
Congregational Singing led by Robert Guy, Los Angeles, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: Builder of Relationships" (John 12:1-3) Mike Cope, Abilene, TX
Speaker: "Jesus: A Man of Action" (Matthew 4:23-25) Graylon Freeman, Phoenix, AZ
Speaker: "Jesus: The Good Shepherd" (John 10:11-15) Tyson Moore, Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus: The Diversity Expert" (Matthew 19:13-15) L. Marshall Moultry
Speaker: "Jesus: A Man of Prayer" (Luke 11:1-13) Stanley Harmon II, Hawthorne, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: The Humble Leader" (John 13:1-17) Scott Lambert, El Segundo, CA
10:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS
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TRACK
Empowering Leadership Gift-Oriented Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures 11:45 a.m. WORKSHOPS |
SUBJECT
"Becoming a Leader of Leaders" "Total Wholeness: Biblical Spirituality as the Way to Healthy Churches" - Part 2 "Reviving the Fire & Keeping It Burning" "Improving the Relationship between Elders and Preachers" |
SPEAKER
C. Arlando Mitchell, Houston, TX Dr. Raymond Carr, Malibu, CA Stacy Jones, Stockton, CA Dale Gifford, Roseville, CA |
LOCATION
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Inspiring Worship Assemblies Holistic Small Groups Need-Oriented Evangelism Loving Relationships Leaders Are Readers |
SUBJECT"
"Preaching that Inspires" "How to Increase Participation In Small Groups" "How to Become an Evangelistic Church "How to Increase Love Among Leaders In Your Church" Book: Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture & Create Movement by Will Mancini |
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Tyson Moore, Los Angeles, CA Willard Crigler, Los Angeles, CA Al Wilson, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Jesse Trice, Santa Ana, CA Ghavinn Crutcher, Elk Grove, CA |
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12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus The Loving Leader" (John 13:34) Lomes Pierce, Spring Valley, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: An Effective Problem-Solver" (John 2:1-11) Matt Phillips, Fresno, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: Planner for the Future" (Matthew 28:16-20) Don Warner, San Diego, CA
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break
6:30 p.m. General Session
1:30 p.m. General Session
Speaker: "Jesus The Loving Leader" (John 13:34) Lomes Pierce, Spring Valley, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: An Effective Problem-Solver" (John 2:1-11) Matt Phillips, Fresno, CA
Speaker: "Jesus: Planner for the Future" (Matthew 28:16-20) Don Warner, San Diego, CA
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break
6:30 p.m. General Session
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Singing featuring The Singing Preachers & Leaders
Congregational Singing led by Robert Guy, Los Angeles, CA Speaker: "Jesus: Servant-Leader" (Mark 10:35-45) James A. Maxwell, Seattle, WA Speaker: "Jesus: The Peacemaking Leader" (John 14:27) Dr. Billy Curl, Los Angeles, CA Speaker: "Jesus: Concerned for the Lost" (Luke 15:1-31) C. Arlando Mitchell, Houston, TX |
Thursday, February 13, 2014
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8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. |
Breakfast
General Session Devotional Panel Discussion "Facing the Top 10 Challenges of Church Leaders" Moderator: Dr. Ammar Saheli, Oakland, CA Panelists: Donald Nash, Reseda, CA Mack Thompson, Phoenix, AZ Ellis Lewis, Sr., La Puente, CA Tyson Moore, Los Angeles, CA Break Panel Discussion "Facing the Top 10 Challenges of Our Churches" Moderator: Graylon Freeman, Phoenix, AZ Panelists: Dr. Dwayne Winrow, Reseda, CA Dr. Billy Curl, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Sammy Jones, Oakland, CA Dr. Lamont Francies, Pittsburg, CA Lunch Banquet ($30 - Tickets required in advance) Featuring Sticky Notes Speaker: Vincent Hawkins, Hawthorne, CA |
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