Saturday is for Seminars: Orlando, West Palm, and Atlanta
This coming week, I will be at events in Atlanta, GA and West Palm Beach, FL, and you can read more about those events here.
The second week of February, I am going to be spending some time in Orlando, Florida with a few different groups, but in several different venues, two of which are open to the public. I thought I'd share them with you, solicit your prayer, and invite you a along to a few of them.
February 10—MNA Church Planting Training, Presbyterian Church in America. Orlando, FL
I'l be doing a session with my PCA friends at their church planting training. They do a great job in their "boot camp" like atmosphere, and I am glad to drop my and do a session while I am in town. It's a closed meeting, but take a look at how the structure the week. It's a good model for groups that want to stengthen their church planting training.
February 11—Clergy Day, Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Orlando, FL
On Thursday, I will be meeting with the clergy leadership of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida in the clergy day. This is a meeting for pastors in the diocese, and not open to the public, but I'd appreciate your prayers.
It's not a secret that the Episcopal Church has been in the midst of some challenging times. (Bishop Greg Brewer reflects on that in his letter following recent events.) So, my hope is to encourage some of these leaders during our day together.
February 12-13—Church Leadership Retreat, Orlando, FL
I will challenge, encourage and give direction for the local church to engage in the mission of the Kingdom through strategic and intentional action. We will spend the weekend working to equip the church with the necessary skill sets to grow and prosper.
This conference is open to all church leaders, and is hosted at the Canterbury Retreat Center. So, if you are Pentecostal, Baptist, non-denomination, Methodist, or whatever, you are welcome.
Here are some of the workshops at the retreat:
The Ministry of Worship in the Local Church – with David Baroni. He is a gifted musician, singer and songwriter. David will also be will be our worship leader. Check out David’s website: www.davidbaroni.com
Men’s Ministry in the Local Church with The Rev. Dr. Pete Alwinson. Pete has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years and is the recent author of Like Father, Like Son – How Knowing God the Father Changes Men. Pete leads an ecumenical men’s bible study every Tuesday morning at Canterbury. Click here for more information about Pete.
Women’s Ministry in the Local Church with Rita Baroni. In addition to being married to David Baroni, Rita is an actor, author and model. She has an amazing teaching ministry and shares her story of healing and victory over adversity with joy. She’s led women’s conferences all over the world. Learn more about Rita – Click Here
Inductive Bible Study in the Local Church with Emmaus Ministries. This workshop will equip people to dig deep into the study of scripture, glean essential insights in a proven method of bible study. Emmaus Ministries has relocated their operation and the school for Bible Study to the Canterbury Campus. The school will launch in August of 2016. For more information http://www.esbsonline.org
Know Your Church Brand In today’s culture it’s hard to stand out, to get noticed. Businesses invest millions to establish brand recognition. Church leaders who want to connect with their local community cannot afford to ignore the power of branding. This workshop will give you practical insights on how to create a “contagious brand”, one that gets remembered above the noise of culture. Presented by Dave Welday, President of HigherLife and Communication Consultant for the Diocese of Central Florida.
Check out http://ahigherlife.com
After spending some time at the leadership retreat, I will go to preach at St. Luke's Cathedral on Sunday.
February 14—St. Luke's Cathedral, Orlando, FL
We will draw from a number of readings at St. Luke's Sunday services, including Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2,9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13, but my main focus will be from Luke.
If you're going to be in the area, feel free to join us for worship. The picture at the top of the post is from the cathedral.
Here is a brief summary what I am up to in the next few weeks:
January 23-24, 2016
Christ Fellowship Miami
Miami, FLJanuary 29, 2016
Beyond These Walls Conference: Wesleyan/Methodist Mission Conference
Atlanta, GAJanuary 30, 2016
Synergoi: Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FLFebruary 4-5, 2016
Canadian Mennonite District Leaders (Private Meeting)
Nashville, TNFebruary 10, 2016
Presbyterian Church in America Church Planting Training (Private Meeting)
Orlando, FLFebruary 11, 2016
Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida Clergy Day
Orlando, FLFebruary 12-13, 2016
Canterbury Retreat Center Church Leaders Retreat
Orlando, FLFebruary 14, 2016
Preaching at St. Luke's Cathedral
Orlando, FL
Please pray we make much of Jesus in all these places!
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