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Tools and Techniques for Tomorrow's Churches

Saturday, August 16, 2008 
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church 
4126 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA

Produced and Presented by Iowa Religious Media Services

Registration Fees:
· Member of IRMS member church: $50
· 4 or more people from 1 member church: $45 (To qualify for this rate, all registrations and fees must be submitted together.)
· Nonmember: $65
· At the door: $70
Check must accompany registration.

· Rodger Nishioka

· Larry Graves

· Mary Dreier

· Eric Halverson

· Pat Mathson

· Michael Bausch

· Anissa Bacon

· Noelle Garcia

· Karen Young & Jackie Schmidt

· Ferzana Hashmi

Clicking on the presenter names below will take you to their detailed bio.

Rodger Nishioka, Keynote Speaker

Associate Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary, Nishioka is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research - some of it in Iowa - into why teens and young adults leave mainline churches. What he learned about what this generation is seeking is humbling, thought-provoking, and challenging.

Nishioka will also present 2 identical breakout sessions: "Working with Junior High Kids." He believes that "when God is at God's most energetic and creative best, the result is junior high students."

Larry Graves
From Maintenance to Mission

So often we do the same things over and over, expecting different results, and are surprised when we don’t get them. The church’s strategy has been to wait for people to come to us, and we all know how well that’s been working! This workshop will look at differences between the maintenance and missional church and provide steps to becoming missional.

Mary Dreier
1. Building a Labyrinth: Materials and Methods

2. Labyrinth: Reenergizing Christian Educators

3. Labyrinths: Spaces for Kids with God

In three workshops, Mary will explore 3 topics utilizing the labyrinth: 1) Participants will construct a labyrinth from everyday materials. 2) For Christian Educators: how to nurture your relationship with God in the midst of the chaos of your work and life, through disciplines that renew, nourish and sustain. 3) How to create a space for children that enables them to "be" with God. We will walk a labyrinth with the eyes of a child, wondering their way to God. Click here for additional details.

Eric Halverson
Creating Video Messages
The craze of watching videos over the Internet has driven millions to routinely engage in this form of entertainment.  Many Churches choose not to use these sites because of the lack of protection.  In this workshop learn how to create compelling home videos and increase visibility around the clock through safe custom video sharing libraries exclusive to your church.

Pat Mathson
Children Embracing Prayer

Explore exciting ideas and methods that encourage children to make prayer a part of their lives. This session will offer a variety of ways to pray with children that speak to their hearts and their experiences. Come away with practical ideas that invite children to pray always.

Michael Bausch
Creating Powerful Images 

How can you capture attention and present effective worship and educational programs using traditional and contemporary arts and multi-media? You'll learn how to embed imagery, music and word to create worship that stimulates a congregational "buzz" that increases attendance, facilitates message retention and develops deep reflection.

Anissa Bacon
1. Finding Your Voice in Song

2. Copyright Law for Churches

In one session you will talk about how to encourage and engage the congregation to find their own voices in song, and how to make music happen in ways that are personally and communally meaningful. She will also conduct one session on copyright, revealing ways to obtain music and arts of all types that even the smallest churches can afford. Click here for more details about this workshop.

Noelle Garcia
1. Involving Youth in Music Ministry

2. Traditional and Contemporary Music

Mentored by John Angotti, Noelle has grown a rich spiritual life that feeds her music writing and mission. Learn from her how to get praise and worship music accepted in your parish, blend traditional and popular styles for a wider audience, and develop acceptance of contemporary music in your church. She will also present one session on how to get youth involved in music ministry. Noelle's first CD, "Meet Me Where I Am" received a 4-star review from Christian Music Today. Click here for more details about this workshop.

Karen Young and Jackie Schmidt
Welcoming Special Needs Kids

An overview of how to include and involve special needs children in the church, focusing on how to deal with their challenges and maximize their gifts.

Ferzana Hashmi
The Immigration Game

This immigration attorney has created a life-sized game set in a "town" where participants struggle with issues of immigration. Participants will draw cards to discover their situations and then work with Hashmi to try to resolve them under the law.