It is so exciting to see that the church throughout the Lake Union territory has discovered a finished work will never be accomplished if only the trained clergy are involved. Lay members and pastors have accepted the challenge and are ready to take the next step under Prince Emmanuel in the great battle for the souls of men, women, and children.

Will you be the next lay evangelist or support person to train for this exciting work? Come and accept the personal challenge the Lord has given each of us. Discover the ministry God has designed specifically for you to be involved in. Remember, in a little while He that shall come—will come to take us home to live with Him forever.

The Share the Light Church Ministries Conventionprovides training workshops in various aspects of church life and programs designed to optimize evangelistic tools and opportunities.

SEMINARS:

Intercessory Prayer—The Bible is filled with examples and principles of prayer. A key component of Jesus’ prayer life was interceding for those He encountered in His ministry. Learn how to follow Jesus’ example in praying for those around you, and how prayer can become the most effective component of evangelism.

Getting Decisions—Learn how to lead people to a life commitment for Jesus Christ.

Family Life—Families are in crisis all around us. Learn how to recognize and respond to opportunities to help families cope with today’s challenges. The principles for making family ministry an evangelistic outreach will be presented. Information, training, and resources will be available so you can start a family ministry in your church.

Diversity in Worship—Hear biblical principals of worship and how they can be applied in a variety of ways to meet the spiritual needs of a diverse population.

Women’s Ministry—Learn how to make women’s ministry an evangelistic outreach, while meeting a variety of needs and enhancing the life of the local church.

My Outreach/My Membership—Learn how a simple, yet highly-effective software module can empower a church to generate and monitor spiritual interests in an organized, methodical, and field-tested manner. Welcome to the cutting edge of evangelism!

Communication—Evangelism and church life is all about communication. Learn how to more effectively reach people in the community and create a sense of community among your members.

Making Disciples—The Gospel Commission is a command by our Savior to “go and make disciples.” Only disciples can make disciples. Learn what it means to become a disciple of Jesus so you are effective in making disciples of Jesus.

Evangelism 101—A basic overview of public evangelism and evangelistic preaching. Participants will receive information on how to conduct an evangelistic crusade—developing interests, leading people to Christ, and follow-up assimilation.

Computers—Today’s advancing computer technology is becoming a powerful tool in reaching people for God’s kingdom. Discover creative ways to use computer technology more effectively in your local church.

Youth Ministry—Is youth ministry about ministering to youth, or is it about youth being employed in ministry? Yes! Learn how to meet the spiritual needs of young people by involving them in ministry.

Foyers & Potlucks—Discover how to make your local church more inviting and friendly to people in your community by developing a spirit of hospitality.

Deacons & Deaconesses—Early in the formation of the Christian church, special gifts were employed to care for the needs of the emerging community. Discover how to become more useful and effective in this essential service.

Elders—Realize the joy of partnership in ministry by learning a variety of ways God uses leadership to equip the church and help it grow.

Children’s Ministry—Discover how to be more creative and effective in providing religious education to the very young. Learn how children’s ministry can become a powerful component of evangelism in your community.

Principios para pastorear una iglesia hispana en Norteamérica—El poder resolver las necesidades de la iglesia hispana en Norteamérica tiene desafíos únicos. Aprenda cómo llegar a ser un pastor más eficaz en su iglesia y su comunidad.

Desarrollar el evangelismo en la iglesia—Aprenda cómo aplicar principios bíblicos para resolver las necesidades de las personas en su comunidad. Se presentarán maneras creativas y eficaces para alcanzar a aquellos a su alrededor.

Grupos pequeños en la iglesia local—Aprenda cómo organizar su iglesia en unidades pequeñas, como un medio de involucrar a más miembros en el ministerio y la vida de la iglesia. Los grupos pequeños pueden ayudar a resolver las necesidades individuales de los miembros, como las de sus vecinos.

Perfiles de la personalidad—Dios ha creado una variedad de personas, cada uno con cualidades únicas y con diferentes dones, para ser usados en su iglesia. Descubra cómo poder apreciar a ese Dios que nos creó tan distintos unos con otros y cómo él nos ha equipado para resolver las diferentes necesidades.

Un modelo de discipulado—Cómo plantar la semilla del evangelismo entre la juventud. ¿Está el ministerio juvenil ministrando a la juventud o la juventud está trabajando en el ministerio? ¡Si! Aprenda cómo resolver las necesidades espirituales de la gente joven al involucrarlos en el ministerio.

El Ministerio Femenino—Aprenda cómo hacer del Ministerio Femenino una herramienta para evangelización y que a la vez resuelva las necesidades del sector femenino y realze la vida de la iglesia local.

Who Should Attend: Youth, laity, and pastors within the Lake Union Conference may attend any track offered in English and Spanish.

Schedule: Friday, August 26, 2005, from 7:00 p.m. through Sunday, August 28, 2005, noon.

Meals:Sabbath breakfast, lunch, and supper, and a Sunday prayer breakfast are included with your registration fee. All other meals are on your own. No meals will be provided for non-registrants.

Registration:All attendees must preregister through PlusLine. Registration can be processed online at www.plusline.org, or by phone: (800) 732-7587. No registrations will be taken on-site; please be sure to register early with PlusLine.

On-Site Check-In: You may pick up your event material on Friday, August 26, 2005, from 3:00–9:30 p.m.

Children: Please make other plans for the care of your children during this special training event. There are no provisions for children.

Rodney Grove is the Lake Union Conference executive secretary.