Part 2 of C.A.M.P – (Christ Always Meets People - a way of thinking about relationship building and Loving Well as followers of Jesus) dives deep into what it looks like to love without an agenda. We will use three of our core relational areas – family, friends, and colleagues – to build skills and awareness of where relationships get beat up and how we can be the healing hands and loving voice of Jesus to the people we know, work with, or care about most. NOTE: This session is intended as a follow up to the morning session. It is advised to do both sessions in succession for optimal learning and application.

This workshop will explore the evidence revealing that the true experience of belonging is the most powerful prevention of suicide. Practical tools and immediately applicable information presented in an engaging format will encourage and equip participants to be difference makers in their relationships, their organizations and their communities.

This workshop will explore the evidence revealing that the true experience of belonging is the most powerful prevention of suicide. Practical tools and immediately applicable information presented in an engaging format will encourage and equip participants to be difference makers in their relationships, their organizations and their communities.

This first part will briefly look at the role we play in managing God’s finances on a personal level. Freedom from debt, personal budgets, and financial planning will be touched on, followed by the purpose of tithes/offerings. All who want to learn more about personal financial management should come.

This second workshop will focus on information related to tithes/offerings at the local church
level, the Conference level, and legal Issues surrounding donations. This class is designed to
assist lay-members involved in the local church financial matters (treasurers, finance committee
members, elders, but anyone is welcome to attend who would like to learn more).

Hear the story of the White family from the perspective of a family member. Charlie White, great-grandson of James and Ellen will share these stories and unique insights with the purpose of re-acquainting us with the personal side of the White family and destroying some of the myths that surround them. In this presentation you’ll hear about the early religious/conversion experiences of James White and Ellen Harmon and discover how this impacted their lives — and how it applies to our lives. We will also look at their courtship and marriage.

Hear the story of the White family from the perspective of a family member. Charlie White, great-grandson of James and Ellen will share these stories and unique insights with the purpose of re-acquainting us with the personal side of the White family and destroying some of the myths that surround them. In this presentation we’ll discover the three passions that empowered Ellen White in her 70+ years of ministry — and learn which one was most significant. We will try to answer the question: What was the most important thing about Ellen White? . . . and by extension: What is the most important thing about each of us in life?

Hear the story of the White family from the perspective of a family member. Charlie White, great-grandson of James and Ellen will share these stories and unique insights with the purpose of re-acquainting us with the personal side of the White family and destroying some of the myths that surround them. In this presentation we’ll meet the four boys born to James and Ellen; and learn of the tragic premature loss of two of their boys — and how this affected the parents. We will also look at how the enemy came at the White family (often through health issues) and how they dealt with it. We will look briefly at the ongoing ministry of the two remaining boys.

Intellectual property infringement is a significant is- sue in churches and schools that could expose not only the denomination to liability but an individual to personal liability. This seminar is intended for teach- ers, pastors and communication/media volunteers to understand the do’s-and don’ts of using copyrighted material. We will highlight resources and licenses you can use in your ministry context.

This class is a resource for church clerks who use (or want to use) eAdventist as they minister to their congregation and community. Topics covered will include membership transfers; baptisms, rebaptisms, professions of faith; baptism/death reports; and church contact information. Prior registration is required.