Leadership Conference

Beyond Survival Conference - April 22nd-24th, 2010

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The Beyond Survival Conference serves leaders and congregation members from churches of all denominations throughout the Midwest states of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming. Our goal is to share and learn from each other as we explore relevant issues in our churches today.

This conference will help you and/or your congregation thrive through spiritual leadership and mission outreach…not only will you be treated to renowned keynote speakers, you will also participate in new and engaging workshops throughout the conference.

You are invited to join us at this annual conference. You may register by completing this form.

For more information contact Kelly Micek at 402-423-4769 or k.micek@sheridanlutheran.org

You can expect to hear from renowned keynotes speakers, learn new ways to reach out to others through workshops and worship throughout the conference.

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Featured Speakers:

Margaret Feinberg is a popular speaker at churches and leading conferences such as Fusion, Catalyst, and LeadNow.  Margaret invites people to discover the relevance of God and His Word in a modern world.  Audiences love her ability to connect the practical with the spiritual.

Mark Mittleberg is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and a leading strategist in evangelism and apologetic-oriented outreach.  He is the primary author (along with Lee Strobel and Bill Hybels) of the recently updated Becoming a Contagious Christian Training Course.

David Edwards describes himself as an "itinerant postmodern pastor."  David speaks from his heart about issues relevant to the postmodern generation.  Regardless of the setting, David's message is simple: helping people to discover the importance of a Christ-centered lifestyle and reintroduce the truth of God's Word by meeting people where they are in life and bringing them one step closer in the process of knowing and becoming like Jesus Christ.

John Fischer, as Senior Writer with PurposeDrivenLife.com, has specialized in a daily devotional, Catch of the Day, that now reaches an audience of over 400,000 people five times a week.  John's career spans over thirty-five years of distinctive ministry, first as a singer/songwriter, recording artist and pioneer of Jesus Music, then as a best-selling author.

No Better Cause is an award winning pop/soul/funk vocal band hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska.  Through a combination of jaw-dropping performances and innovative studio musicanship, their music has put them on a national platform since their humble beginnings in 2002.  With a unique assortment of both original songs and uniquely arranged covers, No Better Cause is guaranteed to deliver a show that people of all ages can appreciate and enjoy...and it's all done using NOTHING but their voices.

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Schedule:

Thursday, April 22
4-6pm ~ Registration
6pm ~ Dinner -  Menu includes Chicken cordon bleu, wild rice, almond green beans, tropical fruit salad, strawberry shortcake, coffee, tea and water.
7-7:30pm ~ Opening Worship
7:30-8:30pm ~ Keynote -- John Fisher
8:30pm ~ Refreshments - Cookies, Coffee, Pop or Water
8:30pm ~ Informational Technology Workshop

Friday, April 23
8am ~ Coffee
8:30am ~ Devotions and Announcements
8:45-10am ~ Keynote -- John Fisher
10-10:30am ~ Break
10:30-11:30am ~ Keynote -- Margaret Feinberg
11:30-12:30pm ~ Lunch (provided) Menu includes French dip sandwiches, sunchips, fresh veggie tray, fresh fruit tray, ice cream bars, tea or water.
12:30-1:30pm ~ Workshops
1:30-1:45pm ~ Break
1:45-2:45pm ~ Keynote -- Dave Edwards
2:45pm ~ Break
3-4pm ~ Workshops
4-6:30pm ~ Dinner (on your own)
6:30-7:30pm ~ Keynote -- Margaret Feinberg
7:45-9pm ~ No Better Cause Concert
9pm ~ Refreshments

Saturday, April 24
8am ~ Coffee
8:30am ~ Devotions
8:45-9:45am ~ Keynote -- Mark Mittelberg
9:45am ~ Break
10-11am ~ Workshops
11-12pm ~ Keynote -- Mark Mittelberg

Dismissal

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Thursday night workshop:  8:30 pm

 

  • SLC Sound Booth    Bryan Tepe: Media and Worship

 

Friday Workshop 12:30-1:30

 

  • Worship Center - Margaret Feinberg:  Church  and Culture, Style and Substance
  • Room 111 -  Dave Edwards: Helping students and young adults discover the importance of a Christ-centered lifestyle.
  • Chapel -  Lou Forney:  Creating Positive Change
  • Music Room - Roger Kruger:  Clergy Self Care
  • Family Life Center - Larry Crane, Group Publishing Co:  Understanding Kid Culture
  • Room 113 - Bishop Dave DeFreese:  Live Love

 

Friday Workshop 3:00 – 4:00pm

 

  • Room 111  Dave Edwards: The Invisible Giants of Ministry
  • Worship Center   John Fischer:   From Fear to Surprise
  • Room 114-115   Rhonda Bostrom The Great Outdoors – God’s Natural Worship Center 
  • Music Room  Richard Williams, President, Philippi International and Vic Cottrell – President, Ventures for Excellence foundation:  Reviving the Church in China
  • Chapel    Lou Forney: Effective Small Group Ministry
  • Room 113   Margaret Feinberg:  Backstage Pass

 

Saturday workshop 10:00 – 11:00am

 

  • Worship Center   Mark Mittleburg: Using Your Giftedness to Share Your Faith
  • Room 113   John Fischer:  Finding God in the World
  • Family Life Center   Larry Crane, Group Publishing Co.:   Preteen Ministry Blueprint
  • Room 111   Dave Edwards: Speaking the Gospel to the Post Modern Generation