Christ Church to host conference

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Christ Church in Fairview Heights will host “Navigating Change,” a two-day conference open to church pastors and church leaders throughout Illinois, on Thursday and Friday.

The purpose of the conference is to have discussions and how-to leadership sessions to “improve, invite, innovate.”

“Pastor Shane Bishop and the leadership team of Christ Church have created, led and managed change more effectively than most and it shows,” said Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, resident bishop United Methodist Church, Illinois Great Rivers Conference. “I recommend your paying attention to the practice and learning of these bold faithful leaders and this fruitful congregation.”

Last year’s event drew about 150 pastors and church leaders. Most have pre-registered but people can register between 6 and 6:30 p.m., before the opening session. 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 and register before the 6:30 p.m. opening session. The cost is $75 per person and includes sessions all day Friday, plus a continental breakfast and a lunch on Friday.

Christ Church is at 339 Frank Scott Parkway East in Fairview Heights.

Here is the schedule:

3:30-4 p.m. Pastor and spouse registration

4-5 p.m. Pre-Conference Session for Pastors.

5-6 p.m. Dinner for Pastors and Spouses

6-6:30 p.m. Conference Registration in Scripture Hall

6:30-7:45 p.m. Main keynote speaker: the Rev. Roger Ross, pastor of First United Methodist will speak on “Shifting Your Church’s DNA.”

8-9:15 p.m. Breakout Session 1

Strategic Outreach Ministries

Planting A Modern Worship Service

Finding Great Volunteers

Rethinking Student Ministry

Evangelism Into New Territory

Extreme Church Make-Over

Ten Ways To Turbo Charge Your Giving

7:30-8:30 a.m. Free Continental Breakfast in the Coffe Cafe.

8:30-10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Mark R. Jordan, lead pastor, New Horizon UMC in Champaign, will address “Leading to the Next Level.”

10:15-11:30 a.m. Breakout Session 2

From Pastoral To Congregational Care

Creative Flow In Worship

Building Great Ministry Team

Innovation In Children’s Ministry

Developing An Evangelistic Church

Simplifying Church Administration

They’re Here, Now What?

Walking Through The Mine Fields Of Project Development

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boxed lunch

12:30-1:45 p.m. Breakout Session 3. The Rev. Shane Bishop, the senior pastor of Christ Church since 1997, will talk about “Strategic Leadership.”

Worship On A Shoestring

Connecting Every Person In Ministry

New Avenues In Discipleship

Social Media Evangelism

Starting A Safety & Security Ministry

2-3:30 p.m. Speaker: the Rev. Shane Bishop

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