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2008 DISTRICT MINISTERS RETREAT

BRANSON, MISSOURI

MAY 12 – 14, 2008

 

 Our annual Oklahoma District Ministers’ Retreat is scheduled for May 12 through May 14.  The first session will begin at 7 PM on Monday, May 12, at Tri Lakes Center in Branson, Missouri.  Husbands and wives are both encouraged to attend this retreat as it has been planned with you in mind.

 

I am pleased to announce that Mark Rutland will be our special guest speaker.  He is a fantastic communicator and a highly respected leader in our Fellowship.  He presently serves as President of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida and is a noted speaker in the area of leadership.

 

Nursery and child-care will be provided during the Monday and Tuesday evening sessions at no cost to our ministers.  However, we request that you register your children in advance.  Registration for children is free but you are requested to phone my office – 405.475.1100 – and speak with Barbara Miller.  Space is limited so it is important that you call as soon as possible.

 

All ministers interested in participating in a golf tournament on Tuesday should contact Doyle Seeley at 405.258.1841 or 405.258.2804 for additional information and registration.   

 

Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel of your choice.  We have arranged an outstanding group rate with The Branson Towers – 800.683.1122. 

 

There is no registration fee for attending the retreat.  It is our desire that this time be reserved for the men and women who give of their lives into ministry day after day.  We want this to be a special time for our ministerial family!   

 

Linda and I are looking forward to seeing you in Branson!

 

 

 

 

 

COMING SOON – ALL CHURCH MINISTRIES CONFERENCE

 

“Resourcing…to lead” - April 18th and 19th!

 

The Oklahoma District is sponsoring an All Church Ministries Conference to be held in Owasso, Oklahoma at First Assembly of God.  This conference is designed for ministry leadership within the local church. 

 

ONE CONFERENCE:

Resourcing leadership - within the body

 

This will be an opportunity to invest in the lives of the people who are vital to the day-to-day ministries of your church.  Whether your staff consists of full-time personnel, an army of volunteers, a core of people with a mix of gifts and abilities, seasoned workers, or aspiring beginners – all will benefit from this unique conference designed to enrich the local congregation.

 

Training is the key to effectiveness!  Ministries within the body will never rise above the level of those providing leadership.  This one weekend will provide an opportunity to raise the level of effectiveness of the multifaceted ministries that operate within the local church.

 

The keynote speaker will be George O. Wood, newly elected General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God. 

 

Multiple break-outs and workshops - will be offered – specific to training the uniqueness of ministry.  Instead of each department planning an event, this conference combines forces – offering churches one meeting - designed to enrich, motivate, and inspire leadership within the local body.

 

Saturday sessions will feature individualized training and resources for the local church leaders in:

Children’s Ministry

Youth Ministry

Royal Rangers

Girls Ministry

Church Board Members

Church Secretary/Treasurers

Music Ministry

Technology and Media

Legal Issues Facing the Church

Singles Ministry

Women’s Ministry

Missions and Projects Ministry

 

 

 

Make plans now to involve your church leaders!

 

Frank and Linda Cargill