Calling ALL Bible Study & Small Group Leaders!!
Make plans to be at FBCSA for the “Main Event” on the evening of August 16 starting at 6:30 PM. Our Education Staff Members are bringing in guest leaders from across the state and nation to equip and train our entire leader team (Preschool – Sr. Adults).
Don’t miss this evening of fun, training, and fellowship!! Training includes a large group session with our Pastor, 3 breakout sessions with dozens of options to choose from, snacks, and Betty's Famous Cinnamon Rolls to energize your creativity.
This promises to be a blessing and benefit for both newly recruited and the most experienced leaders/teachers along with those interested for future opportunities.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
3rd Floor Webb Hall
Begins at 6:30 PM
(optional dinner at 5:30 PM)
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Brad Briscoe
Director Bi-vocational Church Planting North American Mission Board
Breakout 1: Key Paradigm Shifts for Missional Living
In this breakout, Brad will survey the biblical foundations that set the stage for living a missionary lifestyle. Topics will include recapturing the missionary nature of the church, and rethinking mission, vocation, discipleship, and evangelism.
Breakout 2: Engaging God's Mission Where You Live, Work & Play
Missionally minded people must learn how to lovingly engage people in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places that we inhabit. In this breakout, Brad will discuss the topics of biblical hospitality in & through our homes (1st place), understanding how God has placed us in a vocation for His missional purposes (2nd place), and what it means to identify, create, and support 3rd Places in our communities.
Curt Hale
Minister to Preschool, Elementary, Student, & Marriage Ministries Rush Creek Church Arlinton, Tx
Breakout 1: A Parent's First Ministry: Training Leaders to Help Parents
Christ-following parents often have vibrant, growing spiritual lives, yet struggle to pass along their faith to the ones who most need to be led—the children in their home. In this breakout Curt will analyze the four reasons Christian parents neglect to spiritually disciple their kids, and aim to equip Bible study leaders in ways to encourage them to overcome those barriers through simple and practical means. Ultimately, the first ministry for all parents is to lead their homes well for the glory of God. Through seizing and creating opportunities for faith talks, we can devote ourselves to raising spiritual champions for Christ.
Breakout 2: Speaking Your Child’s Language
The language we use is incredibly important in engaging our children in spiritual truth. During this time we will learn about the developmental needs of kids from newborns to teenagers and how to communicate faith to the next generation in a way they can receive it. We will also look at the changes kids undergo in adolescence and the dramatic effect those changes have on their understanding of the Gospel. This information is vital for parents to understand in order to guide their children well through the difficult stages of growing up.
Keith Lowry
Breakout 1: Talking Theology with Teenagers
Teenagers are at a point of curiosity in their life. They are beginning to ask questions about God, purpose, and religion. They are ready to be taken deeper into scripture and to ask hard questions. Join us as we discuss how we take these deep theological and apologetic topics and present them in a way that students can understand.
Breakout 2: The Culture of Students
The teens and tweens of this generation, now named Gen Z, may appear vastly different than any other generation, but at their root, they are just like any of us at that age. They young people who desire to brought deeper in their relationship with God. Join us as we talk about the differences and commonalities in this generation that will help us better minister to them.
Rusty Wheelington
Breakout 1: Talking Theology with Teenagers
Teenagers are at a point of curiosity in their life. They are beginning to ask questions about God, purpose, and religion. They are ready to be taken deeper into scripture and to ask hard questions. Join us as we discuss how we take these deep theological and apologetic topics and present them in a way that students can understand.
Breakout 2: The Culture of Students
The teens and tweens of this generation, now named Gen Z, may appear vastly different than any other generation, but at their root, they are just like any of us at that age. They young people who desire to brought deeper in their relationship with God. Join us as we talk about the differences and commonalities in this generation that will help us better minister to them.
Missi Tolosa
Kids Minister Mission City Church San Antonio
Topic: Engaging Parents and Classroom Management
Join us for insight in including parents in your weekly lessons, connecting with parents at home, and making lessons “stick” from one Sunday to the next. Also, discover great ways to keep kids engaged during class and make your Bible study time incredible!
SCHEDULE
5:30 pm Optional Dinner (Baked Potato, Salad Bar, $4)
6:30 pm Large Group Session
7:00 pm Break-out Session 1
7:45 pm Break/Snacks
7:55 pm Break-out Session 2
8:40 pm Break/Snacks (Cinnamon Rolls)
8:50 pm Break-out Session 3
9:35 pm Dismiss
Childcare is now closed.
Contact Julie Jones in the church office for additional information.