PREMIER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EXPLORES LONGEVITY IN THE CHURCH
The 2009 CASA Leadership Conference, (click link for CASA's website and registration) September 16-18 at the Doubletree Conference Center in Downers Grove, IL (Chicagoland), promises to be a pivotal experience for leaders of Second Half ministries across the nation. There has been no other time in history like this: 40 percent of all Americans are over age 50! Evaluate what this means for ministries in churches around the globe as we consider what transformational and lifelong discipleship looks like.
Converge Worldwide 2nd 1/2 for Him Ministries is pleased to partner with CASA (Christian Association Serving Adult Ministries) to offer this premier training event. This year’s conference offers a lineup of speakers and workshop leaders that will exceed your expectations. Dr. Gordon MacDonald, pastor, author and seasoned Christian leader, will speak during the preconference intensive on Who Stole My Church? based on his most recent book by the same title (see Spring 2009 Boomers and Beyond newsletter). Main conference speakers include Stuart and Jill Briscoe, Ward Tanneberg, Jim and Jan Conway, Chip Arn, Ben Dickerson, Amy Hanson, John Coloumbe, Pete Menconi, Greg Ogden, Don Simmons, Linda Sasser and Randy Swanson.
We are so certain this conference will profoundly inspire, encourage and educate 2nd 1/2 ministry leaders that 2nd 1/2 for Him is offering a special subsidy for every participant attending from a Converge Worldwide (BGC) church! In addition to your early registration discount (before August 15), CWW will pay $20 toward your registration. That means you can attend both the preconference intensive and the main conference for $295! Or catch just the main conference for $215. Click here to download the Registration for CASA Leadership Conference.
Sessions Will Address Practical Needs of Ministry
At this conference, some of America’s ministry leaders will tackle questions, test assumptions, offer practical tools and stimulate interaction and innovation. Session titles include:
• “What to Do While Your Life is Happening”
• “To Live, Love and Serve Again--After Loss”
• “Breaking Down the Age Barriers” “New Groups = New Growth”
• “Becoming a Boomer Groomer”
• “Helping Every Person Find Their Best Place of Service for the Best of Their Life.”
Details about the entire conference can be found at www.goCASA.org call CASA at 1-888-200-8552, or contact CWW 2nd 1/2 for Him at leonaberg@comcast.net or call (206) 362-2621.
2nd 1/2 for Him Gathering at Conference
Participants from Converge Worldwide churches are invited to join Richard and Leona Bergstrom, Co-Directors of 2nd ? for Him Ministries, at a special reception following the session on Thursday evening. It will be an informal time to visit with each other as well as interact with some of the speakers and leaders
Other details: The preconference intensive includes lunch and two extensive seminars.. Main Conference includes five general sessions, eleven workshops, two breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner and snacks. Accommodations are not included in the registration fee. Rooms at the Doubletree are available at the CASA group rate of $99 per room/night+tax and can be reserved at www.goCASA.org or directly with the hotel at 1-630-971-2000.
Dr. Ward Tanneburg, Executive Director of CASA
