Session Seven - 1:00pm on February 23, 2008

Code
Topic Speaker Abstract
CM21
The Mission Saturated Church

Alan Weatherly, Sr. Pastor, Asbury UMC

Asbury claims prayer and missions as the DNA of the congregation.  This workshop explores how this DNA releases the power of the Spirit to mobilize the Body of Christ for missions: anytime, anywhere.
CM28
Developing a Mission Minded Children's Ministry
Julie Durling
Director of Children's Ministries
Asbury UMC

Discover how to include missions in every area of your Children's Ministry

CP17
Building and Maintaining a Prayer Room
Terry Teykl
Renewal Ministries
Spring, TX
This session is devoted to practical ways to develop a prayer room ministry in the local church.  Ways in which this prayer room ministry can utilize the internet will be explored.
CM18
Two Funding Models for Missions
Dick McClain
The Mission Society
Bob Slone
Asbury UMC
Mobilizing a local congregation for global outreach takes money.  Many churches have found a “faith promise for missions” to be the key to funding missions.  Others have found it a corporate commitment from the church budget to work well.  We will consider the pros and cons of each in this workshop.
CP19
Who's Got Your Back!
Leonard Sweet
E. Stanly Jones Professor of Evangelism
Drew University
Madison, NJ
Life’s Eleven Witnesses – ¬The 11 indispensable relationships you gotta have.
PP26
Scripture and Prayer
Jimmy Aycock
Sr. Associate Pastor
Asbury UMC
Learn how to incorporate God’s Word into your prayer life.
PP30
Theophostic Prayer

Dr. Charles Hayden and
Charlotte Baldwin

Asbury Family Counseling Center
Many people are being healed of painful memories using theophostic prayer.  What is theophostic prayer and how does it work?  This class offers help and practice in this unique prayer. 
PM16
Prayer Teams for Everything
John Bailey, Director of Missions at Asbury We’ve tried deciding what to do, and then asking God to bless it, and we’ve tried seeking God’s leading first. Seeking God’s leading first works better. Here’s a structure to implement that approach for everything.
PM21
Personal Evangelism for Everyone
Susan Taylor
Ends of the Earth Team Leader
Asbury UMC
What is evangelism, how does it relate to missions, and how does culture dictate the approach?
M12
Asbury Community Thrift Store
Ann Pospicil
Asbury Community Thrift Store
Although separately incorporated, the Asbury Community Thrift Store is one way members can participate in Jerusalem missions.
M30

From Toys to Tots

Bryan & Beth Tatum, Missionaries with the Methodist Children’s

                        Home in Costa Rica

This workshop explores the opportunities for prayer and service for the incredible children’s home God is preparing in Costa Rica.  We will also discuss the journey of Bryan & Beth and their triplet children from being the owners of The Elf Shelf Toy Stores to house parents of an orphanage in Coronado, Costa Rica.