Storytelling

With Tommy Oaks

Once upon a time, a King had a daughter who was beautiful beyond dreams...

Once upon a time, all the sounds were music, and everything was good in the world...

Once upon a time, and if it wasn't upon my time or upon our time, it was a good time, anyway, when jackdaws built their nest in old men's beards, and turkeys went up and down laneways smoking pipes of tobacco, and the roofs of Bunlahy were thatched with pancakes, and ponies, saddled and all, went along the roadways saying, "Who's for a ride?"...

So many interesting things start with "Once upon a time..."  That's why storytelling is a fine way to tell about just about anything. If you have something you want to tell (and don't the people of God have a story?), it's good to sharpen your storytelling skills.  

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Worship

with Marc Imboden 

The worship workshop will explore all the aspects of worship, going way beyond music. We'll examine the idea that worship is more of "A Kiss Towards” -- the giving of our affection to God. Students can expect to explore new ways of expressing worship, including writing, the arts, music, drama, and service. Marc Imboden is a Worship Leader and song writer from Indianapolis who has been leading congregations all over the country in worship and concert for over 15 years. Click here to visit MarcImboden.com
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 Leadership

with Curtis Booher

Are leaders made or are they born? While there may be some truth to the phrase "natural born leader," many skills can be learned and developed that will enable anyone to become a better leader. These skills will be taught during this workshop along with a look at a variety of leadership styles. Students determine which style is the best fit for them. The workshop leader is Curtis Booher, Assistant Professor of Bible and Christian Ministries, Milligan College.
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  Counseling

Missions

with Tim Ross

Me? A missionary? Do I have what it takes? What does it take? Tim Ross, veteran church planter in Africa and minister at the Hopwood Christian Church, Milligan College, will lead the mission ministry skill workshop. Workshop topics include: preparation for a life of service, finding the right fit, and teamwork in missions.
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Creative Arts

with John Thomas Oaks

Calling all poets, painters, crafters, thinkers, writers, and innovative minds to come explore our Creator through creation itself. Be ready for our minds to be stretched, our technique to be encouraged, and our faith stregthened. We will be focusing on what it means to be the church and how to live that out using our creative abilities. There will be lots of hands on experiences as well as some great discussion and brainstorming. Come with an open mind and an overflowing love for God's creativity and you will be sure to have an awesome time.

No Divas Allowed!

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Children's Ministry

With Nikki Hunt

Where can you change a diaper, clean up vomit, speak on "what happened to my dog after it died", have a marshmallow war, and ultimately, share the love of Christ with children? That's right, in the wild and crazy world of Children's Ministry where you'll have a blast sharing Christ's love with kids. Join us for a speedwalk through the ins and outs of the world of ministering to kids. You'll learn about teaching kids birth through 5th grade, recruiting and appreciating volunteers, organizing a special event, planning VBS, choosing curriculum, ministering to people of all ages (kids, teen and adult volunteers, and parents), and hopefully TONS more.
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Youth Ministry

with Brian Talty

  As a teen yourself, is it fair to say God is shaping you?  Then it is likely that he has shaped you in your teen years through the hands of adults committed to you through youth ministry. Paul says to the Corinthian church, “For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself.” Youth Ministry is your opportunity to pass on to other teens that which you have received.  Together we’ll explore the opportunities we have, the skills needed and the expectations for you in Youth Ministry.  

Brian Talty has served in youth ministry for eight years.  He currently serves as the Youth Minister of First Christian Church and the Instructor of Youth Ministry for Life Central Bible Institute in Decatur, Illinois.

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 It's All About Relationships 

With Bruce Montgomery

Do not attend this workshop if you have all of the friends you need and never have a problem with relationships. However, if you are like most of us and you struggle with times of loneliness and face challenges with friends and family, come join us. In this workshop you will learn how to develop and maintain healthy relationships. You will discover how to be affirming, real and vulnerable. The goal is to examine healthy relationships as a way of laying down our lives to help others discover the greatest relationship of all. Bruce Montgomery is an Associate Professor of Communications at Milligan College. Prior to Milligan he was a youth minister, a campus minister, and a senior minister over a span of nearly 30 years.