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East Central District Annual
Called to Serve Event
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
One Week Away
Register Today!
Saturday, February 4, 2017
7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First UMC, Oviedo, Florida
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A Training Opportunity for All Local Church Laity & Clergy...
This FREE district wide learning event is designed to inspire and equip laity, lay staff, and clergy. The event includes a wide selection of classes to help folks grow. Expand your understanding of local church ministry. Learn and share new ways to be God's light in your community!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bishop Ken Carter
"Who is My Neighbor?"
Participants will select to attend two different sessions from various topics and leaders. Click HERE
for a .pdf of the courses. Register one person at a time.
The hard part will be deciding which two workshops you should attend. Don't miss out, on-line registration closes February 1st!
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| Schedule for the Day:
7:45 AM Hospitality Gathering & Registration in the Gymnasium
8:30 AM Gather in Sanctuary
8:45 AM Welcome from Rev. Dr. Bob Bushong - Sanctuary
8:50 AM Keynote: Bishop Ken Carter
9:45 AM Dismiss to class sessions
9:50-11:10 AM Session I (80 minutes) 11:15-11:35 AM Break-Snacks available - Gymnasium
11:40-1:00 PM Session II (80 minutes)
1:00 PM Dismiss from Session II Continental Breakfast, snacks and coffee will be available beginning at 7:45 a.m. as participants arrive.
Free child care for children 0-5 years of age is available by advanced reservation only. Please contact
Jeanette Dickson
at 407-365-3255 at First UMC, Oviedo to make a reservation for your child/children. Childcare reservation deadline is January 31st. We will not be able to accommodate drop ins.
NOTE: Courses offered Session I or Session II will cover the same subject material in each session. Register for one.
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Act Like a New Church
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Rev. Dan Jackson
Director of New Church Development, Office of Congregation Vitality
Florida Conference of the UMC
In a short attention span world, how can disciples develop disciples? Using lessons learned from the Fresh Expressions movement in England we'll explore how to connect with those who have never met Jesus and explore strategies from which local churches can create their own disciple making outreach processes. This session is designed for those involved with Discipleship, Christian Education and Evangelism.
Session I
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Agua Viva Serves
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Blake Davidson 
Director, Agua Viva Serves
Agua Viva Serves is a mission organization based in Winter Park, Florida. We fund, design, and implement small to medium scale sustainable water systems in the developing world. Our primary focus has been the border between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. We operate one field office in Los Chiles, CR with a staff of 6 and work is supplemented by many multi-denominational volunteer mission teams from the United States. Blake Davidson will discuss the history of Agua Viva Serves and the many challenges of building sustainable projects in the developing world. Our workshop will cover the world water crisis and how Agua Viva is working together with local populations to find permanent solutions. We will also discuss how volunteers can be involved with Agua Viva and be in relationship with their brothers and sisters abroad.
Session I
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Best Practices in Hiring
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Marilynn Mollica 
Director of Human Resources, Florida Conference of the UMC
"Best Practices in Hiring" is designed to give an interviewer the most widely recognized guidelines to make a successful hire. From the initial pre-screen telephone call and setting the stage for the onsite interview, this session will walk you through the best questions to ask your candidate to get the answers to make a successful hire.
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Brain Fitness Ministry
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Peggy Bargmann, RN   
Director, Brain Fitness Club
Vandie Loper
Coordinator of Brain Fitness Club, FUMC Orlando
Rev. Gary Rideout
Minister of Congregational Care, FUMC Winter Park
The Brain Fitness Club is a program for those who are in the early stages of memory loss or dementia. The purpose of the group is to provide an environment for those with early memory loss to participate in a variety of brain healthy activities, such as socialization, physical exercise and mental stimulation. Its focus is also to teach lifestyle adjustments and to help members recognize and adopt brain healthy behaviors. The program collaborates with University of Central Florida and Rollins College through internships and assistance with program material and facilitation. Come hear how to get this ministry started at your church.
Session I or Session II
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Breaking Through Barriers to Grow Your Church
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Rev. Dan Jackson
Director of New Church Development, Office of Congregation Vitality
Florida Conference of the UMC
Breaking through Barriers, strategies for moving from 250 to 400 in worship. It's so easy for churches, no matter the size, to get trapped on a plateau. Whether you are worshipping 250, 350, or 400, there are specific actions your church can take to grow to the next level. This workshop will give you specific concepts and tactics to grow your church.
Session II
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Bringing Generations Together in Faith
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Rev. Melissa Cooper 
Program Coordinator, Life Enrichment Center
For the first time in history, we have four generations leading our churches and five in our congregations. How do we navigate our new setting? How do we develop fresh, new ways of reaching next generations while still honoring our traditions? How do we create worship experiences and programming that honors and serves all generations? Through Generational Intelligence. In this workshop, we will talk about the characteristics of each of the generations in our churches, as well as each of their strengths and what they have to offer all generations. We'll also discuss practical ways to bring the generations together through healthy communication and intergenerational programming.
Session I or Session II
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Child Youth Protection Training
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LaNita Battles
Claims/Risk Manager, Ministry Protection
Florida Conference of the UMC
Our Christian faith calls us to offer both hospitality and protection to our precious children. The Social Principles of the United Methodist church state that "...children must be protected from economic, physical and sexual exploitation and abuse." This session will review the Conference's comprehensive strategy for providing a safe, nurturing environment for our children and youth.
Session II
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Coaching For Success
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Marilynn Mollica
Director of Human Resources, Florida Conference of the UMC
"Coaching For Success" will encompass all aspects of performance management: the criticality of timely feedback and accurate documentation; how to message a tough conversation; tailoring your coaching to your audience; and conducting annual evaluations and Stay interviews.
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Disaster Recovery: Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew
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Pam Garrison
Disaster Response Coordinator, Office of Missional Engagement
Florida Conference of the UMC
Unless you were directly impacted, most have forgotten that Florida had two hurricanes last fall. With twenty counties receiving a FEMA Declaration for Individual Assistance, the work of recovery is just beginning. And that recovery could take as much as three years -- or more -- in some of our harder hit communities. Come and learn how you and your church can be involved.
Session II
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Donor-Driven Stewardship in a Competitive Market:
A Challenge for the Institutional Church
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Tom Wilkinson
Vice President, Church Relations and New Business
The Florida United Methodist Foundation
This workshop will focus on the generational and demographic shift in attitudes toward giving and giving practices from the so-called "Traditionalists", born before 1946, and the "New Philanthropists", people after 1946. Practical, easily implementable solutions are offered, with ample time for Q and A.
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Endowment Funds and Planned Giving:
Enhancing Long-Term Sustainability
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Tom Wilkinson
Vice President, Church Relations and New Business
The Florida United Methodist Foundation
All churches must consider enhancing their long-term sustainability. One way to do so is to create an endowment fund and planned giving program that will encourage members and friends to plan for the future as part of their life-long journey of comprehensive Christian stewardship. This workshop will describe the endowment process and how to go about establishing a planned giving program.
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Exploring Being in Ministry With Persons in the LGBTQ Community
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 Rev. Jad Denmark
Minister of Care, St. Luke's UMC
In this session we will explore how our local churches can be in ministry with LGBTQ persons and how to communicate/express, promote, and live in an affirming, welcoming ministry toward LGBTQ persons. There will be brainstorming on the use of language both - spoken and written - as well as a panel discussion from laypeople in local United Methodist Churches to give perspective on the Kingdom impact of an approach to ministry with this in mind.
Session I or Session II
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Florida United Methodist Children's Home
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Trista Calvin
Community Relations Manager, FUMCH
Representative Training - Children's Home Representatives, come learn to tell the story! Hear about individuals who have received help directly through the FUMCH. The difference it has made in their lives will help you to share with your congregation why the church is involved in the ministry of the Children's Home. We'll explore the ways your church and the FUMCH can partner together. The Local Church Representative Handbook and LCR Packet will be distributed.
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HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
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|  Greg Harford
UMVIM Coordinator, Florida Conference of the UMC
Where are we called? The Bibles states in Acts 6:8 "...You will be my witness - in Jerusalem, in all of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world." Let's explore different ideas on how we can reach others in our own communities, in the different parts of our state, our country, and across borders in the name of Christ.
Session II
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Lay Leaders and New Church Leaders
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|  Alice Williams
East Central District Lay Leader
Lay Leaders and New Church Leaders Session:
- Overview of UMC and FLUMC structure and key initiatives
- 2016 GC and AC overview
- 2017 AC overview
- Laity Leadership role
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Lay Servant Ministry
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 Lynn Campbell
Co-Director, ECD Lay Servant Ministry
This overview session provides information on how our Lay Servant Ministry supports members of our local churches in their search to learn the next steps in how God is calling and preparing them to serve His Church. These men and women are provided tools and resources to equip them to better serve their local churches through their roles of faithful witness, servant leadership and selfless service. Lay Servants play vital roles in supporting Clergy and Lay Leaders in inspiring our laity to seek to live into a deeper personal commitment of helping others to become more effective disciples of Jesus Christ...and MUCH MORE! Join us to find out how God is calling you to serve in Christ's church.
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Leadership and the SCARF Model
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| Alice Williams
East Central District Lay Leader
Regardless of our role in the church you must be able to work with others effectively. Designed for anyone who interacts with others, the SCARF model is a leadership tool that will help ensure that others feel valued and remain engaged. This 60 minute session provides an easily applied tool that can help leaders get the most from those they lead.
Session II
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Leading through Changing Times
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 Rev. Michele Van Son Church Vitality Specialist, East Central District
Leading through Changing Times
- What are the cultural changes that matter most to my church?
- What are ways I can explain those changes to my church?
- How do I communicate hope to my church when change feels like loss?
Session I or Session II
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Local Church Historians
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  Anita Campbell
Chair, Commission on Archives and History
Nell Thrift
Florida Conference Archivist
Local church historians, come to learn about your job. You will learn how to manage your church's records: deciding what to keep and what to throw away and organizing those records. We will discuss techniques for preserving your records. You will receive suggestions for telling your church's story through celebrations, displays, oral history, and written history. A list of resources to help you with your work will be provided. Come with lots of questions!
Session II
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Ministry Protection Focus for Trustees
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 LaNita Battles
Claims/Risk Manager, Ministry Protection
Florida Conference of the UMC
Trustees: As servant leaders and the "Keepers of God's House" trustees are charged with a wide variety of responsibilities in managing church property. Join us for an interactive discussion about the top issues and responsibilities faced as you fulfill your call of leadership and provide support to the vision and mission of your church: Managing Local Church Property.
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Missions in Cuba
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Rev. Chris Akers
Executive Pastor
University Carillon - Oviedo
Rev. Rusty Belcher
Senior Pastor
First UMC - Winter Garden
Rev. Aldo Martin
District Methodists United in Prayer
Fresh back from the EC District Clergy Trip to Cuba come learn about:
- The revival in Cuba and the relationship the Florida Conference formed in 1997 with the Cuba Conference of the United Methodist Church.
- How your church can establish a sister relationship with a church in Cuba.
- Ways to strengthen your existing relationship with your sister church.
- What you need to know about your church visiting your sister church.
- A district caravan to the Holguin/Las Tunas Districts in February of 2018.
Session I or Session II
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Renewing the Church through Mission
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Bishop Ken Carter
Florida Conference of the UMC
In this workshop we will reflect on our DNA, as Methodist Christians, who see the world (and the immediate neighborhood where we are) as our parish. Some of the time will be allowing for Q & A in relation to the keynote, and some will be devoted to practical models of community and congregational engagement.
Session I or Session II
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Sharing your Faith Story
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Janet Earls
Vitality Specialist, Office of Congregation Vitality
Florida Conference of the UMC
Jesus was a storyteller. Taking His lead, we would bring new disciples to Christ simply by learning to share our faith story. Learn these simple verbal tools to share your love of God without being "that person." Listening for those opportunities, peppering in some seeds that will bear fruit when that person is ready to accept Christ and commit to learning more. Churches of all sizes could benefit from this and take it back to teach others how to share their faith story.
Session I or Session II
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"SOUL-KEEPING" - A guide to creating a daily time with God
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Rev. Brian James 
Senior Pastor, First Oviedo
One of the critical questions that John Wesley would ask when he gathered people together was, "How is it with your soul?" Soul-Keeping is a tremendously important part of what it means to be a "follower" of Jesus Christ. We often think of worship as attending a public service of worship, small group, or a Bible Study, but we can overlook one of the most profound times and places where God invites us into fellowship with Him. We can find that in our set aside times of personal worship, attending to the altar of our hearts.
Jesus speaks to this opportunity to connect with God personally when He says: When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." (Mt. 6:6) In our time together we will look at some methods and intentional behaviors to create prioritized personal worship as part of the daily rhythm of our lives.
Session I or Session II
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Sound Financial Practices 101
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Craig Smelser 
Controller, Florida Conference of the UMC
This class will cover tax related regulations including issues such as W2, 941, 1099, Payroll and other accounting and finance issues relevant to those first-timers or for those wanting a refresher course.
Session I
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Sound Financial Practices 201
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Craig Smelser
Controller, Florida Conference of the UMC
This class will cover the following topics: Accounting Best Practices, Controls, Auditing Requirements, Apportionment Calculations and a time for Questions and Answers.
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The Church and the Preschool: Partners in Ministry
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Linda McGlashan 
Executive Director, UMAP
We'll share some history of Childcare in the Methodist church, talk about how the preschool and the church can work together for common goals, how they can support and complement one another. You will learn about what UMAP is and how we can help your church and school.
Linda has spent 28 years as director of United Methodist Preschools, both full day and part time. She has been on the UMAP Board for over 20 years, is a trained UMAP Gold Seal Accreditation Validator, and has presented both local and national workshops on Church/Preschool Relationships, and other Christian Early Childhood Education subjects.
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The World of the Bible and the World Today
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Rev. Bob Brown 
Retired, former Pastor, Coronado Community UMC
Bob has led some 40 study tours to such Biblical sites as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Ephesus and Corinth, giving hundreds of parishioners a first-hand experience of the lands from which the Bible came. You will learn how to lead or be part of a group that explores the roots of our faith and its implications today as "the world is our parish." We will discuss how this strengthens the local church, builds relationships, deepens faith and prepares us to prophetically address current events.
Session I or Session II
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United Methodist Women
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Linda Gustafson 
UMW President
Why is it so important to have a UMW group in your church? This session will also include a guided discussion with Linda and Ladye Cox, former Orlando District President, on how to keep our United Methodist Women a healthy, not a declining, organization.
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Your New Front Door - Your Church Website and Social Presence
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Jensen Hendriks 
Director of Communications, First Winter Park
Why "New Front Door"? Because gone are the days of people going to the church campus to gather information. Gone are the days of people "church shopping" by visiting the church campus. Sure, this doesn't reflect on everyone however, a majority of your target audience will research you before they visit you. Therefore, your new front door is your churches online presence. Does it reflect your vision or mission? What exactly does your site and social media say?
Jensen is a director of church communications and university instructor with focus on web design, user experience and digital media.
Session I or Session II
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Youth Ministry Relationships
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Juan Flores
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, Sanlando UMC
From parents to students, staff members to trustees, establishing healthy relationships in youth ministry helps establish a team approach to ministry.
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Youth Ministry Structures
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Juan Flores
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, Sanlando UMC
A basic understanding of policies, procedures, and a way forward in establishing a healthy youth ministry.
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COKESBURY RESOURCES will be available for viewing and purchase
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 Bob McLeary will be available throughout the day to demonstrate resources of interest to your church and answer all questions.
Ministry resources along with the 2016 Book of Discipline, Resolutions & Church Guidelines. |
263 King Street
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 365-3255
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From Downtown Orlando:
Take the 408 to 417 North toward Sanford Exit 18A. Take the 417 to Red Bug Lake Rd. Right on to Red Bug to first light Aloma (SR 426) Left onto Aloma (SR 426) Left on to Lake Jessup Left turn to King Street
From Volusia County:
take I-4 West. Take Exit 101B for FL417 toward International Airports / Sanford. Merge onto FL417 (Portions toll) Take Exit 44 for FL434 E toward Oviedo. Turn Left onto SR-419 S / SR-434 E. Turn Right onto Broadway. Turn Right onto N. Lake Jessup Ave. Take Left onto King St. Church is on the Right
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Bus drop off and parking located beyond (or past) the large Sanctuary)
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