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Training Day ~ the Alexandria & Arlington Districts
healthy･fresh･sustainable
January 10, 2015 at Floris UMC
13600 Frying Pan Rd., Herndon
Harvesting Best Practices from Local Talent
www.novaumc.org
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The United Methodist Church in Northern Virginia
Come and experience a full day of ministry
training, growth ideas, and spiritual
nourishment - all from
locally-grown sources!
http://www.novaumc.org/event-items/bdtd-2015/
Front page graphic created by Katie Webster of Burke UMC, Alexandria District
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Our keynote speakers offer local ideas for
increasing fruitfulness among clergy and laity
alike: Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems & Rev. Tom Berlin!
Lovett and Tom will provide perspective on “Bearing Fruit Where You Are,” based on their
book Bearing Fruit, which discusses tools needed to assess the fruit your ministry bears in the
lives of the congregations, communities, and the world.
Local
Resources—Fresh
& Nourishing
Following the 60-minute keynote, Lovett and Tom are available in workshops as follows:
Session 1: Tom Berlin discuss the concepts of leadership from High Yield in a 90-minute
workshop (see page 5)
Session 1: Lovett Weems will lead the workshop based on the book, Overflow: Increase Worship
Attendance and Bear More Fruit, (90 minutes, see page 6), and
Session 2: A Q&A with both Lovett and Tom (60 minutes) with regard to the keynote
and their books, see page 9.
About the Keynotes:
Recommended Reading:
Tom Berlin is the Senior
Pastor of Floris United
Methodist Church in
Herndon, Virginia
(Arlington District). He is
the author of several
studies and books,
including three with copresenter Lovett Weems.
Lovett H. Weems Jr. is
Distinguished Professor of
Church Leadership and
Director of the Lewis Center
for Church Leadership at
Wesley Theological
Seminary in Washington,
D.C. He is the author of
several books, including
three with co-presenter
Tom Berlin. He co-edits the
online newsletter Leading
Ideas, which is available at
ChurchLeadership.com.
CEU reading selctions
Reading any of the above titles will count towards the .5 CEU
(see page 12).
While Bearing Fruit’s concepts will be presented in the keynote,
each of the other books will be presented in workshops
facilitated by one of the authors (see information at the top of
this page).
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PLAN NOW TO JOIN US ON JANUARY 10!
Grasp that ‘low hanging fruit’—register early! To plan your
day, choose two workshops, which will be split by an optional lunchtime session. The
keynote is an hour-long plenary session for all, and it begins at 9:00 AM in the Floris
sanctuary.
90 or 120 minutes? Some workshops are a full two hours, while others are
90 minutes. When reviewing the workshop descriptions, the time allotted to this
workshop will appear in parenthesis following the description and presenter bio.
Wondering which workshops you should choose?
Workshops offered can build on church life experience or offer ways in which to grow
in personal faith. Categories have been created to help you figure out what might appeal to you. A few words
about these categories listed below...
Please note: you can attend any workshop that you find appealing, regardless of faith
journey or church leadership role! The only attendance restriction on workshops is one placed by
logistics (classroom size).
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AF
Adult Faith Formation
LL
CC
Church Council/Ministry Chairs
MO Mission and Outreach
CE
Christian Educators/Sunday School
Superintendents
MU Music Ministry
NL
Nominations and Leadership Development
CL
Clergy
OA
Older Adults Ministry
CM
Children’s Ministries
OL
Workshops in Korean or Spanish
CO
College Ministries
SG
Small Group Ministries/Leaders
CP
Church Staff/Program Staff
SP
Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee
CW
Communications/Welcoming
ST
Stewardship
DS
Discipleship/Spiritual Formation
TR
Trustees
EW
Evangelism/Welcoming
VLR Visioning/Long-Range Planning
FM
Family Ministries
WO Worship
FT
Finance/Treasurers
YA
Young Adults/Young Adults Ministries
GT
Green Teams/Creation Care
YO
Youth
Lay leaders
The above abbreviations are intended as guidelines only.
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SESSION ONE OPTIONS - BEGIN AT 10:15 AM
GBCS: More Than You Think
Research on aging overwhelmingly demonstrates various health
Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe
A Journey of Purpose
Martha Stokes
benefits of spirituality and religious participation. How are we as
a church placing intentional priority on the spiritual needs of this
ever-growing group? Explore gateways to spiritual growth and
practical ideas for those in the second half of life (50+). Martha
Stokes is the Director of Church and Community Relations for
Virginia United Methodist Homes. (90 minutes)
AF, DS, OA
Bullying: It Happens Everywhere!
Jan Harrod
This workshop will view excerpts from the Emmy-award
winning documentary film BULLY, and the strategies found in
its companion publication, Bully: An Action Plan for Teachers,
Parents, and Communities to Combat the Bullying Crisis. Learn ways to
empower your congregation to combat the bullying epidemic in
America. Jan Harrod holds a Professional Certification in Youth
Ministry and has served in church youth programs of all sizes.
Jan has been involved with the Bi-District UMC Youth Ministry
since 2004. (90 minutes)
CM, CP, FM, YO
The General Board is defined by its five areas of ministry: (1) Public
Witness and Advocacy (2) Administration (3) Ministry of
Resourcing Congregational Life, (4) United Nations Ministry, (5)
Communications. Come and hear the latest from the new General
Secretary! Susan Henry-Crowe is the General Secretary of the
General Board of Church and Society. (90 minutes) CL, GT, MO
High Yield: Seven Disciplines of a Fruitful Leader
Rev. Tom Berlin
Whether by training or intuition, fruitful leaders develop a set of
practices that serve them well and bear much fruit. Come and hear
about fruitful leaders and the implementation of their practices,
which are as unique as the leaders themselves. Tom Berlin is the
Senior Pastor of Floris UMC in Herndon. (90 minutes)
CC, CE, CL, CP, LL
Lay Leadership 2.0: Is there an ‘app’ for that?
Church Council: An Effective Traditional Approach
Gene Cross and John Meeuwissen
Rev. Dr. Susan Garrett
Come and find the answers to the following questions: How
does a church organize for effectiveness? What are the
advantages of the Church Council structure? How does a church
move to the Church Council structure? What makes an effective
meeting? Why is “simple” better? How can a church live into a
meeting/administrative structure that works in its local context?
How should churches deal with common meeting problems?
Susan Garrett
is the former Director of Connectional
Ministries for the Virginia Conference, as well as a former
District Superintendent and pastor. (120 minutes)
CC, CL, NL, VLR
E-Newsletter: Building Community,
Engaging Neighbors
Just what is this position called a ’lay leader?’ Who and where are the
laity leading? All good questions. Join us to address district and
conference initiatives dealing with lay leadership. We’ll discuss what
might and might not work in your local church. We’ll share insights
as we “make disciples for Jesus” in the NOVA missionary field.
We’ll focus on what our district superintendents are expecting of the
laity. Led by Gene Cross, Arlington District Lay Leader, and John
Meeuwissen, Alexandria District Lay Leader. (90 minutes)
CL, LL
Ministries with Families
Carrie Schwab & Katie Webster
Martin Davis
More than just a tool for spreading church event news, a
properly-constructed e-newsletter can discover volunteers,
improve fundraising, and teach you about the language that best
connects with your community. Go beyond the e-newsletter
itself to the data it provides, and learn how it can become a vital
tool for developing your community and delivering pastoral care.
Learn how to manage its production and integrate it into your
overall church outreach. Martin Davis a former director at the
Alban Institute, and currently runs Sacred Language
Communications, a firm committed to visioning, creating, and
supporting organizations’ outreach. He is a regular contributor to
ReadTheSpirit.com and Day1.org (90 minutes) CP, CW, EW
A workshop focused on Christian Education, coming alongside
families, and providing activities, conversations, and tools that help
families in the process of spiritual development. Carrie Schwab is
the Director of Children’s Ministries at St. Matthew’s UMC in
Annandale, and Katie Webster is the Director of Christian
Education at Burke UMC. (90 minutes)
CE, CM, CP, FM
More Than Two Candles and a Cross
Rev. Celeste Heath
We live in a visual world! Does your worship space capture the eye
and move the Spirit? Learn to think beyond an altar with 2 candles
and a cross: create a space that visually connects to the worship
theme in a meaningful way. Celeste Heath is the pastor at Mount
Vernon UMC in Alexandria. (90 minutes)
CL, WO
More session one workshops
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SESSION ONE OPTIONS - BEGIN AT 10:15 AM
Neighborhood Tutoring Programs
Social Principles and Poverty from a Biblical
Perspective (in Korean Language)
Rev. Michelle Kim
Duane Miller
This is a perfect program for church outreach and discipleship
ministries. Come and learn about providing free, on-site academic
tutoring to elementary through high school aged student who live
in economically depressed neighborhoods. Duane Miller (USAF,
Ret.) has more than 25 years’ experience as an educator at all
levels. He is an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics at NVCC. (90
minutes)
CE, CM
감리교의 사회원칙과 빈곤 웍크샵
감리교의 창시자 웨슬리 목사님의 설교, 돈의 사용법
(The Use of Money)에 나타난 성경적인 재물론은 “벌
수 있는 모든 것을 벌어라. 저축할 수 있는 모든 것을
저축하라. 그리고 줄 수 있는 모든 것을 다 주어라”
였습니다. 웨슬리 목사님은 복음이 사회 정의로 실천
되지 않는다면 그것은 진정한 복음이 아닐 정도로 기독
교인들의 삶은 구제와 사회정의 실현에 적극적으로 나
서야 한다고 강조했습니다. 이번 웍크샵을 통해서 감리
교회의 장정에 나타난 사회원칙을 돌아보고 특별히 빈
곤에 관한 주제를 살펴볼 것입니다.
No More ‘Volunteers:’ Reclaiming Christian
Servanthood
Rev. Marc Brown
A paradigm shift is being required of the church as people
are invited to define meaning in their lives through their faith.
This workshop explores ways churches can shift from making
people volunteers to making people disciples of Jesus Christ as
they claim their identity as Christian servants. Marc Brown is the
Director of Connectional Ministries for the Virginia Conference.
(90 minutes)
CC, CL, NL
Spiritual Formation for Adults in the 21st Century
Rev. Jennifer Coffey
No, We Ain’t Got a Barrel of Money… Rev. David Rash
This workshop will help the Finance and Stewardship Ministries
discover the strength they may not even know they have, and to
exploit that for the Kingdom of God. David Rash is a retired
UM minister who now consults with local churches in
Stewardship matter. (90 minutes)
FT, ST
Overflow!
Putting into place intentional discipleship practices and
opportunities for adults is essential to growing disciples and to
growing a faith community. This workshop will explore best
practices for helping adults grow in their faith by connecting with
God and others in meaningful ways in the 21st century. It will
explore how to create and revitalize discipleship processes, small
group life, Christian Education, Sunday school, retreats and
more. Rev. Jennifer Coffey is the Associate Pastor and Minister
of Spiritual Formation at Centreville UMC. 90 minutes)
MV, TR, WO
Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems
This workshop will discuss the research-based insights, tactical
ideas, and practices that lead to increased attendance, as per the
book, Overflow. Come and learn the importance of paying attention
to factors critical to worship growth, and demonstrate new
approaches to worship planning. Lovett Weems is distinguished
professor of church leadership and director of The Lewis Center
for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary. (90
minutes)
CL, EW, VLR, WO
Rethink Welcome
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Overview
Rev, Cathy Abbott, Rev. Jeff Mickle, and Kevin Bruny
Overview of the responsibilities and characteristics of S/PPRC, a
model for discussion prior to completing the appointment
preference form, info about the VA Conference Annual
Evaluation of clergy and staff by the S/PPRC. Jeff Mickle and
Cathy Abbott are the Alexandria and Arlington District
Superintendents, respectively, and Kevin Bruny is a member of
Reveille UMC, former SPRC chair, and is currently chair of the
new Bishop's Foundation. He is also head of Human Resources
for Chesterfield County, Virginia. (120 minutes)
SP, CL, LL
Neill Caldwell
Discover ways to do engaging ministries that connect with people
beyond the walls of the church building. Continuing our
denomination’s promise of “Open hearts, Open minds, Open
doors,” Rethink Welcome challenges participants to identify ways
of extending their church’s open hearts into the community, and
offers ways to make visitors feel welcome once they have arrived
at your church. Neill Caldwell is the Virginia Conference’s
Associate Director of Communications for Print Media and
Editor of the Virginia Advocate. (120 minutes)
CW, EW, MO
Trustees: The Basics
Nuts and bolts for those new to the Board of Trustees, This
session will discuss duties and authority of trustees: powers and
limitations, handling of bequests, investments, sale, transfer, lease
or mortgage of local church property, insurance, incorporation,
safety and security, and other related issues. There will also be a
question and answer session. Ray Brill is the pastor of Wesley
UMC in Vienna. (90 minutes)
TR, CL, NL
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DEC.18!
Rev. Ray Brill
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SESSION ONE OPTIONS - BEGIN AT 10:15 AM
Who is My Neighbor? Six Ways to Reach Them
Rev. Mark Ogren
YOUTH Summit - for Youth in grades 8-12!
Full Day’s Program, 9 AM - 3:30 PM! See below.
Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of the Virginia Conference
demographic resource, MissionInsite. Discover information
based on the 2010 census, and 5-year predictions for such items
as: population, households, families, ages, income, and ethnicity
in addition to mosaic lifestyle portraits. Mark Ogren is the
Director of Congregational Excellence for the Virginia
Conference. (90 minutes)
CC, CL, CP, VLR
See page 15 for mail‐in registra on or register on‐
line at United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM)
Leader Training - 10 AM-4 PM! See below
UMVIM LEADER
TRAINING
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM)
is the short-term mission arm of the United
Methodist Church. UMVIM volunteers are lay and
clergy, young and old, with differing abilities,
vocations, and stations in life. Through the United
Methodist Church all come to offer their skills and
talents for Christian service at home and abroad.
UMVIM’s matches persons with opportunities so
that everyone may participate in mission. After all,
mission is not only for those who live in the field
full-time. God calls all Christians “to bring good
news to the oppressed [and] to bind up the brokenhearted” (Isaiah 61:1). No matter who you are, no
matter the level of your resources, no matter how
big or small your church, God is calling you to
mission. This day long (10 AM-4 PM) leader training
will be hosted by David Redding (Floris UMC) and
Paula Renfro (St. Thomas UMC), UMVIM team
leaders and trainers.
h p://www.novaumc.org/event‐items/bdtd‐2015/ Bring your youth to BDTD!
Full day session and lunch for just $15!
“Youth Leading Youth Summit: Serve God, Loving Others”
This day-long session in two parts will provide a foundation for youth (grades
8-12) to continue to learn about God through loving others:
God is calling you to do something right now. God’s call isn’t about what you do for a
living; it’s about what’s next. God calls every Christian to be a minister, and to use your
gifts and talents now, where you are. In the morning session, you will experience some ways
of figuring out what God has in store for you. At lunch you will have a chance to put your
calling to work, and in the afternoon, you can explore some very practical ways to serve God
and to love others.
This Summit is open to YOUTH ONLY (see above) and attendance includes
both sessions. This Summit, which includes lunch, is offered at a reduced
registration fee ($15 – same registration deadline and process; financial
assistance available). Facilitators include Dwayne Stinson, Youth Ministry
consultant and PhD candidate (Bible: Old Testament) at Union Presbyterian
Seminary in Richmond, and Alison Malloy, Chairperson of the VA UMC
Youth Council.
See page 8 for lunchtime workshops and roundtables!
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LUNCHTIME OPTIONS
MINI WORKSHOPS/ROUNDTABLES OR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP
(WORKSHOPS AND ROUNDTABLES BEGIN AT 12:15 PM)
The following Mini Workshops or Roundtables will be available during lunch. Lunches will be distributed on
both levels of the Floris facility, which will enable you to pick up lunch and report to a lunchtime opportunity
that will begin at 12:15 PM.
Please note that these workshops are completely optional; if you prefer to relax and enjoy lunch and
fellowship, that option is still available in the fellowship hall and in the other public areas of Floris.
 Generation “Like” Youth
Marketing with Martin Davis
You are what you “like.” What
happens when youth click the “like”
button in Social Media? Join us for a
look at how corporations’ use of social
media manipulates our teens. Martin
Davis runs Sacred Language
Communication in Fredericksburg.
 Implementing a Health and
Wellness Ministry at Your
Church with Tom Pruski
Learn the importance of an organized
whole person health ministry via the
programs and tools that Wesley
Seminary’s Heal the Sick program has
developed. Tom Pruski, RN, MAPS is
the director of the Wesley Theological
Seminary’s Heal the Sick program.
 Haiti Mission Opportunities with
 Military Ministry Outreach with
Kenn Speicher
Interested in serving in Haiti? Hear
Keith Sadler & Bill Shugarts
opportunities for area churches with
Kenn Speicher of Mount Olivet UMC,
who has been onsite working with
education and community
development with the Thomas Food
Project in Haiti.
 Healthy Food Initiatives/
Gardening with Julie Knight
Learn about the goals and objectives
that Fairfax County has in place for
increasing the accessibility and
affordability of healthy foods. Julie
Knight is co chair of the “Partnership
for a Healthier Fairfax” initiative in
Fairfax County.
 Human Trafficking in NOVA?!?
Elaina Carrillo and Liz Hoefer
An overview of human trafficking,
followed by a more in-depth discussion
of what is going on locally, and how
your church can respond. Elaina
Carrillo and Liz Hoeffer work with this
ministry at Annandale UMC.
 Imagine No Malaria with Maria
Maxwell
United Methodists are committed to
bringing an end to the suffering and
death caused by malaria. See how your
church can be part of this important
initiative, with Maria Maxwell, the
Virginia Field Coordinator for the
Imagine No Malaria Campaign.
Interested in reaching out to the active
and veteran populations? Come and
hear about an important ministry for
this group in our area. Keith Sadler and
Bill Shugarts are co-chairs of the
coalition of 10 churches known as the
Northern Virginia Military Ministry
Outreach (NVMMO).
 Prison Ministry Overview with
Frank Svenson and Bill Iwig
Come and learn the what/where/
when/why/how of prison ministry
with Frank Svenson, Chairperson of
Annandale UMC’s Kairos Advisory
Council, and Bill Iwig, Kairos
volunteer.
 School Partnerships with Aria
Kirkland-Harris
 Spiritual Toolbox Practices with
Janet Salbert
Our prayer life thrives on simplicity
and encouragement, and this
workshop will offer a balance of
practices and resources for deepening
your spiritual life and leadership. Janet
Salbert is Associate Pastor at Grace
UMC.
 Turn on Your Cell Phone and
Let’s Worship! with Melissa
Dunlap
It’s already in the hands of all of our
congregation members (and the young
adults we’re trying to get to join us), so
we might as well welcome cell phones
in worship. Get a few quick and easy
(and appropriate!) ideas how to
integrate cell phone usage in worship.
Bring ideas you’d like to share. Melissa
Dunlap is the Bi-District Coordinator
for Church Development.
 Wesley Class Models RT
with Janie Mitchell & friends
In Wesley’s day, the class model
accounted for the spread of
Methodism. Come and learn more
about the class model and how small
groups can kick start growth in your
church. Janie Mitchell is a member of
Del Ray UMC.
Hear the best practices for partnering
 Young Adults RT with Alex
with local schools for food/school
Woody
supplies/tutoring/literacy. Aria
A time of sharing resources about
Kirkland-Harris is Regional Director of
creating a vibrant young adult ministry
The Expectations Project, a network of
in your church. Alex Woody attends
faith-motivated advocates working to
Wesley Seminary and serves on the
ensure all public school children receive
Young Adults Council for the Virginia
a high quality education.
Conference.
Lunch me workshops run from 12:15‐1:15 PM. Lunches will be distributed at key loca ons throughout Floris beginning at 11:45 AM. 8
SESSION TWO OPTIONS - BEGIN AT 1:30 PM
Answers to Keynote Questions
Rev. Tom Berlin and Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems, with
Rev. Dr. Sarah Calvert
of the Discipline, cuts the time you spend in meetings, and
greatly streamlines the organizational structure of your church.
The best part is that the structure can be customized to meet the
specific needs of your church. Pastors, church staff and laity who
are not afraid of change will find this workshop particularly
interesting. John Speight is the pastor of Christ UMC in Fairfax
Station. (90 minutes)
CC, CL, CP, DS, LL, VLR
Join the keynotes for a Q&A. Tweet your questions ahead of
time using #BDTD2015, hand us a note, or come in and raise
your hand and do it the old-fashioned way. (90 minutes) ALL
Art: God’s Blessing in a Box of Crayons
Dr. Janie Mitchell
EVC, COLTS, and More!
Mickie Stalcup
This roundtable is a great resource for those working in church
administration, whether staff or volunteers. Join Mickie and
several other church administrators to discuss reporting changes
and all things EVC, COLTS. Mickie Stalcup is the
Administrative Assistant at Galilee UMC in Sterling. (90
minutes)
CL, CP, SP
Come for the fun - or the freedom - or the unexpected “aha!”
Experience the Spirit that stirs the imagination as we play/pray
to open ourselves to something deep within our souls. Explore
ways and resources to bring image and Word together in our
spiritual lives, whether we are young or older, at church or at the
art gallery. Del Ray UMC member Janie Mitchell is a teacher of
the spiritual disciplines and a retreat leader. (90 minutes)
AF, CE, CL, DS
Healthy Leadership That Repels Conflict
Rev. Melissa Dunlap
Let’s face it, the idea of peaceful, loving, and kind relationships
in the church is just that: an idea. In reality, our behavior is far
from perfect and we make mistakes in our conversations and
actions. Healthy leadership is developed over time but this
workshop can be a great introduction to how to look at our
relationships, understand how our behavior can lead to healthier
interactions and learn some techniques for getting out of messes
more quickly. Learn the one question that will save you time and
decrease drama. Clergy who are not familiar with Bowen Family
Systems should consider attending. Melissa Dunlap is the BiDistrict Coordinator for Church Development. (90 minutes)
CC, CL, CP, NL, SP
Are Stewardship Campaigns the Best We Have?
Rev. David Rash
Review several options, including some new, and also look at
creating a climate of faithful and generous stewardship that may
make such campaigns unnecessary. David Rash is a retired
United Methodist Church pastor who provides stewardship
resources to the Virginia Conference. (90 minutes) CL, FT, ST
Christian Hospitality in a Multi-Cultural Setting
Rev. Eduardo Carrillo
“Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors” is a well-known
phrase in which almost everyone identifies. But are we really
opening our hearts and our minds and our doors to the many
cultures and other language speakers that live in our area? To be
aware of Northern Virginia is to realize a large percentage of our
communities do not have English as a first language - or don’t
know English at all. Come, share, and learn to develop
multicultural awareness of God’s diverse kingdom and how to be
welcoming to those who have traveled across borders, language
barriers, and even our church doors. This workshop will offer
best practices for extending God’s radical hospitality beyond
cultures. Eduardo Carrillo, an Associate Pastor at Annandale
UMC, was born in Mexico and completed his higher education
in the U.S., where he experienced both hospitable and hostile
environments in different faith communities. (90 minutes)
How Come Nobody Told Me? Getting the Word Out!
Linda Rhodes
CW, EW, MO, SG, VLR, WO
Cell phones, tablets, live streaming video cameras...what does all
of this technology do to help us make disciples in worship? Is
there room for technology AND a worshipping congregation in
one sanctuary? Find out how one church merges technology and
worship. Barbara Miner is an associate pastor at Floris UMC.
(90 minutes)
CL, CW, WO
How often has a member of your congregation complained that
(s)he didn’t know what was going on? Just putting a notice in
your newsletter or printing it in the bulletin does not insure that
everyone in your congregation will get the message. What else
should you do? What else can you do? Linda Rhodes is the
Director of Communications at the Virginia Conference. (90
minutes)
CW, CP
Intersecting Technology & Worship
Rev. Barbara Miner
Church Council Models for 2015 and Beyond
Rev. John Speight
Are you serving on your church’s Administrative Council or
Council on Ministries? Does it seem like you are always going to
a meeting? Unfortunately, the reality is you probably spend more
time in meetings than you spend in actual ministry. There is a
better way to organize your church that meets the requirements
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SESSION TWO OPTIONS - BEGIN AT 1:30 PM
Leadership Essentials: Best Practices
Social Media Strategies: Wedding Virtual to Reality
Martin Davis
Martha Stokes
Christian leadership requires entering into a partnership with
God. We become God’s agents in the world, guiding and
directing the people of God as we work together to complete the
mission Christ gave the church: to make disciples. This
workshop, geared toward those in lay leadership roles, will focus
on leading spiritually, leading people, leading meetings, and
leading change. Martha Stokes is the Director of Church and
Community Relations for Virginia United Methodist Homes.
(120 minutes)
CC, CL, CP, LL, NL, VLR
Ministry That Matters in the New Millennium
Dwayne Stinson
Youth ministry’s main goal never changes: creating an
atmosphere that allows youth to develop their relationship with
Christ and to live out that relationship in lifelong discipleship.
The context does change, and given youth’s rapidly changing
culture, youth ministry must draw on the right tools to help
youth grow in their relationship with God. Join us for practical
tools that will adapt to your particular ministry setting and
engage in ministry with students in their current culture.
Dwayne Stinson is a Youth Ministry consultant and PhD
candidate (Bible: Old Testament) at Union Presbyterian
Seminary in Richmond (120 minutes)
CE, CL, YO
First it was Facebook. Then Twitter. Then along came Pinterest
and Kik and Instagram...social media platforms are coming at us
at a break-neck pace. How do we manage all of this? What is it
we're trying to communicate, and what tools are most effective
for reaching our goals? In this workshop, learn to set an overall
communications strategy, then select the online tools most
appropriate to your real-life outreach. Martin Davis runs Sacred
Language Communications, a firm committed to visioning,
creating, and supporting organizations’ outreach. He also writes
regularly about technology and church issues for
ReadTheSpirit.com and Day1.org. (90 minutes) EW, MO, SG
SPRC and Beyond: Future Staff Visioning
Kevin Bruny
A workshop for ongoing and experienced SPRC members. This
workshop will address a variety of personnel issues, policies and
situations that go beyond the basics and include visioning for
future staffing at growing churches. Kevin Bruny is a member of
Reveille UMC, former SPRC chair, and is currently chair of the
new Bishop's Foundation. He is also the head of Human
Resources for Chesterfield County, Virginia. (120 minutes)
CL, LL, SP
Stewardship: Nurturing a Generous Spirit in Building
Missional Disciples - Missional Churches
Vital Congregations
Rev. Stephen Clark
Rev. Glenn Rowley and Darlene Runaldue Shifting the focus on finances in the local church requires a
What does God ask of us that is really transformational as we
serve as disciples of Jesus Christ and engage in mission inside
and outside the church doors? Glenn Rowley is the Director of
Mission and Global Justice in the Virginia Conference. Darlene
Runaldue is the Director of Program and Adult Ministries at
Grace UMC (90 minutes)
CL, MO
deliberate effort and creates a new synergy. The strategic goal is
to engage the church members in mission and ministry with
renewed generosity. Vision opens the door; planning equips the
donor! Stephen Clark is the President of the Virginia
Conference United Methodist Foundation. (90 minutes)
CL, FT, ST
Reimagining Effective Preschool Ministry: 10 Things
I've Learned Along the Way
Rev. Abi Foerster
Turn Around Churches
When partnerships between the church and its preschool
ministry are strong, there are many benefits to the families
served, the faith community itself, and all the various
stakeholders who interface between the two. Hear a few of the
lessons learned along the way about reimagining effective
preschool ministry that is healthy, fresh, and sustainable. Abi
Foerster is the Associate Pastor for Children and Connecting
New People at St. Stephen's UMC. (90 minutes)
CE, CL, CM, FM, VLR
Rev. Marc Brown
How do churches turn around to growth from decline or plateau?
This workshop focuses on information and insights about ways
that churches can turn their focus from questions of survival to
questions of purpose and mission. Marc Brown is the Director
of Connectional Ministries for the Virginia Conference. (90
minutes)
CC, CL, EW, LL, NL, VLR
Wesleyan Spirituality
Rev. Hyun Ho Lee
감리교회의 설립자인 존 웨슬리의 영성의 특징을 살펴보
고 오늘날 감리교인들의 영적 정체성을 되짚어보는 강좌
입니다. 먼저 웨슬리의 영적 여정과 각 시기별 영성 형성
을 정리할 것입니다. 후에 웨슬리 영성의 고유한 특징들과
그 특징들이 오늘날 교회와 그리스도인들에게, 특별히 감
리교인들에게 주는 영향과 메시지를 정리할 것입니다.
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FULL DAY WORKSHOPS: UMVIM & YOUTH!
UMVIM LEADER
TRAINING
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
(UMVIM) is the short-term mission arm of the
United Methodist Church. UMVIM volunteers are
lay and clergy, young and old, with differing abilities,
vocations, and stations in life. Through the United
Methodist Church all come to offer their skills and
talents for Christian service at home and abroad.
UMVIM’s matches persons with opportunities so
that everyone may participate in mission. After all,
mission is not only for those who live in the field
full-time. God calls all Christians “to bring good
news to the oppressed [and] to bind up the brokenhearted” (Isaiah 61:1). No matter who you are, no
matter the level of your resources, no matter how
big or small your church, God is calling you to
mission. This day long (10 AM-4 PM) leader training
will be hosted by David Redding (Floris UMC) and
Paula Renfro (St. Thomas UMC), UMVIM team
leaders and trainers.
Bring your youth to BDTD!
Full day session and lunch for just $15!
“Youth Leading Youth Summit: Serve God, Loving Others”
This day-long session in two parts will provide a foundation for youth (grades
8-12) to continue to learn about God through loving others:
God is calling you to do something right now. God’s call isn’t about what you do for a
living; it’s about what’s next. God calls every Christian to be a minister, and to use your
gifts and talents now, where you are. In the morning session, you will experience some ways
of figuring out what God has in store for you. At lunch you will have a chance to put your
calling to work, and in the afternoon, you can explore some very practical ways to serve God
and to love others.
This Summit is open to YOUTH ONLY (see above) and attendance includes
both sessions. This Summit, which includes lunch, is offered at a reduced
registration fee ($15 – same registration deadline and process; financial
assistance available). Facilitators include Dwayne Stinson, Youth Ministry
consultant and PhD candidate (Bible: Old Testament) at Union Presbyterian
Seminary in Richmond, and Alison Malloy, Chairperson of the VA UMC
Youth Council.
See page 15 for mail‐in registra on or register on‐line at h p://www.novaumc.org/event‐items/bdtd‐2015/ Top Ways to Make the Most of Bi-District Training Day!
 Know Why You’re Going - perhaps you’re new to a
 Dress for Comfort - and the Weather - Dress casually
leadership position, or interested in a certain spiritual
growth discipline. Make a note of questions you’d like
answered, etc. Make a commitment to glean something
from every workshop.
ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
 Come Prepared to Take Notes - bring a notebook or a
tablet, and a pen. You’ll most likely get handouts for
some sessions, but perhaps not all.
and in layers. Wear walking shoes.
 Look at ALL of the Materials in Your Registration
Packet - Care has been taken to anticipate basic needs
and frequently asked questions. Review all information,
and if you still have questions, please ask the district
staff and other volunteers who are at the event to serve
you.
 Don’t Forget to Network! - Bi-District Training Day is a
 Share the Knowledge - Make notes of information
you’d like to take back to your church, and make an
opportunity to share them with those who were unable to
attend.
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wonderful chance to get to know other United
Methodists in the Northern Virginia area who share your
interests and passions. Let’s face it—won’t we all be at a
church conference on a Saturday in January?
Please Read These Helpful Tips for Pain-Free Registration!
REGISTRATION PACKETS WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT 8:15 AM ON THE DAY
OF THE EVENT, IN THE LOBBY OF
FLORIS UMC. YOU WILL BE GIVEN
ONLY YOUR OWN PACKET.
Register as soon as you can! Workshop
availability is on a first-come, first-served basis,
and seating is limited.
Register on-line with your credit card (MC/VISA)
at www.novaumc.org/bdtd.html - or - mail your
payment and completed registration form (page 13
of this brochure) to the bi-district office.
Packets include:
 your name tag
 workshop titles and classroom assignments
Completed registrations through Dec. 18 cost
$30; the at-the-door cost is $60.
 facility map
On-line registrants, please note:
If you have registered on-line in years past, follow the link to
registration at www.novaumc.org and simply type in your email
address. Your personal information from last year will be prefilled for you. If you’ve changed emails since last year’s event,
enter your old email, and click “edit profile” to update your
email address. If you are prompted for a password, just enter
your last name.
Please note: Registrations are not considered complete until all
course selections have been made, and your payment is received.
Refund Policy: Written requests for refunds that are received on or
before December 30th will be processed minus a $10 administrative
fee. Registrations can be transferred to another church member or
friend; however, class changes may not be possible. Contact the
bi-district office for details.
Childcare Available if Registration
Completed by Dec. 18
Yes, Childcare is offered for infants
through age 10. Reserve a spot for your
FREE childcare. Pay $10/family at the
time of registration, which will be
refunded to you when you drop off your
child(ren). Childcare will be handled in
Floris’ childcare center, on the lower
level of Floris UMC. Please bring a snack, drink, and a
lunch for each child. Childcare will be open from 8:30AM to 3:45 PM on Bi
-District Training Day. The deadline to register for childcare is
December 18th. Please DO NOT bring children to
workshops!
Lunch Provided with All
Registrations
Food – We will provide morning refreshments
and lunch. The bagged lunch consists of a
sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit, and bottled water is
provided. Those with special dietary needs
may wish to consider bringing their own
lunch/beverage. Lunches will be distributed at
marked points throughout the facility. Lunch
seating is in the Fellowship Hall and all public
gathering space.
NOTE: Those attending mini-workshops or
roundtables may eat in an assigned classroom. See your
registration packet on the day of the event for these details.
Continuing Education Unit (.5): Requests for CEU credit must be made with your registration by December 18th.
For 2015, choose an option based on your registration. At the end of the event, you will need to complete and sign an event evaluation and
turn that in to receive your CEU. Evaluations will be included in your registration packet. Upon receipt of the signed evaluation, your CEU
certificate will be distributed at the registration table at the close of the event.
.5 CEU Options (choose an option, you will need this info at registration):
Register and attend the plenary keynote, and two 2-hour workshops
Register and attend the plenary keynote, two 90-minute workshops, and a mini workshop
Register and attend the plenary keynote, two 90-minute workshops, and read one of the Berlin/Weems books (pg 3)
Register and attend the plenary keynote, one 90-minute workshop, one 2-hour workshop, and read one of
the Berlin/Weems books
(* UMVIM has its own .5 CEU award; above does not apply for that)
The on-site Cokesbury bookstore will be open from 8:30 AM-3:45 PM
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DIRECTIONS TO FLORIS UMC in Herndon, Virginia
FLORIS
UMC
Floris United Methodist Church
13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, VA 20171
-PLEASE FORM CARPOOLS FROM YOUR CHURCH IF POSSIBLEFrom the East and South/Southeast
Take I-495 West to I-66 West to Route 50 West, to 28 North, to Frying Pan Road exit or I-95 South to I-495 West/I-66
West/Route 50 West to 28 North, to Frying Pan Road exit.
From the West and Southwest
Take I-66 East to 28 North, to Frying Pan Road exit.
From the Northwest
Take Route 7 East to 28 South to Frying Pan Road exit.
SATELLITE PARKING: Available at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (2516 Squirrel Hill Rd) with shuttle transportation to
Floris UMC. Mt. Pleasant is a 2-minute bus ride or a 5-minute walk to Floris. Directions to Mt. Pleasant: Go past Floris UMC
on Frying Pan Road. First left at Centreville Road. First Left at McNair Farms Road. Third Left at Squirrel Hill Road.
THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF SIGNAGE AND PARKING ATTENDANTS TO HELP YOU FIND
YOUR WAY, BEGINNING AT 8:15 AM ON JAN. 10
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REGISTER On-Line with your VISA/MC at
http://www.novaumc.org/event-items/bdtd-2015/
-ORcomplete and mail in the form on page 15 with your check.
A FEW TIPS FOR AN EASY ON-LINE REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Read the workshop descriptions in this book and make your decisions. Workshop descriptions do not appear during the
registration process.

Choose one workshop for each session. You will be alerted if the workshop you have chosen is already filled, so please have a
second choice in mind.

If you have registered on-line in years past, follow the link to registration at www.novaumc.org and simply type in your email
address. Your personal information from last year will be pre-filled for you. If you’ve changed emails since last year’s event,
enter your old email, and click “edit profile” to update your email address or any other information. If you are prompted for a
password, use your last name. If you need assistance, contact Sharon at programsecretary@novaumc.org, 703-820-7200.
Build on January’s training with another great
opportunity on April 18, 2015, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM:
How to Connect
with Your
Neighbors:
Stepping Up Your
Effectiveness
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Bi‐District Training Day Child Care (infant through age 10) 

$10 A deposit is required at registration, to be refunded in full on 1/10/15 (see page 12 for details). List
names of children:
$30 Full day registration (2 workshops plus one lunchtime option), workshop handouts, and lunch:
Workshop 1 (10:15 AM) Choice: ____________________________________
Workshop 1 Alternate Choice: _______________________________
Lunch (choose option, below):
 11:45 AM Lunch/casual conversation OR
12:15 PM Lunch and mini workshop or roundtable (enter choice here): ___________________________
Workshop 2 (1:30 PM) Choice: _________________________________________
Workshop 2 Alternate Choice: ____________________________________
Total Due (checks payable to “UM Joint Account” Payment must accompany this form: $30 Full day registration and lunch. Please note an additional fee of $25 payable to the VA Conference will
be due on the day of this event to cover the necessary handbook and background check.
$15 Due with registra on Mail to: Bi-District Training Day, c/o UMC in Northern Virginia, 5001 Echols Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
UMVIM Training (includes keynote ) Youth Summit (grades 8‐12 ONLY) Full day registration, workshop handouts, and lunch
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I would like to register for: Grade in school if a ending the youth summit: Telephone: Email (for electronic confirma on): Church : Street Address:/City/State/Zip Your Name: For Mail-In Registration: Form Must Be Postmarked by 12/18/14
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Bi-District Training Day
5001 Echols Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22311
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REGISTER NOW FOR Bi-District Training Day!
Agenda for Sat., Jan. 10, 2015
8:15 AM - 8:30AM
Pick up your registration packet at main entrance/on-site registration
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening remarks and brief orientation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Plenary Session Keynote
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM
Session 1 (90-minute workshops end at 11:45 AM, 2-hour workshops end at 12:15 PM)
LUNCH OPTIONS - choose casual conversation or mini-workshop/roundtables (see page 8 for details!):
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Fellowship hall and other public areas available for lunch/casual conversation
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch and mini-workshop or roundtable - in designated classrooms
1:30 PM
Session 2 (90-minute workshops end at 3:00 PM, 2-hour workshops end at 3:30 PM)
3:00 PM-3:45 PM
CEU distribution at information desk (See page 12 for details for applying for the CEU.)
The Cokesbury bookstore will be open from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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