OVU Church Relations Holds Bible Class Teacher Training Workshop Aug. 4
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
VIENNA, WV -- Ohio Valley University’s Church Relations department will present an area-wide Bible class teacher training workshop, Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on OVU’s main campus.
The workshop is hosted in conjunction with the nationally-known Christian Education Association in Fort Worth, Texas. The day-long event will consist of intense and practical workshop sessions that have been developed especially for today’s Bible class teachers. From adults and ladies classes, to teens and infants, there will be something on the schedule for everyone.
“Not long after I accepted the position of director of church relations, one of my first goals was to begin to develop ways Ohio Valley University could serve as a regional resource and strengthen the many churches in our region,” OVU Director of Church Relations Tom Butterfield said.
The workshop will focus on the following topics:
- Do babies really learn as newborns?
- Creation and God Made Me
- Jesus Loves the Children and “The Boy Who Shared”
- Keeping Up with Preschoolers
- Stones: Examining What Young People are Building Their Lives Upon
- The Journey to Excellence: Planning your route
- The Journey to Excellence: Avoiding roadblocks
- The Journey to Excellence: Who’s in the driver’s seat?
Presenters for the event include:
Edith Hurley - Children’s Ministry Staff and Children’s Bible Class Workshop Presenter (Southwest Church of Christ in Amarillo, TX)
Ryan Inlow - Education and Involvement Minister (Fairmont Park Church of Christ in Midland, TX)
Mike Monroe - Current President of Christian Education Association (Ft. Worth, TX)
Lavonne Randolph - Bible Class Teacher and Teaching Workshop Presenter (North Main Church of Christ in Weatherford, TX) - Judi Sparks - Teacher Trainer, Children’s Curriculum Developer and Retreat Speaker (Burnt Hickory Church of Christ in Marietta, Ga.)
Mike Sparks - Minister of Education/Adult Spiritual Development & Teaching Workshop Presenter (Burnt Hickory Church of Christ in Marietta, Ga.)
Karla Taylor - Author, Workshop/Ladies Retreat Presenter & Teacher professional (Co-owner of Light My Path Ministries publishing company)
“As church leaders we realize the critical role our Bible classes play in the spiritual growth and development of individuals and congregations. We want all of the area’s Bible class teachers to join us on campus to benefit from this very special day,” Butterfield continued.
Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 304-865-6025 or emailing kim.haynes@ovu.edu . Cost is $20 per person. Lunch is included.
Workshop attendees may also pre-register online at www.ovu.edu/teacherworkshop
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