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12th National Gathering United Methodist MenThe 12th National Gathering of men will be held in Indianapolis, IN July 7-8, 2017. I know that Andrew Kissell, Conference President, and myself as your district team leader will be attending. Our plan is to include the trip to Indianapolis as the first 3 days of our family vacations. If you are planning to attend I need for you to provide me with 2 bits of information by the 24th of March: (This is the conference that was held at Purdue University for the first 9 gatherings and the last 2 have been at Belmont University in Nashville))
1. Will you be attending and how many people will be attending with you? For example: my wife will be joining me at the conference so we will be 2.
2. If you are planning to attend would you be interested in participating with a group on a bus from the Virginia Conference?
My email address is: johnnie.draughon@cox.net
12th National Gathering of United Methodist Men St. Lukes UMC • Indianapolis, Indiana • July 7-8, 2017 Friday, July 7, 2017 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Mission Fair 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Prayer Line Orientation 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Prayer Line Open 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm John Wesley Fellow Dinner (reservations required) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm First Gathering -Bishop James Jonathan Holston Saturday, July 8, 2017 8:00 am - 10:00 am Second Gathering -Shan Foster -Kevin Watson 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ministry Fair 10:15 am - 5:00 pm Hands on Ministry (outreach experiences) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Prayer Line Open 10:15 am - 11:45 am Workshop Period A 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (on site) 1:00 am - 2:30 pm Workshop Period B 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Workshop Period C 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner (on your own) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Third Gathering -Bishop Jonathan Holston Sunday, July 9, 2017 8:30 am - 9:30 am Worship at St. Lukes UMC (optional)
MINISTRY FAIR EXHIBITS Come and join your fellow men in exploring exhibits from general agencies of the UMC, bookstores, ministries, etc., during the event beginning Friday 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm & Saturday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Mission Experiences: (Saturday 10:15 am - 5:00 pm) Mobility Worldwide (formerly PET Project) — "A Gift of Mobility" Men will build PET (Personal Energy Transportation) units. Those hand-cranked carts are provided to those in the developing world who lack mobility due to polio, land mine injury, birth defects or amputation. Produce Drop Society of St. Andrew will operate a potato or vegetable drop in which men will package produce for the hungry in the Indianapolis area. Mission Project with the Men of St. Lukes UMC St. Lukes has a mission outreach for building handicapped ramps or similar construction. Men will build component parts of the ramps on-site for transporting to their final destination.
While attending the 12th National Gathering of United Methodist Men, you will have three opportunities to attend training workshops and/or participate in "hands-on" mission projects. Workshop leaders include members of the General Commission on United Methodist Men staff, Bishop James Swanson, Shan Foster, Rev. Rob Fuquay, Rev. Tom Albin, and many others. There are also a wide variety of museums and shopping within a short driving distance from St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Leadership Track Craft a Vision for Your Local Church Biblical visioning can unify churches, bridge diversities, create energy and inspire people to something bigger than themselves. This workshop will provide participants with tools in kingdom-building ministry, in their Local church, to discern God's purpose for their ministries to men. 1A, 1C "I Can't Do This Alone": Developing Team Ministry Men's ministry is difficult and energy consuming; it is best done in connection with supportive people who share the same vision. Learn how to identify, develop and equip people to be part of a team that engages in shared ministries and have time to spare. 2A, 2B "This Happened to Me": Change the Game Plan This practical workshop will address the most common problems faced by people engaged in men's ministry and offer some possible solutions. There will also be an opportunity to discuss challenges faced by workshop Participants. 3B, 3C Personal Growth Track Men's Health and Wellness Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit? (1 Cor. 6:19) Learn how to treat your body as a living temple by addressing health concerns with preventative practices and engaging in healthy-living practices. 4A, 4C Leave a legacy for the "Next Generation": Grandfathering Don't you want to see your grandchildren in heaven? Don't you want the very best life in Christ for your grandchildren (biological or adopted)? For thousands of men who feel they are past their prime, this workshop will invite you to participate in a vital task. 5A, 5B Faithfully Handle Stress and Anger Unresolved anger and stress are linked to high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. Some Christian men fail to recognize and admit their inability to handle stress and their angry responses. This session will offer a space to talk about stresses and anger and suggest ways to address them as men of faith. 6C Spiritual Development Track Live as a Spiritually Empowered Man God gives each person special abilities for the common good of the body of Christ. To live as an empowered man, you must discern these gifts, use them in the right place, at the right time, in the right roles and for the right reasons. 7B Prayer Through the Normal and Abnormal Days Any relationship requires good communication. Our relationship with God is no different. We find it easy to pray at certain points of our journey, while at other times it is difficult, if not impossible, to have conversations with God. In this workshop, you will experience ways to be in conversation with God throughout your life journey. 8B, 8C
Daily Engagement With the Holy Spirit John Wesley believed that daily engagement with the Holy Spirit was necessary. In his Journal entry for August 15,1750, he wrote, "I was fully convinced of what I had long suspected, ...that the grand reason why the miraculous gifts were so soon withdrawn, was not only that faith and holiness were well-nigh lost; but that dry, formal, orthodox men began even then to ridicule whatever gifts they had not themselves, and to decry them all as either madness or imposture." Come and learn ways to have a daily encounter with the Holy Spirit. 9A, 9C Core UMM Ministry Development Track Where are They? Fishing for Men Most men's groups know that there are men missing from their fellowship, but they don't have the knowledge and tools necessary to reach the missing generations. This workshop will provide information and honest discussion about Millennials and GenZers that will prove invaluable to fish in new ponds with new bait. 10A, 10B What if They Can't Come? The requirements of work and family sometimes makes it impossible for men to be part of accountability groups or studies they would like to attend. By using electronic (web technology) we can connect to men who can't attend the traditional meeting. Resources and best practices will be discussed. 11B And the Winners are ! How Did They Do It? Join this panel discussion with winners of the "Best Unit of Methodist Men in the United States" as they discuss their successes, challenges and strategies. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. 12B, 12C Develop Discipleship through Small Groups Small group ministry is an important tool for developing discipleship. You will learn best practices for using small group ministry to develop discipleship among men. 13A, 13C Living Lives with a Pure Desire How do we facilitate discussions about sexual purity in our men's groups? These discussions can be extremely difficult. Learn techniques to have a healthy and helpful discussion about issues of sexual purity. 14A Reaching Youth: Planning, Organizing and Communicating for Effective Discipleship This workshop will equip UM men to minister to youth and young adults. Currently, 320,000 youth meet in UM churches through church-sponsored civic-youth organizations. More than half of the youth come from unchurched families. Discover new and exciting ways to recruit and disciple youth and parents, engage members of your church and conference in these outreach ministries. 15A, 15C MEND (Men End Domestic Violence) For too long, men have been conspicuously absent from efforts to reduce or eliminate domestic violence. We have been missing 50 percent of the population, thus half of the equation. It is time to involve men and make them part of the solution. 16A, 16B Cyber Bullying According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, approximately 35 percent of students aged 11-14 experience cyberbullying. It is important for adults to know the causes and resources available to help victims find grace and healing. 17B Mentoring a New Generation Investing in the lives of those just beginning the journey is powerful and effective. How can you be a mentor to this generation? 18A, 18C Take the Flag: Following God's Signals in the Race of Your Life. The spiritual life is often compared to a race. There is a parallel between the flags used in auto racing and the signals God sends us in our fast-paced lives. This workshop will not necessarily turn participants into race fans, but it will help them become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ by paying attention to the signals God gives us each day. 19C
Early Registration Price has been extended until April 30
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