12 Couples Invited to Sixth Leadership Workshop
The invitees are: Steve and Lori Anderson, Los Angeles, California; Andy and Donna Buchholz, Elmira, New York; Martin and Maxcine Cole, Worcester, Massachusetts; Ed and RaeAnn Dowd, Phoenix East, Arizona; Graemme and Lynn Marshall, pastor of three Canadian congregations; Andy and Cynthia McClain, Indianapolis, Indiana; John and Judy Pentlin, Kansas City, Kansas; Brit and Julie Railston, Worcester; Randy and Stephanie Salyer, Los Angeles; Ken and Jean Welborn, Kansas City; Brian and Diana White, Indianapolis; and Sean and Kristin Yarbrough, Tampa, Florida.
There will be five days of classes covering topics such as: teaching as we have been taught; relevancy in speaking; developing sermonetttes, split sermons and sermons; working with your pastor; history and overview of UCG's governing documents; the importance of sound doctrine; appreciating differences—understanding yourself and others; a women's section on how to be all things to all people without losing yourself; Church ceremonies; the heart of a servant; developing wisdom and judgment; working with the next generation; preparing effective messages: the importance of discernment; and answering doctrinal hot topics.