12 Couples Invited to Sixth Leadership Workshop

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Ministerial Services has invited 12 men and their wives from congregations in the United States and Canada to the sixth Leadership Workshop. The seminar will run from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 (Labor Day weekend) at the home office in Milford, Ohio.

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.