THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ONLINE (12/11/04)

THE REVEREND DR. JAMES C. WADE, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES THE UPCOMING SEMINAR ON CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:

The 2005 Seminar on Church Growth will be held on January 11- 14, 2005 at the Ocean Dunes Resort and Conference Center, 201 74th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The hotel reservation code": "Department of Church Growth and Development AMEC" Single room occupancy $72.00 per night; double room occupancy $82.50 per night. All reservations include full buffet breakfast.

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President of the Council of Bishops will be the preacher for the Inaugural Worship Service. Other preachers will be: Bishop Preston Williams, Bishop Richard Norris, Bishop A.J. Richardson, the Reverends Dr. Johnny Barbour, the Reverend Dr. G.L Champion, and the Reverend Melvin Capers. The Seminar Theme: "Cultivating a People Whereby Evangelism Becomes a Way of Life."

Pre-Seminar Registration is $120.00; onsight Registration: $130.00. Make checks or money orders payable to: Department of Church Growth and Development AMEC and send payment to 280 Hernando, Memphis, Tennessee 38126

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN VERSE

Thou shalt have no gods but Me;
Before no idol bow thy knee;
Take not the name of God in vain;
Nor dare to Sabbath-day profane;
Give both thy parents honor due;
Take heed that thou no murder due;
Abstain from words and deeds unclean;
Nor steal tho' thou art poor and mean;
Nor make a willful lie, nor love it;
What is thy neighbor's dare not covet
(author unknown)

THE REVEREND RONALD OWENS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR CHURCHES:

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(RISK)SEMINARS:The seminars are designed for the purpose of bringing people together to help build stronger relationships. Since a home, workplace, community and church require you to be in relationship with others, learning how to create an environment where you can flourish and grow is very important.

WORKSHOPS:The Relationship Intervention Skills Knowledge (RISK), workshops are designed for the purpose of leading groups in working together to make relationships better. The Crisis Intervention Skills Knowledge (CISK), workshops are designed for the purpose of leading groups in understanding and learning how to intervene with suicidal and abusive behaviors. These workshops can be designed for couples, churches, businesses, clubs, or any organization desiring to build stronger relationships. You will get a better understanding of others, which creates a better work and living environment. You will learn how to handle everyday conflicts easier, which leads to a better understanding of one another. You will learn the skills to resolve conflict and prevent bitterness from building up. Problems will no longer destroy your relationships because you will learn how to solve them. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to assist those in crisis, learn better coping skills.

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v Conflict resolution
Overcoming barriers
v Communications S
exual harassment
v Understanding differences
Teamwork
v Understanding your temperament
Forgiveness
v Understanding commitment
Leadershipv Problem solving
Building self-esteemv Negotiating for compatibility
Dealing with uncertainty
v Handling expectations
Developing interpersonal skills
v Understanding Grief
Coping with stress
v Oneness
Managing anger
v Separating issues from events
Suicide Awareness/Prevention

INFORMATION:Call today for scheduling.
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(706) 830-6335
Counselor; Consultant; PastorP.O. Box 204058
U.S. Army Chaplain, Major (Retired)Augusta, GA 30917-4058
rowens4246@aol.com