Fwd:
2 Cor. 3
Fwd: Letter from Christ
Fwd: Competence from God
Fwd: Dramatic Impact
Welcome
From:
Rod Jackson Conference Chairperson
Grace Lutheran School
Jacksonville, FL
Mark Brink Executive
Director
School Ministry
FLGA District Dave Weidner Assistant to the President
FLGA District
Admittedly, this year’s theme for the Educators
Conference is a little bit different.Perhaps your first impression is,
“huh?”Hopefully,
though, your interest is peaked to know a bit more about the
content of 2Corinthians: 3 and its application to ministry in a
Lutheran school.
In Paul’s letter to the believers in Corinth, he addresses them
as ministers of the New Covenant and describes them as, “letters
from Christ…written not with ink but with the Spirit of
the living God.”
That is you.That is
us.We are letters
from Christ, sent into the world to be His message.What a gift!
What a responsibility!What an honor!
Fortunately for us, God in His wisdom did not leave the
letter-writing to us, nor did he leave the delivery to us.As the author and perfector of our faith, God, by the
power of the Holy Spirit at work in us, directs us so that we
can live our lives with confidence and with
competence that only He can give.
We have an incredible, life-saving message to share with the
world.And God is
counting on each of us to share that message, to “forward the
letter,” if you will, to make
dramatic
impact in the lives of children and their families.
This conference is
dedicated to nurturing you, a “letter from Christ” called to
ministry through a Lutheran school, to be better equipped for
joyful, enthusiastic service to those He places in your path.
Keynote
Speakers
Dr. Micah Parker
and
Brad Alles
Dr. Micah
Parker
"God blessed me with an
unexpected and incredible
adversity that helped shape my
original message. My personal
testimony is about how to
truly trust Jesus Christ with
your entire life, regardless of
the circumstances.
After taping a chapel service I
did at Concordia University NE
about my experience, I mailed
the tape to friends and family
who were praying for me. Those
tapes were taken to church or
given to friends who were also
dealing with an adversity.
People heard the tape and asked
me to come tell more of the
story. When people would ask me
to come back and speak, I'd
respond with, "You heard my
story; that's all I've got."
As a result, I developed many
more talks. That was 14 years
ago. Since then, I've been
blessed to speak in 25 different
states and to countless groups,
ranging from ONE to over 28,000
at a time. I've spoken in huge
arenas, for Christian companies,
at countless churches and
schools, in a cow pasture, and
even in prison; each has been a
blessing!"
Brad Alles
Brad Alles is a teacher of
religion at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, WI.
He is known for his ability to break down Scripture so it is
easily understood and applied, and is a frequent Bible study
teacher at Milwaukee area churches.
He also travels to district and national youth events. His
passion for God's word comes through clearly in his teaching
style.
He, his wife, Kelly, and their daughter Makiah live in
Germantown, WI.
He has over 21 years experience teaching. He has a BS Ed,
Seward, NE; MA Christian Education, Chicago
Featured Presenter
Jane Kitson
Jane
Kitson, a.k.a. Mother Goose
Leap into literacy with national
early childhood educational
consultant and published author
Jane Kitson from Atlanta, GA.
Keynotes, workshops and staff
development days are presented
in a user friendly and fast
paced format that is affordable,
practical and FUN!
An author of over 350 original
songs and fingerplays, Jane has
shared interactive presentations
with over 80,000 early childhood
professionals in 46 states and
Canada.
Jane Kitson has a B.S. in
Elementary Education with over
150 additional hours in
continuing education for the
early childhood classroom.
She has taught in classrooms
with toddlers through second
graders for over 15 years.
She was
recognized by the Georgia
Preschool Association in 1996
and presented a DISTINGUISHED
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION for
outstanding educators in early
childhood.
Ben Eggers
Award
Nominations for this year's
award are closed. Thank you for your participation.
Cost
Early Bird Conference
Registration: $180.00
(Complete Registration form submitted and payment received in
District Office by August 22, 2010)
