Indescribable Gift

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Cor.9:15)
You are the indescribable gift of God for his children and their families. This year’s conference is about the free gift that we receive through the precious blood of Jesus Christ, it is about the gift of people for the mission and ministry of God’s church, and it is about lives of thanksgiving as a response to God’s great love.

The conference worship will be led by three schools and will celebrate three special days in our worship life: the Reformation, All Saints Day, and Thanksgiving.

Our speaker, Dr. Todd Whitaker is nationally known as a school leader, educator, and author. He believes in the power of a good teacher to bring about the best in a student.

Jeff Smith from Salt and Light Ministries will be with us for the banquet and anniversary celebration as well as for two workshops on Thursday. He shares the story of faith through drama and song.

There are four workshop sessions and our leaders will offer many opportunities for professional growth. I am pleased to welcome Angie Young (Concordia, Conover), Kathy Unverferht (Concordia, Conover), Lydia Holz (St. John, Winston-Salem), Bill Cochran (LCMS School Ministry), Perry Bresemann (LCMS School Ministry), Lori Aadsen (LCMS Child Ministry) and Jeff Smith (Salt and Light Ministries).

More about our Presenters

Dr. Todd Whitaker is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Prior to coming to Indiana, he taught at the middle and high school levels in Missouri. Following his teaching experience, he served as a middle school and high school principal for eight years.

Dr. Whitaker's work has been published in the areas of teacher leadership, instructional improvement, change, leadership effectiveness, technology, and middle level practices. His books include Dealing With Difficult Teachers, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, Dealing With Difficult Parents, What Great Principals Do Differently, and the best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Dr. Whittaker is internationally recognized as an inspirational and distinguished speaker. (www.toddwhitaker.com)

Creative Artist Jeff Smith returns for a presentation and two workshops.   Jeff's motivates and encourages teachers to think creatively to reach the hearing ears of children in a post-modern culture. His workshops are:
A Storyteller's Guide to Passing on Your Faith
The power of story to engage and involve student's in communicating bible stories.
Worship is Elementary- Movement concepts and prop-less choreography for children to teach concepts of praise and faith sharing.

Conference Information
Early registration:$90.00 per person if postmarked no later than September 20, 2007

Registrations postmarked after September 20 is $105 per person

Hotel Information
Founders Inn
5641 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-5511
800-926-4466

Room rate is $129 per room
Cut-Off Date for Reservations is September 20

Southeastern District, Mission and Minstry 800.637.5723 ext. 205
email sed@se.lcms.org

Registration Fee
$90 if received by Sept. 20
$105 after Sept. 20
Registration Form

Hotel Information
The Founders Inn
5641 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-5511
800-926-4466

Room rate is $129 per room
Cut-Off Date for Reservations is September 20

Workshops - Updated

Agenda
Wednesday 10/17
1:00 pm   Registration
2:00 pm   Workshop 1
3:15 pm   Workshop 2
4:30 pm   Welcome  &  Opening Worship

Thursday 10/18
7:00 am  Morning Stretch
7:00 am  Morning Prayer
8:45 am  Devotions
9:00 am  Dr. Todd Whitaker
Noon –    Lunch      
1:00 pm  Workshop 3
2:30 pm  Workshop 4
4:00 pm  Free time
5:30 pm  Cash Bar
6:00 pm  Banquet Dinner & Anniversary Recognitions
9:00 pm Oasis

Friday 10/19
8:45 am  Devotions
9:00 am  District Update
9:30 am  Todd Whitaker
11:00 am Farewell &               Godspeed