SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS

Extreme Makeover Tech Edition: Building a Better Student Ministry Through Technology

(Critical Concerns Courses (continued))

Oct 10 8:30 AM-11:30 AM

Sacramento

Today's teens and technology revolution continues to march on! You can stay in step or wander off out of sync. This course will get you up to speed and stretch your existing use of technology in your ministry with students and staff. In addition to diving into Web 2.0 concepts such as blogging, podcasts, and social networking, we’ll explore presentation software, communication and media tools, and teach you to create your own videos. Help make this course meet your needs by joining the Open Source network prior to the event. You’ll connect with the presenters and other attendees and help shape the course to meet your needs. In this course, you'll receive a truly creative smorgasbord of technology, techniques, ideas, and resources (with a generous smattering of freebies sprinkled throughout, including a free CD-ROM of media content for each attendee).

Technology and Youth Ministry

(Seminar Series #3 - Super Seminars)

Oct 11 2:00 PM-4:30 PM

Sacramento

This seminar is designed to help youth leaders use technology in today’s ever-changing world. It will include tips on effectively using the Internet, creating videos, lighting, sound systems, and so much more. We’ll also discuss how to use technology on a limited budget, what other youth leaders are doing, and practical steps for taking your ministry to a new level—starting now.

Something Unique: Using Adverstisements, Commercials and TV Programs in Your Teaching

(Video and Multimedia Center)

Oct 12 8:15 AM-9:45 AM

Sacramento

How to Acquire and Use today's Best Video and Multimedia Resources

(Video and Multimedia Center)

Oct 12 3:15 PM-4:30 PM

Sacramento

How to BE a Youth Worker

(Seminar Series #6)

Oct 13 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Sacramento

This course is for anyone who endeavors to be in “longer-term” youth ministry, particularly in a paid or part-time capacity. In essence, you’ll learn how to be “successful”; how to avoid the pitfalls; how to thrive, not merely survive; and how to actually enjoy your job, ministry, and relationship with your supervisor. In addition, there will be a strong emphasis on the practical.