Ministry Skills Institute
“Stir It Up” Seminar
Wednesday, Sept. 20 9am-3pm
Leaders need to be continually revived in their spirits and strengthened in their skills. This one-day seminar features interactive equipping and encouraging sessions facilitated by ministry leaders. It’s geared to “stir you up” for stronger and more confident Kingdom ministry. “Fresh bread” is being prepared to be served in these sessions. Come get some!!!
► SESSION I
“Check Your Soil”—Dallas Elder
Jesus taught in His Kingdom Parables that Spiritual Perceptivity is relative to one’s Spiritual Receptivity which He compared to the condition of one’s soil.
► SESSION II
“Losing My Religion” —Tammy Herzig
It's easy to find ourselves working hard to please God without enjoying a relationship with Him. What if the abundant life Jesus promises looks a little different from the one we're currently living?
► SESSION III
"Do Not Quit on Monday" —Brady Testorff
Pastoral ministry is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. “Do not grow weary in doing good….” (Galatians 6:9) Do not give up!
We encourage you to attend the seminar and the full conference. However, we do have flexible options to work with your schedule.
Conference Workshops
Thursday-Saturday Sept. 22-23
ANSWERS FROM THE ARK
►Dallas Elder
Some Bible events seem impossible to wrap our minds around, like The Flood and Noah’s Ark. It actually provides many answers for us regarding Creation (Old Earth or New Earth?). It highlights the Nature of God, His Power, His Promises, Redemption and points to the New Heaven and New Earth. We’ll unpack the amazing Ark narrative with its past, present and future implications.
THE POWER AND PROCESS OF TRANSFORMATION
►John Brown
Have you ever wondered why we don’t see more powerfully transformed Christians? What does it mean to be transformed into His likeness? How can that happen? How does that happen? One definition I like is: “Transformation is the process of the deep and lasting integration and assimilation of the character of Jesus.” Doesn’t that sound great! Let’s look into this together.
CONSISTENCY IN A WORLD OF COMPROMISE
►FRANK ARMATO
Leadership is the steering mechanism for any group, church or ministry. This workshop on God-centered leadership will present the disciplines of a quintessential leader. It will include: fostering a purpose of excellence, creating an MVP mindset, and establishing a consistent-centric focus.
Conference Speakers
John Brown has served as the Senior Pastor of Harmony Vineyard of Kansas City, MO for over 30 years. His passion is to express and impart God’s incredible love through the transforming power of His Spirit through His Word.
Frank Armato is an author, professor, and corporate executive in the leadership and talent development space. He enjoys helping people reach their full God-given potential through pillars of excellence.
Tammy Herzig is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She connects with people right where they are on their faith journey. She communicates God’s grace and truth to facilitate growth in their relationship with Him.
Brady Testorff has served as the youth pastor of a mega-church. He is church planter. He is the founding and lead Pastor of The Calling Community Church in Platte City, MO. He genuinely offers Jesus as the real life answer to real life problems.
Dallas Elder is the Ministry Director of Grace Covenant International and the Ministry Skills Institute of Platte City, MO. His work areas include: apostolic shepherding, ministry training, leadership coaching, church planting, and foreign missions development. He is the author of The ValueGiver, a book about finding true worth.
Conference Schedule
“Stir It Up” Seminar
Wednesday, Sept 20 9am-3pm
Ignite Ministry Conference Workshops
Thursday, Sept 21-Saturday, Sept 23
(There are three sessions to each workshop. One session presented each day.)
9:00-10:15am Answers from the Ark
10:30-11:45am Power/Process/Transformation
11:45-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30-2:45pm Consistency vs. Compromise
Ministry Service
Thursday: 7pm
Praise and Ministry
Message by
Dallas Elder
Ministry Director of
Grace Covenant International
Conference Location