national teachers' workshop


IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS

FRIDAY | 9:00AM-10:15 AM | SESSION #1




TEACHING METHODS FOR TEACHING PRE K-KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS



A Blueprint for Teaching Pre K-Kindergarten Students

The Teaching Methods (TM) Workshops are designed to provide teachers with strategies, resources and teaching methods to help them enhance the learning of students in their Bible classes. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers of students in Pre-K through Kindergarten.



TM2 | TEACHING METHODS FOR TEACHING GRADES 1-3 STUDENTS



A Blueprint for Teaching Grades 1-3 Students

The Teaching Methods (TM) workshops are designed to provide teachers with strategies, resources and teaching methods to help them enhance the learning of students in their Bible classes. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers of students in Grades 1-3.

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TM3 | TEACHING METHODS FOR TEACHING GRADES 4-5 STUDENTS



A Blueprint for Teaching Grades 4-5 Students

The Teaching Methods (TM) workshops are designed to provide teachers with strategies, resources and teaching methods to help them enhance the learning of students in their Bible classes. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers of students in Grades 4-5​



TM4 | TEACHING METHODS FOR TEACHING GRADES 6-8 STUDENTS



A Blueprint for Teaching Grades 6-8 Students

The Teaching Methods (TM) workshops are designed to provide teachers with strategies, resources and teaching methods to help them enhance the learning of students in their Bible classes. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers of students in Grades 6-8​



TM5 | TEACHING METHODS FOR TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS



A Blueprint for Teaching High School

The Teaching Methods (TM) workshops are designed to provide teachers with strategies, resources and teaching methods to help them enhance the learning of students in their Bible classes. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers of High School Students.



TM6 | TEACHING METHODS FOR TEACHING YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS



A Blueprint for Teaching Young Adults and Adults

The Teaching Methods (TM) workshops are designed to provide teachers with strategies, resources and teaching methods to help them enhance the learning of students in their Bible classes. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers of Young Adults and Adults.

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FRIDAY | 10:30AM-11:45AM | SESSION #2





BL1 | BUILDING BRIDES AND MENDING FENCES: A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILEMON



This class will examine the relationship dynamics that existed between Philemon, Onesimus and the Apostle Paul. The student will learn the priority of forgiveness and the prerequisites for reconciliation. The student will be challenged to learn the principles taught and make a commitment to teach them to their students.



BL2 | A SPIRITUAL STIMULUS FOR SUFFERING SAINTS: YES, WE NEED MONEY BUT WE NEED MORE OF THE MASTER



During the height of COVID-19 the nation literally came to a standstill. And to help families, businesses and churches to survive and to stimulate the economy, the government sent out stimulus checks. But in many respects people became comfortable with the checks and forgot about Christ. This class is designed to show us that while we need money to make it, we need the Master even more!

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TC1 TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION



We live in times that are changing drastically. And some changes are good changes. One of which is technology. This class is designed to show the Technological Trends in Christian Education.



AD1 | A BIBLICAL BLUEPRINT FOR BUILDING BACK YOUR EDUCATION MINISTRY



Because we were not able to meet in-person during COVID, many congregations had to modify or change their education ministry. And some congregations unfortunately disbanded their education ministry altogether. This class is designed to show how to build back your Education Ministry using God's blueprint.



BL3 | EXAMINING THE FACTS OF A SPIRITUAL RECESSION: CAUSES & CORRECTIONS | PART 1



During an economic recession, there are some factors that contribute to the current state of the economy. And when the causes are identified, corrections have to be made. It is no different with a Spiritual Recession. This two-part class will examine the facts that contribute to a Spiritual Recession and then use God's blueprint to make the necessary corrections.



EV1 | OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF EVANGELISM: MAKING THE MISSION MATTER, AGAIN



The "Great Commandment" of being evangelistic used to be first and foremost in the Body of Christ. Now it is met with many challenges and in some respects, really does not seem to matter among Christians. This class is designed to help us overcome those challenges and make the mission matter, AGAIN!!!​



FRIDAY | 1:30PM-2:45PM | SESSION #3





TPD1 | LEADING IN TIMES OF TRANSITION
(ALL MEN)



Strong leadership requires vision, planning, and adaptability to name a few. As we live in a rapidly changing society, church leaders must be able to lead the people of God effectively through the transition without changing the Truth.​



PD2 | A BIBLICAL BLUEPRINT FOR BEING SPIRITUAL WOMEN IN A SOILED WORLD (ALL WOMEN)



The real truth is that instead of the Church being an influence on society, much of society is influencing the Church and it is targeting the women of God both young and old. This class is designed to show Christian Women how to follow God's blueprint for being Spiritual Women and safeguard against being Soiled by the World.



SATURDAY | 9:00AM-10:15AM | SESSION #4





BL4 | A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF GALATIANS



This class is designed to study Paul's letter to the Galatian Christians as he addressed them during a period of drifting from the Gospel of Christ.



BL5 | STRATEGIES FOR REBUILDING SPIRITUAL GDP: God's Divine Product



GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product. Every nation has specific things that it produces. The nation of God, Christians used to be known for a specific product. The question is what we are producing now? This class is designed to deal with strategies on rebuilding Spiritual GDP, God's Divine Product.

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SP1 | THE RISING CONCERNS OF MENTAL HEALTH IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY: IS THE CHURCH PREPARED TO HELP?



Mental Health issues are a growing concern in our nation and particularly in the African American community to the degree that health organizations are asking to declare a state of emergency. This class is designed to discuss the Church's preparedness to help with this crisis.



TC2 | EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: IT'S HERE TO STAY!



Because technology is changing so fast, many are fearful of it because of some of the negative attachments that come with it. But the fact is that it is not going anywhere and becoming more advanced each day. This class is designed to help us embrace technology in Christian Education.



BL6 | EXAMINING THE FACTS OF A SPIRITUAL RECESSION: CAUSES & CORRECTIONS - Part 2



During an economic recession, there are some factors that contribute to the current state of the economy. And when the causes are identified, corrections have to be made. It is no different with a Spiritual Recession. This two-part class will examine the facts that contribute to a Spiritual Recession and then use God's blueprint to make the necessary corrections.



TE1 | POST PANDEMIC POSTURE: WHAT WILL THE CHURCH LOOK LIKE IN THE AFTERMATH?



COVID has brought about many changes in our society and in the Church. And while what we do relative to the doctrine of the Church has not and cannot change, how we do it probably will change. This class is designed to show us what the Church will possibly look like in the aftermath of a pandemic.



SATURDAY | 9:00AM-10:15AM | SESSION #4





BL4 | A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF GALATIANS



This class is designed to study Paul's letter to the Galatian Christians as he addressed them during a period of drifting from the Gospel of Christ.



BL5 | STRATEGIES FOR REBUILDING SPIRITUAL GDP: God's Divine Product



GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product. Every nation has specific things that it produces. The nation of God, Christians used to be known for a specific product. The question is what we are producing now? This class is designed to deal with strategies on rebuilding Spiritual GDP, God's Divine Product.

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SP1 | THE RISING CONCERNS OF MENTAL HEALTH IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY: IS THE CHURCH PREPARED TO HELP?



Mental Health issues are a growing concern in our nation and particularly in the African American community to the degree that health organizations are asking to declare a state of emergency. This class is designed to discuss the Church's preparedness to help with this crisis.



TC2 | EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: IT'S HERE TO STAY!



Because technology is changing so fast, many are fearful of it because of some of the negative attachments that come with it. But the fact is that it is not going anywhere and becoming more advanced each day. This class is designed to help us embrace technology in Christian Education.



BL6 | EXAMINING THE FACTS OF A SPIRITUAL RECESSION: CAUSES & CORRECTIONS - Part 2



During an economic recession, there are some factors that contribute to the current state of the economy. And when the causes are identified, corrections have to be made. It is no different with a Spiritual Recession. This two-part class will examine the facts that contribute to a Spiritual Recession and then use God's blueprint to make the necessary corrections.



TE1 | POST PANDEMIC POSTURE: WHAT WILL THE CHURCH LOOK LIKE IN THE AFTERMATH?



COVID has brought about many changes in our society and in the Church. And while what we do relative to the doctrine of the Church has not and cannot change, how we do it probably will change. This class is designed to show us what the Church will possibly look like in the aftermath of a pandemic.



SATURDAY | 10:30AM-11:45AM | SESSION #5





TE2 | THE GENERATIONAL GAP IN THE CHURCH IS GROWING | HOW CAN WE BUILD A BETTER BRIDGE TO CLOSE THE GAP?



Because of the varying views between millennials, Gen Xer's, and older adults, the generational gap in the church is becomingly increasingly broader. This class is designed to talk about how the Church can build a better bridge to narrow or close the gap between the generations.



BL7 | REBUILDING THE ECONOMY OF THE CHURCH: RESTORING FAITH AND FRUITFULNESS



The word economy means "a system of production and distribution." The Church is built on a foundation of faith and what should follow is a life of fruitfulness in the kingdom. This class is designed to show how to rebuild the economy, the faith and fruitfulness of the church in a spiritual recession.



TE3 | THE CHURCH AND GLOBAL CRISIS: ARE WE STANDING TO THE CHALLENGE OR ARE WE SILENT AND COMPLICIT?



A number of crises are sweeping the nation such as racial tension and indifference, a rise in violent crimes, a lack of mentoring for our youth, homelessness and mental health issues. This class is designed to address whether the church should take a stand and challenge to try and bring about change in some of these areas or should we remain complicit and silent.



TE4 | STRATEGIES FOR REBUILDING CHURCH ATTENDANCE: THE BIBLE COMMANDS FELLOWSHIP



COVID brought about the necessity of virtual worship and bible study because in-person gatherings were not allowed in many areas. But sadly, many Christians became comfortable on the couch! The Bible commands Fellowship. This class is designed to share strategies for rebuilding Church attendance and not couch attendance!



TE5 | GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS: RENEWING THE DESIRE FOR BIBLE STUDY



The basic principles of Christianity is found through Bible Study. In the first century the Bereans searched the scriptures daily, but in the 21st century it appears that our desire has diminished. This class to encourage students to get back to the basics of Christianity by renewing the desire to engage in personal and corporate Bible Study.



BL8 | THE TROUBLING TREND OF CHURCH CLOSINGS: HOW CAN WE REVERSE THE TREND?



There has been a trend in recent years of Churches of Christ across the brotherhood whose doors have closed due to aging and declining memberships. We should be troubled by this trend. This class is designed to look at the causes of the trend and focus on the ways to reverse it.





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