Forming Disciples:A Lifelong Christian Formation Conference

Location: Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX US 77868

Website: http://www.epicenter.org

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This is a gathering for clergy, children and youth leaders, volunteers and staff. We encourage you to bring your entire church formation team to this conference so that we can gather together to be reminded of our call and our mission: forming disciples. Conference will include plenaries, workshops, small groups, networking times and speed consulting. During the small group time we will provide networking opportunities to learn about older adult formation, intercultural ministries as well as special needs formation. Direct scholarship and childcare inquiries to 713.353.2135.
 
Plenary Speakers
Chris Seay, Pastor of Ecclesia, Houston
Bronwyn Skov, Youth Officer for The Episcopal Church
Dr. Scott Bader-Saye, Professor of Christian Ethics and Moral Theology, Seminary of the Southwest
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of the Diocese of Texas
 
Presenters
Sharon Ely Pearson, Christian Formation Specialist, Church Publishing Incorporated
The Rev. Canon John Newton, Canon for Lifelong Christian Formation, Diocese of Texas
The Rev. Nathan G. Jennings, Professor of Liturgics & Anglican Studies, Seminary of the Southwest
The Rev. Jim Liberatore, Rector St. Andrew's, Pearland Texas
Debbie Allensworth, Associate to Rector, St. Andrew's, Pearland Texas
Carol Barnwell, Communication Director, Diocese of Texas
Trisha Taylor, Pastoral/Professional Counselor
Jane Gober, Christian Formation, Diocese of New Mexico
Sabrina Evans, Christian Formation, Diocese of Oklahoma
Lisa Puccio, Director of Family Ministries, Christ Church Cathedral Houston
 
Workshops
Formation & Vocation Ministries: Networks to Vitalize your Ministry
Free to Fail: Mobilizing Members for Ministry
Gospel and Culture
Leading to Form Disciples
Making a Commitment to Christ: Theology of Confirmation
How Liturgy Transforms Lives
Children's Chapel as True Worship
Exploring the Future of Christian Formation
Communications, Websites and Social Media: Ground Zero for Ministry
The Emotionally Mature Leader: A Family Systems Approach
Episcopal Generations: Bridging the Gap
Formation on a Shoe String
Summer Out of the Box
 
Networking opportunities 
Older Adult Ministries with Clint Capers
Special Needs Worship and Ministries with Rev. Jimmy Grace and Lisa Puccio
Intercultural Ministries with Denise Trevino
Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation with Jamie Martin Currie
 
Panel Discussion
Eric Moen (Director of Youth and Young Adults, St. Martin's Houston) Bronwyn Skov and Sharon Ely Pearson
 
Rates
Full Conference two nights                         $150
One Night                                                  $75
Youth Minister Cabin two nights                 $150
Youth Minister Cabin one night                    $75
Day Rate                                                   $30

 

Schedule

Thursday March 1       
12:00 - 3:00
Registration/Check in
3:00 - 4:00 Plenary 1 “Discipleship and the Great Commission” Chris Seay
4:30 - 5:30 Workshops
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
7:00 - 8:00
 Plenary 2 “Forming New Christians” Bronwyn Skov          
8:15 - 8:30 Compline
8:30 Social
Friday March 2
 8:00 - 9:00
Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00
Free time
10:00 - 11:00 Workshops
11:15 - 12:15
Plenary 3 “What Makes Us Interesting: The Relevant Resistant Church” Dr.Scott Bader-Saye
12:15 - 1:15 Lunch
1:45 - 3:15 Parish/Networking Groups/Open
3:30 - 4:30 Workshops
4:30 - 6:00  Speed consulting /Free Time
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
7:00 - 8:00
Plenary 4 “Unabashedly Episcopalian" The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle           
8:15  Compline
8:45  Social
Saturday March 3
8:00 - 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 Check out
9:30 - 10:30
Panel Discussion Bronwyn Skov, Sharon Pearson, Eric Moen
10:45 - 12:00
 Closing Eucharist St. Martin's, Houston Family Table Band
12:00 Lunch