B 10 Admin , Budgets , and Bosses - Oh My !
– Vikki Shepp
Ministry management doesn ’ t always come naturally , but it is something that can be learned and embraced as a ministry in itself . Whether it ’ s staff , volunteers , administrative tasks or a budget that you are trying to manage , there are ways to infuse servant leadership into the “ business ” of ministry .
Vikki Shepp is a ministry consultant and speaker , previously served as the LA Congress coordinator and consultant for youth ministry and confirmation for the Office of Religious Education in the Los Angeles Archdiocese .
B 11 Has Your Ministry Turned into a Juggling Act ? – Doug Brummel
Get together with nationally-known Faith and Family speaker Doug Brummel ( and maybe a few of his ' cast of characters ') and explore what can help keep all aspects of our lives alive and well - or at least as best we can !
Doug Brummel Doug Brummel has pioneered the way to true intergenerational catechesis and evangelization through his entertaining and engaging " Lighten Up !" Parish Family Missions , which have served over eight hundred parishes across the United States .
B 12 Great Ideas in Accompanying Cultures – Moderated by Alex Barraza
Many Catholics would like to share their faith with those “ outside ” ( non-practicing Catholics and Protestants and unbelievers ), but they lack the skills and confidence to do so . We will examine some simple , non-intrusive ways for ordinary Catholics to develop these skills . Panelists : Frances Park ( Fiat Foundation ), Doug Tooke ( Diocese of Helena ), Ron Landfair ( Diocese of Lansing ), Lucia Gomez ( Saint Joachim Catholic Church ), Cecilia Flores ( Diocese of Sacramento )
Alejandro Barraza currently serves as Director of Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese of Las Cruces , New Mexico .
B 13 Creative Strategies Through the Liturgical
Year – Sue Schuttinger
We will learn by doing and come home with a variety of strategies and activities . Prayer , handouts , laughter , and joy provided . All you need is your passport of desire to implement exciting , engaging faith formation .
Sue Schuttinger has a BA in Social Science from Santa Clara University , and a Master ' s Degree in Catechetics from the Pastoral Ministry program at Santa Clara .
B 14 Healing the Culture : Cultivating Respect for
Life – Camille Pauleye This workshop will show you how to engage students in rational and dynamic dialogue that speaks to their minds and touches their hearts . Learn ten foundational principles of logic , ethics , and justice to guide discussion , and find out how to approach any related issue that comes up .
Camille Pauley is co-founder and president of Healing the Culture , a nonprofit organization that evangelizes and converts people to be deeply , authentically , and permanently pro-life .
B 15 Competitive or Complementary ? What Ministry Can Learn from Sports – Anthony Keiser
Sports and ministry can actually complement one another ! This session will explore the reasons why sports seem to take priority , and how those in ministry can learn from the most successful methods and models of coaching and sports promotion to ensure that faith is lived both on and off the field .
Anthony Keiser currently serves as Director of Youth , Young Adult , and Campus Ministry for the Diocese of Tulsa , Oklahoma
B 17 The Art of Bible Storying – Michael Novelli
Experience Bible storying in an imaginative way to engage in the scriptures through storytelling , creative reflection and lively dialogue . During this interactive workshop you will explore how this learner-centered approach sparks participants to discover meaning and identity in the biblical narrative . You ' ll also explore how to develop Bible storying for varied contexts .
Bio to be provided
B 18 Love Fully Alive – Sr . Miriam James Heidland , S . O . L . T .
We all long to encounter a love that can heal and transform our lives . How do we find it and share it with those whom we serve ? How do we love fully alive ? In this talk , I will reveal how Jesus Christ meets us in desire , honesty , truth and beauty to set our hearts on fire and lead us to the abundant life . Sr . Miriam James is a member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity , a missionary community serving global areas of deepest apostolic need .
B 19 Catholic Schools : Communities of
Discipleship – Matthew Schwartz
A Catholic school cannot solely be a place for learning various skills designed to fill the ranks of business and industry . Nor is it for customers and consumers in a competitive market that values academic accomplishments . Rather , the Catholic school sets out to be a bold incarnational example of the message of Jesus Christ in all aspects of its ministry . The fostering and maintaining of Catholic identity must be intentional and purpose-driven .
Matthew Schwartz is Diocesan Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Rockford in Illinois .
B 20 Digital Reach : Engaging Youth and Families through Social Media – Angel Barrera .
In this session , we ' ll look at ways to engage youth and their families in non-gathered ways through social media . We ' ll explore specific online tools and learn how to develop a plan for leveraging social media to extend our ministry reach .
Angel Barrera s a Project Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services for the Center for Ministry Development .
B 21 Ministering Faithfully to LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults – Bishop
Frank Caggiano , Roy Petitfils , Tony Vasinda
Ministering to LGBT youth , young adults , and families is one of the most challenging , and controversial , realities facing the Church today . They will each speak from their experiences , invite you to reflect on yours , and take questions from the room to help advance the conversation about how we can minister to , for , and with our LGBT + brothers and sisters .
See Friday Keynote for Bishop Frank Caggiano ' s biogragphy . Roy Petitfils served in schools as a teacher , campus minister , counselor , and administrator . He is currently a therapist at a Catholic counseling center , specializing in working with teens , young adults and couples . Tony Vasinda has worked in a variety of parish settings and served as a speaker , trainer and consultant on a parish , regional and national level . Tony serves as a founder and director of ProjectYM .
B 16 Ministry Incorporated – Greg Wasinski
From organizational charts , to project plans , to budgets , Greg will touch on a few business basics to alleviate headaches that rob you of precious time . We will discuss the management traits of Jesus , identify office issue resolutions , and ways to make church leaders see you as more than just the " youth ministry person ."
Greg Wasinski is a full time Catholic inspirational speaker and author from Cleveland , OH . He holds a certificate of Scriptural Theology from John Paul the Great Catholic University .
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