2012 Midwest Connection:
Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Dates:
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at noon
to
Friday, April 20, 2012 at noon

Location:
Naperville Presbyterian Church
Naperville IL (suburban Chicago)

Registration is closed. if you have questions, please contact Ann Powers at apowers@pcanet.org.

Registration Fee: $99

• includes four meals;
• does not include lodging or transportation;
• use the link you’ll receive after registering to reserve lodging from a block of rooms reserved at a great rate in Naperville, or request complementary housing in host homes on a first come/first served basis.

Click here to register.

We are exhorted to fight the good fight of the faith.

But this fight is not a matter of culture wars or even the challenges of the church planting mission field. More often than not it involves a struggle of the heart; struggles against the wiles of the devil; struggles against pride, fear, temptations, accusations, and more.

We’ll explore how to be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might, to fight the good fight of the faith through the power of the gospel, the presence of the Spirit, and the provision of fellowship even as we continue to encourage and equip one another to take the fight to the enemy through church planting and outreach ministry.

Plenaries with Stuart Latimer, former RUF campus pastor at Vanderbilt University and now Senior Pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church of the North Shore n Winnetka IL

Something for everyone – No matter your situation, you’ll come away with valuable insights that will apply to your ministry. Here are a few workshops we're planning:

• Staying Strong Instead of Burning Out. If you can’t say “no” you need to be at this session. Led by David Wiedis, a Philadelphia based counselor with years of experience counseling pastors.
• Developing Your Worship and Music Ministry. Led by Midwestern PCA church worship leaders – a collaborative and practical environment, no matter what level of resources you’re working with.
• An Overview of Church Planting: Key Stages and Dynamics. Taught by Ted Powers. If you’re planting now or hope to in the future, this is for you.
  

 

Why a regional conference?

A regional gathering such as this provides

• a great opportunity to connect with others in the region for vision casting,

• encouragement with what God is doing in other locations,

• addressing common issues together,

• sharing best practices,

• and praying together for Kingdom advancement.

 

Gatherings like this – with peers who understand and experienced practitioners who can come alongside - can be so refreshing and helpful!

And a regional event such as this is much more accessible, affordable, interactive, and contextualized than nation-wide events.

So, we’re offering you this opportunity with these great advantages:

• Small numbers – This offers lots of interaction time with presenters and other participants who are in similar ministry positions. Some of the content will be filled in as we hear of your questions and needs between now and the registration deadline – so register early and help us resource you!
• Inexpensive – A minimal registration fee covers most meals. You cover two nights in a hotel room, one meal on your own, and all transportation both to Chicago and while in Chicago. There’s even an option for complementary housing in a host home if that makes it easier for you. The lower cost and shorter timeframe also allow you to bring additional team members from your church, which we highly encourage.
• Centrally located in a hub city– you can get to Chicago from just about anywhere in ½ a day. Our schedule accommodates same day arrival, saving most participants the cost of another night in a hotel. Our host church, Naperville Presbyterian Church in suburban Naperville, is equally convenient by car from either Chicago airport. (There are no airport shuttles; you will need your own local transportation for the duration of this event.)
• Free time to relax, refresh, and pick each others’ brains over a meal or some ice cream by Naperville’s scenic River Walk or a jaunt into the city.
• Time for interaction, Q&A, and consultations with presenters outside of seminar times.

Registration is closed.

Questions? Please contact Ann Powers at apowers@pcanet.org