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General Information About the Seminars
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All seminars integrate power point, video clips, small
and large group activities, and other learning strategies into the
presentations. Seminars are intended not only to be scriptural and
informative, but also fun.
Cost: Compass Ministry provides
these seminars at no cost. Offerings and travel expenses are accepted
but by no means required. Compass Ministry is committed to fulfilling
its mission, “Helping Churches Make Disciples,” regardless of any
compensation.
Format: Seminars seem to be more
productive when they are conducted in a more casual setting; for
example, in a fellowship hall with tables and chairs. Participants are
encouraged to dress comfortably and are encouraged to come ready to
comment and interact.
Bible and Notes:
All participants will be given preprinted notes for the seminar. The
notes will contain the seminar outline as well as scripture references.
Unless otherwise arranged, a variety of Bible translations and
paraphrasings may be referred to during the seminar. In all cases, when
a passage is used, the translation or paraphrasing will be referenced.
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Every MEMBER
a MINISTER
“Getting the whole body involved”
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In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul
discusses the concept that everyone in the body (church) has a function
or ministry. Many feel that it is the pastor’s job to minister, but the
Bible clearly teaches that
every
member of the church is a minister. This seminar addresses the Biblical
concept of ministry and provides a tool for participants to determine
what their ministries are. This seminar is approximately three hours in
length and includes a ministry profile for each participant. |
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Need a boost in your Sunday School
ministry? Do teachers need some new ideas and strategies to help teach
and disciple their students? This seminar not only addresses how
teachers should teach, but also how students best learn. Teachers are
encouraged to look at the Master Teacher, Jesus, and follow His example
in communicating God’s truth. This seminar is approximately three hours
in length.
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G.O.A.L.S.
"Godly Objectives
Assure Lifelong Success" |
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It has been said that if you aim at nothing, you will hit it with deadly
accuracy. Many people spend more time planning a vacation than they do
planning their future. The G.O.A.L.S. seminar is designed to give a
scriptural basis for goal setting and a strategy for setting and
reaching goals. Participants will leave the seminar with at least one
yearly goal in four areas of life: physical, mental, spiritual, and
social/emotional. This seminar is approximately three hours in length.
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Managing Change
"Changing Our Perspective About Change" |
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“We do it that way because we’ve always done it that way.” Sound
familiar? Too many times our only reasoning for doing something is that
we’ve always done it that way. Christians can be some of the most
difficult people to change. While our message never changes, our methods
may need some adjusting from time to time. This seminar takes a rather
humorous approach to considering change. This seminar would be very
appropriate when a church is considering relocating, starting a new
program, or just needing to get out of a rut. It is approximately three
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It's About Time
"Managing Your
Schedule Before It Manages You"
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Nobody ever seems to have enough hours in the day to get everything
done. The truth is, however, everyone has exactly the same amount of
time. It’s just that some people learn to utilize their time better than
others. This seminar examines two aspects of time usage: importance and
urgency. Participants will be taught a strategy to organize and
prioritize the activities of everyday life, focusing on relationships as
the most important element of time management. Participants will receive
a sample weekly planner that will assist them in making time for the
truly important things in life, like their relationship with Jesus
Christ! This seminar is approximately 1½ hours in length. |
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Handling Criticism
"Taking the Bite Out"
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Criticism...we all experience it.
Sometimes it is justified, sometimes not, but it never feels good.
Christians (and especially pastors) are some of the least prepared to handle
criticism. Why? Two basic reasons. First, Christians are generally
people-oriented and sensitive to the needs and concerns of others. Because
of this sensitivity, criticism hurts. Secondly, Christians (and especially
pastors) are expected to be forgiving; therefore, when someone hurts us
through criticism, we are expected to forgive and forget instead of reacting
with counter attack and vengeance. This seminar helps Christians respond to
criticism by identifying root causes of criticism and formulate a strategy
for getting beyond it. This seminar is approximately one hour long.
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Handling Discouragement
“Getting Through the Valley”
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Everyone experiences discouragement from time to time. This seminar examines four key
causes of discouragement and provides some strategies for getting through
those tough times. This seminar is approximately one hour long.
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