National Capital Christian Education Conference 2015 January 30 - 31, 2015 College Park Marriott Welcome to the 2015 conference! I want you to know that I heard your requests as you responded to our conference evaluation surveys and it is clear: you want more relevant workshops! So for this conference there will be no plenary speaker but more focused workshops. More details can be found within this brochure and by visiting our website at www.GWCEA.org. I look forward to seeing you at the conference in January! Dr. James R. Love, Sr., Chairman Join us at the Marriott in 2015! College Park Marriott University of Maryland University College 3501 University Blvd., East Adelphi, MD 20783 ● ● ● ● ● ● 100+ Christian Workshops Christian Resource Exhibits Convenient Location Free On-Site Parking Newly Renovated Conference Center and Hotel Rooms Cutting-Edge Ministry Training Need a hotel reservation? Call 1-800-228-9290 and mention the NCCEC conference rate of $129 plus tax. Are you receiving duplicate or unwanted mail from GWCEA? Check appropriate box and mail this page to address above. Postmaster: Dated Material. Please deliver ASAP. _________________________________________ National Capital Christian Education Conference Greater Washington Christian Education Association, Inc. P.O. Box 1674 Greenbelt, MD 20768-1674 301.261.6050 * www.GWCEA.org Don't delay, register today! Remove my name from your list God has put together a team of servants and we are steadily preparing for a fantastic conference to serve to you. Make corrections as shown We are grateful to bring the National Capital Christian Education Conference back again for 2015. God is preparing us with the tools and cultivating the soil for the development of strong disciples within our community. design by Jen | [email protected] | www. jengidesign.com Dear NCCEC Friends and Family, National Capital Christian Education Conference 2015 Pre-Conference Ministers’ Summit Friday, January 30, 2015 – 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Light lunch included Is your Church in Compliance with IRS Regulations? Mr. Alexander Gibbs, CPA This crucial session will address the issue of church compliance to the ever changing and complex regulations of the IRS. Across the country many churches have be found in violation of IRS regulations in the area financial contributions. This is a must for senior pastor or trustee to attend. Men’s Focus Workshop Two-part session featuring men’s ministry specialist Jason Ellerbrook (LifeWay) and Rex Tignor (Man UP Ministries) Women’s Focus Workshop Learn and grow with two sessions featuring women’s ministry specialist Chris Adams (LifeWay) 20-Something Workshops Enjoy four sessions on the Millennial generation with Jamie Radtke, President/Chairman of WE, Inc. Saturday, January 31 Youth and Young Adult Boot Camp This track of workshops is designed specifically for middle school, high school, and college students. During the weekend Christian Resource Exhibitors 100+ Workshops of a variety of topics Networking with fellow ministry workers and volunteers Applied Exegesis and Hermeneutics for Better Preaching Dr. James R. Love, Sr. This session will practically explain the two critical skills necessary for effective preaching. In order to preach a text of scripture one must have cultivated the skill set of exegesis which deals with the art and science of interpretation, and hermeneutics which deals with the proper methods used in the process of interpretation. African American Heritage Studies featuring Dr. Deloris Carpenter These two enriching sessions focus on African American history in relation to the church. The first session will show you how to teach African American history throughout the church year -complete with historical vignettes for all 52 Sundays. The second session teaches how to celebrate Heritage Day by combining the sermon and song to relive the social justice themes of great sermons and speeches from the likes of Martin Luther King, Fannie Lou Hamer and Lawrence Campbell. Youth and Young Adult Boot Camp This track of workshops is designed specifically for middle school, high school, and college students. Participants will receive high quality, interactive training in the fundamentals of the Christian faith. The Boot Camp will begin with the "Keep It Real Friday" service on Friday evening, featuring praise and worship expressed in a variety of creative formats. Check out www.gwcea.org for updates in the coming weeks. January 30 – 31, 2015 Register early and take advantage of the early discount. On-line registration is available at www.GWCEA.org     Friday, January 30 College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Adelphi, Maryland Sponsored by the Greater Washington Christian Education Association, Inc. January 30 - 31, 2015 College Park Marriott Conference Highlights REGISTRATION FORM National Capital Christian Education Conference 2015    Please type or print clearly. Confirmation will be sent to each individual at the e-mail or street address below. Multiple registrations submitted in one package with one check must include each individual’s home address. FULL payment MUST accompany Registration Form(s). Please note that personal checks cannot be accepted at late/on-site registration. All early and advanced registrations include a light lunch. Lunch selections are on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunches for late/on-site registrations are not guaranteed and available only while supplies last. If a registrant is unable to attend the day of the conference, an equal substitution may be made (i.e. youth for youth, adult for adult). *REQUIRED FIELDS *LAST NAME: _______________________________________ *FIRST NAME: __________________________________________ *MINISTRY TITLE (YOUTH PASTOR, CE DIRECTOR, ETC):______________________________________________________________ *TELEPHONE: ( ______ ) ___________________________ *E-MAIL: __________________________________________________ *HOME ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________*A PT/SUITE#: _________________ *CITY: _________________________________________________________ *S TATE: ___________ *ZIP: __________________ CHURCH NAME: _____________________________________________ CITY: _________________________ STATE: __________ EARLY REGISTRATION Opens June 1, 2014 to November 21, 2014 General Admission $70.00 Ministers’ Summit $65.00 Youth Boot Camp (Adult) $70.00 Youth Boot Camp (ages 12-21) $40.00 ADVANCED REGISTRATION From November 22, 2014 to January 9, 2015 General Admission $75.00 Ministers’ Summit $70.00 Youth Boot Camp (Adult) $75.00 Youth Boot Camp (ages 12-21) $45.00 LATE / ON-SITE REGISTRATION After January 9, 2015 you MUST register On-Site General Admission $80.00 Ministers’ Summit $75.00 Youth Boot Camp (Adult) $80.00 Youth Boot Camp (ages 12-21) $50.00 We need your help! Please consider including a donation to NCCEC or becoming a 2015 NCCEC sponsor. (See Sponsor Form at www.GWCEA.org) [ ] $25 [ ] $50 [ ] $100 [ ] Other: $ _________ CONFERENCE FEE SUMMARY General Conference Admission Ministers’ Summit Admission (does not include gen. adm. to conference) Youth Boot Camp Admission [adult] (includes gen. adm. to conference) Youth Boot Camp Admission (ages 12-21) NCCEC Donation TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: Please make check payable to GWCEA, Inc. Fees are Non-Refundable. Scan here to visit our website for up-to-date information! $ __________ $ __________ $ __________ $ __________ $ __________ $ ___________ Check # _______ (GWCEA use only) MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO: GWCEA, Inc.—NCCEC 2015 P.O. Box 1674 Greenbelt, MD 20768-1674 OR Register On-Line at www.GWCEA.org