LeaderShaping 08

   Agenda
   Fri, October 31, 2008 @ 12:00 am - Sun, November 2 @ - 11:59 pm
    Location varies

LeaderShaping ‘08
A Dynamic Conference for Women
October 31 – November 2
Andrews
University, Berrien Springs, MI

Shape your soul and your career! A dynamic new 2-in-1 conference weekend October 31-November 2 at Andrews University. Friday evening and Sabbath be inspired by Women & the Word – fresh, relevant studies of Bible women and themes related to women.  Sunday features practical workshops for career and leadership development for women in all professions with a special track for women clergy. Don’t miss the keynote address – “Transforming Your Career to Connect with Your Passion.”  Register online at www.plusline.org or call 800-732-7587.  For more information visit: www.leadershaping.blogspot.com.

Schedule of events:

Women & the Word ...Shaping the Soul

Friday, October 31

Seminary Hall

6:00 pm
Registration

7:00 pm - Lessons Unlearned:Surprising Insights from Biblical Women ~Alicia Patterson

Saturday, November 1
All Nations SDA Church, Berrien Springs, MI

9:30 am El Roi:The God Who Sees Me ~Jenny Tillay

11:00 am Unseen Certainties: Jesus, the Bridge to Divine Realities ~Elizabeth Talbot
Tribute to Leona Running

12:30 am - 2:00 pm Lunch at the Terrace Cafe

Seminary Hall
2:30 pm - The Role of Context, Cults and Culture in the Ephesian Church~Ginger Hanks Harwood

3:30 pm Roundtable: Servant Leadership
Moderator: Dilys Brooks Participants: Elizabeth Talbot, Ginger Hanks Harwood, Alicia Patterson & Jinha Kim

4:30 pm Report on Women Clergy Around the World
~ Elder Jim Cress

5:00 pm Conversation Breakouts
The Invitation To Be Still
The Woman in the Mirror

Female Sexuality
- Can I Leave Home Without It?
The Holy Spirit: Jesus' Favorite Topic
My Wonder Woman Cape's at Home...Now What?!
6:00 - 7:00 pm Supper at the Terrace Cafe

7:30 pm Facebook Live – network/socialize, roundtables
Seminary Hall

LeaderShaping Workshops...Shaping your career

Sunday, November 2


8:00 am
Registration

8:30-9:45 am Opening Session
Transforming Your Career to Connect With Your Passion, Part 1
Barbette Weimer-Elder

10:00-11:00 am
How to Be An Assertive, Competent Communicator
~Debra Brill

Women's Leadership Style in a Top-Down World ~Shirley Freed

Ellen White on Women in Leadership~Cindy Tutsch

Maintaining Boundaries in Ministry~Elizabeth Talbot ** (Women Clergy Track)

Gaining Competence in Church Finances ~ Sharon Terrell **

Out of the Box Ministry ~Darriel Hoy **

11:15-12:15 am
Tools & Traits to Develop Leadership Skills~Pat Mutch

Secrets of Successful Women Professionals~Prudence Pollard

Navigating a Career at the Crossroads~Ann Gibson

Ellen White on Spiritual Formation for Leaders~Cindy Tutsch **

Preaching with a Woman’s Touch~Darriel Hoy **

How to Build Support Systems ~ Judith Bernard-Fisher **

12:15 - 1:30pm LUNCH

1:30-2:30 pm
Power Suits & Breast Pumps: Juggling Career & Family ~Janelle Randall

Nurturing the Soul of
Your Leadership: Finding Balance ~ Elizabeth Talbot

Strategies for the Multicultural, Multigenerational, & Gendered
Workplace ~Stella Greig

Hospital Chaplaincy~Tricia Treft & Carolyn Strzyzykowski **

How to Present Yourself as a Professional Woman Clergy~Kris Knutson **

Ministry & Parenting ~ Dilys Brooks, Esther Knott & Lisa Clouzet **

2:45-3:45 pm
Leadership Panel - The Hallmarks of Successful Leadership
– moderator, Heather Knight
Participants: Barbette Weimer-Elder, Debra Brill, Prudence Pollard, Chuck Randall,
Tom Pitman

Leadership Panel - Leading Successfully as Female Clergy **
moderator: Dilys Brooks
Participants: Elizabeth Talbot, Skip Bell, Darriel Hoy, A. Allan Martin

4:00-5:30 pm Closing Session
Transforming Your Career to Connect With Your Passion, Part 2
~Barbette Weimer-Elder

Registration Information

Conference Fees

Please visit the online registration page to register or call Plusline 800-732-7587
  • Early Bird by October 14
LeaderShaping '08 - $139
Women & the Word only - $70
LeaderShaping Workshops only - $79
  • After October 14
LeaderShaping '08 - $175
Women & the Word only - $85
LeaderShaping Workshops only - $99
Student flat rate: $25

Registration Fee Includes:
  • Access to conference sessions
  • Conference program book
PLEASE NOTE: Registration fee does not include lodging or meals. Participants must make arrangements for travel and lodging. Certain meals are available for purchase when registering.

Recommended Lodging

Baymont Inn and Suites*
Ph: 877-229-6668
269-428-9111

Comfort Suites*
Ph: 269-428-4888

Candlewood Suites*
Ph: 269-428-4400

* ask for Andrews University Conference rates

Sponsors: Women's Resource Center and The Center for Women Clergy
Related Website(s): http://www.leadershaping.blogspot.com/


Contact:
   
   800-732-7587