Successfully Integrating Program & Industry sponsored by the Association of Christian Thrift Stores Track  (ACTS)

Presenters: Jay Cory, Director of The Potter’s House, Kevin Montford, Potter’s House, Program Director, Dean Stringer, Potter’s House Industrial Manager, Donna Ellis, Thrift, Ministry Director, Jeff Hallford, Thrift Ministry Operations Manager. All are from Atlanta Union Mission.- This seminar will provide an overview of how to successfully integrate residential recovery programs with industry to provide vocational development opportunities for clients and added mission revenue. A tour of The Potter’s House Industrial Complex and one of the six thrift stores will be provided.

Addiction Through the Eyes of an M.D. sponsored by Christian Addiction Rehabilitation Association (CARA)

Presenter: Michael R. Emlet, M.D, M. Div., faculty member and counselor at the Chris-tian Counseling & Educational Foundation in Glenside, PA Addiction is a complex issue affecting body and soul. In addiction, how does the brain influence the heart? Can an addicted brain override the will to obey Christ & abstain? Come explore these issues and much more!

Moving On Up - How Can the Chaplain Best Change Lives sponsored by the  Chaplains Track

Presenters: Herb Opalek, Track Chair, David Ganzert, Associate Director, John 3:16 Mission, Tulsa, OK, Lon Gregg, Spiritual Director, Denver (CO) Rescue Mission, and other members of the Chaplains Track The session will include: Successful Counseling Programs; What Should be Our Great Expectations; Case Histories - Success and Failures; Interfacing with Other Resources; Chaplain to the Chaplain; Preparing for the Future; and more topic

e-Marketing: Are You Developing Online Donors? sponsored by the  Development Track

Presenters: Scott Rodin, President, Christian Stewardship Association, Steve Brock, CEO, HighPoint Solutions, Roxana Shershin, Online Consultant The internet is now a part of life, but is it part of your development plans? Three top professionals will help you rethink the internet for your Mission! Scott Rodin will discuss the “Theology of Technology.” Steve Brock will lead a session on developing engaging websites. Roxana Shershin will then drill down into practical steps for e-Marketing.

Motivating Learners: The Practical Side of Learning and Employment sponsored by the  Education and Employment Track

Presenters: Mark Siegrist, Director of Education, Denver (CO) Rescue Mission; Kevin Bradley, Director, Learning Center, Portland (OR) Rescue Mission; and other speakers. We will concentrate our time on several keys to motivating learners both from the side of academics as well as employment readiness. Come to learn and to share what is working at your learning and employment centers.

Sacred Scraps and Lord of the Leftovers: Encouraging Women to Understand Their Worth in the Lord sponsored by the Women and Family Track (WAFT)

Presenter: Jan Carlberg, Author, Speaker, Wenham, MA As those serving women and families, we deal with women who feel like they are just leftovers, just scraps and can sometimes feel that way ourselves. Jan will use wit and wisdom as she reminds us that even in our weariness and at those times we have nothing left to give, we are sacred scraps, precious to our Father . With scripture references, personal stories and lots of examples, Jan will encourage us that the ‘Lord of the Leftovers’ is there for us even when we feel used up. Jan will fill your cup, have you laughing and ready to share the joy of being a sacred scrap!

Strengthen Staff and Ministry through Human Resources Development sponsored by AGRM (Tuesday, May 15 only)

Presenter: Angie West, President, Career Cross Training, Colorado Springs, CO Staff is our most costly and valuable resource. Developing and operating a sound Human Resources department results in employee retention, stewardship, enhanced ministry, alignment, and organizational protection. This seminar will give you updates on relevant legislation, train you in the essentials of hiring and separation, and provide you with forms, tools, checklists, sample employment policies, and knowledge, equipping you to better optimize and shepherd your staff.