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Ministers Conference


Evaluating for Change: Preparing the culture of the church for the next generation

EFC-ER pastors & spouses are invited to join together for a special time of fellowship, encouragement and fun in beautiful Gatlinbug, Tennesee! Join us from April 15-April 18 for great fellowship!

Guest speaker Dr. Ron Martoia., will be speaking from his wealth of experience working with pastors across the nation. Come to be renewed!

Our Guest Speaker
Dr. Ron Martoia is a transformational architect. What is that, you ask? Ron’s doctorate is in the area of leadership and culture, helping people and organizations design and then journey through the experience of deep change.

Dr. Ron has authored the following books: Morph! (2003), Static:Tuning out the “Christian Noise” (2007), and Yearning:A New Starting Point for a New Converation about Jesus (2008).

In addition to having served on adjunct faculty at several Universities, Ron has provided leadership training and organizational development in 12 countries of the world.

Come and learn the cultural relevance for our message of Christ’s transforming love.

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

4:00 - 6:00 PM Registration/Welcome
8:00 PM Evening Fellowship with a light supper

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
7:30 AM Breakfast buffet
9:00 AM Worship
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM Session 1 - Leak Law
12:15 PM Lunch on your own/free time
5:45 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Evening worship
Session 2 - Creative Culture Engagement

Thursday, April 17, 2008
7:30 AM Breakfast buffet
9:00 AM Worship
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM Session 3 - Static
12:15 PM Lunch buffet
1:30 PM Session 4 0 Yearning
Dinner on your own, evening free
Friday, April 18, 2008
7:30 AM Breakfast buffet
9:00 AM Worship with Dr. John
9:45 AM Break - Check out of rooms
10:30 AM Open worship/Communion
12:00 PM Conference concludes


Conference Information:
When: April 15-April 18, 2008

Where: The Edgewater Hotel & Conf. Center
402 River Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Room and Board - Adults

• $215 per individual with assigned roommate or roommate request. (Unless single occupancy is specifically requested, a single will be assigned to a room with another single of the same sex.)
• $315 for private room.
• $425 couple with or without children (children 16 yrs and under stay for free).

NOTE: Adjoining room available for $65 per night.

Room and Board - Children
Children 16 yrs. and under -room for free
Meals: Children 11 yrs. and under – $39/child
Children 12 and over – $78/child

Child Care
We are pleased to provide child care during all sessions.
The cost of $25 per child with a $50 maximum per family is payable upon arrival.

MEETINGS/MEALS/CHILDCARE
All meetings, meals and childcare will be housed within the same facility with our guest rooms.
Accommodations:
Guest rooms equipped with •coffee maker •hair dryers
•clock/radio •small refrigerators •irons & ironing boards

Registrations
Please send registration to:
Pastor Mark Reich
17865 Fairview Ave. Beloit, OH 44609

Make checks payable to: EFC-ER Ministers Conference
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED
BY MARCH 1, 2008

We are strongly encouraging registrations on or before the deadline with a $5.00 discount per person if registered by March 1st. Room rates cannot be guaranteed for late registrations, due to Hotel Policy.

Contact Information
The Edgewater Hotel & Conf. Center
402 River Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738
1-865-436-4151
Website: www.edgewater-hotel.com

Questions
Contact the EFC-ER office at 1-800-334-8863.
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