This session looks at the ages of a victim/survivor when abuse occurs and how their development and maturity may play a big part in how the trauma affects them later in life. The Mind of the Molested was presented by Byron H....
We will discuss how we go about teaching and applying Anabaptist values as we plant churches. Planting Anabaptist Churches: Exploring Foundational Issues (Part 1) was presented by Allen Roth at REACH 2022, on March 24-25, 2022,...
Would Jesus Drive a Yellow Taxi? Lessons in Urban Ministry
Of course not, they didn’t exist. Or did they? Was Jesus a candidate for a driving position? As Christ followers, our number one objective should be to follow Christ. So what does that look like in our time and in our cities?...
Your Readers Matter: Serve Your Audience by Improving Your Writing
Writing happens in our heads, between us and inanimate computers. But real people read—or don’t read—what we write. In this workshop, you will learn how to write with readers in mind. We’ll also cover tips for editing your...
Board governance includes adopting the nonprofit’s strategic plan and ensuring that the organization has the necessary money to carry out the plan. This often includes fundraising. The board also needs to see that the funds...
What is a mentor? Do I have what it takes? We will explore the previous questions, review basic mentoring principles, offer tips, discuss pitfalls, and hear from teens on this subject. The session is geared not only toward...
Seven times, the writer of Psalm 119 links affliction and the Word with statements like “It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.” What connection does he see between the two? In this breakout...
Serving in the Shadows while Making a Home away from Home
Our world loves to be seen, and we love to prove our worth by what we do and where we serve. What does it look like to live out the mundane life of a homemaker in the Holy Land? Who sees our work? And does it matter?" Serving in...
Busy--Yes! Effective--??? Overcoming a Misleading Culture of Busyness
Busyness means “having a great deal to do.” But busyness quickly turns from something we do into something we are. What steps can we take to overcome incessantly doing things without getting much done? Busy--Yes! Effective--???...
A panel discussion will explore strategies for staffing a ministry. Finding Ministry Workers was presented by Richie Lauer at REACH 2022, on March 24-25, 2022, at Calvary Church, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The first step in effective communication is connecting with your audience. Once your audience feels connected to you as the communicator, they will tune in and listen to what you have to say. However, if you skip the connecting...
Using the Parable of the Talents we will examine how you might be able to build in God’s Kingdom using your abilities and personal gifting. God gave them to you and wants you to give them back to Him by serving others for His...
We'll look at using Biblical, effective, and solid methods that will equip our ministries to be enduring and ultimately sustainable. How can we cautiously embrace sound technological opportunities and effectively resist the...
What Muslims Really Believe (Folk Islam vs. Orthodoxy)
A Muslim does not believe God can be known. So when life becomes difficult the connection available through the occult is just under the surface. What Muslims Really Believe (Folk Islam vs. Orthodoxy) was presented by Arnold Eby...
You may not preach on Sunday morning, but as a woman you have significant influence on your local church. We will explore the responsibilities and opportunities God gives us to build the body—participating in God’s greatest work....
Are the effects of a sin cursed world and generations of broken families beyond the reach of God’s redemption? Testimony on how God is working today especially in the lives of boys and families at wilderness camps. Also ideas to...
Jesus’ signature invitation is “Follow me.” A lifestyle of following Jesus in service provides space for Him to grow His joy in us—a steady joy that delights in the richness, and that sustains through seasons of moving on when...
Terms like disaster, chaos, need, and opportunity often accompany a crisis situation. How should followers of Christ think about, respond, and interact with crisis, but importantly, the people of the crisis? Why should I respond?...
Clear financial reports help board members and donors understand the accomplishments and challenges of your ministry. Bookkeepers and board members should understand the critical pieces of good financial reports, how to create...
Leaders typically have more than they can possibly do. Simultaneously, others need the opportunity to grow and develop and participate in the work God has collectively called us to. An important part of our work is to enable...
