The Nehemiah Ministry Project - Providing Catalytic Change Through Leadership

Leadership


The goal of the Nehemiah Ministry is to develop leaders through leadership training. This leadership training is accomplished through small group focus where leaders interact with their peers. These intensive sessions focus on personal development—physical, spiritual, mental and social elements are all covered.

Organization: ProvenWay Ministries

Founded By: Terri Burnett—leader in the ministry and marketplace for over 20 years; primary passion and focus is on ministry coaching as well as mission work in Belize; seeks to equip women to be servant-leaders through ProvenWay Ministries

Title: “Fully Invested” Leader’s Retreat 2008

Category: Women’s Ministry Leaders

Short Description:

The focus of this retreat is to inspire relaxation and spiritual refreshment. There will be eight breakout sessions including: leading through change, presenting with passion, successfully serving others, dealing with difficulty, taking the retreat home, teaching for eternity, designing your team, and fresh ideas for reaching your community.

Dates: July 16-18, 2008

Location: Westlake, Texas at the Dallas Marriot Solana

Cost:

Event: $169 Individual

Pre-Retreat: $32 Individual

Main Event Speakers:


Praise and Worship:


Speakers of Breakout Sessions:


Pre-Retreat Leadership Lab:

Led by Simone Monroe—MACL, ProvenWay Leadership Development Director, LifeWay Church Resources Ministry Multiplier, Women’s Minister at LakePointe Church

This pre-retreat will provide new information for how to overcome the challenge of intergenerational ministry, leading to a more effective ministry.

More Information/Registration:

http://www.provenway.org/retreat.html

Organization: Worship Leader

Founded By:


Title: National Worship Leader Conference: Worship 20/20

Category: Worship Leaders and Pastors

Short Description:

This conference is designed for you to join pastors, worship leaders, and teachers from the Church both nationally and internationally to share experiences, ideas, and music.

Dates: July 21-24, 2008

Location: Austin, TX at Riverbend Church

Cost:

Event: $420 Individual

$400 Group of 3 or more

Pre-Conference Seminar: $95

Speakers/Performers: Matt Redman, Marcos Witt, Israel Houghton, CeCe Winans, Dr. Leonard Sweet, Paul Baloche, Bishop Joseph Garlington, Gordon MacDonald, Tommy Walker, Sara Kelly, Leeland, Scotty Smith, Kathryn Scott, Ron Kenoly, Rush of Fools, Skip Heitzig, Lincoln Brewster, Laura Story, Steve Berger, Philips, Craig & Dean, Rita Springer, Don Moen, Julie Reid, Ross Parsley, Jonathan Butler, Buddy Owens, John Tesh, Dr. Craig Detweiler, Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Mike Harland, Femando Ortega, Matt Maher, Andy Chamberlain, John Chisum, Dr. Chuck Fromm, Phil Sillas, David M. Edwards, Nia Allen, John Andrew Schreiner, Daniel Doss Band, Stan Endicott, Paul Jackson, Kent Morris, Calvin Nowell, Josh Lopez, Carlton Dillard, Gateway Worship, Drew Cline, Mike Overlin, Tony Guerrero, Rod Rachinski, Dwayne Moore, Corey Fournier, Nate Ragan, Pete van der Harst

Pre-Conference:


More Information/Registration: http://www.nationalworshipleaderconference.com/index.cfm?tdc=dsp&page=register

Organization: Buffini & Company

Founded By: Brian Buffini

Chairman and Founder of Buffini & Company; born and raised in Ireland, then moved to the United States where he started what quickly became a multi-million dollar real estate business.

Title: MasterMind Summit: Living Life without Limits

Category: Business Professionals

Short Description:

Designed to

Business, financial, personal, emotional, and spiritual success

Dates: August 24-26, 2008

Location: San Diego, CA at the San Diego Convention Center

Cost:

Event: $895 Individual

Who Should Attend: Business Professionals seeking tips for success

Speakers:


More Information/Registration:

http://www.buffiniandcompany.com/Providence/Products/Events/mastermind.aspx

Organization: Halftime Organization

Founded By: Bob Buford

CEO of Buford Television Inc., founder of Leadership Network, and author of Halftime, Game Plan, Stuck in Halftime, and Finishing Well.

Title: Summit

Category: Christian Marketplace Leaders

Short Description:

Summit is a four hour interactive workshop seeking to encourage Christian marketplace leaders to follow God’s calling, reorient priorities, and move from a life of success to significance. You will assess personal key gifts and strengths, learn to define a mission statement for your life, and plan the next steps toward significance.

Dates: August 21, 2008 and November 4, 2008

Location: Irvine, California

Cost: (I was unable to find the cost online and have not heard back from the woman I emailed and left a voicemail for regarding this information)

Hosts: Brown & Streza

Speakers:

Facilitated by Jeff Spadafora, John Leffin or Lloyd Reeb

More Information/Registration: http://halftime.org/events.aspx

Organization: Catalyst

Founded By: Andy Stanley and Reggie Joiner from North Point Community Church, John C. Maxwell, Gabe Lyons, and several others from INJOY

Title: The Catalyst

Category: Christian Youth and Next Generation Leaders

Short Description:

Catalyst’s purpose is to ignite passion for Christ in young leaders, develop the leadership potential of the next generation, and equip them to engage and impact their world. It is the largest gathering of young leaders in the country seeking to understand the movement of Christianity among the upcoming generation and unite to develop their passions and gifts in order to engage the next generation effectively with the Gospel. The conference will consist of speaking, worship, and labs on subjects such as passion, influence, culture, community, and justice.

Dates: October 8-10, 2008

Location: Atlanta, GA in the Arena at Gwinnett Center

Cost:

Event: $289 Individual (before August 28, 2008) $309 (after August 28, 2008)

$269 Couple (before August 28, 2008) $289 (after August 28, 2008)

(See site for student or group rates)

Speakers:


More Information/Registration:

https://www.catalystconference.com

Organization: Ziglar

Founded By: Zig Ziglar

Zig is a talented author and speaker who has built his corporation on philosophies of hard work, common sense, fairness, commitment, and integrity. His client list includes thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, Fortune 500 Companies, U.S. Government Agencies, Churches, Schools, and non-profit organizations. Nine of his books have reached the best sellers lists. He has been nationally recognized with the Congressional Record of the U.S. for his work with youth in the drug war, dedication to America, and free enterprise system in

Title: Becoming a 24 Hour Champion: Ziglar’s New Signature Seminar

Category: Business Leaders

Short Description:

Discover the keys to Ziglar’s philosophy designed to improve your personal, family, and business life. Learn skills for effective leadership and relationship building, discover your strengths toward achieving success, create a simple goal-achieving system and join various small groups to discuss the topic of your choice.

Dates: October 9-11, 2008

Location: Dallas Texas at The Addison Conference Center

Cost:

Event: $1495 Individual (plus $995 for additional spouse)

$995 each for Group 5+

Speakers:


More Information/Registration: http://www.ziglar.com/24_hour_champion.php

Organization: Harvest Bible Chapel

Founded By: James MacDonald

Senior Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel; author; radio Bible teacher on Walk in the Word;

Title: Straight Up: Ministry Leadership Conference

Category: Pastors, Pastor’s wives, Elders and Ministry Leaders

Short Description:

Be encouraged and refreshed with other pastors and leaders to refocus your attention on Christ as the center of your ministry.

Dates: October 5-7, 2008

Location: Elgin, IL at Harvest Bible Chapel

Cost:

Event: $199 Individual (before September 5, 2008)

$225 Individual (after September 5, 2008)

$185 Group of 4 or more (before September 5, 2008)

$210 Group of 4 or more (after September 5, 2008)

Speakers:


More Information/Registration:

http://www.straightupconference.org/Index.aspx?site_id=10062

Organization: Willow Creek Association

Founded By: Bill Hybels

Title: The Leadership Summit

Category: Leaders from all sectors of society

Short Description:

This event is designed for leaders from all sectors of society who wish to develop your leadership gift. The messages seek to inspire, provide practical insight, and encourage you to expand your potential and perspective for the sake of the Church. The Leadership Summit began thirteen years ago with a vision for the church to change the world beginning one leader at a time.

Dates: August 7-8, 2008

Location:

Live at Willow Creek’s South Barrington, IL Campus

Also broadcast to over 140 satellite locations across the U.S. (see website for locations http://www.willowcreek.com/events/leadership/2008/locations.asp)

Cost:

Event: $445 Individual at Willow Creek Campus (includes meals)

$135 Student/Faculty at Willow Creek Campus

$179 Individual Pre-Conference

$265 Individual at Satellite Location

$75 Student/Faculty at Satellite Location

Speakers:


Pre-Conference: One Day Interactive Forum for Women: Gifted To Lead

August 6, 2008

This event is designed for women gifted in leadership who want to develop skills in communication, managing power, leading through seasons of family life and more. The event includes teaching and interactive, providing a support network of women leaders and teachers.


More Information/Registration: https://www.willowcreek.com/events/leadership/2008/index.html

Organization: Saddleback Church

Founded By: Rick Warren

Title: Pipedream: Making the Impossible Possible

Category: Children’s Ministry Leaders

Short Description:

This conference is designed to help you dream bigger than you have before providing you with new ministry ideas and relationships.

Dates: October 8-10, 2008

October 7, 2008—Half-Day Pre-Conference Workshops

Location: Lake Forest, CA at Saddleback Church

Cost:

Event: $279 Individual (before July 31, 2008)

$338 Individual with Pre-Conference (before July 31, 2008)

$259 Group 4+ (before July 31, 2008)

$318 Group 4+ with Pre-Conference (before July 31, 2008)

$299 Individual (before September 30, 2008)

$358 Individual with Pre-Conference (before September 30, 2008)

$279 Group 4+ (before September 30, 2008)

$338 Group 4+ with Pre-Conference (before September 30, 2008)

$349 Individual (after September 30, 2008)

$408 Individual with Pre-Conference (after September 30, 2008)

$329 Group 4+ (after September 30, 2008)

$388 Group 4+ with Pre-Conference (after September 30, 2008)

Speakers:


Pre-Conference:

Involving Kids in Small Groups with Liza Gant, Children’s Worship with Ron and Jana Alayra, Every Week Volunteers with Anne Terry, Multimedia and Your Ministry with Matt Morris, All STARS Staff and Volunteer Structure with Cynthia Petty, Creative Curriculum Writing with Dave and June Privett, Walt Disney’s Life Lessons with Craig Hodgkins,

More Information/Registration: http://www.saddlebackresources.com/en-US/Events/2008ChildrensMinistryConference/PDCM_08_Homepage.htm

Organization: Willow Creek Association

Founded By: Bill Hybels

Title: The Reveal Conference

Category: Church Leaders

Short Description:

Greg Hawkins shares his research through REVEAL from 150,000 congregants in 500 churches nationwide regarding effective strategies for spiritual growth. Churches within the top 5%, ranging from small to large congregations, will share the keys to their success. This conference seeks to help every church refocus their resources on the spiritual growth of their congregation.

Dates: October 14-15, 2008

Location: Live at Willow Creek’s South Barrington, IL Campus

Various Satellite Locations

Cost:

Event: $325 Individual (before August 12, 2008)

$350 Individual (before September 4, 2008)

$375 Individual (after September 4, 2008)

Speakers:


More Information/Registration:

http://www.willowcreek.com/events/leaders/reveal/index.asp

Organization: Lead Like Jesus

Founded By:


Title of Seminar: Revolution

Category: Christian leaders from all sectors of society

Short description:

Quick paced with a variety of speakers and music designed to encourage and inspire.

Dates: October 17, 2008 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm ET

Location:

Alpharetta, GA at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church

Or simulcast through the Church Communications Network (CCN).

Cost:

Event: $84 Individual (before August 15)

$89 Individual (after August 15)

$69 Group 10+

$59 Student

Speakers:

Hosted by Ken Blanchard, co-founder of Lead Like Jesus and co-author of Lead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time and The One Minute Manager, and John Ortberg, pastor and author of When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box.

More Information/Registration: http://leadlikejesus.rapnikasdev.com/

Organization: INJOY

Founder: John C. Maxwell

Best-selling author of The 360° Leader, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Developing the Leader Within You, selling over 12 million books; entrepreneur; and internationally recognized speaker—devotes his time to developing leaders of excellence and integrity both personally and professionally.

Title: Exchange

Category: Christian Executive Leaders

Short Description:

John Maxwell will share some of his private insights on leadership techniques and information from his new material, Talent is Never Enough, prior to its release. This will be a great place for your private issues to be addressed as John speaks with you one-on-one and adjusts his presentations to address the specific needs of his attendees. You will have time to brainstorm and debate ideas with John and connect with 78 other influential business leaders.

Dates: November 12-14, 2008

Location: Washington D.C. at the St. Regis Hotel

Cost:

Event: $7000 (on or before August 31, 2008)
$7500 (after August 31, 2008)

St. Regis Hotel: $399 singles/doubles

Speakers:


More Information/Registration:

http://www.injoy.com/events/Exchange/register.aspx

Organization: Buffini & Company

Founded By: Brian Buffini

Chairman and Founder of Buffini & Company

Born and raised in Ireland, then moved to the United States where he started what quickly became a multi-million dollar real estate business.

Title: Turning Point: Advanced Business Edition

Category: Business Owners

Short Description:

Brian Buffini uncovers the facts about the current economic market and how to succeed regardless of what the media tells us. Learn how to build your network through referrals and increase production today dealing with price reductions, short sales, foreclosures, and frustrated sellers.

Expect to take advantage of financial opportunities inside your database, create a business and life plan, learn how to build your online business network, increase your effectiveness, straighten out your finances, be an effective communicator, develop essential business skills, and live an intentional life.

Dates/ Location:

July 28-29, 2008, Las Vegas, NV

September 2-6, 2008, Monterey, CA

October 2-3, 2008, Rosemont, IL

October 20 - 21, 2008, Atlanta, GA

November 6-7, Toronto, ON

November 17 - 18, 2008, Richmond, VA

December 8 - 9, 2008, Phoenix, AZ

Cost:

Event: $595 Individual

$1190 Couple

Speakers:


More Information/Registration: http://www.buffiniandcompany.com/Providence/Products/Events/mastermind.aspx




Organization: National Men’s Ministries

Title: National Men’s Ministries Leadership Conference

Category: Men’s Leaders and Teams

Short Description:

This conference is designed to teach men how to reach, teach, and release men to God’s calling, equipping leaders to maximize their potential.

Dates: February 5-7, 2009

Location: Branson, MS

Cost:

Event: (Deciding price this weekend for the event, and will inform me Monday or Tuesday)

Speakers:


More Information/Registration: http://men.ag.org/events/national/conference/

Organization: Marketplace Leaders

Founded By: Os and Angie Hillman (inspired by the vision of Bill Bright, Lauren Cunningham, and Francis Schaeffer)

Title: Reclaim 7 Mountains of Culture Conference

Category: Church Members, Business Leaders, and Pastors

Short Description:

This conference will focus on the process God uses to impact culture through leaders, understanding both the Spiritual and natural dimensions. Eleven unique breakout sessions will provide you with the tools you need for influence including: Using Influence by entering a career in arts and entertainment, an update on Christ in Hollywood; Changing culture through the local church; how to fund your vision to impact mountains, and more.

Dates: February 6-8, 2009

Location: Atlanta, GA in the Renaissance Concourse Hotel

Cost:

Event: $299 Individual (before October 31)

$349 Individual (after October 31)

$399 Couple (before October 31)

$449 Couple (after October 31)

$199 Student

Pre-Conference: $99 (before October 31) $149 (after October 31)

Women’s Pre-Conference: TBD

Hotel: $99 per night at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel

Hosts:


Speakers:

Speakers addressing each of the 7 mountains:


Pre Conference: (4 options)


More Information/Registration:

http://www.reclaim7mountains.com/pages.asp?pageid=70537

Organization: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Founded By: Alec Hill

Title: Urbana 09

Category: Youth Missions Conference

Dates: December 27-31, 2009

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

More Information/Registration: Further information will be available in January 2009.

http://www.urbana.org/_today.cfm

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