WORKSHOPS 

Thursday, February 18:  10:00 am - 12 pm

• Twisted Squeezed and Molded: The Transformation of Today's Early Childhood Director 
Drew Gerdes and Julie Klopke 
Be prepared to "think outside the box" as we explore and share new and exciting methods of Gospel-focused early childhood ministries.  From collecting fees, hiring teachers, and working with families, one may often feel quite twisted and squeezed in many directions - without any clue of which direction to turn.  Come to be molded and transformed as we discuss and discover methods that can help you become a visionary leader that partners with families, congregations, and staff members in both the school and church.We will also explore the future of our ministry as it relates to enrollment, how best to serve families and children, and how to develop a program that everyone in the community will want to be a part of.  This is the latest LEA/ECEnet Early Childhood Leadership Institute module. 

• Emerging Tools, Ministry and Educaiton
David Black
Twitter, Facebook, blogs, Wikis, Cell phones, ipods...Learn about these tools and more and join in an interactive experience on how these might (or might not) be used in education and ministry.
 
• Caring for Your Workers: Planning for their Financial Future
Paul Snyder
Help your staff understand how their Concordia Retirement Plan benefit package will provide for their financial future.  Helping them understand the breadth and value of their benefits will free them to concentrate on their ministry.   

• Caring for Your Workers: The Wellness Journey
Steve Gruenwald
Hear how Concordia Health Plan's Be well...serve well programs can help instill a culture of health and well being, which can lead to decreased absences, increased productivity and more control of health care cost.  Encourage and promote healthier lifestyles in your school.

• Transforming the Urban Landscape: 8 Key Components 
Rev. Kevin Kieschnick
Be fiscally and physically well. Learn and discuss eight foundational principles of Christian Community development .  These key components, developed by many Christian Leaders working together to rebuild at-risk communities, are essential for true transformation to take place.  It might even transorm your perspective on urban ministry!