Saturday, February 5 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(Registration 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.) Church of the Saviour United Methodist

2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118

216-321-3019

North Coast District

United Methodist Church

Leadership Academy 2011

“For I know the plans I have for

you,” declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to

harm you, plans to give you hope

and a future.”

—Jeremiah 29:11

Hope – It’s the Church’s Lifeline

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael E. Sykuta Community UMC, Columbia, MO; Associate Professor,

Economics and Organization in the Division of Applied Social Sciences, University of Missouri

“Living Out of a Heritage of Hope”

Not living in our history,

but living out our heritage

Hope — It’s the Church’s Lifeline “Living Out of a Heritage of Hope”

Not living in our history, but living out our heritage

Keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Sykuta, says, “It is important that we live out of a heritage of hope. Hope is forward-looking, so think of heritage vs. history. As our theme of the day points out, ‘Hope is the church’s lifeline.’ Hope is also the lifeline that the church offers to the world.”

Mike goes on to say, “The local church’s job is to share the Gospel of Jesus and make new disciples of Christ. Everything the church does should be structured around and evaluated by how well it does that job. Hope is a critical component in guiding and enabling the work of the church, but hope sometimes requires that we let go of old ways and old things to embrace the mission and the hope that Christ set before us. Our challenge is holding on to the promise of hope as we seek to become more effective in reaching people for Christ.”

More than 30 workshops representing a variety of “lifeline ministries” will be offered at our academy. One of our hopes is that we can help prepare you as a hopeful church leader who will pass on hope to others. Hope, after all, is the mainstay of Christianity—from God’s rainbow of promise and manna from heaven to the anchor cross and fish symbols of hope used by early Christians; from the hope given us through Christ’s promises, his resurrection and the gift of the Holy Spirit, to the making of an Easter people—we see that we are sustained by hope. Because of hope, we pray. Because of hope, we are inspired. Because of hope, we act. Because of hope, we keep trying. Come join us. Be a part of “a future with hope.”

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give

you hope and a future.” —Jeremiah 29:11

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About Our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael E. Sykuta Dr. Michael Sykuta is an Associate

Professor of Economics and Organization in the Division of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He teaches courses on business organization, corporate governance, and management strategy. Prior to joining the faculty at MU in 1998, he was on faculty at the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

Mike serves as a lay leader within the United

Methodist Church, working in various capacities to develop leaders and help local churches become more fruitful. He has been involved in strategic planning at the local church level for almost 10 years. He is a certified lay speaker and is currently Director of Lay Speaking Ministries in the Mid-State District of the Missouri Conference, where he trains lay speakers and provides pulpit supply. He was a Jurisdictional Conference delegate in 2008 and was elected to be a director on the United Methodist Church’s

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) for the current quadrennium. Mike is also serving as Administrative Council Chair in his local church, Community UMC in Columbia, MO. Mike is a trained facilitator, coach, and consultant for the Missouri Conference’s Healthy Church Initiative, and leads a Lay Leadership Development training class. He also offers in-house leadership development and strategic visioning

workshops for local churches as a consultant and coach. Recently, Mike began working with GBHEM staff and directors to rethink the organizational structure and strategic planning of the board’s ministries.

Mike and his wife, Debbie, have been married

for 20 years and have been actively involved in leading small group ministries for married couples as well as other small group and Sunday School programs. They have three children, ranging in age from 9 to 15.

Dr. Michael E. Sykuta

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Choose one workshop from each session, with lunch in place of either Workshop B or C, if you wish to have a lunch. Return Pre-Registration Form to District Office.

SCHEDULE 8:30—9:00 AM REGISTRATION 9:00—9:45 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER 9:55—10:55 AM WORKSHOP A 11:05—12:05 AM WORKSHOP B OR LUNCH I 12:15—1:15 PM WORKSHOP C OR LUNCH II 1:25—2:25 PM WORKSHOP D 2:30-2:45 PM CLOSING

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WORKSHOP TITLES AND NUMBERS (Detailed descriptions begin on Page 4. Although we have made suggestions,

all courses are open to all people. Youth workshop descriptions are on Page 9.)

WORKSHOP A (9:55-10:55 a.m.) A-1 Upward Basketball – Using Sports to Bring Hope to the Community. Rev. Dan Bogre A-2 Faith, Hope and Love Ministry: Having Faith, Giving Hope and Sharing God’s Love with Special Needs Families. Jen Jones A-3 iConnect2Jesus: Reaching a New Generation of Methodists. Rev. Shawn Harris A-4 Stepping Stones to Building Community. Dr. Maggie Jackson A-5 Lay Leader Sharing. Rod Erskine and Shirley Moore A-6 Untapped Resources Lifeline. Rev. Chris Martin A-7 We've a Story to Tell: Strategies for Personal Evangelism. Rev. Neriah G. Edwards A-8 Ministry of Supervision in the Local Church: Who’s in Charge and New Ways to Do an Old Thing. Rev. Orlando Chaffee A-9 Recognizing and Energizing Your Church’s Base. Rev. Yvonne Conner A-10 Hope and How It Relates to Lay Speaking. Jeff Day

WORKSHOP B (11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.) B-1 They’ll Come Back to Church After They’re Married…Right? Donna Hughes-Hargraves B-2 Grace and Peace—Easy to Say, Nice to Hear; But Does It Apply to Me? Rev. Lorenzo Smart B-3 Small Group Ministries. Bonnie Halvorsen and Julie Burr B-4 Hymns of Hope. Rev. Charles Tobias B-5 Living on Mission. Dr. Michael E. Sykuta B-6 Developing Leaders for the Church and the World. Rev. Lisa R. Withrow

WORKSHOP C (12:15-1:15 p.m.) C-1 A “Third Alternative” to Worship. Rev. Jan Yandell C-2 Recognizing and Energizing Your Church’s Base. Rev. Yvonne Conner C-3 Have You Ever...? – A Brief Introduction to Personal Evangelism 101. Rev. Marilyn E. Coney C-4 Sent to the City. Jim Szakacs C-5 How to Mobilize Middle-Schoolers for Ministry. Linda Hudson C-6 A Biblical View of Hope. Rolf S. Bergman

C-7 Learn How to Start Wesleyan Classes. Rev. Dogba Bass and Werner UMC Discipleship Team

WORKSHOP D (1:25-2:25 p.m.) D-1 The Emmaus Walk Is a Matter of Hope. Shumaker Family D-2 Hope for the Grieving. Matt Williams D-3 Immigration: Where Do We Stand? Rev. Nestor Nazario D-4 Christ Care. Rev. Don Lefelar D-5 Recruit and Keep Volunteers. Sharon Spieth D-6 Ministry of Supervision in the Local Church: Who’s in Charge and New Ways to Do an Old Thing. Rev. Orlando Chaffee D-7 The Bishop's 3 C's: Classrooms, Clinics, and Churches in Liberia, Russia, and Zimbabwe. Kevin L. Schaner D-8 Sacramental Lifeline. Rev. Chris Martin D-9 Freedom in Accountability: Organizing the Local Church for Effective Ministry. Dr. Michael E. Sykuta D-10 A Biblical View of Hope. Rolf S. Bergman

YOUTH WORKSHOPS YA,YB,YC-1, YC-2, & YD

YA 9:15 a.m. YB 9:55 a.m. YC-1 & 2 11:05 a.m. YLunch 12:15 p.m. YD 1:25 p.m.

Details on Page 9.

4 Registration, map, directions and parking information in back of booklet.Registration, map, directions and parking information in back of booklet.

WWORKSHOPORKSHOP A 9:55 A 9:55 –– 10:55 10:55 AMAM

A-1. Upward Basketball – Using Sports to Bring Hope to the Community. Rev. Dan Bogre, Associate Pastor, Church of the Saviour. Especially for those interested in sports ministries and in how churches can do ministry together. Upward sports programs extend the lifeline of hope to the community, one child at a time. No church is too big or too small to start an Upward program. If you feel you’ve exhausted all your avenues of outreach, you’re missing one – give Upward sports a chance.

A-2. Faith, Hope and Love Ministry: Having Faith, Giving Hope and Sharing God’s Love with Special Needs Families. Jen Jones, Director of Children’s Ministries and the Special Needs Ministry, Roscoe UMC, Three Rivers District. Especially for all those interested in special needs ministries. People with special needs have their own unique connection with the Lord—their families that need our support and love. We will discuss the benefits of a special needs ministry, getting volunteers, adapting Bible lessons, our Parent’s Time Out Days, and the difference a ministry of this type will make in the lives of families of individuals with special needs and also in the lives of each church member.

A-3. iConnect2Jesus: Reaching a New Generation of Methodists. Rev. Shawn Harris, Lead Teaching Pastor and Director, iConnect worship experience, Mentor UMC. Especially for Worship Committee members and task force on alternative worship. How to plan strategically, using multi-media expressions such as technology, music and dance, and using relevant and relational messages to launch and sustain a contemporary worship experience that connects.

A-4. Stepping Stones to Building Community. Dr. Maggie Jackson, Werner UMC, Retired Professor & Director, School of Social Work, Cleveland State Univ.; Gen. Board of Global Ministries, Personnel Chair; Africa University, Buildings & Grounds Chair and Africa Univ. Development Committee; Women’s Division Vice President, Christian Social Action; and many other boards and committees. Especially UMWs, ecumenical workers, small group ministries and all church leaders.. We will identify concrete steps in learning how to build community in order to work together. We will explore gifts that are among us to reach a common goal. We will work toward establishing a solid and consistent process that is necessary to become healthier and stronger in becoming persons God created us to be.

A-5. Lay Leader Sharing. Rod Erskine, Westlake UMC, and Shirley Moore, Windermere-Living Hope UMC, Co-District Lay Leaders. Especially for lay leaders. Following a brief review of the current lay leader Guidelines (2009-2012), there will be a sharing time when all attendees will be encouraged to participate. The theme: “Hope—It’s the Church’s Lifeline” will be one topic for discussion.

A-6. Untapped Resources Lifeline. Rev. Chris Martin. Especially for those needing volunteers, including Lay Leadership Development/Nominations Committee members. One of the significant untapped resources in the local church is talented, creative and available retirees. Instead of using such vibrant and willing workers to do mind-numbing jobs, why not put their talents and abilities to work in ways that will significantly enhance the church’s mission and ministry. This workshop will introduce several creative ways to capitalize on one of the church’s richest and largely untapped resources.

A-7. We've a Story to Tell: Strategies for Personal Evangelism. Rev. Neriah G. Edwards, Pastor, Cleveland Mt. Pleasant UMC, elder, and member of Conference Evangelism Committee. Especially for those interested in faith sharing, including Evangelism, Membership Welcome and Connect Committees/Teams. Using biblical principles, participants will learn strategies for doing relational/conversational evangelism. This is a follow-up to our 2010 evangelism workshop.

A-8. Ministry of Supervision in the Local Church: Who’s in Charge and New Ways to Do an Old Thing. Rev. Orlando Chaffee, North Coast District Superintendent. Especially for Clergy and SPR/ PPR Committees. An overview of the basic rules, relationships and responsibilities of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), pastor and District Superintendent in the ministry of the local church. An examination of new ways the ministry of supervision is taking place in many churches today. Reflections on ways in which both old and new ways can work together to create a better model for the management of ministry in the local church.

A-9. Recognizing and Energizing Your Church’s Base. Rev. Yvonne Conner, North Coast District Associate; Pastor, Broadway UMC. Especially for those wishing to increase their pool of leaders and participation in the church’s work. Many of our churches have shrinking pools of seasoned leaders. But the “Next Generation” has various interests and needs that seemingly elude our pre-determined ministry models. Is ministry really a one-size-fits-all concept? Has it ever been? This workshop will feature a cross-generational panel discussing ways that they have taken an active role in responding to these questions and promoting hope as a lifeline at their church. All participants are required to bring their own Bible to use during the interactive portions of this workshop. A-10. Hope and How It Relates to Lay Speaking. Jeff Day, University Circle UMC, Chair, District Lay Speaking Ministries. All those interested in lay speaking ministries. We will consider how we can be the church and extend a lifeline of hope to others, while learning the process of becoming a lay speaker in the UMC and how leading, communicating and caring for others can become a way of life.

B-1. They’ll Come Back to Church After They’re Married…Right? Donna Hughes-Hargraves, Exe. Dir., UPCaM (United Protestant Campus Ministries of Cleveland). Especially for young adult workers and those interested in retaining young adults in the church. Wonder where all the “young people” are in your church? Do college age adults even want to go to church? How do we reach out to these “student-aged” adults? Is it even possible? We will look at some of the latest research in working with adults between the ages of 18-27. We will look at what it means to be spiritual, but not religious, what these adults are looking for in church, who they are, how you as the church can reach out to them and how to begin to have a successful ministry to college students based in your own church. B-2. Grace and Peace—Easy to Say, Nice to Hear; But Does It Apply to Me? Rev. Lorenzo Smart, Pastor, Rust UMC. In the U. M. Book of Discipline (2008), the Episcopal Greetings begin: “To all people and pastors of United Methodism: ‘Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.’” (1 Corinthians 1:3) B-3. Build Connections Among Young Families and Others While Having Fun. Bonnie Halvorsen and Julie Burr, Small Group Coordinators, Lake Shore UMC, Avon Lake. Especially for those interested in growing small group ministries in their church. We will help you build, using the resources you already have, a connection among young families and others. Hear Lake Shore's story on how we partnered with God to establish, create and continue building personal connections with small groups. B-4. Hymns of Hope. Rev. Charles Tobias, Pastor, Ridgewood UMC; tenor, Cleveland Chorus. Especially for all those who love music. Inspired by the book, Hymns for Today, by Brian Wren, Charles Tobias will offer a workshop on music and, particularly, hymnody as a source of hope for the church’s work in the world. B-5. Living on Mission. Dr. Michael E. Sykuta, Community UMC, Columbia, MO; Associate Professor, Economics and Organization in the Division of Applied Social Sciences, Univ. of Missouri. Especially for Mission, Lay Leadership Development/Nominations, Evangelism and Connect Committee/Team members. Most United Methodist churches today are better characterized as “supporting missions” than “being on a mission”. What does it mean for a local church to be on mission? What does it look like when a local church is living on mission? This workshop will introduce key components for churches that seek to live out their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

B-6. Developing Leaders for the Church and the World. Rev. Lisa R. Withrow, PhD, Professor of Christian Leadership in the Dewire Chair, Director, Doctor of Ministry Program, Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Especially for church leaders. The world has always been changing, but today’s changes move more quickly than ever before. Churches have a unique message of hope for the world, but leaders find that they are working hard to save the institution through church growth models and new church starts. This workshop provides an alternative focus for leaders, based on spiritual attentiveness and a reframed focus on ministry. 5

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WWORKSHOPORKSHOP B B OROR LLUNCHUNCH I 11:05 I 11:05 AMAM –– 12:05 12:05 PMPM

C-1. A “Third Alternative” to Worship. Rev. Jan Yandell, Pastor, East Shore UMC. Especially for Worship Committee members, task forces on alternative worship and church leaders. John Wesley, according to Lovett Weems in Leadership in the Wesleyan Spirit, refused to see “competing claims as the only options.” East Shore Church has created a “Third Alternative” Worship Experience which allows persons to make choices of worship style while still maintaining a time of community. In this workshop Jan Yandell will explain the new three-part worship service being used at East Shore, and will also lead persons to discover the benefits of Wesley’s “Third Alternative” in other decisions to be made in our churches today.

C-2. Recognizing and Energizing Your Church’s Base. Rev. Yvonne Conner, North Coast District Associate; Pastor, Broadway UMC. Especially for those wishing to increase their pool of leaders and participation in the church’s work. . Many of our churches have shrinking pools of seasoned leaders. But the “Next Generation” has various interests and needs that seemingly elude our pre-determined ministry models. Is ministry really a one-size-fits-all concept? Has it ever been? This workshop will feature a cross-generational panel discussing ways that they have taken an active role in responding to these questions and promoting hope as a lifeline at their church. All participants are required to bring their own Bible to use during the interactive portions of this workshop.

C-3. Have You Ever...? – A Brief Introduction to Personal Evangelism 101. Rev. Marilyn E. Coney, Pastor, St. Paul UMC. Especially for Evangelism Committee members and all those interested in learning how to better share their faith. Explore ways that your answers to a few "Have you ever...?" questions can help you to share the message of Jesus Christ!

C-4. Sent to the City. Jim Szakacs, Pleasant Hills UMC, Executive Director, The Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland. Especially for Mission and Christian Outreach Committee members, UMWs and everyone interested in local mission. Upon arrival to The Nehemiah Mission, Jim found a city in great need of repair. Identifying with our biblical friend, Nehemiah, Jim felt called to return to the city of his birth to rebuild. In this workshop we will discuss the work of The Nehemiah Mission, demonstrate the needs of the city, and prepare you for a successful mission trip to the city of your ancestors.

C-5. How to Mobilize Middle-Schoolers for Ministry. Linda Hudson, Educational Director, Thoburn UMC.

C-6. A Biblical View of Hope. Rolf S. Bergman, Church of the Saviour. What is hope? Paul says it is one of the three ultimate things along with love and faith. How is it used in the Bible? Many of the psalms are based on hope in desperate situations. Paul says that character produces hope. How is it that character is necessary to hope rightly? Hebrews says that “faith is the substance of things hoped for.” How has hope been developed in the theology of the church? These ideas and their application to today will be explored.

C-7. Learn How to Start Wesleyan Classes. Rev. Dogba Bass and the Discipleship Team of the Werner UMC. Especially for those interested in small group ministries. We can help. We have started 10 small groups of 10-12 persons and we are averaging over 80% in attendance. Members love the fellowship and fun that the groups provide. The groups are neighborhood based and meet in people's homes. The excitement that this program has generated in our church leads us to believe that United Methodists today ignore this essential component of early Methodism and John Wesley's genius at their peril.

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D-1. The Emmaus Walk Is a Matter of Hope. Shumaker Family, Western Reserve Emmaus Community, and the Northeast Ohio Community Chrysalis members, Garfield Memorial UMC. Especially for those interested in spiritual growth. Imagine how the disciples must have felt when they met Jesus on the Road to Emmaus. As the Lord extended a lifeline to them, the feeling of hope was surely felt by them. Join us as we discuss the Walk to Emmaus and how it can be a unique and positive experience in your life. D-2. Hope for the Grieving. Matt Williams, Clinical/Spiritual Director of Cornerstone of Hope. We will address this topic both as individuals and as a family of God. A member of your church family has died and you know the family. No matter who you are or what you do in life, you will wonder—what to do; what to say; how to act; how the church can respond; what’s appropriate and what’s not. All good questions, but at the moment of crisis, very difficult to answer and time is of the essence. We will learn how the church can respond to the moment and how you can respond. D-3. Immigration: Where Do We Stand? Rev. Nestor Nazario, Pastor, Christ and First Hispanic UMCs; Rev. Donald Kuntz, pastor, North Olmsted UMC; Rev. Linda Coatoam, deacon and Christian Education Director, Westlake UMC; Rev. Jared Littleton, pastor, Independence UMC. Especially for Church & Society Committee members, United Methodist Women and all others interested in social issues. We will share the position of the United Methodist Church on immigration and immigration reform and discuss its implications for us. D-4. Christ Care. Rev. Don Lefelar, retired pastor and district superintendent. Especially for those interested in mission, Bible study and small group ministries. Christ Care is a Stephen Ministries small group ministry which focuses on building community, Bible study, prayer and mission. Participants experience an environment of caring and sharing, biblical study for life application and service projects chosen by the small group. Christ Care reinvigorated the Westlake UMC congregation. D-5. Recruit and Keep Volunteers. Sharon Spieth, Bay UMC, North Coast District Leadership Academy, Chair; retired Christian Education Director, Lakewood UMC. Especially for planners needing volunteers, including Lay Leadership Development/Nominations Committee members. Presentation and discussion will include step-by-step plans and ideas for recruiting and appreciation of volunteers, i.e., Sunday School teachers, cookie bakers, committee members, etc. D-6. Ministry of Supervision in the Local Church: Who’s in Charge and New Ways to Do an Old

Thing. Rev. Orlando Chaffee, North Coast District Superintendent. Especially for Clergy and SPR/ PPR Committees and anyone interested in understanding this subject. An overview of the basic rules, relationships and responsibilities of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), pastor and District Superintendent in the ministry of the local church. An examination of new ways the ministry of supervision is taking place in many churches today. Reflections on ways in which both old and new ways can work together to create a better model for the management of ministry in the local church.

(Workshop D continued on next page)

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D-7. The Bishop's 3 C's: Classrooms, Clinics, and Churches in Liberia, Russia, and Zimbabwe. Kevin L. Schaner, Church of the Saviour. Especially for those interested in mission, including Mission, Christian Outreach Committee members, those wishing to participate in mission and those wishing to support our bishop’s initiative. Bishop Hopkins calls us to build relationships of hope around the world. Continue to "rethink church" while exploring Volunteer In Mission opportunities. Leave with concrete ideas for your congregation to better relate to global missions. D-8. Sacramental Lifeline. Rev. Chris Martin. Especially for Worship Committee members. More than a cube of bread and a swallow of juice, the sacrament of Holy Communion and its depth of significance are the pivotal points around which everything the church does is measured. Jesus didn’t “suggest” our participation in this sacrament; he mandated it. As we endeavor to identify the lifelines the church throws out to the world, we must rethink the significance of this holiest of acts and place it once again in the center of our religious experience. D-9. Freedom in Accountability: Organizing the Local Church for Effective Ministry. Dr. Michael E. Sykuta, Community UMC, Columbia, MO; Associate Professor, Economics and Organization in the Division of Applied Social Sciences, Univ. of Missouri. Especially for church leaders. In many churches today, “accountability” is a four-letter word, ranking right up there with “evangelism” as a word that strikes fear, or at least anxiety, within people’s hearts. As Christ showed us, however, accountability is important for effective leadership and ministry. Moreover, healthy accountability is a necessary key for the local church to unleash the power of the Holy Spirit within the congregation to engage in effective ministry. This workshop will present ideas on how an accountability model of congregational leadership, starting from the top down, can create an effective, permission-giving culture for ministry. D-10. A Biblical View of Hope. Rolf S. Bergman, Church of the Saviour. What is hope? Paul says it is one of the three ultimate things along with love and faith. How is it used in the Bible? Many of the psalms are based on hope in desperate situations. Paul says that character produces hope. How is it that character is necessary to hope rightly? Hebrews says that “faith is the substance of things hoped for.” How has hope been developed in the theology of the church? These ideas and their application to today will be explored.

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Youth Pre-Registration Form – Deadline is Fri., Jan. 28 Cost: $8 per person (includes materials & lunch) Checks payable to North Coast District UMC, Memo: Leadership Academy Scholarships available. First come, first served. Mail to: North Coast District United Methodist Church Amount Enclosed $________ Check#________ 5246 Broadway Ave., Suite 300 Cleveland, OH 44127

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Youth Pre-Registration

We strongly encourage pre-registration, although you may register the day of the event. Pre-registration allows us to plan room assignments and food for lunch. Please complete a separate form for each person; Youth leaders may send one list, include names and workshop choices. In order to be pre-registered, your form must be in the district office by Friday, January 28. Scholarships available on a first come, first served basis.

Opening Worship YA. Leadership & College. Katelyn Glaser, Graduate Intern, Baldwin-Wallace College. It seems that as soon as you walk into high school, some people are already talking to you about college – which classes to take, and which admissions tests will prepare you for the next step. Every bit as important as test scores is growing in your ability to lead. Everyone is a leader in some aspect, whether in social life, sports or other areas. What are colleges looking for? How do you maximize your potential to be a leader, not only for college, but the rest of your life? YB. Carrying Hope to Campus. Dr. Mike Sykuta, Associate Professor, Economics and Organization, University of Missouri-Columbia. We live in a culture that encourages (even expects!) a person to keep their “religious life” sepa-rate from their “normal life.” This is especially true at most public schools and universities. But Christ wants to walk with us and be part of our life no matter where we go, not just on Sunday mornings. We will discuss how we can live a life of Christian discipleship in all aspects of our daily lives, including on a public school campus, and why it is so critically important that we do. YC-1. Party Planning 101. Scott Low, Pastor, Solon UMC. During Pastor Scott’s 16+ years in ministry, he has come to believe that one of the greatest leadership assets a church can have (beyond a heart for serving Christ) is peo-ple who are willing and able to make good things happen. Learn how to take an idea and turn it into a successful project, event, or ongoing ministry. What are the “common sense” sort of things that help us to manage a project from start to finish and do it well – purpose, brainstorming, timelines, recruiting, resources, budgeting, evaluation. We’ll take an idea and plan to implement that idea to be a success. OR YC-2. Who Me? Superman…Really? Eric Lewis, Leadership Development Chair, Church of the Savior. Do you ever wonder why we find the simple stories about superheroes so compelling? The same stories are told over and over with the same heroes, the same villains, and the same outcomes. We believe it is because God puts the call on each one of our hearts to be heroes for Him – selfless, sacrificial, do-gooders who struggle like everyone else but have real powers. The Bible calls these powers “Spiritual Gifts” and insists they are given to Christians through the Holy Spirit that lives within us. You’ve heard people say, “He or she was born to do that.”? God has designed us to do great things and enjoy doing them when we are using the gifts that God has given us to build up the faith. Lunch – Walking Tacos. YD. Talent Is Never Enough. Jim McQuaide, Head Football Coach, Solon High School. McQuaide is an enthusiastic believer that talent is never enough. He lives and teaches the choices you can make to maximize your talent and reach your fullest potential. God wants us to be successful in a variety of vocations, ministries, and activities. McQuaide will relate some life principles that anyone can choose to practice so as to maximize their performance in any endeavor. Based on books by OSU Coach Jim Tressel, The Winner’s Manual, and Dr. John Maxwell, Talent Is Never Enough. (In 2003, McQuaide was named Head Football Coach at Solon HS. To date, he and his staff have led the Comets to five league titles, seven play-off appearances and a home turf record of 40-3.) Closing – with everyone (adults and youth) at Leadership Academy

9:00-9:15 a.m. - Opening Worship 9:15-9:45 a.m. - YA = Youth Workshop A 9:55-10:55 a.m. - YB = Youth Workshop B

11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. - YC-1 = Youth Workshop C-1 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. - YC-2 = Youth Workshop C-2

12:15-1:15 p.m. - Youth Lunch 1:25-2:25 p.m. - YD =Youth Workshop D

2:30-2:45 p.m. - Closing with adults

Choose one.

Name _________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone ____________________________ E-Mail ________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ Church ________________________________________________________________

Cost: $8.00 per person (includes materials and lunch) *Scholarships available. First Come; First Served. Amount enclosed $_______ Check #______

Make check payable to North Coast District UMC, Memo: Leadership Academy. Mail to: North Coast District United Methodist Church, 5246 Broadway Ave., Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44127

(FAX: 216-441-4590) e-mail: khollingsworth@ncdistrictumc.org

We strongly encourage pre-registration, although you may register the day of the event. Please complete a separate form for each person; photocopy this form as needed. In order to be pre-registered, your form must be in the district office by Fri., January 28. Scholarships available.*

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Please choose one workshop from each session, choosing lunch in place of either Workshop B or C, if you wish to have lunch. If you do not want a lunch, please check “No Lunch” box. Lunch is included with your $8.00 cost. (Workshop # is underlined & prefaces each course, e.g. A-1.) Workshop A 9:55-10:55 AM #_____ Workshop B 11:05-12:05 AM #_____ or Lunch I _____ Workshop C 12:15-1:15 PM #_____ or Lunch II _____ Workshop D 1:25-2:25 PM #_____

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Vegetarian meals will be available. I choose vegetarian _____.

OTHER INFORMATION Logos Bookstore (Kent, OH) will be at our Academy selling books and other items from

their store. You may use cash, checks or credit cards. THANKS TO…

Church of the Saviour for their hospitality and the sharing of their space, their custodial staff, those who prepared and served refreshments and to the many Saviour greeters.

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For more information, call the district office at 216-441-4527 or e-mail khollingsworth@ncdistrictumc.org .

Rev. Orlando Chaffee, District Superintendent

Rev. Yvonne Connor, District Associate Beverly Holland, Administrative Assistant Kate Hollingsworth, Program Coordinator

If you will require child care services for the day, please call the district office by Jan. 28 to reserve a spot for your child or children.

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Directions to Church of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH From East – I-271 North or I-271 South 1. From I-271 South Turn Right onto BRAINARD RD. From I-271 North Turn Left onto BRAINARD RD. 2. Go SOUTH on BRAINARD RD toward CEDAR RD. 0.6 miles 3. SLIGHT RIGHT onto FAIRMOUNT BLVD 3.2 miles 4. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRMOUNT CIR. 0.1 miles 5. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRMOUNT BLVD. 1.4 miles 6. Turn RIGHT onto LEE RD. 0.2 miles Church of the Saviour is on the right From West – From I-90 1. Travel East on I-90 toward CLEVELAND.and ERIE, PA 3. Take the CHESTER AVE exit- EXIT 173B. 0.1 miles 4. Turn RIGHT onto CHESTER AVE / US-322 E. 3.0 miles 5. Follow Chester to University Circle (Severance Hall area). 6. Follow signs and turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto Cedar Road 0.2 miles 7. SLIGHT RIGHT onto FAIRMOUNT BLVD. 0.8 miles 8. SLIGHT LEFT to stay on FAIRMOUNT BLVD. 1.0 miles 9. Turn LEFT onto LEE RD. 0.2 miles Church of the Saviour is on the right From South – From I-77 North 1. Take I-77 N toward CLEVELAND. 2. Merge onto I-90 E via the exit on the LEFT toward ERIE PA. 0.9 miles 3. Take the CHESTER AVE exit- EXIT 173B. 0.1 miles 4. Turn RIGHT onto CHESTER AVE / US-322 E. 3.8 miles Follow Chester to University Circle (Severance Hall area). 5. Follow signs and turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto Cedar Road 0.2 miles 6. SLIGHT RIGHT onto FAIRMOUNT BLVD. 0.8 miles 7. SLIGHT LEFT to stay on FAIRMOUNT BLVD. 1.0 miles 8. Turn LEFT onto LEE RD. 0.2 miles Church of the Saviour is on the right

Parking for all church events is available in the main parking lot on the east side of the church and also a

large parking lot north of the church.

Lee Road

North South

Main Parking Lot

East Side of Church

Bradford Rd.

E. Monmouth Rd.

East

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 2529

Cleveland, Ohio

DATED MATERIAL

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D I S T R I C T

2011 LEADERSHIP

ACADEMY

UNITED METHODIST UNION OF CLEVELAND North Coast District United Methodist Church

5246 Broadway, Suite 300

Cleveland, OH 44127

Phone: 216-441-4527

Fax: 216-441-4590

E-mail: ncdistrict@ncdistrictumc.org

Web Site: www.ncdistrictumc.org

Our committee is delighted to share the experience and enthusiasm of our keynote speaker, Mike Sykuta, and our presenters for the workshops. What a great Leadership Academy!

We hope you will plan to attend and bring others from your church.

Leadership Academy Steering Committee

Sharon Spieth, Chair, Harry Askin, Margaret Bullard, Barbara Deeds, Rhonda Harvey, Rev. Scott Low, Rev. Dr. L. Chris Martin, Norman Richards,

Rev. Karen Wolcott, Rolf Bergman, Arlene Johnson, Martha Wason, DaVita Whitt, Dist. Youth President,

Rev. Orlando Chaffee, Rod Erskine and Shirley Moore, District Lay Leaders

Please call the North Coast District Office, 216-441-4527, or e-mail khollingsworth@ncdistrictumc.org if you need more brochures or would like one sent to someone. If you cannot attend, please pass this brochure on.

NOTES This page is for your records. List the workshops you signed up for. Name ______________________________________________________________________ Church _____________________________________________________________________ Registration 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Workshop A 9:55 – 10:55 a.m. #__________ Workshop B 11:05 – 12:05 a.m. #__________ or Lunch I ______ Workshop C 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. # _________ or Lunch II _____ Workshop D 1:25 – 2:25 p.m. #__________ No Lunch _______ Closing 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.