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BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTIONSOptional Pre-Conference Intensive Seminars on Friday, July 30thWe are offering two advanced pre-conference seminars this year.
These tracks are being offered simultaneously, both beginning at 9:00am and ending at 2:15pm. (Registration begins at 8:00am) Each track is $125.00 and includes all materials and a networking lunch.
She Leads: Intensive Leadership Seminar Session Descriptions (note that you will need to choose one session in each time slot.) 10:00 - 11:00 am Choices: Building a Dream Team of Leaders (Mary Ann Ruff) Do you struggle with recruiting and keeping volunteers? Is it even possible to build a ministry that attracts leaders and empowers them to serve out of their passion and gifts? In this session you will find answers to your questions and more! With over 20 years experience in Women's Ministry, Mary Ann Ruff will show you how to build a team that accomplishes the mission and vision of your ministry. Step by step you'll learn how to:
Leading Women to Live Extraordinary Lives (Karen True) Did you know that most women think they are just ordinary? They do ordinary things, have ordinary friends and live in ordinary houses. But God thinks otherwise! He deposits in each of us gifts, talents, skills, personalities and stories that make us unique, interesting and ready to accomplish extraordinary things. This is true for you as a leader, and it’s true for the women you serve. Find out how you can inspire women to use the ordinary to accomplish so much more! This session will help you…
11:15 am – 12:15 pm Choices: Developing a Dynamic Women's Ministry (Lysa TerKeurst) Lysa and her team took Proverbs 31 Ministries from an unknown homemade newsletter to one of the leading women's ministries in America. Find out the leadership principles she's learned and how to implement them in your ministry. In this presentation, you will be equipped as a leader to inspire your women to do something greater together than they could ever do alone as you:
Age to Age: Bridging the Generation Gap (Amy Carroll and Aimy Steele) Does your women's ministry struggle with connecting women of all ages? This session is designed to help women's ministry leaders recognize the characteristics of differing generations and use these ideas to strengthen ministry to all age groups. From their leadership experience with thriving women’s and youth ministries, the team of Aimy and Amy will lead you to:
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Choices: Taking Your Ministry to the Next Level: How to Evaluate Effectively (Laurie McIntyre) Some of us panic when we hear the word “evaluation”. We automatically think negatively, when in fact effective evaluation is a positive way to keep a ministry fresh, give it vitality, make it timely, prevent stagnation and open the door for new leadership. Assessing your ministry can unleash exciting potential and growth. In this jam packed (not for the faint of heart) workshop you will learn how to:
Filling Up So You Don't Burn Out (Tracie Miles) Serving in ministry can be very rewarding, yet it's easy to get caught up in the planning and lose sight of your ministry's purpose and your personal life. In the midst of fueling the hearts of other women, we often forget that we need to be refueled, too! Tracie will help ministry leaders:
Advanced Ministry Marketing Track For Speakers and Writers As a Christian author or speaker, you are on the frontlines to bring people hope found in Jesus Christ. But, if people don't know that your ministry or message exists, then the Gospel will be harder to spread. Therefore, marketing is a key tool that helps today's Christian communicator lead people to God. Join Rob Eagar, an experienced author who has spoken to over 35,000 people, as he shares advanced methods to help you land more speaking engagements and maximize your ministry. For more about Rob, visit his website: www.StartaWildFire.com Rob is also accepting appointments at She Speaks to discuss his marketing services. You must be a full-time speaker, published author, and ready to invest in your ministry. If you would like to schedule a personal meeting, call him at 1-800-267-2045 or email: Rob@StartaWildFire.com 10:00 - 11:00 am (Session 1): Make Your Website Work for Your Ministry In today's Internet-based society, a website is your single best tool to build your ministry. If you don't have an effective website, then you will frustrate leaders and limit your growth potential. In contrast, a good website lets the world discover your message and build relationships with you. In this session, Rob will show you how to:
11:15 am - 12:15 pm (Session 2): Write Newsletters that Get Results Too many authors and speakers passively wait for book readers and influential leaders to contact them. But, there is a way to proactively build relationships and expand your message - send newsletters. The problem is that many speakers and writers write newsletters that work against them and drive people away. Learn how to avoid this problem and create newsletters that open new doors for your ministry. Rob will teach you:
1:15 - 2:15 pm (Session 3): Get More Media Coverage for Your Message Radio and television have the power to exponentially grow your ministry. But, how do you get a producer to book you as an interview guest? And, how do you get a ministry message on a secular program? As an author himself, Rob has been interviewed on dozens of media programs, including the CBS Early Show. In this session, he will show you how to:
MAIN SHE SPEAKS CONFERENCE Please read the breakout descriptions carefully and select one session in each time frame on your registration form. The following key should help you make your selections: (S) The content of this session is designed for those who want to develop their speaking skills (W) The content of this session is designed for those who want to develop their writing skills (WM) The content of this session is designed for those in women's ministry leadership Please note that some of the sessions would benefit more than one group as indicated.
Friday Breakout Sessions Pre-Conference Bonus Session (offered from 1:15 - 2:15 pm) Please note that there is no extra charge for attending one of these bonus sessions. However, we do need you to select the session you wish to attend when you register so that we can prepare accordingly (Choose one). (W) How to Prepare a Powerful, Effective 15-Minute Publisher Meeting (Jeannie Burlowski) You have your book proposal, and now you're about to walk into your 15-minute publisher meeting. What can you say to make that publisher excited about taking your proposal back to the office? In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
(S) Delivery that Delivers (Whitney Capps) Pursuing excellence as a speaker requires time and attention in a multitude of areas. Appropriately, most speakers give great attention to the quality and veracity of their messages. However, the delivery of those messages can often affect their impact and longevity. How do we use our natural style and giftedness in conjunction with tactical elements of good public speaking to allow God to use us most effectively? In this session Whitney will:
6:45 - 7:45 pm Choices: (S) Pursuing Excellence as a Speaker (Lysa TerKeurst) Lysa TerKeurst has been speaking professionally for over 15 years. Not only does she have a passion for sharing the messages God places on her heart but she also has a passion for helping others make their messages great. In this highly informative session you'll learn how to enhance the effectiveness of your messages by:
(W) Who Would Have Thought? (Cec Murphey) One of the great surprises in the literary world is that some of the most unlikely people become successful. Those who start with handicaps not only overcome them but they triumph. Cecil Murphey believes that the handicaps can empower those who want to succeed. (WM) Navigating Leadership Challenges (Mary Ann Ruff) How do you feel when you read the words: conflict, change and transition? These aspects of ministry evoke a wide range of feelings in the heart of a leader. Leadership challenges are inevitable but often times make us doubt our leadership calling. Yet through them we can come to know Christ in a deeper way, and grow into the leader God has called us to be. Or we can give up and miss out on the amazing work He wants to do in and through us! With over 30 years of ministry experience Mary Ann will help you navigate through the waters of leadership challenges so that you can stay the course and become the ministry leader God’s created and called you to be. This session will help you:
8:00 - 9:30 pm Choices: (S) Participate in a Speaker Evaluation group or free time(Click Here for more information about our Speaker Evaluation Groups) (W) Participate in a Writers Peer Critique (Click Here for more information about our Writers Peer Critique)) (WM) Leadership Networking and Idea Sharing (Renee Swope, Karen True, Laurie McIntyre) Ministry leaders are full of questions, ideas, solutions and fresh perspective on ways to help women flourish in their personal lives, spiritual growth and commitment. The desire to help women fulfill their personal calling is at the heart of all true women's ministry! This session capitalizes on each leader’s strengths, insights and experiences to cultivate an idea-rich environment where you can glean from each other! If you've ever wished you could find a friend who shared your vision, understood your passion and could relate to your questions, this session is just right for you.
Saturday Breakout Sessions 9:30 - 10:30 am Choices: (S) The Power of a Story (Lysa TerKeurst) Event planners want speakers who create life-change and lasting impressions. Effective story telling is not only one of the oldest tools of communication, it is also one of the most powerful! In this practical and inspiring session you'll learn:
(S/WM) Advanced Teaching by the Book (Wendy Pope) "How did she know that?" Have you ever asked this question of a dynamic speaker whose message strongly impacted your life? Discover how to use the Scriptures in a life-changing way, not only in your messages and writings, but also in your life. You are welcome to bring your wireless computer (although not necessary) and we will walk through the development of a powerful message. You will leave equipped to:
(W) Magazine Writing 101: Honing Your Writing Skills (Glynnis Whitwer) Writing for magazines is a great way to get your foot in the publishing door, develop a portfolio of published pieces and start creating your platform for future publishing. This session is a must for authors interested in writing an article for magazine or newspaper publishing, as well as anyone who desires to hone their writing skills.
(W) Book Proposals that Get Noticed (Mary DeMuth) In this session, Mary covers the most important elements of proposals that sell. She shows writers actual proposals and walks them through the basics of creating a grab-'em-by-the-throat-and-won't-let-go proposal.
(WM) Age to Age: Bridging the Generation Gap (Amy Carroll and Aimy Steele) Does your women's ministry struggle with connecting women of all ages? This session is designed to help women's ministry leaders recognize the characteristics of differing generations and use these ideas to strengthen ministry to all age groups. From their leadership experience with thriving women’s and youth ministries, the team of Aimy and Amy will lead you to:
(S/W/WM) Preparing for the Battlefield Through Prayer (Luann Prater) Has God called you to front-line battlefield ministry? Do you ever get discouraged, overwhelmed or filled with doubt right before your event or writing assignment? You are not alone! These are common struggles faced by others in ministry. This session will:
10:45 - 11:45 am Choices: (S) Fear Not! (Micca Campbell) Ministry is a God-sized task. No wonder it comes with a mixed bag of emotions and insecurities. The good news is it's not meant to be that way. Micca is the author of "An Untroubled Heart;" which addresses our struggle between faith and fear. Using the principles taught in her book, this session will equip you with:
(W) The Pathway to Publication (Susanne Scheppmann) In the beginning …The Writer's Market Guide created light out of the author's darkness. Do you have questions about how to contact, submit, track, and contract your material for publication? This simple systematic approach will launch you on the path to publication.
(W) Advanced Writing Techniques: Moving from Good to Great (Expert Panel includes Lysa TerKeurst, Cec Murphey, and other publishing guests) We've assembled a panel of experts to answer the question: What makes writing great? Our experts will dissect outstanding writing to reveal techniques to help move the experienced writer from good to great. Expect lively discussion, varied opinions and invaluable advice from the best in the business. (S/W) Marketing for More Bookings (Rob Eagar) Every author and speaker wishes their phone would ring off the hook with speaking requests. But, how do you generate consistent bookings for your message throughout the year? Join Rob Eagar, president of WildFire Marketing, as he reveals important strategies to help you market for more bookings. You will learn how to:
Rob Eagar has over six years experience as a successful Christian author and has spoken to more than 35,000 people across North America. He is the President of WildFire Marketing and helps Christian authors and speakers enhance their message, expand their audience, and elevate their income. For more information, call 1-800-267-2045 or visit: www.StartaWildFire.com Rob is accepting appointments at She Speaks to discuss his marketing services. You must be a full-time speaker, published author, and ready to invest in your ministry. If you would like to schedule a personal meeting, call him at 1-800-267-2045 or email: Rob@StartaWildFire.com (S/W) From Blog to Book Deal: How I Got Published without Being Famous (Emily Freeman and Andrea Doering) We've all heard publishers say you need to have a platform before they'll consider publishing your book. Most of hear this and get discouraged with the reality that we're not 'famous' enough to have our writing seriously considered. Well, despair no more. Be encouraged as Emily shares the story of how she got a book deal with no agent, no previously published books and a modest blog platform. In this session, you will be empowered to:
During this session you will also hear from Andrea Doering, Emily's editor, who will share why she knew that she would be looking very closely at Emily's book proposal! (WM) Filling Your Women's Ministry Toolbox (Karen True, Renee Swope and Laurie McIntyre) Do you find yourself reacting to the urgent instead of planning for the important? Could you use some tools to keep your vision fresh and your heart focused ? If so, you don't want to miss this session! Gain practical tools, creative ideas and comprehensive answers to the most common questions asked by women ministry leaders across the country. You’ll leave equipped with:
1:15 - 2:15 pm Choices (S) What Every Speaker Needs to Know (Marybeth Whalen) Based on the great information she gleaned from her experience in editing the newly released The Reason We Speak, Marybeth will share tips, ideas and encouragement in the areas of a speaker's calling, priorities, walk with God, and ministry. Marybeth learned from the experts... and now you can too! (W) How to Write a Book (Lysa TerKeurst) Writing a book can sound like a great dream, but the reality can be a daunting task. Lysa has been through this "birthing process" 11 times. Join her for an honest and practical session on how to write a book from start to finish. Her experience will help you:
(W) Self-Publishing: Your First Choice (Carla Williams) Your audience is asking for a book—now! You don't have time to wait to gain the attention of a big publishing house. No wonder, publishing trends indicate that self-publishing is now more the norm than the exception. But the last thing you want is to look is "self-published." Learn your many options and important things to avoid. Discover how having a high-quality book, can expand your speaking ministry. (S/W) Building Your Platform (Karen Ehman) Have a passion in your heart to write or speak? Ideas in your head about what your key topics will be? Experience in these areas to make you credible? Wonderful! But one important component is missing: a platform! Karen will walk you through the steps for building a strong platform of listeners and readers, proving to publishers and event coordinators that you not only have something significant to say, but there are many out there who desire to hear it! Come discover how to:
(S/W) Putting Together a Compelling Radio Interview (Carol Davis) Your message is developed. Your book is published. Now if you could just get the word out. In this session you will learn how to use the powerful medium of radio to tell your story. Carol Davis, award-winning morning show co-host at WMIT 106.9 The Light will share:
(WM) How to Reach Twenty-Somethings (Lisa Whittle) Effective ministry happens when you both understand and appreciate the age in which you are trying to reach. Never has this been so true as with those working with the 20-something generation. With distinctive viewpoints, life experience and expectations, 20-something women express themselves uniquely, requiring a true understanding of how to reach them in order to meet their needs. If you have the desire to minister to this exciting generation of women, this session is just for you!
2:30 - 3:30 pm Choices: (S) The Fee Issue: The How's and Why's of Charging Speaker Fees (Holly Good) Come learn the basics behind the business side of ministry. Holly Good books more than 40 speaking events for Lysa TerKeurst each year. On staff with Proverbs 31 Ministries as her executive assistant, Holly works to establish Lysa's speaking schedule, communicates her platform, works with event planners from start to finish, and ministers to women all over the country at conferences. In this highly requested session you will be empowered to:
(S/WM) Behind the Scenes: The Inside Scoop on Booking or Being a Speaker (Rachel Olsen) You've searched, you've prayed and you've finally found your speaker! So, what will she need? How can you make the most of the investment you've made so she can meet the needs of your event? In this session, Rachel Olsen gives you a behind the scenes look at how to form a partnership with your speaker so that real ministry happens both ways. You'll leave knowing:
(W) Become a Marketing Maven (Mary DeMuth) In this class, author and speaker Mary DeMuth shares her journey of marketing from blogging to social networking and everything in between. If you're overwhelmed about marketing yourself or your book, Mary will help you understand your own personal strengths and style, offer practical-you-can-actually-do-this advice, and help you form realistic goals and expectations. Becoming a marketing maven should be creative, wild, fun, intuitive, and freeing—and it should be effective. Come learn how you can embrace the maven in you. (W) So You Wanna Write a Novel (Marybeth Whalen and Ariel Lawhon) Do you love reading great novels and have an idea for your own? Does the idea of writing a whole novel seem daunting? Do you wonder if you have what it takes to be a novelist? Perhaps you've written a novel but don't know what to do next. This session is for you! With Marybeth and Ariel's help you will learn that you can:
(S/W/WM) What to Wear (Shari Braendel) You only have seven seconds to make a good first impression, so why not make it your best! With a light-hearted spirit and tell-it-like-it-is best friend style Shari Braendel, speaker and fashion style expert, shares tips and secrets to help you put your best foot (or heels) forward. Shari's enthusiasm is contagious and her advice infectious as she tackles all style issues. Discover what cuts, hem lengths, colors and styles bring out your best features as well as how to avoid the pitfalls of fashion faux pas! (WM) Beyond Event Planning: Creating Experiences with God (Wendi Westmoreland) Do you ever get caught up in the details and stress of event planning and wonder if it’s worth it? Are you looking for ways to make sure your events aren’t just entertaining, but life-changing? In this session, you will discover how to jumpstart the spiritual walk of the women in your church and community by going beyond event planning to creating experiences with God:
BONUS BREAKOUT SESSIONS (OR FREE TIME!): 3:45 - 4:45 pm Choices: (ALL) Spiritual Warfare: Preparing for Battle on the Home Front (Whitney Capps) Leaving a spiritual high often leads through a period of spiritual hardships at best, spiritual lows at worst. Jesus encourages us to be prepared for these battles. In this session Whitney will:
(ALL) Growing Your Ministry through Social Online Media (T. Suzanne Eller) If Facebook were a country, it would be the fourth largest in the world! You don’t have to be a Geek Girl (though we all secretly want to be) to see the opportunity for ministry using online social media sites. This session will help you:
(ALL) Balancing Marriage and Ministry (Melanie Chitwood) You’re excited about the ministry God’s called you to and ready to jump in with both feet. But wait! How do you do that while honoring the most important person in your life, your husband? How does everyday life fit in with ministry? In this session Melanie will help you:
(S/W) An Agent's and Writer's Best Advice (Lysa TerKeurst and her agent, Esther Fedorkevich) In this high energy, gut honest session, you'll learn invaluable lessons from a seasoned agent and best selling author. If you have ever wondered how to step into the publishing world and be successful, you won't want to miss this session. You'll be empowered to:
Additionally, Lysa and Esther will allow time for Q & A!
5:00 - 6:30 pm Choices: (S) If you are participating in a Speaker Evaluation Group, you will be meeting with your group during this time.
(W) Writers Coffee House (Jonathan Clements and Kim Moore) Join the other members of the Writer's Track at the Writer's Coffee House for two presentations by our professional publishing and writing guests: Kim Moore knows the inside workings of Christian publishing after working in the industry for almost 15 years. Kim will share some of the realities of the publishing world today, and what it really takes to get a book from the idea stage to a bookstore shelf. Her practical take on the realities of publishing will give you the knowledge you need to shape your book idea and platform. Is an agent the answer to your publishing challenge? Jonathan Clements will give you the rundown of what an agent can do for you, how to find one, and whether it's the right choice for you. Come prepared with questions for this great opportunity to learn from one of the best.
(WM) Experiencing God's Power in Your Ministry through Prayer (Mary Ann Ruff) Have you ever committed your ministry to God in prayer and then worked hard to accomplish your plans in your own strength? In this session, Mary Ann will teach you how to tap into God’s power and do the work of ministry through prayer. You’ll learn how to:
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