2010 PEN Conference/E-School "Do The Work Of The Evangelist"

PEN Conference/E-School “Do The Work Of The Evangelist”

The Proclamation Evangelism Network (PEN) Conference/E-School is November 17-20, 2010 at the Opryland Convention Center & Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. The E-School will start with an evening session on the night of November 17 and conclude with a community-wide outreach on the 20th.

This years theme will be “Doing The Work Of The Evangelist.” The event is open to all proclamation evangelist, students, Christian leaders, and believers who have a burden to proclaim Christ publicly.

Fast Facts

• Date: Nov. 17-20, 2010
• Location: Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN
• Conference Fee: $50
• Lodging: Opryland Hotel, $99+tax per night, double room
• Register: Call 615-299-0222, or visit onthego.org

Costs: The Conference Fee is $50 Per Person. This includes lunch and evening meals on Thursday and Friday, speaker fees, and materials.

Lodging Options: We have secured a special rate at the Opryland Hotel for $99 each night for a double room! This does not include taxes. You are also free to stay with friends in the area or in any other hotel of your choosing.

Scholarships & Assistance: PEN has limited scholarships available to cover Conference Fees for students and those needing assistance. Do not let a lack of funds keep you from joining us. On The Go, Alliance Ministries of LPA, and other PEN member ministries are also providing some assistance to help with lodging.

Format:

The conference will include:

• Plenary Sessions that will include music, creative arts teams, and

inspirational messages based on the theme of the day.

• E-School Workshops that will offer training that applies to real evangelistic ministry issues. Each presenter will provide practical “how to” points, materials relating to workshop topic, and a time of discussion.

• Peer To Peer Breakout Roundtables geared to various needs of those in attendance. (See Peer To Peer Breakout Groups Below) These times will give participants the opportunity to glean from like minded individuals who have been down, or are going down, similar paths in ministry.

• Outreach Project on the closing day. While this is optional, it is a great opportunity for fellow evangelists and believers to work together as a team. On this project you will be able to share the love of Jesus at On The Go’s annual Thanksgiving Neighborhood Outreach to Nashville’s Inner City.

FOCUS

Focus One - Couples & Singles IN EVANGELISM - We are going to focus on how to guard and relate as couples, and singles, in ministry. Speakers, sessions, inspirational music, testimonies, and materials will all be geared towards couples in ministry, singles who want to minister, family relationships, male and female issues.

Focus Two - LIVING IN CHRIST - We will also be discussing, studying, and sharing on the evangelist as he/she relates to God. Character, Integrity, Holiness, Disciplines, Commitment, and Mentoring.

Focus Three - DOING THE WORK - This E-School will primarily be geared towards proclamation evangelism - "The Work of the Evangelist". We are going to be looking at realistic obstacles, critical issues, and pressing opportunities for modern evangelists. We will explore together better ways to do the work especially in the areas of promotion, networking, outreach strategies for small, medium, and urban areas, international evangelism needs, local church integration, and financing the great commission. We will also take a fresh look at our Biblical mandate, how we proclaim the good news, give the invitation, and follow-up and make disciples of those making enquiries.

Focus Four - PEER TO PEER - We want to allow time every day for each individual to relate, pray, and share with peers. This kind of peer mentoring builds lasting friendships, ministry partners, and brings wisdom and encouragement.

PEER TO PEER BREAKOUT GROUPS

• Ministry Leaders - If you have a ministry that is primarily a proclamation evangelism ministry with several team members and have been in ministry over 5 years.
• Emerging Ministry Leaders - If you have a calling that is primarily to proclamation evangelism with several team members & have been in ministry less than 5 years.
• Individual Evangelist - Bi-vocational, just going when invited, wanting to expand ministry if God directs and leads, may want or need to developing a team
• Student or Future Evangelists - Just getting started or wanting to see just what God has for you in the area of evangelism.

Planned E-School Sessions & Workshops:

• Personal & Ministry Finances

• Festival Directors and Advance Team

• Couples In Ministry & Being Single In Ministry

• Board Development

• Funding Options For Evangelists

• Evangelistic Preaching Techniques - How To Share The Gospel, Give The Invitation, Develop Evangelistic Sermons

• Cultural Obstacles and Insights

• Defending The Faith - Knowing, Sharing & Caring

• The Evangelist & The Pen! Writing to share the Gospel and Inspire Modern Day Evangelism

• Building & Leading Your Team

• Getting Invited, Promoting Your Ministry

• The Personal Life Of The Evangelist

• The Evangelist & the Local Church: Pastors Panel & Evangelist Panel on the good the bad and the ugly and how to move on for Jesus.

• Helping The Church with Evangelism Programs

• How To Set Up Local Outreach Projects

• How To Set Up International Outreach Projects

Speakers & Guests: We already have several nationally know personalities that have agreed to be a part as well as PEN leadership that will be sharing. Some that will be sharing - Ken Abraham, Keith & Joan Cook, Steve and Annie Chapman, Tim Robnett, Jerry & Becky Drace,, Dave Jones, Ted Lyke, Bill Newman, Steve Wingfield, On The Go Team, Luis Palau Association, Alliance Ministries, PEN Board, Jeff & Mindy Pieper, Keith Cook Jr., P.J. Meduri, David Brandon, Dave Ramsey Group, Reid Saunders, and more. The PEN Network members are the real experts and we will be hearing from you!

Pre-Register: Space is limited and so are scholarships so sign up as soon as possible. You Can Sign Up Online - Go to www.ONTHEGO.org and click on the PEN link/button and fill out the online form. You Can Also Call - Call On The Go at 615-299-0222 for more information and to register.