EVENT DETAILS

7th Communications Conference
from February 26, 2016 10:00 am     .     February 27, 2016 1:00 pm
This Conference is sponsored by the church’s Communications and Public Relations Ministry.  This year's theme is "Building Bridges:  Connecting Generations."  

Church is one of the few places in America where all generations intersect at the same time for the same purpose—to experience God and grow in our faith. But children experience God differently than young adults. And young adults often sound like they’re speaking a foreign language to older adults. Communication across generational lines is a major barrier in all facets of American life, including at church.  Topics discussed, concepts and applications presented at this year’s Conference are designed to benefit all of the church, regardless of position, longevity or age.   (Pastors and Ministerial Staff, Ministry Leaders and ministry members, Communications/Public Relations Directors and Staff, Church Office Staff, Announcement Clerks, or members seeking their place in the working of church ministry).
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Click to download full schedule with descriptions of sessions)

Friday - February 26
10:00 a.m.— 3:00 p.m.
"Confronting the Fear of Technology,” will be an open-ended format, designed to provide hands-on support in the use of I-Pads, notebooks and tablets, cell phones/smartphones, laptops, basic tips on navigating the computer, digital cameras, etc.  Mentors will be available to assist conference attendees in the use of electronic devices in ministry as well as in their personal lives.  Information will also be available to introduce participants to varied types of social media.  Those with minimal skills or limited knowledge in these areas are encouraged to attend the day session. 

6:30—9:00 p.m.
Focus:  “Connecting Generations to Fulfill the Mission of Ministry”  Presentations/Panel/Open Forum

The unique characteristics of each generation cause divides between the generations.   This session will address the challenges faced by Pastors and Leaders in engaging members in Ministry in multi-generational churches and some of the causes of hesitancies of members to cross generational lines and blend as one body.   

Information will be presented that gives an overview of the different  generations, looking at what each generation values and what motivates them.  Presenters will offer insight into how to tap those motivations and offer practical ways to create meaningful ministries that leverage the strengths of every generation, thereby creating an effective communication link that brings the people together (intergenerational), creating atmospheres that invite all ages to actively participate in the work of the Ministry, thereby fulfilling the church’s mission.
 
The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with registration and the Conference will officially open at 6:30 p.m.  The church nursery will be open during the sessions.

Saturday - February 27
9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Focus:  “Successful Communication in Ministry:  Connecting Generations”
The session is designed to provide participants with resources and practical techniques and tools to initiate systems and optimize existing processes to promote their church and church ministries. 

Breakout Session Topics include:
  • Producing Quality Photographs that Enhance Ministry
  • Ministry Promotions: Is it Necessary?
  • Promotion Strategies:  Planning for Success
  • Managing Your Ministry Through the Use of Technology
  • What’s That in Your Hand? - Confronting the Fear of Technology
  • Use of Graphic Arts to Present your Message (Posters & Flyers)
  • Church Sound Techniques
  • Social Media in Ministry
Saturday - February 27
12noon - 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon -- "The Challenges of Pastoring a Multi-generational Church,” Dr. John A. Reed, Jr., Luncheon Speaker

Most churches are made up of people from 4/5 generations.  Yet the local pastor may be a member of the "X" generation.  This can be a challenge for the pastor as well as the congregants.  As Senior Pastor of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, now serving in his 53rd year, Dr. Reed has had the unique opportunity of serving in a Pastoral role (first as Assistant and then as Senior Pastor) from the age of 25 until present.  This affords him the experience of being a resident of each of the generations, pastoring people in each of the generations. 
 
Registration is $20 for those aged 64 and under, $15 Senior rate (65 and over), and Church Group Rate of $75 for 5 registrants.  This includes access to all sessions, including continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

You may register online with the option to pay online by clicking on the Online Registration link below or download and print a Registration Form.  Download the Tentative Schedule for a list of offerings with descriptions of sessions. 

Download Registration Form for mail or onsite registration
Download Tentative Schedule with description of classes

Event Contact Info:
Name: M. Patterson
Title: Ministry Director
Email: communication@fairviewokc.com
Location: Fairview Missionary Baptist Church
, 1700 N E 7th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117
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Map / Directions:
Fairview is located on in the Northeast quadrant of Oklahoma City on Northeast 7th Street.  From I-35, Exit N. E. 10th Street.  From I-40, Exit Eastern Avenue.

The major intersection is N. E. 7th Street and N. Martin Luther King Blvd (formerly Eastern Avenue).  Those on Martin Luther King Blvd should turn West on N. E. 7th Street.  The church campus is located approximately two blocks West of M. L. King Blvd between Rev. J.A. Reed Jr. Street and N. Bath.
 
Parking Details:
HANDICAP PARKING: Handicap Parking is available on the South side of the main sanctuary. Passengers may be unloaded between the main sanctuary and the Donald Burns Fellowship Hall (Rev S S Fairly Drive). If no handicap parking spaces are available and you need assistance parking your vehicle, feel free to drive up in the load/unload zone and request assistance from the Hospitality Ministry or Security. PUBLIC PARKING: Public Parking is located East and South of the main sanctuary and West of the Donald Burns Fellowship Hall. Street parking is discouraged, unless necessary due to unavailability of parking spaces in the parking lot. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS OF THE LOCAL RESIDENTS. RESTRICTED PARKING AREAS: The marked parking spaces North of the main sanctuary are designated Staff Parking. Please do not park in any designated areas unless authorized by security. PLEASE NOTE: If you leave your vehicle unattended in the Fire/Emergency Vehicle or other No Parking zones, it may be towed.

Childcare Details:
The church nursery is located in the Donald Burns Fellowship Hall and will be open during the conference for ages 3 - 5. Parents (or a responsible adult) must sign the child(ren) in and out. Email communication@fairviewokc.com if you will need childcare service during the Conference.
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