EVENT DETAILS
SSPB Western Regions I & II Conference
from May 1, 2017 8:00 am     .     May 2, 2017 12:00 pm
The Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB) Regional Conferences are held in selected cities around the country during the spring of each year. The SSPB Regional Conferences are uniquely designed for pastors, church ministry leaders, congress presidents/deans, moderators, state directors, and Christian educators who desire training in Christian education and Christian ministry leadership. Seminars, workshops, and courses are offered to meet the contemporary needs and challenges of the Christian church. The theme for the SSPB Regional Conferences is “Equipping Today’s Church to Serve.” The SSPB Regional Conference highlights include an overview of the Christian Leadership Programs, and the Sunday School Publishing Board’s Sunday School and Vacation Bible School curricula.

Fairview Baptist Church, 1700 N. E. 7th Street, Oklahoma City, will serve as host church for Western Regions I & II SSPB Regional Conference.   Dr. John A. Reed, Jr., is the Host Pastor, Dr. Wilmer Cooper is Conference Dean, and Sister Lavinnie Moore is Site Coordinator.

Western Region 1 states: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma
Reverend Kenneth Allen, Western Region 1

Western Region 2 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Mrs. Katie Richardson, Western Region 2

Conference registration is open and can be completed online through the SSPB website, www.sspbnbc.com/events, or by clicking here.  Deadline for online registration has been extended to April 30, 2017.   You may also mail registration form or register onsite.  For a printable registration form and/or a description of course offerings, download the Conference Brochure through the SSPB website or click here.
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Day One
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.       Breakfast/Registration
9:00 a.m.–9:25 a.m.       Opening Plenary and Directives
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.     Classes and Seminars
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.     Lunch
1:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.       Classes and Seminars
4:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.       Dinner (On your own)
7:00 p.m.                        Worship
 
Day Two
8:00 a.m.–8:25 a.m.       Breakfast
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.     Classes and Seminars
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.   Closing Session

Course Offerings (See Conference Brochure, pp. 11 & 12, for a description of courses):
1079—Survey of John (Phase 3 COPP)
2023—Creative Ways of Teaching
2097—Rethinking Christian Education for Contemporary Innovations
2099A-D/2100—Guidelines for Certification/Recertification of Deans
3007—History of Baptists (Phase 3 COPP)
6013—Organizing the Church for Christian Education (Phase 4 COPP)
7008—Reaching the Unchurched People
8018—The Ministry of Church Nursing
9005—Writing Techniques II (Phase 3 COPP)
9024—The Computer in the Life of the Church (Phase 4 COPP)
Pastor’s Alternative for Teacher Certification (PATC)

For more information, contact:  Mrs. Katie Richardson: katieusa47@aol.com | Rev. Kenneth Allen: allenuno2006@gmail.com

Conference Hotel: Embassy Suites Downtown Medical Center  D, 701 North Phillips Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, Phone: (405) 239-3900
Room Rates: $125 - Reservation Deadline: March 31, 2017 (Ask for Western Regional SSPB)
Event Contact Info:
Name: Katie Richardson / Rev. Kenneth Allen
Email: katieusa47@aol.com / allenuno2006@gmail.com
Website: www.sspbnbc.com/events/
Location: Fairview Missionary Baptist Church
Address:   1700 N E 7th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117

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. 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: Vehicles left unattended in the Fire/Emergency Vehicle or other No Parking zones may be towed.
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