August 11, 2006

Tele-Seminars on Small Group Ministry.

I am preparing a series of conference call based seminars for the Fall. These will be an opportunity for a handful of ministers (or lay leaders) to explore and discuss a highly focused topic related to Small Group Ministry.

Each call will look something like this -- I'll introduce the participants (based on registration), introduce the topic, offer a brief presentation on this topic (or have a guest presenter), facilitate a discussion and then end with a Q&A session.

Features will include
Toll-Free Dial-in Number
Participant access to downloadable recording of call

I'm starting to map out the seminar topics for the early Fall and times that will work for people in all time zones.

So topics include
Models for Coaching UU Small Group Ministry Leaders
The Role of vision casting and the minister in keeping groups healthy, open, and growing
Small groups and UU evangelism/a relational growth strategy
Advanced Small Group Ministry trouble shooting

I would love suggestions on topics and your ideal call time. Ministers, what works for you? 9am Central? I want to know. What about lay leaders? A lunch call? Late night? 10PM?

Interested in hosting a tele-seminar? If you work with me to identify a topic of interest to you and help fill it, I'll waive your registration free.

Let me know your ideas.
Your partner in Small Group Ministry,

Peter Freedman Bowden
UU PLANET Ministry & Media
www.uuplanet.com
Office (401) 855-0037
peter@uuplanet.com