Thriving Congregations in a Post-pandemic World
Retreat for Elders, Deacons, Ministers, & Their Wives
June 17–20, 2024
Elders, deacons, preachers, and their wives, future leaders, and Bible Class teachers are invited to Faulkner for a retreat to encourage men who are now or will one day become elders.
The price per person is only $125 and includes 9 meals plus 3 nights lodging. Thanks to Faulkner University and our great sponsors for allowing us to keep the cost of this event so low.
Most attendees stay on Faulkner’s campus. You will need to bring two sets of twin sheets, pillows, light blankets, bath towels, soap, etc. You will have a private bathroom.
Fill out and return the registration form soon. We look forward to seeing you on June 17th.
Schedule:
Monday June 17th
3:00 ‒ 5:00 PM
Registration, atrium of Harris-Parker building (HP)
5:00 PM
Dinner with President Mitch Henry, J. L. Perry Dining Room
Games – Ed Walker
Tuesday June 18th
8:00 ‒ 8:45 AM
Breakfast, J. L. Perry Dining Room
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Lonnie Jones: Protecting Shepherds is Protecting the Sheep, HP135
10:00 ‒ 10:45 AM
Workshop – Shawn Mathis: Leadership, HP135
LADIES – Jocelynn Berry: Making the Journey Pt. 1, HP108
11:00 ‒ 11:45 AM
Workshop – Shawn Mathis: Leadership, HP135
LADIES – Jocelynn Berry: Making the Journey Pt. 2, HP108
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch, J. L. Perry Dining Room
1:00 - 1:10 PM
Group picture in front of Harris-Parker Building
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Singing with Art Williams, Lester Chapel
2:15 ‒ 3:00 PM
Workshop - Lonnie Jones: Understanding the Difference in Mentally Ill versus Maladaptive Behavior, HP135
3:15 ‒ 4:00 PM
Workshop - Lonnie Jones: Crisis Intervention 101: Heard Understood, and Accepted, HP135
5:00 PM
Dinner, J. L. Perry Dining Room
After dinner entertainment: Ron Honaker - Magic Show
Wednesday June 19th
8:00 ‒ 8:45 AM
Breakfast, J. L. Perry Dining Room
9:00 ‒ 9:45 AM
Workshop – Mitch Henry: Legally Adding/Terminating Elders, Deacons, & Ministers, HP135
LADIES - Rebecca Horn: Believe, Belong, Be Changed, HP108
10:00 ‒ 10:45 AM
Workshop – Mitch Henry: Maximizing Giving & Avoiding Lawsuits, HP135
LADIES - Robin Irwin: “But Lord, I Don’t Want to Make Lemonade” A Lesson from Jonah, HP108
11:00 ‒ 11:45 AM
Lonnie Jones: Mentally Healthy and Spiritually Mature, HP135
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch, J. L. Perry Dining Room
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Singing with Art Williams, Lester Chapel
2:15 ‒ 3:00 PM
Workshop – Steve Wages: Reconnect with Biblical Sexuality Pt. 1, HP135
3:15 ‒ 4:00 PM
Workshop - Steve Wages: Reconnect with Biblical Sexuality Pt. 2, HP135
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Dinner, J. L. Perry Dining Room
6:00 PM
Billy Hilyer: The Ascension of Christ, Lester Chapel
Thursday June 20th
8:00 ‒ 8:45 AM
Breakfast, J. L. Perry Dining Room
9:00 ‒ 9:45 AM
Roy Johnson: Building Godly Homes, HP135
10:00 ‒ 10:45 AM
Sam Long: Survey & Wrap-up, HP135
11:00 AM
Lunch, J. L. Perry Dining Room