Leadership Conference 2010

What the church needs today is an ever-expanding core of self-motivated, mature followers of Jesus who can reproduce themselves in others. Yet what we often observe are shallow believers with minimal impact on the unbelieving world around us. This year's conference seeks to address this issue and refocus our attention on "making disciples."

"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20

The first session will address the significance of the great commission and its basis for focusing our attention on discipleship. The second session will look intently at the pattern of discipleship that Jesus used, in order to learn how to develop our own model of discipleship. In the third session, Greg Ogden will outline a clear method for integrating discipleship into the ministry of the church.

We invite pastors, lay-pastors, and other leaders to join us as we seek to improve our ability to fulfill our mandate to make disciples.

Speaker

Greg Ogden is the Executive Pastor of Discipleship at Christ Church of Oak Brook, Illinois. From 1998-2002, Greg served as Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Fuller Theological Seminary and Associate Professor of Lay Equipping and Discipleship.

Prior to coming to Fuller, Greg injoyed 24 years in pastoral ministry, most recently as Senior Pastor at the Saratoga Federated Church in the Silicon Valley, California.

He has been married to Lily for 40 years and has one married daughter who has given the Ogdens their first grandchild, Claire.

Greg is the author of four books:

• Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God
• Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ
• Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time
• Leadership Essentials: Shaping Vision, Multiplying Influence, Defining Character, with co-author, Daniel Meyer

Details

Pre-registration is preferred. To register, call SBC office 1-204-326-6451 or 1-800-230-8478, ask for Christal, or fill out the online registration form (coming soon).

Conference Schedule

Friday, March 19

 Saturday, March 20

Accomodations

Accomodations are available at nearby motels. Call directly to make your reservation.

• Days Inn - 1-877-906-9200
• Sleep Suite Motel - 1-800-667-1324

Sponsorship

This conference is sponsored by:

• Steinbach Bible College
• Chortitzer Mennonite Conference
• Evangelical Mennonite Conference
• Evangelical Mennonite Mission Conference