Ministers & Leaders of Adults 55+ Fellowship

2 identical programs (Aug 15 and 16)

     The purpose of the LBREA is to promote sound Christian education by providing a network of fellowship,training, encouragement, and inspiration for Christian educators throughout the state.    Membership is open to persons engaging in any phase of Christian education

-by Sam Rainer
Leading the next generation requires an attitude of indebtedness to the followers—leaders don’t exist without followers. So let me share with you a few critical issues from the perspective of these young adult followers.

By Bret Robbe

Open Group Adult Sunday School Class Model

How Jesus Made Disciples

How Can Jesus’ Church Make Disciples?

By Dr. Bill Craig

Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts
By Thom S. Rainer and Sam S. Rainer III

Free Sunday School Downloads.  Find a wealth of planning, preparation, implementation, and training resources for adult, preschool, childhood, and student Sunday School ministry.

Suggested Topics for Leadership Training

Suggested Topics for New Believer Training

Suggested Topics for New Member Training

Overview Information on:
GI Generation (1901-1924)
Silent Generation (1026-1944)
Boomers (1945-1963)
Gen X (1964-1981) 

Specific information on Boomers

Specific Information on Young Adults

Stories For Life: Jesus' Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew

DEVELOPING FULLY ENGAGED MEMBERSKen MarlerLifeWay Christian ResourcesConsultantChurch and Network PartnershipsKen.Marler@lifeway.comAll quotes are from: Growing an Engaged Church by Albert WinesmanIf you cant measure it you cant manage itWhere have we been?Where are we now?Where does God want us to be?Reaching More tha

Slides presented by Steven D. Newton, A.I.A. at the March, 2013 Church Building Conference. Deals with master plans and leading a successful building project.

The Younger Unchurched and the Churches That Reach Them
By Ed Stetzer

Includes information on the building process, rules of thumb for necessary space, and choosing team members

Slides delivered by John Garner at March, 2013 Church Building Conference. Deals with the effects of multipurpose spaces for churches.

Worksheet to determine your best fit as an Adult SS class leader

What Are We Supposed to Be Doing?

Things to Consider When Planning a Multipurpose and Recreation Space Including Ministry Purpose, Planning, and Materials

Information and Formulas to Help Estimate Long Term Facility Needs

What to Look for In a Fund Raising Company

Taking a Proactive Approach Serves as a Deterrent to Suits.  Things to Consider in Risk Management.

Helping people to discover how God uses their spiritual gifts, experiences, relational style, vocational skills, and enthusiasm to mold them into a servant leader.

Worksheet to help individuals discover their spiritual gifts

How Are We Doing?
The State of the American Church

Online form to request training and consultation assistance in the areas of Sunday School and Discipleship 

Download version (PDF) that can be filled out and mailed or faxed in.

List of the top 10 most Common Costly Errors Made

Slides delivered by Steven D. Newton, A.I.A. at the March 2013 Church Building Conference. Includes multiple examples of user friendly church facilities.

Insights for Healthy Models of Reaching Young Adults

A Sunday School Growth and Evalutation Tool

Keith Manuel, Evangelism Associate, goes over the basics of how to plan and conduct a prayerwalk.

Alphabetical listing of Multimedia Assets on www.LBC.org

Overview of the Sunday School Coaching Strategy

"The thing that is going to change us is deep personal relationships with one another and a deep personal, intimate relationship with God..."  Message from Ridgecrest in CENLA.