Creativity Conference
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January 12-14, 2010
St. Luke's United Methodist Church - Orlando, Florida
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We speak of God as our Creator. We read in scripture that we are created
In His image, to be a new creature in Christ. We are invited to
follow His lead and be creative in bringing His message,
His love and His redemption into our world!
Come join us in learning how to nurture your creative side and funnel that creativity into the ministry of the church. This nurturing will take place in the environment of Orlando, Florida and Disney World – not just the “happiest place on earth” but also one of the most creative places you will ever experience!
Our teachers and guides for this 3-day adventure will be some of the most joyful people of faith who use their considerable talents to entertain, create and lead people into a deeper relationship with our Creator God.
Alice Bass – Author of The Creative Life and speaker with experience in communications and brand development. Alice is currently a consultant/coach and performs at Walt Disney World.
Jeff Larson – Vice President of Advertising for Disney Parks, Vice President of Global Advertising for Disney's Yellow Shoes Creative Group, and Vice President of Global Advertising for The Walt Disney Company.
Jack Stephenson – Senior pastor of Anona UMC, a laboratory campus for new methods of church growth and health. He works with many other churches on their transformation. Jack is also the Natural Church Development trainer for the United Methodist Church and is certified to train NCD coaches nationwide.
Bob Pierson – Executive Director of Leadership Nexus, Dr. Pierson served as senior pastor of Christ UMC in Tulsa for over 30 years where his creativity led the church to grow from an attendance of 200 to over 1700. He is the author of Needs-Based Evangelism.
Pat Day – Senior Pastor of First UMC in Shreveport. Dr. Day is a member of the National Speakers Association and is in constant demand as an inspirational and motivational speaker. He has written several articles for Net Results, the magazine for evangelism and church growth, and is the author of the inspirational book Growing Into Greatness.
Jim Atchison – President and Chief Operating Officer of Busch Entertainment Corporation, long known for creating one-of-a-kind adventures and thrills based on interactive experiences with the natural world.
Daphna Flegal – Diaconal minister in The United Methodist Church. She is currently the lead editor for children's curriculum at the United Methodist Publishing House.
Jennifer and Kevin Brassard – current Disney employees with expertise in creative stage improv, dance, and voice. As a 20 year veteran Disney performer and free-lance entertainer, Jennifer brings much creativity and joy to doing ministry.
Phil & Tess Card – former Disney employees now creating their own Christian theatre troupe, specializing in Reader’s Theatre
Bill Barnes – Senior Pastor at St. Luke’s UMC in Orlando. He is a recipient of the Jefferson Award for American Public Service and the Manhattan Institute’s Award for Social Entrepreneurship, among others. He is well known in Orlando for founding Shepherd’s Hope, a faith-based volunteer health care organization for the uninsured.
Ben Adams – As Director of Emerging Arts at St. Luke’s UMC in Orlando, Ben brings together his experience at both Disney and Universal Studios to the creative ministry of St. Luke’s.
Continuing Education Unit Information: 2.2 CEU credits will be available for attending the full conference. An additional .3 CEU credits will be available for each pre-conference or post-conference workshop attended. CEU certificates can be picked up at the end of the event.
Holiday Inn Main Gate East
5711 W. U.S. Hwy 192 - Kissimmee, FL 34746 - Phone: 407-396-4222 - Fax: 407-396-8634
(approx. 15 miles from St. Luke's, 5 miles from Disney)
Reservations: 1-800-327-1128
Group Name: Leadership Nexus Creativity Conference
Rate: $49 per night (through January 6, 2010)
Amenities: Complimentary high speed Internet access in guest rooms and public areas. Complimentary local calls, 800 number calls, and credit card access calls. Unlimited use of our fitness center, fresh towels provided poolside. Complimentary parking while at the hotel. Daily local newspaper available. Complimentary transportation is available to and from all Walt Disney World theme parks. Complimentary in-room coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, full size iron and ironing board, and in-room safes.
LaQuinta Inn Universal Studios
5621 Major Blvd - Orlando, FL 32819 - Phone: 407-313-3100 - Fax: 407-313-3131
(approx. 5 miles from St. Luke's, 15 miles from Disney)
Reservations: 1-407-313-3100
Group Name: Leadership Nexus
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Amenities: Free Bright Side Breakfast™, free high-speed internet access, free local calls, free newspaper, free parking, guest laundry facilities, outdoor swimming pool, pets welcome. Guest room features: Premium cable channels, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron with ironing board, dataport phones, voicemail, alarm clock.