Annual Conference
NAPCE 2006 Annual Conference
October 19-21, 2006
Marriott Denver City Center
Denver, Colorado
Bob Drovdahl - Conference VP
Conference
Theme and Program Overview
Schedule
Friday Afternoon Workshop Intensives
Accommodations
Registration
Exhibitors
Conference Theme and Overview
Equipped Through Teaching - Conference Theme
This year's conference embraces the Great Commission's command to make disciples through teaching obedience to Christ. The theme reflects the essential work needed for healthy congregations of growing Christians. As Walter Brueggemann states in the opening sentence of The Creative Word, "Every community that wants to last more than one generation must be concerned with education."
How do we express our concern for educating the next generation? As professors of Christian education we engage in careful inquiry into the practices of teaching and discipleship; we train leaders for the manifold teaching programs of the Church; we reflect on the foundational issues of educational ministry; we create resources for use in the Church's teaching ministry.
The 2006 NAPCE conference will give you two days together with colleagues to exchange ideas, hear current research, and be encouraged in your work. Richard Osmer, Thomas Synnott Professor of Christian education at Princeton Theological Seminary, headlines our conference plenary sessions. His commitment to the Church's teaching ministry is reflected in three major texts: A Teachable Spirit; Teaching for Faith; and his latest, The Teaching Ministry of Congregations.
Dr. Osmer's three plenary addresses will explore a theology of teaching flowing from the Pauline letters; frame lessons regarding practices, curriculum and leadership in educational ministry; and propose models for education ministry in local congregations.
In addition to Richard Osmer's addresses, the program includes research presentations, networking seminars, and new this year – "workshop intensives." These two-hour intensives, led by your colleagues and scheduled for Friday afternoon, will provide you an opportunity for in-depth exploration on eight aspects of teaching ministry.
Our venue, the Denver City Center Marriott, may well be NAPCE's best ever combination of location, accessibility and quality. The beautifully appointed hotel is in the heart of downtown Denver, within walking distance of the State Capitol, 16th Avenue Mall, the LoDo Historical District and a nine-venue Performing Arts Center. |
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Schedule
Thursday, October 19
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Registration
6:00 - 7:00p.m. Dinner and award presentation
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Worship, welcome, and presentation
Plenary #1: Richard Osmer
8:30 - 9:00 p.m. Exhibit time
9:00 p.m. Reception for 1st time attenders
9:00 p.m. Affinity gatherings
Friday, October 20
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Worship and presentation
Plenary #2: Richard Osmer
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Exhibit time and break
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Networking groups
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch and award presentation
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Workshop Intensives
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit time and break
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Current Research
5:30 - evening Special events
Saturday, October 21
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Business meeting and President's address
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Current Research
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Exhibit time, break and check-out
11:00 - 12:00 noon Concluding session
Plenary #3: Richard Osmer
Friday Afternoon Workshop Intensives
The following two-hour interactive work-groups
are designed to promote learning readiness (presentation), direction (raising issues), discussion and networking (sharing expertise among participants), and resolution (key outcomes).
1. Teaching as Craft – Norma Hedin and Shelly Cunningham
Developing perspectives and attitudes which enhance the teaching/learning process in the classroom. "Conveying God's Truth with excellence."
2. Teaching for Transformation – Jim Wilhoit and Dan Haase
Developing perspectives and attitudes in teaching which results in spiritual growth and maturity in learners. "Conveying God's Truth for life change."
3. Teaching Cross-culturally – Rick Yount and Michael Anthony
Developing perspectives and attitudes for engaging learners head, heart, and hand in cultures different from our own, at home or abroad. "Conveying God's Truth across cultural divides."
4. Teaching Multi-culturally – Freddy Cardoza
Developing perspectives and attitudes for teaching in a multi-cultural community. "Conveying God's Truth within a multi-cultural mosaic."
5. Teaching Scripture – Richard and Shera Melick
Developing perspectives and attitudes to teaching which engage learners with Scripture. "Conveying Truth that is God's."
6. Teaching through Worship – Gary Parrett
Developing perspectives and attitudes toward worship which engage participants as learners. "Conveying God's Truth through Worship."
7. Teaching in Covenant and Community – Yau-Man Siew
Developing perspectives and attitudes to teaching which result in personal openness, acceptance of others, and relationships among learners. "Conveying God's Truth in community."
8. Teaching with Technology/On-line – Roger White and Daryl Eldridge
Developing perspectives and attitudes in the use of computer technology in the classroom and on-line. "Conveying God's Truth with Technology."
Accommodations
Marriott Denver City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
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Registration
Please send your Membership Renewal/Conference
Registration Form with
the appropriate fees in U.S. funds payable to NAPCE:
Dennis E. Williams
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
2825 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40280
Phone:
(502) 649-3726
E-mail: mail@napce.org
Full Membership and Conference $235 (Includes most meals) ($250 after
October 1st)
Full Membership Only $65
Student Membership and Conference $150
Student Membership Only $35
Spouse Conference Registration $150
Registration reimbursement is available up to one week prior to the conference. After that the refund drops by 50%.
Exhibitors
Each year we invite publishers of Christian education materials to participate with us in the conference. Several options for involvement are available. These are listed on the Exhibitor’s Contract Form. This is an outstanding way for publishers to get the word out about their resources and it helps us as professors keep up-to-date on what is available.
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