Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Big Step for the Ministry

In The Beginning Ministries has been asked to present three different classes at this year's Christian Ministry Training Association (CMTA) annual conference.  The convention is being held on Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 at the PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.

ITB Founder and President Pastor Bill Peters will be conducting a new type of class for the conference called "Intensive Impact Workshops". "Intensives are designed to give in-depth training in specific areas of ministry to heighten understanding and to provide practical methodology for immediate implementation of concepts and principle" according to the CMTA website.

Pastor Peters' three hour class is titled "The Genesis of Creation" and will look at the confirming reliability of the creation message in Genesis chapters 1 through 11. Read it! Believe it! Defend it! Attendees will be equipped with foundational knowledge to not only strengthen their faith but to increase their ability to defend it.

Additionally, In The Beginning Ministries Board Member Julie Tilman has been asked to teach two classes on Friday as well. Ms. Tilman has served in local church ministry for over 25 years. Published in more than 50 magazine and curriculum pieces. Julie's passion is to challenge and encourage the body of Christ in their faith walk. She is also one of the founding members of the In The Beginning Ministries Board of Directors.  Julie's first class begins at 9:00 a.m. and is titled Already Gone "They're leaving! Your students faithfully follow the Lord through elementary school and high school, then they turn 18 and disappear. What can you do to prevent them from leaving?" Julie's class is based on the Answers in Genesis book of the same name.  Last year's class was packed.  This is important information for parents, Bible study teachers, and church leaders alike.

Her second class begins at 4:00 p.m. and is titled Helping Your Students Survive as a Christian in a Secular College.  Join Julie as she presents some keys to surviving and thriving on a secular campus. Help your students to grow in their faith walk while attending a secular college. The class is based on the book "Fish Out of Water" by Abby Nye.

There is still time to register for the conference at; http://www.cmtaconvention.org/index.htm

We look forward to seeing you there. Check out the In The Beginning Ministries booth as well.