CONTENT
This intensive workshop helps individuals bring into focus ways to build
ministries using God-given gifts and characteristics unique to each person. This
easy to follow workshop can help anyone discover and create a personal plan to
reach others for Christ while living a life of service.
The workshop calls for a shift in the way
Christians look at what ministry is and how it can be applied to those who most
need it. With practical, pertinent ways to move the focus of ministry from “in
the church” to “out of the church,” this course provides guidance and
encouragement to make a real impact on others in exciting and relevant ways.
FORMAT / TIME FRAME
This workshop is typically a one-day session held from 8AM to 4PM on a Saturday
with a one-hour break for lunch. An alternate format is Friday night from 7:00PM
to 9:30PM continuing on Saturday at 8:30AM until 12:30PM. The workshop can also
be expanded to a weekend retreat. In most cases, this workshop should not be
hosted on a weekday as most people will not take off work to attend.
PRESENTATION
Todd's teaching style combines high-impact PowerPoint slides with movie
clips, interactive participation from attendees, and videos that will drive home
the points with impact. Small group
breakout sessions allow attendees to discuss the material and interact with each
another.
Todd has been speaking to church, civic, and business groups for over 20 years with a contagious enthusiasm and quick wit. His knowledge of a multitude of topics gained from a diverse career history enables him to relate to many types of people with various backgrounds - usually with stories sure make you laugh. His heart is application so you are guaranteed to walk away with practical steps toward improving your life and relationship with Christ.
COST
If you are a church, company, ministry, or individual wanting to host a
workshop, we have found the best arrangement is for the host to cover Todd's travel expenses
(see
Speaking Guidelines)
and an honorarium of a minimum of $1,800 for the
workshop. The host also covers the cost of the workbooks, which are $10 each,
and all promotional costs. The host then sets the registration amount at
whatever is needed to cover all the costs of hosting the workshop.
A company hosting a workshop usually covers the cost for its employees to
attend.
We do not want finances to keep you from hosting a workshop. If the above costs
do not fit within your budget, contact our office to discuss alternative plans.
WORKBOOKS
Each attendee receives a high quality workbook with diagrams, scriptures, and notes
from each session of the workshop. The host covers the cost of workbooks, which
are $10 each.
LOCATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The meeting room should be setup classroom style so participants can write in
their workbooks, but for larger church groups, a church auditorium will work.
A video screen adequate for all to see must be available. Todd will bring a video
projector. Large windows allowing natural light into the room may need to be
covered to improve video visibility.
Todd prefers to teach from a small waist-high square or rectangle table that
allows his laptop computer to be placed along with other resources he refers to
during the workshop. He operates his presentation with a remote control that he
brings with him. He prefers a stool to sit on and a lavaliere microphone.
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
If a church is hosting the workshop, it is vitally important to have endorsement
from the head pastor. This means support by the pastor from the pulpit during
Sunday mornings for several weeks leading up to the workshop.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Intercessory prayer is vital to insure the spiritual success of a workshop. We
strongly recommend the formation of an intercessory prayer team that will meet
at least once a week 30 days prior to the workshop.
RESOURCE TABLE
Two 6-8 ft resource tables are needed for products and resources that Todd brings to the workshop. The host is responsible for providing a volunteer
to assist with resource table sales before and after sessions.
PROMOTION
We suggest an organizing committee be created to take responsibility for
promoting and organizing the workshop. We suggest 2-5 people on the team with a
chairperson who insures that all deadlines are being met. Presentations to local
business groups and groups within the church should be made sixty and thirty
days before the workshop.
Promo DVD
We suggest this be shown in the church service a month before the event.
6x9 Post Card Mailer
We offer several promotional items to help you publicize your workshop. Our
two-sided four color postcards can be imprinted with your workshop information
and mailed to your mailing list. Be sure to note if you want us to overprint the
postcard with your location or if you will do that. Cost for the postcards is 15
cents each.
Poster
We also offer 8.5 x 11 glossy color posters that can be personalized with your
workshop information using a black marker or labels. These are ideal for placing
in your church or host location to help publicize to your organization. Posters
are $2 each.
PowerPoint Announcement Slide
Our PowerPoint Announcement slide is to be used in your church. Edit time and
location as needed.
If you are interested in scheduling a workshop or if you need further
information, contact us at 352.208.3514. Thank you!