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2009 THSC

Leadership Training Conference

October 23-25

Waxahachie, Texas

Sponsored by

Speakers ~ Sponsors ~ Teens

Tentative Adult Schedule

 Be All That You Can Be!

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. ~ Hebrews 13:20-21

Friday                                                                                   

2:00-3:00 p.m.              Registration                                               

3:00-4:00 p.m.              Introductions and Greeting ~ Ray Ballmann               

4:00-5:00 p.m.              Seven Qualities of a Leader ~ Norm Wakefield           

The Apostle Paul had the heart of a leader for the members of the churches he planted. How did he face his weaknesses and opponents to his leadership? Many of his weaknesses and problems are those to which most can relate. The insights from Second Corinthians will give you some practical encouragement in how to be a leader of your support group.

5:15-6:00 p.m.              State of the State ~ Tim Lambert                    

It is important for leaders to have the “big picture”!  Join Tim as he explains what has been happening in and around our great state.  Earlier this year the Texas legislature addressed some issues that could impact home schoolers, and the outcome of next year’s elections will make a difference as well.  Come and learn about these issues and their potentials for good or harm, and what you and your group can do to make a difference.

6:00-6:45 p.m.              Dinner                                                       

7:00-8:15 p.m.              Revival in America: Building a Godly Legacy for Generations ~ Norm Wakefield      

America is in great need of a spiritual revival. How does the home education movement figure into a coming revival? In this message, Norm expresses God’s heart and vision for revival and how God could use the home schooling movement to transform families, churches, cities, states, and a nation. It is vital that leaders see how God wants to use them to express His heart as they build a godly legacy for the next generation.

8:30 p.m. -                   Bonfire, singing and fellowship                

Saturday                                                                              

8:00-8:45 a.m.              Breakfast                                                   

8:50-10:00 a.m.            Leadership Lessons Learned the Hard Way - Part I ~

                                    Norm Wakefield           

The Apostle Peter is a person to whom most leaders can relate. There are five important lessons that are glaring in Peter's experience from which leaders must learn to be effective.  This session will cover the first two lessons:

·         Leadership Requires Humility

·         Leadership Requires Selflessness

10:15-11:15 a.m.           Workshop Sessions                                   

Support Group Finances ~ Pat Hurd          

This workshop will cover an important subject that impacts EVERY group, whether small, medium or large: money management.  Topics will include getting an Employer Identification Number and a checking account (and why it’s not good to use your own bank account), record keeping, making and using a budget, collecting dues (how much is enough/too much?), using volunteers vs. having employees, becoming a 501(c)(3) organization and more.

                                    Motivating Your Members ~ Denise Hyde and Kristen

                                    Fagala   

All groups deal with the 80/20 rule. Come to this workshop and find out how to move your group from apathetic to vibrant.  Learn how to motivate your members and discover secrets that encourage others to volunteer.

                                    Keeping in Touch~ Lyndsay Lambert, Tillery Sims, Anne

                                    Gebhart,        

What's the best way to keep your members informed? There are SO many choices: websites, newsletters, electronic networking. Join us for this uplifting and informative discussion on how to have support group communications that inform, but also encourage and connect. 

11:30-12:30 p.m.           Great Ideas from Around the State 

                                    (Round Table Discussions by Group Size)

Texas is blessed with many diverse support groups.  One of the blessings of coming to the LTC is getting to meet with and learn from other leaders.  During this time, attendees will have the opportunity to share with those in groups of similar size.  Get ready to be inspired and encouraged with some new ideas!

12:30-1:20 p.m.            Lunch – Networking by Regions                

1:30-2:30 p.m.              Workshop Sessions                                       

                                    Positive Socialization for Teens~ Anita Crumby         

Make your support group a place where teens feel welcome to come and participate in fun social activities, volunteer ministries, and educational experiences in an atmosphere of strong Christian values. This workshop will cover the purpose and general structure of a teen group, how to get started, how to choose activities, how to incorporate teen leadership into the group, how to maintain discipline and a high standard for behavior, and dealing with conflict.         

                                    Keeping the Peace ~ Greg Wilhelm

How do you deal with conflicts in the support group setting?  Home schoolers by and large are independent and strong-willed, or they would not be homeschooling.  This workshop will cover scriptural principles (as outlined by Peacemaker Ministries) that will help you in your work with home schoolers in your group.

                                    Serving Those Who Need It Most ~ Doug and Patsy

                                    Arnold, Sheila Campbell   

There are more and more families with special needs children and single moms joining the home school community. Learn about what support groups can do to encourage and minister to families whose unique situations make home schooling even more challenging.

2:30-4:00 p.m.              Free Time and Networking                       

4:30-5:20 p.m.              Open Forum: What's on Your Mind?         

Here’s your chance to ask that question that’s been burning on your mind.  Whether your question has to do with the Texas Home School Coalition, what’s going on in Texas or cities other than yours, finding answers to questions your members have asked, or whatever, this is your opportunity to get answers or have a chance to share what’s on your mind.

5:20-5:50 p.m.              Homeschool-life.com Presentation

HOMESCHOOL-LIFE.com™is a secure, easy to use and affordable Web site tool assisting homeschooling group leaders and their families to set up and maintain their own group Web site.  Homeschool-life was designed by homeschoolers specifically for homeschool groups. This is your opportunity to learn more about the services they offer. Homeschool-life.com is our 2009 LTC Lone Star Sponsor.

6:00-6:50 p.m               Dinner                                                       

7:00-8:00 p.m.              Leadership Lessons Learned the Hard Way - Part 2 ~

                                    Norm Wakefield            

Join Norm as he continues to relate the leadership lessons learned by the Apostle Peter. This session will cover:

·         Leadership Requires Suffering and Sacrifice

·         Leadership Requires Prayer

·         Leadership Requires Receiving Correction

8:30 p.m.                     Movie, Dessert and Fellowship                 

                                    Video: Miracle in Texas ~ Shelby Sharpe    

Attorney Shelby Sharpe shares his moving story of the Leeper case, detailing God’s hand in the battle surrounding home schooling in Texas. He shares the many ways that God directed and guided in the development of that legal case, and he is still often overcome with emotion as he contemplates the divine provision and intervention that ultimately resulted in a unanimous decision by the Texas Supreme Court, moving the state of Texas from one of the most difficult states in which to homeschool to one of the best.

Sunday                                                                                

8:00-8:45 a.m.              Breakfast                                                   

9:00-10:45 a.m.            Worship Service / Final Session                

                                    Living With an Eternal Perspective: The Key to

                                    Wisdom ~ Norm Wakefield   

Are you encouraging others to live in the here-and-now, according to what they can see and touch, or are you teaching and demonstrating the power and wisdom of living with an eternal perspective? This message will transform the way you live each day and encourage you, your family, and those to whom you minister to experience the presence and power of God needed to walk in His wisdom and blessing.

11:00 a.m.                    Retreat Ends                                              

12:00 Noon                  THSC Board Lunch and Meeting               

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