CR UNPLUGGED
The CR Unplugged Retreat is returning!
CR Unplugged is a retreat that is a blend of the Pastor and Spouse retreat we have had in the past and the LifeTrek events we facilitated a few years ago. It will take place Sunday September 29th (7:00 PM) – Tuesday, October 1st (11 AM).
We will be staying at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis.
This time of R&R is available to all pastors and staff (and spouses, for those who are married). We hope that many of you will be able to have your spouse join us, but we know that is not always possible.
The only scheduled activity at this point is on Sunday evening at 7:00 PM when we will gather to connect with each other (to do self-introductions and talk about the retreat schedule) in the first-floor ballroom.
Expect much time to relax while breakfast and dinner is provided on the days you will be with us. We know some of you will love to play games together in the ballroom that is available to us so bring your favorite ones.
Our desire is for this retreat to be what YOU NEED. There is no "program," per se, and we encourage you to rest, connect, and refuel as you need!
Some of the features and amenities you may expect:
Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the all-important coffee and more. Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6-9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.
Complimentary Evening Snacks
Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday evening to enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. The Hotel features a rotating menu of hot food and drinks.
Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel
Get the score, check social networks or email family members in the hotel!
On-Site Facilities
Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool!
We will make your hotel reservation once we receive your payment.
The total cost for two nights for lead pastors & spouses is $40/person ($80/couple) and $80/person ($160/couple) for all other staff.
Registration is closed.
If you have any questions on your registration, please email us at info@centralregionmc.org
To pay you can send a check to:
Central Region MC, PO Box 9677, Fort Wayne, IN. 46899
We look forward to seeing you at this retreat. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Johnson.
Email: Tim@centralregionmc.org
Cell: 260-442-4419.
Coach Training -- Essentials I (Virtual)
Thursdays, September 19 & 26, October 3 & 10; 1-3 p.m. ET
Virtual Coaching Workshop
Leadership Skill Training
In these workshops, you will learn…
How to listen actively so others feel you understand them
How to ask powerful questions that initiate a change of thinking
How to generate feedback that avoids defensiveness
How to design action steps that will actually be accomplished
How to follow-up to increase learning and accountability
Learn more here: www.mcusacoaching.com
See You Tomorrow
See You Tomorrow is an interactive virtual event that focuses on the mental health challenges of Gen Z. Learn more here!
ReFuel Conference
Come join us at the ReFuel Conference on JANUARY 19-20, 2024 at Bethel University!
ReFuel Conference is a yearly event for worship and technical teams and those who lead them. Our goal is to create time and space for teams and their leaders to be together, be encouraged, and be equipped to continue leading the local church in worship. We deeply desire to see God's Spirit inspire and strengthen the hearts and hands of those who serve the local church through the creative arts.
Register by October 19 for only $40 a person! For groups of 10 or more, email refuel@nmc.church for special pricing!
Explore the Call
Explore the Call is an experience opportunity for high school students to explore their personal call to ministry. This 40-hour weekend experience will take place at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana. Click here to learn more!
Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2023
Two days to help you build your spiritual legacy.
You'll hear from incredible speakers like Tony Evans, Mike Singletary, Samuel Rodriguez, Crawford Loritts, and more!
The Legacy Summit is for you if:
•You want to see your grandchildren follow Christ
•You desire to leave a lasting legacy of love
•You want to influence generations of your family for Christ
We are praying that you will join us!
Experience the only national conference on Christian grandparenting as you and thousands of other grandparents build your spiritual legacy.
Until September 12 you can save $10/ticket with early registration!
REGISTER HERE: https://brushfire.com/legacycoalition/simulcast/553782
Prayer Awakening
A great way to refresh, renew, and refocus your emphasis on prayer.
As we continue to call our people to prayer and urge churches to become houses of prayer — truly praying churches — the PRAYER AWAKENING conference provides an opportunity for pastors, lay leaders, and prayer coordinators to be challenged and encouraged and to experience great times of corporate prayer.
Coaching Essentials I (1 Day Workshop)
Integrate Powerful Coaching Skills into Your Leadership
Coaching skills will increase your effectiveness in your various ministry and leadership roles. People who take this workshop see significant advancements in their ministry impact, while seeing their stress and busy-ness go down.
Coaching is not a new program for your church or another thing to add to your already busy schedule. It is an approach to doing ministry. It’s a more effective way of leading.
The course is very practical and interactive, with lots of skills practice built in. It’s not a lecture.
Register HERE!
Camp BLAST
Camp BLAST is the Central Region's summer camp for kids (who have completed grades 3 to 6). There is no shortage of fun and ample time to show the kids the relationship Christ desires to have with them. The kids participate in waterfront activities, sports, hiking, organized games, and chapel.
Lead Yourself
Let’s be honest. One of the hardest people for you to lead is, you.
With everything you do for your family, your church, and those around you, it can be very easy for who you are, why you are here, and where you are going to get lost in the business of life.
We want to help!
LEAD YOURSELF is a combination of online training and monthly connection calls to help you begin to lead out of the overflow of a healthy heart.
The 10 videos, audios, and lesson plans will equip you to grow at your own pace. And Our monthly live zoom conference video calls will give you the opportunity to take the conversation deeper, engage with other leaders, as well as grow to a whole new level of life and leadership.
Click below to find out more about this free recourse and register to be a part.
Shift National Conference
SHIFT is a National Conference designed to nurture and grow your faith in Jesus Christ as well as challenge you to improve your leadership and discipleship skills.
This year's theme is Connect. Throughout the conference you will learn and experience opportunities to connect with God, one another and the world God has called us to reach.
CDYC - High School
High School Camp is the best week of the Summer! This year will be no different! Check out the friends who are leading the way and get ready for lots of opportunities to have fun with your friends, and a chance to take another step with Jesus this June!
CDYC - Middle School
Middle School Camp is designed for 6th-8th grade students. This is the highlight event of every Summer! There is a whole bunch of activities and events for you and your friends to make your camp experience awesome. You will not want to miss this amazing week!
COACH Training
Dr. Dave DeVries (Regional Director, Western Region) and Ken Snyder (Regional Director, Central Region) are hosting COACH Model Training (developed by Dr. Keith Webb, President of Creative Results Management).
This training will help you:
Listen actively so others feel understood.
Ask powerful questions that initiate a change of thinking.
Generate feedback that avoids defensiveness.
Design action steps that will actually be accomplished.
Follow-up to increase learning and accountability.
COST: $75 EARLY BIRD, $99 after May 31st (Registration includes snacks, Friday dinner/Saturday lunch, workshop training manual and a coaching journal.)