Leadership Training School

Jan. 31, 2015   Crown Heights Christian Church

The Region gathers on the last Saturday of January for Leadership Training School. This educational event is designed for laity and clergy with a variety of learning workshops offered.

 Visit the Leadership Training School page to learn more!

Click here to download the schedule or click here to download the list of workshops offered. Congregations can pay one fee to register their members.

INDIVIDUALS OR CHURCHES MAY REGISTER FOR CLASSES

UP UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Download a Registration Form: 2015_LTS_Registration_Form.pdf

SOLD OUT: This year a special luncheon will be held following the classes at 1:00 to welcome Rev. Pamela Holt, our new Regional Minister. Luncheon registration is separate from the LTS class registration. Individuals must register individually for the luncheon: Adults $7.50, Children $2.50. Deadline for online luncheon registration is Jan. 20th and seating is limited.  

News 

(Indianapolis) Council on Christian Unity Seeks President Elect
The Board of Directors of the Council on Christian Unity announces the job opening for President-Elect. Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume with the names and contact information for four references (including a Regional Minister for pastors or a congregational pastor for lay people).
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(OKC) Oklahoma clergy leader pleased with Sunday's 'hoodie' focus
By Carla Hinton | NewsOK:The Oklahoman | January 20, 2015
From the choir stand at the front of the church to the pews in the very back, several Oklahoma City churches were filled with people wearing the popular hooded shirts called hoodies during worship services Sunday. 
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(Tulsa) Tulsa Pastor Speaks Out About OK Hoodie Ban
By  Jennifer Cope | ABC 8 Tulsa | January 19, 2015
A law already exists that bans wearing a hoodie while committing a crime, but some churches in Tulsa are concerned an additional law would lead to violence . . . Reverend Michael Riggs at First Christian Church in Oklahoma is even taking it to the pulpit.
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(Cherokee) First Christian Church Supports Summer Camp Program
Chi Rho Camp this summer will decrease in price, slightly, from last year.  Why?  The members of First Christian Church in Cherokee are paying the site fees for the 22 adults that will volunteer their time as counselors and directors.  This means the Region will not have to pass along the site fee cost for the adults to the campers that attend Chi Rho Camp.  Tom Stanley, pastor at FCC Cherokee, will be one of the volunteer counselors this year.  The Region celebrates and is grateful for this witness and generous stewardship.  To learn how you or your congregation can support the program ministries for Children, Youth, and Young Adults of the Region download the 2015 Funding Guide.

(Guthrie) Fires in Logan County Do Not Threaten Central Camp
Grass fires burnt their way through Logan County on Sunday.  Rev. Pam Holt and Rev. Michael Davison made calls to First Christian Church in Guthrie to check on their members.  At last report none of the members had been displaced by the fires or lost property.  Michael also spoke with Elisha Wheeler, Operations Manager at Central Camp, during the late afternoon and learned that the fires had not threatened Central camp.  Disciples pause to give thanks for the firefighters and first responders that battle fires in our communities and around the world.

Winter Weather Office Policy
During the winter weather season the Regional offices close on days when the public schools (OKC or Broken Arrow) close due to the weather. You may connect with Leslie or Michael through their email or phones. Stay safe and warm and be a blessing Oklahoma Disciples of Christ. 

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