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The Early Childhood Encourager
Northwest District LCMS - Education Services
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July 28, 2011
"May the "God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".
Romans 15:13 NIV |
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"How Great Leaders Inspire Action- Start with the Why"
by Simon Sinek
Why, What, How - This was the topic at the last Early Childhood Directors conference in April, 2011.
Instead of asking "What" should we do to compete? The questions must be asked "Why did we start doing what we're doing in the first place, and what can we do to bring our cause to life considering all the technologies and market opportunities available today? It starts with clarity- you have to know why you do what you do first. If the leader of the organization can't clearly articulate the why then how can the rest of the staff get on board. To view the complete TED talk on this topic go to Simon Sinek .
For additional resources on "thinking" how we do things here are a few more TED talks to watch.
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NW District- All Workers Conference
October 18-21, 2011
Seaside, Oregon
"Walking Toward Oneness"
"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV As we continue making arrangements for the All Workers Conference this fall we want to keep you updated so that you will be able to take advantage of any travel savings as you make your plans to attend. - Tuesday, 10/18, 10 am - Registration begins for Pastors, DCE's, Deacon's and Deaconesses
- Tuesday, 10/18, 1 pm - Sessions begin with keynote speaker, Jack Preus
- Wednesday, 10/19
- Sessions continue with Jack Preus
- Special all day workshop for Early Childhood Directors. Titled "Your Early Childhood Center- Moving from "Good" to "Great"", presented by Drew Gerdes and Julie Klopke. This workshop has normally been from 9:00-3:00.
- Afternoon - Registration begins for all staff of schools and early childhood centers
- Evening - Worship service followed by a social hour
- Thursday, 10/20
- Morning - Session for all workers together
- Afternoon - workshops geared primarily for our schools and early childhood centers- This year's schedule will only allow for three workshops all on Thursday.
- Friday, 10/21
- Keynote Speaker - Education, Debbie Silver
- Conference ends at 11:30 am
All are welcome to attend any part of the conference from Tuesday - Friday. If the workshops being offered later in the week are of interest to you, you will be given opportunity to sign up in advance when the information packets are mailed.
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Upcoming Conferences
April 18-21, 2012- Administrator and Early Childhood Directors Conference-
Adminstrators will begin on Wednesday the 18th and finish on Friday morning, the 20th. The Early Childhood Directors will begin on Friday afternoon and end their conference on Saturday afternoon, the 21st.
July 10-13, 2014- National Children's Ministry Conference
Timothy Lutheran Church
Blue Springs, MO
Additional information will be available in early 2012
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