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July 2009
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Speakers Seminars


This month's line-up includes:
Betty Southard: Spiritual Formation
Charles Stanley: Sharing Testimony
Florence Littauer: Prayer Journals
Candy Arrington: Moving Past Pain
Linda Jewel: Independence Day
Upper CLASS - August 24-26
CLASS Christian Writers Conference
Dan Penwell Scholarship Details
Partnering with Pros
Get Published Now 2009
Speakers Intensive & Writers Express
CLASS Event Schedule
CLASS Radio Schedule
Publishing Opps
CLASS-ifieds


It's time to decide...
will you attend the
CLASS Christian Writers Conference, in
Abiquiu, NM, Nov. 4-8, 2009?

If you plan to join us, the time to register and save your spot with a deposit is NOW. Limited space is available. Don't delay.

COST: $575 paid before Oct. 15
$625 paid after Oct. 15

Register today.
Betty Southard
Introducing New Column


Spiritual Formation
By Betty Southard


The CLASSEMINARS  leadership team has committed to encouraging the Spiritual growth of our constituency. To do so, we will be focusing on Spiritual Formation. This may be a new term for you, you may be somewhat familiar with it or you may have already been engaged in it personally. Every month, we plan to have a helpful article to encourage you in this process.

What do we mean when we say, "Spiritual Formation?"  Basically it is the process of personally being conformed to the image of Christ. It is learning to walk daily with Jesus. It is powered by the Holy Spirit. We cannot do this on our own. We have the power of choice in that we surrender the control of our lives, willingly, over to Jesus, asking that the Spirit work in us to "be like Jesus."

It is not something we can "pray" into our life. It will not happen immediately. It is a lifelong process. It is not something we do solo. We learn and grow through interaction with others from whom we get encouragement, strength, love and teaching. In this regard, we will do all we can to facilitate that growth in ourselves and for each of you.

You are no doubt familiar with the popular slogan of several years ago, What Would Jesus Do (WWJD). Most of us judge ours and others' Spiritual growth, based on that question. Let me suggest that true Spiritual Formation, while it will include what we do, really focuses on HWJB, How would Jesus Be, in this situation. What would be His attitude, actions, thoughts, and feelings? How do my actions and reactions measure up to His?

We are not looking to set up another group of laws, designed to get you to follow a legalistic relationship with the Lord, or with CLASSEMINARS. We are calling you to the life Christ offers: "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."  Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)

It is transformation within our hearts, souls, minds and spirit. We will share with you ways that have been helpful to others, encouraging you in your pilgrimage. Remembering Paul's encouragement in Philippians 1:6: "He (Jesus Christ) who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow until His task within you is finally finished, on that day when the Lord Jesus Christ returns." (LB)

I am eagerly embarking on this journey and I invite each of you to join me.



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Telling It Like It Is


People love inspiring stories. Biographies of the down-and-out who make great use of a second chance tend to top best-seller lists. But few people have a life of such drama-most of us are quite ordinary. Sadly, some believers think that being a "regular Joe" makes their testimony unexciting and therefore less valuable. Nothing could be farther from the truth. What the Lord has done for any of us is just as extraordinary as what He did for the redeemed drug dealer, murderer, or prostitute.

A personal testimony is a way of expressing what God has done and is doing in one's life. It is a powerful tool for getting an unbeliever interested in spiritual matters. No matter how commonplace our words may sound compared to someone else's, the Lord will see to it that they impact the hearers who need them.

Let me give you an example. Suppose a six-year-old girl named Tina receives salvation. When she is 18, she will be able to tell her friends of God's greatness. She can explain that He makes the gospel clear to a child and yet reveals something new to her every day. When Tina is 80, she will have a lifetime of service opportunities to relate. Her testimony may not be exciting according to the world's criteria, but it is spiritual gold.

You have no idea how far-reaching your "ordinary" testimony can be. God says that His words will not return to Him without completing the work He sent them to do (Isa. 55:11). When believers share their faith, they are carrying His gospel to a needy world. And the story of Jesus' saving grace is always inspiring.


In Touch Magazine
Copyright May 2009 by Dr. Charles F. Stanley
Used by permission of In Touch Ministries, Inc.
  WRITER'S CORNER
Florence Littauer

A Suitcase of Prayers
by Florence Littauer


My husband Fred prayed every day. He wrote his prayers in spiral notebooks in black ink and when the Lord spoke to him and gave him answers, he wrote those words in red. If he told you he would pray for you, he meant it. I saw him take out his notebook in countries all over the world. When he died he left behind a black suitcase full of his prayer notebooks, each written neatly and dated on the cover.

Fred also prayed on the phone with people in distress, with those that had suffered childhood traumas, with those that doctors and counselors couldn't help. Fred prayed and lives were changed.  I had six of these people speak at Fred's funeral and give testimony of his care for them. It's been almost seven years. Does anyone remember?

God does not always answer our prayers the moment we offer them. It can take years to see the answers, to see the fruit of our prayers.

Over the years, I've seen Cindy go from a very disturbed young girl to an accomplished well-balanced adult. She manages the optometry department in a Walmart in the state of Washington.  A few weeks ago she called me and invited me to go to the Lion King with her when she would be in Las Vegas.  At dinner, she said, "I can never thank Fred for what he did for me, but I can take you out each time I come to Las Vegas."

Recently I received a phone call from Deborah, who had come to CLASS twice. She said her husband, Jerry, had spent a day with Fred years ago that had changed his life. Jerry travels with Yanni, the pianist. That night Yanni was performing in Las Vegas. Would I like to go? Jerry arranged free tickets for my daughter-in-law Kristy and I to see a spectacular show. Jerry shared how he was in a depressed condition one time when I was speaking in his town. His wife told me about the problem and I put him in touch with Fred. They spent the next day together in prayer and the Lord lifted his pain. "I could never repay Fred for what he did for me, but if I can give you an evening of enjoyment, that blesses me."

When I shared these two experiences with Gerry, she shared another blessing with me. She had been in San Antonio with some of our CLASS staff attending a conference. While there they spent some time with Nancy, a CLASS graduate. Fred had counseled and prayed with Nancy.  "It changed my life," she said. Nancy asked Gerry to give me special thanks for what Fred had done for her.

Fred had a quiet ministry of prayer most people never knew about except those he prayed with whose lives were changed. I thank the Lord for giving me these three blessings, the evidence of changed lives to add to all those in Fred's prayer books. My inheritance from Fred includes not only the prayer books stored in the black suitcase in my garage, but a continuous fount of blessings as those he touched and prayed for remember and live on.


         
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Moving Beyond the Pain
by Candy Arrington


Several months ago I uncovered an ancient cardboard box wedged in the back of my father's closet. Inside were the remnants of his military service: a good conduct medal, his wings, war department ID, aircraft spotters' guide, a 1943 Christmas menu from headquarters in Fortaleza, Brazil, and the letter notifying my grandparents that my father was a prisoner of war. In a daring endeavor, he eventually escaped through the Underground.
Candy's Dad, Asbury Neely  
PhotoWhen my father returned to America, he didn't talk much about his experiences. He packed the pain in a mental compartment similar to the cardboard box that housed the history of his military service.

Years later, my cousin was accepted at the US Air Force Academy. The summer before his freshman year, my father bought Wesley a pair of military dress shoes, took him out to our driveway, and taught him to march.

"I want him to be a step ahead of the other boys," Daddy said.

Daddy also hauled out war stories, dusted them off, and told about his experiences. He identified with the challenges Wesley faced in the next four years.

Often, when we go through difficult life situations, we swallow the hurt and consign the pain to a private corner of our minds and hearts. Some stagnate in grief. But 2 Corinthians 1:4 reminds us that we are to minister to those around us with the same comfort we've received from God. My father didn't share his experiences until my cousin embarked on a similar journey.

Perhaps someone in your sphere of influence is struggling. Although the situation might not be identical to yours, your wisdom and encouragement may be of great benefit. Dredging up memories may result in discomfort, but despite the emotional pain, be available to support someone learning to march down a difficult path.

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Thinking on
Independence Day

by Linda Jewell

Growing up in a family of storytellers, I never viewed history as dry facts and dates, but stories about flesh-and-blood men and women.

Fascinated, in grade school, I learned that George Washington wore a wig and wooden false teeth. I could rattle off that he led the Continental Army and served as our nation's first president.

Years later, I discovered he embodied living faith.

Washington's letters and proclamations depict the life of a devout Christian: active in his local church; humble in seeking God's will for our nation through prayer, fasting, and reading Scripture; thankful for God's Providence; and encouraging soldiers, public officials, and citizens to honor our Maker.

We've just celebrated our nation's 233rd birthday. Acknowledging today's threats on all sides, let us prepare our hearts, and repair to prayer after pondering President George Washington's conviction:

"I am sure that never was a people,
who had more reason to acknowledge
a Divine interposition in their affairs,
than those of the United States;
and I should be pained to believe
that they have forgotten that agency,
which was so often manifested during our Revolution,
or that they failed to consider the omnipotence
of that God who is alone able to protect them.
"


More than two centuries after his death, Washington's Prayer for Americans lives on:

    "Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy Holy protection; and Thou wilt incline the hearts of the Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordinating and obedience to Government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow Citizens of the United States
at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served
in the Field.

And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that Charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the Characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be
a happy nation.

Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
"

May we all follow George Washington's example and thank God for His providence and protection.

*Quotes used with permission,
Quotes from American's God and Country: Encyclopedia of Quotations.

CLASS Grads, are you ready for the next step?

Upper CLASS

Henderson, NV

August 24-26, 2009

Is is time to step up to that next level
as a communicator?
Basic CLASSeminar Graduates who
have
been speaking professionally
for at least 2 years are ready for

Upper CLASS.


Janet Lynn Mitchell says, "Nothing surpasses the lessons
I learned, the confidence I gained, and the confirmation
I received by attending Upper CLASS.
The personal time I spent with Florence
and the wisdom she shared with me
regarding my speaking style, content, and delivery
will touch those I speak to for the rest of my life."


Dr. Elise D. Schneider says, "Upper CLASS was a life-changing opportunity for me! If you haven't taken advantage of Upper CLASS, I recommend that you do so. Experience the knowledge and joy that will be
your lasting lifetime gift!"


Apply online at the CLASSEMINARS website,
or contact Gerry Wakeland for further information.


CLASS Christian Writers Conference

Ranch
November 4 - 8, 2009

Ghost Ranch
Abiquiu, NM

"We see Writing at the Ranch to be a new and unique writers conference. Writers will be inspired by the beautiful location while building solid, lasting relationships with other writers and editors," says conference director, Linda Gilden. "We hope that writers will leave not only with their writing skills raised to a new level but also with a deeper walk with God because of their time at the ranch."

Teaching Lab Line-Up:
DiAnn Mills - Advanced Fiction Mentoring (Limited to 8)
Craig von Buseck - Technology / Writing for the Web
Jerome Daley - Writing for the Next Generation
Jeannie St. John Taylor - Children's Track
Bucky Rosenbaum - Nonfiction Track
Nancy Moser - Fiction Track
Karen Porter - Career Track

Add-On Sessions:
Dwight Bain - Create a Successful Seminar Business ($)
Laura Bagby - Get Published Now ($)
Tama Westman - Book Proposal Blitz ($)
Ron Benson & Lee Warren - On Ramp (Free)*


*On Ramp is more than just a class, it's a way for newbies
to get up to speed before the conference.
($) Indicates sessions for an additional fee.


Workshop Leaders include:
Terri Blackstock
Dan Penwell
Len and Carolyn Goss
Mary Lou Redding
Jesse Florea
Betty Southard
Linda Jewell
Susan Osborn
Craig Sundheimer
Carla Williams
...and more!

Bill Gaultiere - Spiritual Director
Ron Benson - Conference Chaplain

Plan to join us for Writing at the Ranch at the
CLASS Christian Writers Conference,
November 4 - 8, 2009.  
  


Please note, at our new location,
space is limited.
Save $50 when you pay in full by October 15.
$575 if paid by Oct. 15, $625 after Oct. 15.
Please register online or call 702-882-0638.



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Dan Pen
well Scholarship
- Application Details

Through the newly established Dan Penwell Scholarship Fund, CLASSEMINARS, Inc. recognizes and thanks Dan Penwell for the years he has invested into the lives of aspiring writers.


A FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP will be based on writing skill. (Scholarship does not include travel and lodging).

Application deadline:
September 15
 
To enter: Write a personal experience article of 600 words or less. Send a cover page with your name and contact information. Do not put your name on inside pages but number them consecutively. Use Times New Roman 12-point font and double-space all pages.

Email entry to: Linda Gilden with Penwell Scholarship in the subject line.
 
TWO HALF-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS of $300 are also offered.
(Scholarship does not include travel and lodging.  The $300 scholarship will be applied to your tuition. No checks issued.)

Application deadline:
September 15
One scholarship is open to those between the ages of 20-40.
One scholarship is open to everyone.

To apply:
Submit a one-page letter stating why you want to attend and what benefit you expect from the conference. Please describe your ministry activities and/or writing aspirations and the reason for financial need (job loss, kids in college, limited income, etc).  Tell us how you plan to use what you learn at the conference to benefit the Kingdom.
Include two letters of recommendation from pastors, church leadership, ministry team directors,  community leaders, or employers who know you well and are familiar with your ministry.
 
Email to: Gerry Wakeland with Penwell Scholarship in the subject line.

Questions? Email Linda Gilden.
 
Please help us spread the word about these opportunities for financial assistance for the CLASS Christian Writers Conference. It's going to be a fantastic week. So plan to be there November 4-8 at the Ghost Ranch. Register by calling 1-702-882-0638. Space is limited, please don't wait.

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Would you help us honor Dan and encourage other writers? Our gift along with yours will help writers who have a dream to share God's message but who face some financial hardships. Your gift is tax deductible and will be exclusively used to provide scholarships for writers. Please send your check made payable to CLASS and noted for the Dan Penwell Scholarship Fund to:
CLASSEMINARS
P. O. Box 36551
Albuquerque, NM 87176.

Partnering with Pros
- Audio Recordings
by Linda Jewell






CLASSEMINARS' President Gerry Wakeland advises speakers to partner with professionals who edit and package audio recordings. "We're fortunate when we work with professionals who seek the heart of God, comprehend what we're trying to accomplish, and understand ministries."

She encourages speakers to use audio recordings both as promotional tools and as products to sell. "Your recordings should not be good. They should be excellent. A bad promotional audio does you more harm than good. Often we, or our savvy teenagers, can duplicate our recordings. However, our inferior results are competing against professionally packaged products to catch eyes and capture hearts."

John Thurman, known as the Get-A-Grip guy, agrees. "You can do it cheap-but it looks cheap."

Peter Benson, a respected Christian voice in radio for 40 years, has worked with all aspects of audio-production technology. He understands ministries in general, and speakers and writers in particular. His wrap-around production services include editing and adding leaders and trailers. Speakers maintain all copyrights when Benson helps them self-publish their audio projects. With his God-given "radio voice," he also "reads" audio books for writers.

Thurman maintains an on-going professional relationship with Benson. "Peter knows my heart beat and what I need to sound like. Where I speak about depression on one of my recordings, he added soft, sad music. My message ends on a hopeful note so Peter included some upbeat cool jazz in the rollout. Sometimes I go on rabbit trails or make a comment the live audience understands but doesn't make sense to someone listening to the recording. Peter has a good feel for what to edit out and what to leave in. He's reliable and trustworthy."

At a recent speaking event, Thurman offered pre-packaged recordings for sale. His total investment in one audio master plus cover-art by a professional graphic artist totaled $225. Thurman sold 30 copies of this one message at $15 each. In comparison, another qualified speaker sold three copies of a home-made recording at $5 each.

Partnering with professionals positively impacts Thurman's bottom line. Of greater importance, more audience members take home the message to listen to again or to share with others.

"Record every presentation," Thurman advises, "Listen a couple of times to the ones your audience has responded to well. If it's worth the investment, contact Peter to get professional-grade audio masters."

CLASSEMINARS, Inc. is pleased to partner with professionals, Peter Benson can be contacted at 505.344.0606 or peterbenson@comcast.net.

"I want to Get Published - NOW!"

Have you ever said that? Sometimes the road to that first
publishing credit seems long and hard to travel.
It feels like you will never be able to say,
"I am a published writer."

If you have had those thoughts, be encouraged.
Take advantage of the Get Published Now class
at the CLASS Christian Writers Conference.
You can arrive at the Ghost Ranch an unpublished author and leave as a published author!

Is the class limited to unpublished authors?
Absolutely not! Having a personal mentor
for two days can take every writer to the next level.

Limited to 24 participants

Participants will receive three intense teaching labs with a personal mentor, daily instruction from an editor or publishing professional, writing instruction for their particular needs, critique of their original manuscript, 20 books shipped to their homes six to eight weeks after GPN, new friendships and networking relationships. Participants can purchase additional books at a deep discount during GPN to be used for gifts or sold on book tables.


Tools:  Laptop

2009 GPN Book Title:  Reflections
    
Subtitle:  Glimpses of God's Daily Presence in our Lives

Application Story Word Count: 1200-1800 words

Stories should be true and inspirational and show evidence of God's constant presence in the author's life. Must contain sound Christian principles but not be preachy. Show rather than tell your story. Use drama and dialogue to make your writing come alive!

First person or as-told-to stories should be written in 12-point type, Times New Roman, and double-spaced. Participants will also need to submit a 50-word bio.

This class will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. To apply, follow guidelines above and send your story with a $30 nonrefundable application fee to:


Linda Gilden
PO Box 2928
Spartanburg, SC 29304

Applicants must be registered for the CLASS Christian Writers Conference. If you are not accepted as a participant for this class, you will receive a written critique of your application story. If you are selected for this comprehensive class, an additional $120 will be payable to CLASS.



You want to attend the CLASSeminar,
but don't have 3 days to devote from your schedule?
We hear you!

Announcing Two New Seminars!

CLASS Speakers Intensive

Grace Evangelical Church
5103 S. 50th (FF Hwy)
St. Joseph, MO
August 31 - September 1
Fee: $350

A 2-Day condensed version of the Basic CLASSeminar, the CLASS Speakers Intensive is a stand alone seminar designed for people with less time. You will learn how to quickly develop an effective message, incorporate scripture and personal examples, increase confidence and understand your personality strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your communication style.
What's different? This seminar does not include marketing or writing segments, small groups or personal coaching, and it does not meet the certification criteria for Personality Trainers.

CLASS Writers Express
Grace Evangelical Church
5103 S. 50th (FF Hwy)
St. Joseph, MO
September 2
Fee: $100 with Speakers Intensive
$150 if taken separately


The CLASS Writers Express is a
1-day intense seminar that can be taken in tandem with the Speakers Intensive or by itself. This seminar is designed for busy writers and those who want to be writers. Instruction will include how to get started, the elements of good writing, what to do with your writing, how to find markets for your writing, why speakers need to be writers too, self editing, research and more. An overview of the writing process will include information for beginning and intermediate writers.


"See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert and
streams in the wasteland."


- Isaiah 43:19 NIV
CLASSEMINARS, Inc.

Are you interested in equipping and empowering those in your church or community to become effective Christian communicators?

Contact Karen Porter to learn how you can bring
CLASS to your community.

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NThreeQ Media.

 
"For I am about to do a brand new thing. See, I have already begun!
Do you not see it? I will make a pathway for my people to come home.
I will create rivers
for them in the desert."


- Isaiah 43:19 NLT  

"We may, now and then, get bewildered; but I hope and trust that there is good sense and virtue enough left to recover the right path."

- George Washington
 
CLASS is coming to a town near you!

Check out our new locations for 2009.

EVENT SCHEDULE


July 17

New - Fridays with Florence
Henderson, NV
Fee: $1500

*Limited to 3 participants

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August 8
New - Fridays with Florence
Palm Springs, CA
Fee: $1500
*Limited to 3 participants

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August 24-26

Upper CLASS
Henderson, NV
Fee: $1350
* Includes all meals
** Limited to 8 participants


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Aug. 31-Sept. 1
NEW 2-Day
CLASS
Speakers Intensive

Grace Evangelical Church
5103 S. 50th (FF Hwy)
St. Joseph, MO
Fee: $350


Sept. 2
NEW 1-Day
CLASS

Writers Express
Grace Evangelical Church
5103 S. 50th (FF Hwy)
St. Joseph, MO
$100 w/ Speakers Intensive
$150 if taken separately


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Sept. 28-30
Personality Workshop
Holiday Inn DFW South
14320 Centre Station Dr.
Ft. Worth, TX
Fee: $575


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Oct. 12-14
Basic CLASSeminar
Northstar
Community Church
116 NE 24th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fee: $450


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Oct. 16
New - Fridays with Florence
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fee: $1500
*Limited to 3 participants

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NEW CONFERENCE

Nov. 4-8
New
CLASS Christian
Writers Conference

(formerly Glorieta CWC)

"Writing at the Ranch"
Ghost Ranch
Abiquiu, NM

Space is limited.
Save $50 with
early registration.

$575 If
Paid before Oct. 15
$625 If Paid
after Oct. 15

Lodging, meals,
and transportation extra.

Additional fee for:
  • Get Published Now!
  • Book Proposal Blitz
  • Creating a Successful Seminar Business

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Feb. 8-10, 2010
Basic CLASSeminar
Our Savior's
Lutheran Church
1020 E. Ramon Road
Palm Springs, CA
Fee: $450


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For more information, please visit website,
www.classeminars.org.


Register Online,
or call 702.882.0638.


Seminar fees do not include transportation
or lodging.

Please see website for
complete information.

Scholarships Available.



CLASS LIVE INTERNET RADIO
Communicating
with Power

CLASS Radio brings together men and women of excellence to encourage and empower others across the globe to communicate their best in their family, business, and ministry.

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Join Host Linda Goldfarb as she talks with:




Debbie Skinner
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July 9
Meeting
Your Provider - Lessons Learned
through a Layoff


Cheri Gregory
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July 16
Secrets to School Success - How Parents Support
(or Sabotage) Students


Doreen Hanna
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July 23
Raising a Modern Day Princess - Rites of Passage
for Girls


Linda Gilden
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July 30
Ideas for Your Writing - Where to Find Ideas and What to Do with Them

Showtimes:
2:30 p.m. Eastern
1:30 p.m. Central
12:30 p.m. Mountain
11:30 a.m. Pacific


You can hear the show right from your computer on
CLASS Radio,
or you can listen from the radio page on the
CLASS website.

Arrive a few minutes early, and set up an ID account (just takes a minute) so you can join the text chat too.

All shows archived
so you can listen or download at your convenience.


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EXCITED!

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"I'm excited about the explosion of new energy and ideas in the "new" CLASSEMINARS.
I look forward to the writers conference in November."


- Shirley Gibbs,
Mt. Vernon, TX

THANK YOU!

"I am a graduate from a CLASSeminar held in Arizona, and also from Upper CLASS held in Destin, Florida. This training prepared me for EVERY ministry and speaking opportunity that I ever had or ever will have.  Because of the training I experienced through CLASS and God's Holy Spirit, my speaking ministry has grown. 

In the fall I will be speaking in Kansas and then next year in New York. Because of the CLASS training, I developed a personal website separate from the ministry I am President of. This was a recommendation that was greatly beneficial in my life.
 
There is no way I can thank Florence, Marita and all the CLASS Team for the GREAT TRAINING I received!"
 
- Kathy Coleman,
Ft. Smith, AR
 
Fridays with Florence
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And the [instructions] which you have heard from me along with many witnesses, transmit and entrust to reliable and faithful (people) who will be competent and qualified to teach
others also.

- 2 Timothy 2:2 (Amp.)
 
"I acquired new insights into connecting with my audience and a tightened focus for my ministry and my message."
- Linda Jewell
 
"Florence helps you define your vision and map out a plan for success, as well as hone and sharpen your delivery methods. Just a day with Florence and your life, work and ministry is forever changed. Have you scheduled your Friday with Florence? What are you waiting for?"
- Tama Westman

"Receiving personalized instruction from Florence on each presentation helped me to grow as a speaker, gain more confidence in front of others, and fine tune my presentation. I have already given part of the new version of one of my talks and look forward to applying what I learned to every aspect of my speaking and writing."
- Linda Gilden

"I honestly feel my mentoring time was and will continue to be a positive, life-changing event for me."
- Glenda Schoonmaker

Call-Outs, Contests
& Opportunities


The Communiqué
is a great place for you to publish brief articles on
  • leadership
  • writing
  • speaking
  • marketing
  • personalities
300 - 400 word limit, Subject to editing.

We will include your photo, hyperlink, book cover and brief 2-line bio.
Please contact
Editor Tama Westman.

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Show Us Your Shorts!
The Writer's Digest 10th Annual Short Short Story Competition
We're looking for fiction that's bold, brilliant...but brief. Send us your best in 1,500 words or fewer.

Deadline: December 1, 2009

PRIZES
First Place: $3,000
Second Place: $1,500
Third Place: $500
Fourth Through Tenth Place: $100
Eleventh Through Twenty-Fifth Place: $50 gift certificate for Writer's Digest Books
Writer's Digest
entry form.


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Chicken Soup
announces new callouts:

A Book of Miracles
Everyone has experienced extraordinary events in their lives that cause wonder and astonishment. Perhaps the only explanation is divine intervention. The true stories in this multi-faith book will awe you with examples of amazing coincidences and prove to you that miracles do happen every day.
Deadline: July 31, 2009

Dieting and Fitness
Eat less - exercise more!
Tell us about your commitment to health and fitness. What changes did you make in your eating habits? What kind of an exercise program did you follow that made the difference? The true stories in this book will inspire you, make you laugh, touch your heart, and let you know that you can do it!
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2009

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Calling CLASS Aussies!
 
Steve Zimmerman is developing a life coaching programme in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, utilising Florence Littauer materials.
Are there any CLASS graduates in South Australia who maybe willing help teach or support me? If interested, please Contact Steve Zimmmerman.

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A Cup of Comfort
for Couples
Stories that celebrate what it means to be
in love
Deadline: Oct. 1

A Cup of Comfort
for Golfers
Stories that celebrate the follies, the triumphs, and the joy of the game
Deadline: Dec. 15

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Would you like to see your story of faith
go out to readers
around the world?
Daily meditations from The Upper Room are written by people just like you -- readers who see God at work in their daily life and take time to write about what they learn.
Writer's guidelines.

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"CLASS"-ifieds

Books and training materials for Speakers and Personality Trainers available through CLASServices.

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