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| CMUO Live International Training Experience 2008 |
Set aside October 9-11, 2008 for the first ever CMUO Live International Training Experience (LITE). This exciting training opportunity will take place on the campus of Valley Forge Christian College just outside of Philadelphia, PA. Dick Gruber and Jason Rhode will be joined by internationally recognized speakers such as David Boyd, Dale VonSeggen, and Jim Wideman for this event. An extensive exhibit area and full slate of top children’s ministry practitioners will be available during CMUO LITE 2008. For those that cannot travel to be with us personally, we will host online registrants in our first ever live interactive web casts and classes.
Mark your calendar and plan on joining us in October 2008. More deetails are provided below. To receive all information updates concerning CMUO LITE, subscribe to the event updates either via RSS or email.
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| Speakers |
| The following speakers are currently confirmed to be a part of CMUO LITE 2008: |
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David Boyd has been involved in children’s ministries with his wife Mary for over 28 years. Since 1999, they have served together as the directors of the National Children’s Ministries Agency for the Assemblies of God and directors of Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC). Prior to coming to the Assemblies of God national office, they were full-time children’s pastors for 19 years.
The Boyds use puppets, characters, gospel illusions, object lessons, ventriloquism, PowerPoint presentations, and more to present the gospel in creative ways. They have authored 20 books, including materials on leading children into the baptism in the Holy Spirit and various other children’s ministries resources. Their books have been translated into several languages around the world. David and Mary have been to countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe teaching and training others in children’s ministries. |
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Dick Gruber is one of the original online instructors and course content developers for CMUO, teaching a wide variety of courses and serving as program co-director. As the Children’s Ministries Specialist at Valley Forge Christian College, Dick has developed a Bachelor’s Degree program in Children’s Ministries and is training young people to be children’s pastors, evangelists, and missionaries. He also travels nation-wide speaking in children’s ministries training events.
Dick is a husband, father, pastor, professor, author, poet, composer, and artist. He has illustrated over twenty discipleship booklets for children as well as produced numerous Scripture picture Bible memory helps for Sunday School teachers. More information about Dick is available on his website at: dickgruber.com |
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Dale VonSeggen served as a children's pastor for nine years prior to becoming the full time President and CEO of One Way Street, Inc.
He is a past president of Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers, and is a founding board member of the International Children’s Pastors’ Conference.
Dale and his wife Liz have written and published scores of scripts, CDs, books, patterns, videos/DVDs, children’s church curricula, and other various Christian education resources. Dale has traveled to 42 countries outside the USA, and regularly is involved in ministry training events in various countries around the world.
In 2001 Dale and Liz were named by Children’s Ministry Magazine as one of the top 10 ministries who have had the greatest impact on children’s ministry in the past decade. They enjoy travelling nationally and internationally, training, encouraging, and equipping childlren’s workers in creative ministry. More information about Dale is available on his website at daleandliz.com. |
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Jim Wideman is a consultant, trainer, speaker, coach and mentor, bringing to the table
over thirty years of experience in both children’s ministry and various other positions in the local church. For the past seventeen years, he has led one of America’s largest children’s ministries at Church On The Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Not only does he draw on a vast amount of experience from working with four
different churches of various sizes and personalities, but he also possesses an
awareness of how children’s ministry has changed over the years and what works now. Jim is committed to teaching the most effective leadership qualities to the next generation of relevant children’s ministers.
Jim was awarded the Excellence in Ministry Award from the International Network of Children’s Pastors in 1989. More recently, he was named one of the ten “Pioneers of the Decade in Children’s Ministry” by Children’s Ministry magazine. Jim has authored four books covering topics ranging from relevant children’s ministry to parenting. More information about Jim is available on his website at jimwideman.com. |
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Kimberly Green is a sophomore at Valley Forge Christian College, majoring in Elementary Education. She resides in Columbia, MD and attends Bethel Assembly of God (Savage, MD). There, she found her passion for leading worship and teaching children. From the age of 15 she has taught children and led worship in numerous platforms such as her Kids church, district spiritual retreats, district stars (Missionettes) retreats, district kids camps and various Mission trips. Along with school, she is currently the children's worship director of Spring Valley Community Church in Royersford, PA. She is so thankful for the people that have blessed her in these past years and she is anxious for what God has in store for her future. |
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| Schedule |
| Thursday, October 9, 2008 |
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Registration and exhibits open
(Dinner on your own. Private dinner for key personnel.) |
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
General Session with Jim Wideman |
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Exhibits open
(On-campus attendees encouraged to go out for dessert with new-found friends. Online attendees are encouraged to view the webcast of the general session and begin networking in CMUOnet.) |
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| Friday, October 10, 2008 |
7:30 a.m. |
Registration and exhibits open (all day) |
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
General Session with David Boyd |
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. |
Workshop Breakout Session 1 |
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. |
Workshop Breakout Session 2 |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch provided in cafeteria on campus |
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. |
Workshop Breakout Session 3 |
2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. |
Workshop Breakout Session 4 |
3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. |
Workshop Breakout Session 5 |
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner provided in cafeteria on campus |
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
General Session with Dale VonSeggen |
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Exhibits open
(On-campus attendees encouraged to go our for dessert with new-found friends. Online attendees are encouraged to view the webcast of the general session and begin networking in CMUOnet.) |
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| Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
8:00 a.m. |
Registration and exhibits open (all morning) |
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Morning Devotion with Wayne Tesch |
9:45 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. |
Workshop Breakout Session 6 |
10:35 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. |
Workshop Breakout Session 7 (Exhibits close at 11:30) |
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
General Session with Dick Gruber |
12:30 p.m. |
Head home |
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| General Sessions |
General sessions will provide opportunities for all participants to come together for a time of corporate worship and encouragement from some of the leading authorities in the field of children's ministry today, including:
General sessions will feature a time of praise & worship led by Kimberly Green.
All general sessions will be webcast live as well as archives made available for all on campus and online participants of CMUO LITE 2008. |
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| Breakout Sessions |
| Over 60 workshop sessions from across 5 different tracks are available for participants to choose from, including the following: |
| Creative Arts |
Leadership |
Missions |
Preschool / Elementary / Preteen |
Technology |
| Your Church Should Have a Puppet Ministry - Dale VonSeggen |
Organization of Yourself and Ministry - Jim Wideman |
Breakthrough Spiritual Retreats - Pete Hohmann |
Holy Spirit - Dick Gruber |
Introduction to Social Bookmarking (part 1) - Jason Rhode |
| Active and Engaging Worship - Mark Thompson |
Building a Team That Lasts - David Richards |
Motivating Kids (and Adults) to Give to Missions - David Boyd |
Teaching to the Senses - Joy Hemler |
Introduction to Social Bookmarking (part 2) - Jason Rhode |
| Leading Kids in Praise & Worship - David Richards |
Raising Modern Day Knights - Ryan Beatty |
Imagine the Ultimate Possibilities of God's Dream for You - Wayne Tesch |
Nice Girls in a Mean World - Candy Colbert |
Blogging 140 Characters or Less Using Twitter - Jason Rhode |
| Puppets That Teach - Mary Boyd |
Effective Ministry Teams - David Richards |
Easy to Do Outreach Events - Jessica Vega |
Teaching Kids to Hear God's Voice - Pete Hohmann |
Secrets to Saving Time Surfing the Web Using Google Reader - Jason Rhode |
| Participative Bible Stunts - Jesse Joyner |
Organization of Yourself and Ministry - Jim Wideman |
Plan an Overseas Missions Trip - Dale VonSeggen |
Discipline Strategies in an Undisciplined World - Joy Hemler |
Collaborative Planning and Document Creation Using Google Docs - Jason Rhode |
| Using Contemporary Puppets & Ventriloquism - Mark Thompson |
Blending Generations - Candy Colbert |
Creating a Heart of Compassion in Kids - Mary Boyd |
Sermons for Kids - Ryan Beatty |
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| Creating Kids Rooms for Cheap - Freddie Peddit |
Recruiting Like Jesus Did - Jim Wideman |
Imagine Creating Positive Memories for Victims of Child Abuse - Wayne Tesch |
Kids in Ministry - Pete Hohmann |
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| Juggling 101 - Jesse Joyner |
Building the Uncompromising Ministry That Changes - Joy Hemler |
BGMC Fundraising Ideas - David Boyd |
Raising Kids and Youth to Serve Now - Joy Hemler |
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| Fun with Character Voices - Liz VonSeggen |
Pastor's Heart - Dick Gruber |
Teaching Kids to Have a Biblical World View - Mary Boyd |
Building a Biblical Worldview - Candy Colbert |
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| Simple Ways to Keep Kids Attention - Mark Thompson |
17 Habits of a Successful Children's Ministry Leader - Dale VonSeggen |
Conducting Community Outreach - Pete Hohmann |
Leading Kids into a Deep Prayer Life - Pete Hohmann |
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| Music in Motion - Liz VonSeggen |
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Making Time for Response - David Richards |
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| Methods for Creative Storytelling - Liz VonSeggen |
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| Exhibit Hall |
You are invited to exhibit your quality children’s ministries items at the first ever live/virtual children’s ministries conference. CMUO LITE is already attracting live and virtual attendees from as far away as Australia. Exhibition space is limited.
Each exhibitor chosen for this event will not only have the opportunity to interact with conference attendees live on our campus, but will enjoy the benefit of becoming a charter member of our online exhibition hall. Your business name and link will be placed in the online exhibition hall so that interested shoppers both on campus and around the world will be able to purchase your materials. Click here to learn more about becoming a CMUO LITE exhibitor. |
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| Online Community |
| All participants in CMUO LITE 2008 will receive a complimentary lifetime membership to CMUOnet, the online community of Children's Ministries University Online, allowing them to participate in a variety of online activities and discussions with the presenters and participants of CMUO LITE 2008 before, during, and after the event. More details will be provided at the time of registration. In the meantime, current CMUO or former CMUO learners can access the CMUO LITE community via CMUOnet at http://cmuonet.org/cmuolite and begin networking today! |
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| Registration |
Unique, flexible registration options are available, allowing one to either participate in the on-campus conference or in an online-only format. Registration for the on-campus conference includes:
- 4 General Sessions
- 7 Breakout Session
- Exhibits
- 2 Meals
- Online conference community for networking before, during, and after the event
- WiFi Internet access on campus
- Access to archives of all sessions for download
Registration in the online-only version of the conference includes access to archive of recordings of all general sessions, breakout sessions, and the online conference community for networking with the speakers, presenters, and others participating in the event. |
Registration |
On or before June 15 |
May 2 - August 28 |
August 29 - at Door |
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$140 |
$175 |
$190 |
Group (4 or more)
on-campus |
$115 |
$130 |
$150 |
Individual
(online-only particiation) |
$99 |
$109 |
$119 |
Student
(high school or college) |
$75 |
$75 |
$75 |
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| Directions |
Valley Forge Christian College is located just a few miles from Valley Forge National Park. Exit 24 (MP 326) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike leads directly to Route 23 and the city of Phoenixville. The college is approximately twenty-five miles northwest of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Routes 29 and 113 also pass near the college through Phoenixville.
PA Turnpike from the West - Exit 312 (old 23), Downingtown
Upon exiting the toll plaza, follow signs for Route 100 South. On Route 100 S turn left at the second traffic signal onto Route 113 North. Follow Route 113 North (crossing Route 401) approximately 8 miles towards Phoenixville. Just prior to the traffic signal which designates Coldstream Road is a directional sign indicating a right turn to Valley Forge Christian College. Turn right onto Coldstream Road, which will lead to a stop sign at Charlestown Road. Turn left onto Charlestown Road. VFCC?s entrance is the first left.
PA Turnpike from the East - Exit 326 (old 24), Valley Forge
Upon exiting the toll plaza, immediately enter the right lane and take the first exit (at Exit 24) following signs for Valley Forge. This ramp will lead to North Gulph Road. Continue on this road (past the Sheraton Hotel and Valley forge Convention Center), which becomes Route 23 West at the Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitors Center. Follow Route 23 West approximately 7 miles through the national park and into Phoenixville. Continue to Bridge Street (Vale-Rio Diner on the left). Turn left onto Bridge Street which becomes Charlestown Road at the next traffic signal. VFCC?s entrance is on the right just past the Center for Arts and Technology.
I-95 From Baltimore
Take I-95 North to Wilmington, Delaware. Take 202 North to Route 29 North. Exit right. Turn right at the traffic light and right at the next light. Follow Route 29 North until it crosses a railroad track (at a four-way intersection). At the traffic light, Route 29 makes a sharp right turn. DO NOT TURN. Proceed straight ahead up the hill on Charlestown Road. Continue to VFCC (approximately 3.3 miles). College entrance is on the left. |
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| Accommodations |
BED & BREAKFAST OPTIONS
Tara's Inn
Phoenixville, PA: Less than 1 mile from VFCC
Details: 6 Rooms all with private baths
Phone: 610-935-9145
Location: Seven Stars Road (located across County Line Road at back of campus)
The Great Valley House of Valley Forge
Malvern, PA
Details: 3 Rooms all with private baths
Phone: 610-644-6759
Location: 1475 Swedesford Road
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The Manor House at Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA: Approximately 5 minutes drive from VFCC
Details: 4 Rooms all with private baths
Phone: 610-983-9867
Location: 210 Virginia Avenue (near hospital)
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HOTEL OPTIONS
Best Western
Pottstown, PA: 15 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-327-3300
Location: 1600 Industrial Hwy. Armand Hammer Blvd. Exit off 422.
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Fairfield Inn
Exton, PA: 7 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-524-8811
Location: Route 100 & 113
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French Creek Inn
Phoenixville, PA: 1 1/2 miles from VFCC
Phone: 800-870-5040
Location: Route 23 & 724
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Hampton Inn
Lionville, PA: 10 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-363-5555
Location: Route 100 & 113
*VFCC has a corporate of $99/night and has reservered a block of rooms for registrants. Mention VFCC when reserving to receive discounted rate
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Holiday Inn Express - Exton
Exton, PA: 7 miles from VFCC
Phone: 800-906-6672 (Reservation Line); 610-524-9000
Location: 120 North Pottstown Pike, Exton at Routes 30 & 100; Only hotel in shopping center.
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MainStay Suites and Sleep Inn
King of Prussia, PA: 9 miles from VFCC
Phone: 484-690-3000
Location: From PA Turnpike East or West, take exit 326. Go to toll booth 1 or 2 on the right. Take first exit (Valley Forge) after the toll booth. At fourth light, turn right onto First Avenue. At second light, turn right onto American Avenue. Hotel is on the right.
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Microtel Inn & Suites
West Chester, PA: 15 miles from VFCC
Phone: 888-619-9292; 610-738-9111
Location: off of US 202, going south from the PA Turnpike
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McIntosh Inn/Holiday Inn Express
King of Prussia, PA: 10 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-768-9500
Location: Route 363 & Goddard Blvd.
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McIntosh Inn/Holiday Inn Express
Malvern, PA: 5 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-651-0400
Location: 1 Morehall Rd (Intersection of Route 30 & 29)
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Radisson Valley Forge
Valley Forge, PA: 9 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-337-2000
Location: 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; Route 363 by the Valley Forge National Park
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Sheraton Great Valley
Frazer, PA: 10 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-524-5500
Location: 707 Lancaster Pike, Route 202 and Highway 30
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The Desmond Hotel
Malvern, PA: 5 miles from VFCC
Phone: 610-296-9800
Location: Off Route 202/Take Great Valley Exit to 29/Turn left on to 29/Take a left onto Liberty Blvd.
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
I'm a CMUO student. Do I qualify for the "student" registration rate?
The student registration rate is for any elementary, junior high, high school, or traditional college-age student (up to age 21). |
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News & Updates  |
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| Blog |
| Don't want to miss any news or updates related to CMUO LITE? Visit the CMUO LITE blog at cmuo.com/cmuolite/blog and subscribe today! The blog will serve as the central location for all news to be posted regarding the event and provide a place for all those interested in attending to ask questions. |
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| Community |
| The CMUO LITE community blog at http://cmuonet.org/cmuolite/weblog will serve as the central location for all participants and presenters to discuss before, during, and after the event. CMUO LITE registrants will be provided with instructions for joining the event online community and encouraged to help blog the event using their personal CMUOnet blogs. Archived webcasts of keynote and breakout presentations as well as discussions concerning the event will be available here for all registered event participants. |
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| Tag |
| Those interested in tagging photos, videos, or other resources related to CMUO LITE using online tools such as del.icio.us or flickr or are encouraged to do so using the following tag: cmuolite2008 |
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