What is the
Church Leadership Summit?
The Church Leadership Summit (CLS) is a training event for volunteer leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minnesota. What do we mean by leaders? Leaders are people who are called to GO - to do ministry! Whether you're currently serving, have served in the past, or feel called to serve in the future, this convention is for you. Seminars are aimed at empowering and equipping each one of us in the area of ministry we are called to. This year, we pray that you will be prepared to GO, and leave ready to pray, prepare and proclaim the good news to everyone. We can't wait to see you there!
When: October 14-15, 2023
Where: River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, Minn.
Schedule
This year, the Church Leadership Summit is full of incredible topics and presenters. Our goal for this year's CLS was to emphasize evangelism. The Bible calls each one of us to ministry: to GO! We hope that, after this year's convention, you will leave praying, preparing and proclaiming the good news that Jesus has called us to share.
7:00 - 8:15 a
Registration
Come and register starting at 7:00 a.m. The first 50 people to check in will receive a special gift as part of their registration package.
8:30 - 9:00 a
Welcome & Challenge
This first plenary session is a welcome and a charge from Conference leadership to Go: Pray, Prepare & Proclaim. You won't want to miss this!
9:15 - 10:00 a
During this breakout, there will be a variety of topics and presenters sharing. Click on the title of this section to see all the information about Breakout #1.
10:15 - 11:00 a
This breakout session combines most tracks and classes into one space - Conflict Resolution. There are several Spanish classes happening at this time in addition to the English breakout on resolving conflict, so select the title of this section to learn more.
11:15 a - 12:30 p
Plenary Service
Join us as Pavel Goia shares with us for the first time. Praise and worship will be presented by the Pathways Church praise team, and we hope to have some special music as well! It will be a wonderful time of worship together. This will take place in Terry Haws A.
12:30 - 2:00 p
Lunch
Lunch will be provided in Terry Haws C for all registered attendees. You must wear a name badge in order to enjoy the provided meal.
2:15 - 3:00 p
During this breakout, there will be a variety of topics and presenters sharing. Click on the title of this section to see all the information about Breakout #3.
3:15 - 4:00 p
During this breakout, there will be a variety of topics and presenters sharing. Click on the title of this section to see all the information about Breakout #4.
4:15 - 5:00 p
During this breakout, there will be a variety of topics and presenters sharing. Click on the title of this section to see all the information about Breakout #5.
5:15 - 6:00 p
During this breakout, there will be a variety of topics and presenters sharing. Click on the title of this section to see all the information about Breakout #6.
6:00 - 6:20 p
Snack
It's time for a quick snack break! You have a total of 30 minutes to get in line, grab a snack, and head to your last breakout session of the day. Be there or be square!
6:30 - 7:15 p
During this breakout, there will be a variety of topics and presenters sharing. Click on the title of this section to see all the information about Breakout #7.
7:30 - 8:30 p
Final Plenary
During our final plenary session, Pavel Goia will be closing our Sabbath with a wonderful talk. Be sure to stay till the end!
Sunday, October 15
Treasurer Training
On Sunday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Clyde and Myrtle Thomas will be providing training to local church treasurers needing special, practical training on Jewel, the church accounting software. This will take place at the Conference Office, located at 8232 Highway 65 NE in Spring Lake Park. Spanish sessions will take place in the afternoon. Please note that all churches will eventually need to switch to this new software, so please take advantage! For questions about the treasury sessions, please contact Joseph.Pickle@mnsda.com. No registration is required for the special Sunday session.
