Workshop Descriptions
Children
Out of the Mouth of Babes – Presenters: Debbie Boguile & Shelia Johnson
The Great Commission is for everyone. That includes children, too. This ministry training is designed to train participants how to teach the clear Gospel message to grade-school children up to age twelve and train them how to become effective witnesses for Jesus Christ.
Give Me FIVE! – Presenters: Phil and Debbie Smith
From five simple colors, you can easily share the Gospel with children, youth, and adults. Phil and Debbie Smith, NOBTS seminary graduates and founders of Wee Can Know, use five colors to lead children and adults to salvation! In this workshop, you will learn how you can effectively use these five colors to ‘Reach One’ for Christ too! You will also learn how God uses these five colors to help reach millions around the world with the Gospel.
Teaching God’s Word in Public Schools – Presenters: Chris & Don Jolissaint
Children are learning God’s Word in public elementary schools across America and in Greater New Orleans. Chris and Don Jolissaint are local coordinators for Child Evangelism Fellowship’s After-School Good News Club® ministry. Come and learn from the Jolissaints how you can take action and legally share God’s Word with boys and girls in the public community centers and schools.
Teens
106 & Christ: "Reaching the Youth on Their Turf" – Presenter: Sherrie Kelly
God has always used young people in his Kingdom. David was called to kingship as a young teen. The three Hebrew boys and Daniel were teenagers. And Jesus was ministering to doctors of the law at 12. This class is designed to train teenagers and young people how to be effective witnesses for Christ, especially when reaching their own generation.
Men
Men, Take It 2 the Street – Presenters: Minister Jerry Dixon & Damon Faust
This workshop trains men how to witness to and mentor other men. Men reaching out to men. Men saving men. Men praying for men. If we are going to make an impact in the kingdom of darkness, we have to begin with saving men. This training session teaches men how to become fishers of men.
Women
Girlfriends: Don’t Gossip, Share the Gospel – Presenters: Michelle Brow & Nancy Overstreet
This is a powerful training session teaching women how to reach women for Christ. Women will be challenged to begin using their SWORD (Word of God) as a tool to help start girly, sister-to-sister conversations when at the hair salon, nail shop, social events, gym, or the workplace.
Adults
The Tool Shack – Presenters: Warren Polite & Ronald Stimage
What are you doing with the tools God gave you to win souls for Christ? Men use hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, and other Craftsmen tools. Moses had a staff. Peter had a net. But the Greatest Tools are those used to win souls for Christ. So come and learn a method of sharing the Gospel and be given tools you can use the rest of your life!
Try It This Way – Presenters: Pastor Aristide Marshall & Michelle Wood-Brown
Your way is not my way, and his way is different from her way, but each way is beneficial in the spreading of the GOSPEL in winning SOULS for the LORD. So come and learn how to use different styles, techniques, and methods in sharing your faith throughout the community. In other words, just TRY IT This Way!
Know Jesus is the Only Way – Presenters: Minister Tony Breaux & Minister Darren Martin
Every religion claims to have other ways to get to heaven. Whether it’s Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Roman Catholics, Mormons, or Moonies, we know that there is only one way: Jesus Christ. This class will discuss different religions, what they believe, and how you can effectively witness the Gospel to them.
A Way That Works – Presenters: Ole’ Expose & Marvin Crockett
One of the greatest fears many Christians have when street witnessing is being asked questions they may not be able to answer. In this class, these questions and many others will be addressed to train you how to use scriptures and Bible stories to answer them and effectively share the Gospel throughout the community.
Understanding Spiritual Warfare & Evangelism – Presenters: Monica Givens & Troy Givens
Spiritual warfare is real! Demonic possession is real! Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the community means the real possibility of being confronted with demonic spirits, or witnessing to people who are oppressed by the devil. This training class will prepare the believer for spiritual warfare by teaching God’s strategy for successful and victorious witnessing.
More to Life – Presenters: Diane Walker & Deborah Maxwell
Are you fulfilling God’s purpose in your life? What has God called you to do? If you are still searching for that divine calling in life, this class is for you. Jesus wants you to have life more abundantly. In John 4, the Samaritan woman met Jesus at the well and found everlasting life. Once you discover this “well of livingwater springing up into everlasting life,” Jesus wants you to share it with a dying world. This class will train you how.
Sharing Jesus Without Fear – Presenters: Nancy Overstreet & Linda Hunt
Are you looking for an easy-to-understand, step-by-step, no-more-excuses guide to sharing Jesus without fear? Discover how to easily communicate the good news of Jesus Christ to family, friends and even strangers. The training will help you build confidence to share the gospel of Christ at anytime and anywhere.
Seizing the Opportunity – Presenter: Sis Evelyn Johnson
How many times have you missed the opportunity to witness to someone God has placed in your path? Okay, you can stop counting. We all have been there, done that. This training session teaches you how to be led by the Spirit and how to seize the opportunity to share the gospel. Sign up now! Don’t miss your chance to SEIZE this opportunity!
More–Than-A-Conqueror – Presenter: Darryl Gray
Do you know anyone that is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, pornography, lust, gambling addictions, or even battling with same-sex attraction? This workshop trains you how to minister to those dealing with powerful addictions and how the power of God can deliver them.
We are All in it Together: Coalition Church Building – Presenter: Minister Troy Reed
This training session is a call to all neighboring church pastors, ministers, and leaders who believe in the Great Commission to “Go into the highways and hedges and compel them to come in that my house may be filled.” The goal is to unify and establish a coalition of churches under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to work together as a unit for one common goal: to save the lost and build a beloved community.
Spanish Language Evangelism – Presenter: William Watson
Many of us are sometimes in the company of those who speak Spanish and little English. With a little training and with a scripted presentation of the Gospel in hand, we can learn to reach out to persons with limited English proficiency. Participants will learn Spanish words and phrases needed to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ. They will also study the Four Spiritual Laws and related scripture verses in English and in Spanish.
Emergency Response: The 1st48 Hours – Presenters: Rosaria Beasley & Diane Walker
Once someone has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the battle is just beginning for his or her Christian growth. What happens over the next 48 hours is critical. Follow-up is very important at this point. In this class, you will learn the value of the most important step after leading someone to Christ: How to Set-Up a Follow-Up Ministry.
Prayer and Evangelism – Presenters: Lillie Andrew & Archie Griffin
Prayer is the most important component of street witnessing. Without prayer (and fasting), your witness will be far less effective and you will be far more vulnerable to the enemy. When you witness, you need the blessing and support of the Lord. You need to be in fellowship with Him. Prayer makes this all possible. Before you take it to the streets, take it to the Lord in prayer. Come and learn how to empower your evangelism outreach through prayer.
The Cross Training – Presenters: Carmen Young & Edwina Jackson
What does the cross mean to you? Many wear a symbol of the cross as a form of fashion. The cross is tattooed on forearms; it is worn as jewelry; it adorns the necks of "gangsta" rappers and scantily clad models. Will this symbol continue to devolve into a mere fashion statement, a cultural icon, or a religious trademark? If we hope to reclaim the true meaning of the cross, we must ourselves understand that it is something much more. This training session teaches the meaning of the cross and how to use it to share the gospel.
Evangelism 101: Back 2 the Basics – Presenter: Minister Darryl G. Brown
If you have a sense of urgency and a strong desire to share the gospel of Christ to people on your job and in your community, but you are a little nervous and fear that you don’t know Bible scriptures well enough, then this class is for you! This training session is designed to teach you the very basics of street witnessing, Bible scriptures, and how to effectively share your faith.
Lead By Example – Presenter: Dr. Ronald Allen
In Matthew 28:19-20, God called His church to share the gospel with the world. As pastors and church leaders we are not exempt and are expected to lead this effort in the church throughout our communities. The purpose of this workshop is twofold: 1) Describe the role of the pastor and other church leaders in leading a successful evangelism ministry and 2) Provide practical tips for equipping and engaging the church in evangelism.
Let the Redeemed Of the Lord Say So – Presenters: Bonnie Cooper & Minister Kenneth Kirkland
God has placed the responsibility for preaching, evangelizing, and teaching the gospel of His Son upon those who are The Redeemed. Would you be willing to share your testimony with those in a lost and dying world? One lady said, “Come see a man who told me all things ever I did!” Another man said, “I was blind, but now I see.” What is your testimony of redemption? This class will train believers how to effectively use their testimony as an effective tool of evangelism.
Alternative Lifestyles – Presenter: Minister Burnard Colly
One of the fastest growing populations in America today is the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. There is also a strong LGBT Youth movement. How do Christians effectively witness to someone involved in same sex relationships or same sex marriages? Of course, we must do it with the love of God and with the transforming power of His word. This session will train believers how to effectively witness and minister to the LGBT community.
Share the Harvest – Presenters: Cheryl Barkins & Barbara Washington
Share The Harvest Ministry is committed to serving those who are in need in our church family as well as those in our surrounding communities by assisting them with food and clothing. If your church or outreach ministry wants to establish such an outreach for those whoneed our help, this training session will cover the following topics:
- How to put together a Food and Clothing Ministry
- How to involve your entire membership in your ministry
- How to become an agency of Second Harvest and Acadian Food Bank
- How to involve your local grocers/businesses in your community
Grieving With Hope – Presenters: Francis Ventress & Lisa Isom
When death occurs in a family, the family faces a new beginning, a new normal. This sometimes causes apprehension about their future. You can help them embrace hope and a fresh start, by sharing the wisdom of Christ, while accepting them where they are in their grief.This session is for adults, children and youths.
Church Behind Bars – Presenter: Elvira Brown
Jesus said, “When I was in prison, you came unto me” (Matthew 25:36). Setting up a prison ministry is another important outreach service for Christians who believe and know that prisoners can change. This session offers an intensive workshop that will teach individuals how to set up a prison ministry in their church. It will also show believers how to minister to incarcerated men and women. I will further make you aware of important things that will help you when ministering to those in prison. The ministry to prisoners can be a great call to individuals who see beyond the human condition and see the grace of God in others.