Summit IV - Breakout Sessions

* Please only register for ONE breakout session in each time slot. Breakout sessions must be selected no later than April 21st. Please note that breakout selections are final and may not be changed.

* BREAKOUT REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 4/28/08

Breakout Session 1: May 2, 10:15am-11:15am

Child Placement As Ministry CS Adoption, Tammie Snyder (Antioch Bible Church/Antioch Adoptions)
Practical Tools in Bringing Hope & Healing to Adoptive/Foster Families CS Adoption, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Texas Christian University
Adoption Funding Models & Church Adoption Funds W Adoption, Robin Greene, Crown Financial Ministries, Scott Hasenbalg, Shaohannah's Hope, Andy Lehman, Lifesong for Orphans
Leveraging Google Earth for orphan ministry (Locally & Globally) W Advocacy, Ed Schwartz, Loving Shepherd Ministries
Practical Ideas and Resources for Adoption and Foster Care Ministry in Your Church (designed for churches that have already launched a ministry) CS Church Involvement, Michael & Amy Monroe, Tapestry, Irving Bible Church
Synergy of Christian Businesses, Local Church, and Orphan Care CS Church Involvement, Amy Norton, Orphan Outreach, Bob Mudd, Christian Businessman
Basic Steps to Launch Orphan Ministry in Your Church (designed for churches just beginning to consider how to start a ministry) CS Church Involvement, Paul Pennington & Jason Weber, FamilyLife's Hope for Orphans
Tour of 4KIDS of South Florida (Calvary Chapel Orphan Ministry), Tom Lukasik
Holistic Care for Orphans: Discipleship, Education and Health W - Int'l Orphan Care, Matt Storer, Vision Trust
US & Indigenous Churches - Creating "in-country" Foster Care Solutions in Africa W - Int'l Orphan Care, Kent Hatfield, Southeast Christian Church, Dr. Florence Muindi, Life In Abundance
10 Critical Issues in Designing & Managing Orphan Programs W - Int'l Orphan Care, Mike Douris, Orphan Outreach

Breakout Session 2: May 2, 11:30am-12:30am

Turn-Key Solutions in Creating Local Church Adoption Funds CS Adoption, Michael Monroe, Tapestry, Irving Bible Church,Bob Mudd, Maridel Sandberg, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN
Adoption Agencies Working Together as the Body of Christ W Adoption, Brian Luwis & Ryan Hanlon, America World Adoption, Mike, Douris, Orphan Outreach
Small Town, Big Miracle: A church of 200 members adopts 72 children! W Adoption, Bishop W.C. Martin, Bennett Chapel, Center, TX
Leveraging Google Earth for orphan ministry (Locally & Globally) W Advocacy, Ed Schwartz, Loving Shepherd Ministries
Building Partnerships with Churches W Church Involvement, Johnny Carr, Bethany Christian Services
Tour of 4KIDS of South Florida (Calvary Chapel Orphan Ministry), Tom Lukasik
Project 1:27 and Foster Care Placement - How a Program Was Launched in Colorado CS Foster Care, Rhonda Miescke, Project 1:27
Orphan Sunday - An Orphan Care Initiative in Zambia (w/a Zambian pastor) CS Int'l Orphan Care, Gary Schneider, Every Orphan's Hope
Mobilizing/Engaging America's Youth (High School/College) in Orphan Care W Int'l Orphan Care, Brenda Niemeyer, Campus Crusade for Christ, Charles Debter, GAIN, Paul Pennington, FamilyLife's Hope for Orphans

Breakout Session 3: May 2, 2:45pm-3:45pm

Adoption - Realities of Adoption and Post Adoption Support W Adoption, Brian Luwis, America World Adoption, Mark Gregston, Heartlight Ministries
Leveraging Google Earth for orphan ministry (Locally & Globally) W Advocacy, Ed Schwartz, Loving Shepherd Ministries
Kingdom Results: How God Established and Grew Our Church's Orphan Ministry! W Church Involvement, Amy Park and Monica Lonergan, Bethany Baptist Church, Peoria, IL
Just Getting Started - Great Ways to Get Your Church's Feet Wet W Church Involvement, Jeff Jones, Buckner International (Shoes for Orphan Souls), Casey Scheberl, Vision Trust (Sponsorship, Orphan Survival Kits), Amy Norton, Orphan Outreach (Mission Backpack), Johnny Carr, Bethany Christian Services (Child Sponsorship)
What the Church Needs From Orphan Care/Adoption Organizations (a.k.a. what churches wish service providers knew, but didn't) W Church Involvement, Panel of Churches, Paul Pennington, Hope for Orphans
Tour of 4KIDS of South Florida (Calvary Chapel Orphan Ministry), Tom Lukasik
Strategies for State and Church Partnering Together for Foster Children CS Foster Care, Tom Lukasik, Calvary Chapel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Effective Orphan-Related Mission Trips (applicable to many areas of world) CS Int'l Orphan Care, Wayne Sneed - Orphanos Foundation
How Calvary Church in Muscatine, IA Started An Orphan Care Project in Liberia in 9 Months CS Int'l Orphan Care, Matt Storer, Vision Trust

Breakout Session 4: May 3, 8:30am-9:30am

Christian Alliance For Orphans - Purpose, Goals, and Meet the Board W Advocacy, Christian Alliance for Orphans Board Members
Leveraging Google Earth for Orphan Ministry (Locally & Globally) W Advocacy, Ed Schwartz, Loving Shepherd Ministries
Sustaining Your Church Based Orphan Ministry W Church Involvement, Johnny Carr, Bethany Christian Services
Tour of 4KIDS of South FL Thrift store and Executive offices (Calvary Chapel Orphan Ministry), Tom Lukasik
Hosting an "Orphan Care Focused Sunday" in Your Church - (engaging everyone from Senior Pastor to volunteers) W Church Involvement, Jeff Walchshauser, HISchild Orphan Care Ministry, Christ Chapel Bible Church
Building Alliances Between State Foster Care and Local Churches W Foster Care, Dr. Sharen Ford, Manager of State Adoptions for Colorado
Holistic & Self-Sustaining Orphan Care in Africa CS Int'l Orphan Care, Benedict & Kathleen Schwartz, All Kids Can Learn International, Gayle Zonnefeld, Partners Worldwide
Mobilizing "US Church-to-Indigenous Church" Partnerships CS Int'l Orphan Care, Paul Myhill, World Orphans
Christian Businesspeople Becoming Orphan Advocates W Int'l Orphan Care, Gary Ringger, Lifesong for Orphans, Jeff Rose, Orphan Advocate/Christian Businessman

Post Conference OPTIONAL Lunch: May 3, 12:30pm-2:30pm

Optional Lunch & Closing Session - Creating A Model Of Orphan Care In Your Community