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Chaplains Roundtables 2012

Below is information about the Chaplains Roundtable events in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) and Lansing, Michigan (USA) that will be held this fall. If you are close enough to attend either of these, please make time to do so. They are excellent environments for learning, networking and encouragement. I’ll be at one or both. I hope to see you there. At each event there is a collection of sport chaplains from auto racing, major and minor league baseball, collegiate sport, high school sport, ice hockey and more.

 
We are less than two months from the Indy Chaplains Roundtable...have you signed up? You will not want to miss this day of encouragement, networking opportunities, idea sharing, fellowship and some awesome resources. It all gets underway at 9am at Traders Point Church, Wednesday, November 7th Registration is free at http://www.chaplainsroundtable.net  

Featured in Indianapolis will be Dr. James Jackson - Chaplain-Indiana Pacers. This will be Dr. Jackson's first Chaplains Roundtable conference. Don't miss his challenge from God's Word at the Indy Chaplains Roundtable, Wednesday-November 7th at Traders Point Church.

 
Dr. Jerry Birch - Chaplain-Cleveland Cavaliers will join us at the Lansing, MI Chaplains Roundtable on Tuesday, December 11th at South Church. You'll not want to miss what the Lord has for you as Dr. Birch opens the pages of Scripture.

 
Each attendee will receive a copy of Spirit Hunger by Gari Meacham. Gari is the wife of former Big League player, Bobby Meacham. In her book, Gari boldly leads us out of the doldrums of “formulaic prayer” into authentic engagement with God. Meacham believes that as Christians we often have an intense longing for control and security instead of a spirit hunger that calls us to be closer to God, with prayer as the main connection to Him.


What Happens at a Chaplains Roundtable Conference?

Each Chaplains Roundtable event will feature three dynamic speakers. Following each challenge from God's Word, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss in a "roundtable" format the message they've just heard. It's a great way to embrace what the Lord may be saying to you and to others. We'll begin at 9am and have you heading home by 2:45pm. What a great way to enjoy fellowship, networking opportunities and growth in your sports ministry. Register today at http://www.chaplainsroundtable.net  

Also featured at the Indy Roundtable will be J.D. Collins - Commissioner of the Crossroads Athletic Conference & Former Division I Basketball Referee. J.D. has been with us at the Indy Roundtable on other occasions but will share the speakers platform this year with great insight on "Ministry Through Mentoring."

 
Also featured at the Lansing Roundtable will be Alan Seaborn of Winning at Home Ministries. Alan will be attending his first Lansing Chaplains Roundtable. You'll not want to miss his challenge as he looks at the topic "Ministry to Those Impacted by the Breakdown of the Family."

 
Also featured in Lansing will be Paul Allen of Hockey Ministries International. Paul was a pastor in the Toronto area for nearly 20 years and has been involved in hockey chaplaincy for nearly a decade. Paul has been part of the Lansing Chaplains Roundtable before...but this year, we have the privilege of hearing his heart as one of our featured speakers. He will address the topic "Ministry in Crisis Situations."

 
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