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F ortune L ake A ssociates in M inistry E xperiences

F ortune L ake A ssociates in M inistry E xperiences. Welcome FLAMEs. Welcome FLAMEs. Why we are igniting & gathering the FLAMEs The Training Approach Objectives Goals Hands-on training What we hope you leave with. Objectives. Your Hopes Our Hopes. Goals.

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F ortune L ake A ssociates in M inistry E xperiences

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  1. FortuneLakeAssociates inMinistryExperiences Welcome FLAMEs

  2. Welcome FLAMEs • Why we are igniting & gathering the FLAMEs • The Training Approach • Objectives • Goals • Hands-on training • What we hope you leave with

  3. Objectives • Your Hopes • Our Hopes

  4. Goals • Increase Information Flow Between Camp & Congregation • Increase Excitement and Awareness Of FLLC • Increase Participation From Your Congregation • Increase A Sense Of “Shared Ministry” With Your Congregation

  5. Let’s Get Started! • Job Descriptions • Messengers for the congregation to bring the good news of FLLC to Councils, Pastors and Congregations (Can be partnered with another person.)

  6. Job Description (cont’d) • Do Temple talks (scripted) • Engage church leaders (Pastors) to get involved • Know the camp programs • Encourage campership programs within congregations

  7. Job Description (cont’d) • Share information/expertise with other FLAMEs • Report observations & responses back to FLLC • How to maintain good communications

  8. Job Description (cont’d) • Host “Campfire Parties” which would involve creating excitement and offer sign-up opportunities for kids, parents, special camp offerings. • How long is the term? • Passing the FLAME

  9. Calendars, etc. • Handout: Sample Timeline • Calendar (Camp, Congregation) • When to have Campfires • When to submit bulletin/newsletter information • When to have Temple Talks • When to meet with Pastor/Board

  10. Calendars, etc. • When to have campers bring money

  11. Repeat... • Important: • Repetition of your message is important. Not just saying things over and over, but saying the same thing in different ways – • Newsletter • Direct Mailing • Phone Calls • Bulletin • Temple Talks

  12. Tools • Scripted Temple Talks • FLLC Schedule • Web site for FLLC & a FLAMEs pg. • Other FLAMEs (networking) • Important to get public endorsement, support from your Pastor

  13. Temple Talks Discussion (topics)

  14. Developing a Campfire (small groups) • What is a “Campfire Party”? • Campfire “Model” • I. Gathering • II. Fun • III. Sign-up (Important)

  15. Campfire (Some ideas) • “Camp Sunday” • Casual Clothes • During Sunday School • Music – Camp CD • Day or night – Evening Fellowship • Campers tell about camp • Food

  16. Campfire (Some ideas 2) • Have former campers tell about their experiences • Work from the Summer Program theme • Have food available (cookout) • Use the Camp’s videos and PowerPoint with photos from previous years • Be sure to have registration forms available • Collect deposits & provide receipts

  17. Small Group Discussion • Bring your ideas together for a “Campfire” within your own congregation. • Discuss any potential “roadblocks” or challenges to conducting Campfires or to your work as a FLAME

  18. Small Group Reporting • Campfire Ideas • Additional Tools Needed • Further Questions

  19. Resources Available • Thrivent funds

  20. Wrap-up • Commissioning of FLAMEs at FLLC Association Annual Meeting – March 22, 2009 (3pm CT) • Any further questions

  21. God is good...

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