EQUIP 2023
Learning to Serve by Serving God, Serving Each Other, and Serving Our Communities!
Saturday, September 23Rd
COLUMBIA FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
901 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC
Information
Welcome to EQUIP 2023! Our mission is to create a quality training event that equips pastors, board members, teachers, and lay leaders to grow their ministries while helping the SC District more effectively connect.
This year we hope you will gather one or two great ideas for your team to work on throughout the year as you minister to your congregation and your community. We believe it is better to find those few ideas that really light your team’s fire and pursue those than collecting many ideas that will sit in your notebook and never see daylight again.
We will NOT serve lunch as this would increase the cost significantly but we will provide light snacks. Following the event, we encourage you and your team to have lunch, sort your ideas, and make plans.
We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, September 23 as we learn together!
LOCATION
Columbia First Church of the Nazarene
901 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29169
SCHEDULE
8:00am - 9:00am - Doors Open/Registration
9:00am - 10:30am - Opening Plenary Session
10:45am - 11:45am - Session #1
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Session #2
COST
Registration Fee - $15
To expedite registration on the day of the event, we recommend you make payment in advance.
There are three options for payment:
1. Pay Online (Equip Designation)
2. Pay by Mail
NDI Treasurer
c/o New Start Community
PO Box 119
Manning, SC 29102
3. Pay at the Event.
Make checks payable to "SC NDI".
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR AGES 0-10!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Wednesday, September 20, 2023
If you have additional questions regarding the event, please contact Pastor Tony Lupton: ndi@southcarolinanazarene.com
ANTHONY BRYANT
Director of Leadership Development for Grimaud Enterprises
Outreach and Discipleship Pastor at Columbia First
Anthony Bryant was born and raised in Georgia and relocated to Columbia, South Carolina in 2008. His previous leadership professions include the United States Army, Corrections Officer, Deputy Sheriff, County/Highway Patrol Officer and educator in the public school system.
Today, Anthony is the Director of Leadership Development for Grimaud Enterprise, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Certified Trainer, Author, Inspirational Speaker, and founder of his organizations…..Split Second and AB1 Consulting. Anthony has been a member of Columbia First church since 2008 and has served in various leadership ministry positions to include… ..1. NYI President, 2. Middle and High school Youth Director, 3. Adult Sunday school teacher, 4. NDI President, and the honor to Preach occasionally during Sunday morning church service.
On July 16, 2023, Anthony officially joined the awesome staff at Columbia First as the Outreach and Discipleship Pastor, on a part time basis. Pastor Anthony is district licensed, obtained his BA in Christian Ministry at Northwest Nazarene University and currently pursuing his MBA in Organizational Leadership at Columbia International University. His hobbies include fishing, working-out and spending time with his four-year-old grandson. Not particular in that order.
SESSIONS
SESSION 1 (10:45-11:45am)
Funding the Mission & Allocations - Jessica Rojas
This session is for Lead Pastors and Church Treasurers. In this session you will learn about District allocations and how to effectively use the tools on the Funding the Mission website.
Triple R (RRR) Discípulos (Disciples) - Wilmar Rojas
Jesús comisionó a sus discípulos “vayan y hagan discípulos…” pero muchos de nosotros nos hemos dedicado a “hacer cristianos” retrasando de esta manera el avance.
(Jesus told His followers “Go and make disciples….” but it seems like many of us are dedicating our time to making Christians instead of disciples, slowing down the advance of his Kingdom.)
“MBA” Making Boards Amazing - Scott Wade
In this session you will EARN your MBA and make your Board amazing! LEARN simple and practical guidelines for planning and conducting your Board Meetings. TURN your Board Meetings into regular opportunities for discipleship.
Managing the Mission of Missions – Libby Newman
Join SC NMI President, Libby Newman, as she demonstrates planning for an NMI year that will maximize your church’s impact both locally and globally. This breakout is good for all NMI presidents, councils, and others who love missions.
How to Handle Conflicts - Anthony Bryant
Conflict is an inherent part of human interaction, and how we handle it can profoundly impact our relationships, organizations, and communities. It is not a matter of if conflicts will arise, but when they do, it's crucial to approach them with a thoughtful and constructive mindset. This workshop will arm participants with the necessary principles and strategies for handling conflicts in a way that fosters understanding, promotes growth, and ultimately leads to resolution. By mastering these techniques, we can transform conflicts into opportunities for collaboration and personal growth.
Multiplying Your Leaders - Tony Lupton
Every church needs more help with ministry and leadership! Those servants might already be in your midst. Join us to learn methods to identify and recruit new leaders. It is proven that people who are given the opportunity to serve, grow deeper in their faith.
Church-Pastor Relationships - Jay Earles
God wants His followers to work together to further His Kingdom. Dr. Jay will discuss with lay leaders what serving, loving, and leading together could look like in a healthy church setting that results in the pastor and church flourishing in their ministry.
Session 2 (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Calling all Children’s Ministry Leaders - Laureen Rupert
If you are a children’s ministry leader or worker, this is the place for you! We will share about some of the top opportunities, resources, and equipping that can take your ministry to the next level. Discussions will include curriculum, music, games, district events, and children’s ministry conferences. I can’t wait to see you there!
Don del Espíritu dado para servir (Gift of the Spirit Given to Serve) - Alexander Largo
Esta sesión dará un ligero análisis sobre los dones espirituales que son asignados por el Espíritu Santo a cada creyente, para edificarnos unos a otros y permitirnos servir y glorificar a Dios juntos.
(This session will give a light analysis on the spiritual gifts that are assigned by the Holy Spirit to each believer, to edify each other and enable us to serve and glorify God together.)
The “Why” of Worship - Mike McAdory
This seminar is for equipping leaders and churches with practical resources for worship leading and the “why” of worship.
Telling the Mission Story - Roxie Snodgrass
This session will focus on developing short, targeted presentations to provide your congregation with up-to-date information from the world of Nazarene Missions. Major topics include: Telling the story of Nazarene missions through Mission Minutes and Pre-Service Slide Shows. Resources and tools for creating Mission Minutes and Pre-Service Slides will be demonstrated.
How to Handle Conflicts - Anthony Bryant
Conflict is an inherent part of human interaction, and how we handle it can profoundly impact our relationships, organizations, and communities. It is not a matter of if conflicts will arise, but when they do, it's crucial to approach them with a thoughtful and constructive mindset. This workshop will arm participants with the necessary principles and strategies for handling conflicts in a way that fosters understanding, promotes growth, and ultimately leads to resolution. By mastering these techniques, we can transform conflicts into opportunities for collaboration and personal growth.
Developing Your Leaders - Tony Lupton and Panel
How do you prepare your leaders for service? Are you purposeful? In this breakout, you will learn from an excellent panel of leaders how to develop and empower your leaders for service.
Church-Pastor Relationships - Jay Earles
God wants His followers to work together to further His Kingdom. Dr. Jay will discuss with lay leaders what serving, loving, and leading together could look like in a healthy church setting that results in the pastor and church flourishing in their ministry.