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Workshop: A YEAR FOR JESUS (2 units) |
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Björn Reinhold |
"I've heard enough, talked too much, I want to do something! But can I? And if yes, how, when and where?" This workshop is for all those of you who are thinking about spending one year of their lives for Jesus in mission. Different kinds of mission opportunities are going to be introduced and illustrated. "I want to tell you a secret: Björn wants to become a missionary!" These were the words form the Pastor at Björn's baptism. Björn, born into an Adventist family, loved mission stories from childhood on. As soon as he was able to read, he swallowed mission book after mission book. And his wish became stronger than ever: "I want to become a missionary!" And his dream became realization. Today Björn Reinhold looks back at mission trips to Germany, Austria, Rumania, Spain and Madagascar. He also served one year of his live as a student missionary in Albania. Furthermore he has accepted God’s call to fulltime ministry and studied theology in Austria and the Philippines. Presently Björn is completing his internship as a Youth Pastor in the Baden-Wuerttenberg Conference and lives with his lovely wife Silvia in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. |
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Workshop: THE TIME OF JACOB'S TROUBLE (4+2 units) |
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Carsten Reinhold |
Many advent believers are looking forward to the second coming of Jesus – but they renounce the time of trouble just before it. The time of Jacob's trouble hangs above their heads like the sword of Damocles. Do we have to fear the fear of Jacob already today? Or shouldn't we talk about it at all? Full of courage we'll take a closer look in this workshop at the time of Jacob's trouble, finding out that God will reveal Himself in the end time in a most wonderful way … Does God have grandchildren? Carsten grew up in an Adventist home, but realized in his teenage years that God has no grandchildren but only children. Step by step he got to know and started loving God as his personal father. After recieving the call from God to become a Pastor, he studied theology in Austria and America. Today he is a Pastor in the church district of Lindau. Carsten's biggest wish is that God will finish his work with the youth of this generation. What would it be like to say on day in future: Earlier on we thought we could change the world – today we know that God did it through us? |
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Workshop: PREACHING THE WORD! (2 units) |
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Christian Vogel |
Did you ever want to prepare and hold a devotional or preach a sermon, but you didn't know how to start? Or you have already done some preaching and want to improve yourself? Or maybe you are just interested in the topic. Then this is your workshop. By using a passage from the bible and applying only a few steps you will learn by means of practical examples how to prepare a devotion or sermon. Furthermore you will learn about rhetoric: voice, pronunciation, body language. A workshop for everyone who wants to learn how to prepare and hold a devotion or preach a sermon. Christian Vogel, originally from Germany, has been living in Austria for the last ten years. After finishing high school he went to Kyrgyzstan as a student missionary and then studied theology at the Adventist Seminary in Austria. Presently he is doing his internship as a Youth Pastor in the church district Bruck an der Mur, Austria. His main focus is Children and Youth Ministry. |
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Workshop: THE MOST PRECIOUS TREASURE IN OUR CHURCH (2 units) |
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Colin Rathe |
To lead and accompany our children in the church is a privilege and our responsibility. Children are very open and honest if it comes to religious activities. Programs like Children Sabbath School, Religious Education and Pathfinders are terrific opportunities. Let's use them in a creative and exciting way. Colin Rathe is the Assistant to the Youth Director of the Austrian Union. His emphasis is the pathfinder work in Austria. Colin Rathe has more than 25 years of experience in Children and Youth Ministries. He is married and has two daughters. |
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Workshop: REACHING THE UNREACHED (2 Einheiten) |
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David Lumpi |
... Ware M. (Papua New Guinea, 16 years old) said to me "mi leik beten wanteim yu" (I want to pray with you) and thanked God in his prayer, that he now finally got the chance to learn how to read and write, so he could soon read his bible and tell others the good news about Jesus … I was totally overwhelmed! YES, it does make a HUGE difference for these people, and YES we do need young people who accept the challenge to serve Jesus at the frontline. David Lumpi is the assistant Pastor in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria. 2001 he served as a student missionary in Papua New Guinea and it was there where he caught fire for the mission field. Since then he has been involved in many mission projects all around the world. He is happily married and father of two daughters. |
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Workshop: THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN CARASMATIC MOVEMENTS (4+2 units) |
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Dietmar Pickhardt |
Praise and worship play a key role at charismatic gatherings. Why is praise and worship so important? When do we speak of charismatic music? What are the characteristics of charismatic music? These are only a few questions we will answer in this workshop. The topics of the 4 units are: • Praise and worship as the "key role" at charismatic gatherings • "Being caught by the wave of God" – music and charismatic movements • "Experience the closeness of God in praise and worship?" – Analyzing charismatic music (Part 1) • "Experiencing God in a quick and easy way?" – Analyzing charismatic music (Part 2) Dietmar Pickhardt is a music teacher at a public school as well as the Adventist Seminary Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen in Austria. He teaches Music Education, Instrumental Music Education and Theology of Music. His emphases are Choir Mastering and Church Music. Writing and playing music is a crucial part of his life. He loves working with young people, especially if it comes to music. He is married and has three children. |
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Workshop: EVERY DAY LIFE IN - GOD OUT? (4+2 units) |
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Erhard Biró |
What does lifestyle have to do with being a disciple of Jesus? We live in a pluralistic world, often without standards and values. Are there guidelines in the bible that will change and positively influence my life? While we ask ourselves these questions, we want to avoid two extremes: (1) Salvation through works by following principles and (2) the attitude, principles are unimportant since they have no effect on salvation. |
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Workshop: ABOUT PAIN AND SUFFERING (2 units) |
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Gennadi Giesbrecht |
The greek philosopher Epikur once wrote the following: "Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" If God is almighty, omniscient, loving and affectionate - why is there so much suffering in this world? This and many more questions will be answered in this workshop. Using interaction we’ll use the last unit to formulate a bible study about the topic, so you can give biblical answers to people who deny that there is a God because of all the pain and suffering in this world.
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Workshop: IN THE CHOKEHOLD OF SPIRITUALISM (4+2 units) |
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Gerhard Padderatz |
For a very long time the US has been an example to the rest of the world concerning democracy, human rights and religious liberty. However, 30 years ago a religious-political battle began, which retransformed the classiest values from America with lighting speed into the opposite. Led by evangelical fundamentalists and supported by millions of religious zealots, a group of conservative politicians want to reclaim the country for the dominion of Christ. Doing this they become more and more willing to use force and violence to reach those goals. Before our eyes the prophecy of the lamb speaking like a dragon is fulfilled, which symbolises America according to the book of Revelation. What role does a perception of a God play, who tortures unbelievers for eternity, and what about the principle, the end justifies the means? With today's America we see the beginning of the end of world history. Gerhard Padderatz has studied theology, history and communication. He was not only a lecturer for church history, but founded his own management consultant company 20 years ago, of which he is still the Managing Director today. He is the president of ASI Germany and vice-president of ASI Europe. In one of his books (Allmächtig, Ohnmächtig, Gerecht? – mission book of the year) he portrays a dialog with an unbeliever. The title of his newest book is: "Mit Gewalt in den Gottesstaat – Steuert Amerika in den Faschismus?" |
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Workshop: ALL POWER FOR YOU(TH) (4+2 Einheiten) |
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Hartmut Wischnat |
"If I would have known all this years before, my life would have turned out completely different." This is the reaction of many who attended an Allpowerseminar. The good news is, you’re still young and you can still make the decisions to live a happy, exciting, fulfilled, and successful life. This workshop will teach you how to become successful in each area of your life: faith, character, school, career, relationships, finances, etc. God wants you to be a young person with stature, through whom He can work great and mighty things. If you are not satisfied with boring mediocrity, then this is the workshop you need to attend. But be aware! It will definitely change your life! |
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Workshop: I LIKE YOU (2 sessions) |
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J. & S. Fockner |
Dreams. Disappointments. Tears. Anger. Self doubt. Emptiness. All of this because of 'true love'? Is the reward for closeness always vulnerability? Or have we, living in the 21st century, become incapable of relationships? Judith and Sven have experienced their share of disappointment and vulnerability, but they have also experienced the beauty of fulfilled love. They have learned from their own experience and studied what other people have learned from their encounter with relationships. Their experience and the principles which they are going to share, will help you to take an active part in matters of love – whether you are single or in a relationship, happily or unhappily. |
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Workshop: THE HISTORY OF THE SDA CHURCH AND IT’S RELEVANCE FOR THE 21. CENTURY (2 units) |
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Marc Engelmann |
We are a movement with an incredible story and extensive history. How has God lead us in the past? What inspired and motivated our pioneers to sacrifice everything, including themselves, to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth? What have the past and the origin of our church to do with our identity and mission today? Ellen White once said: "We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history." (LS 196) These questions should motivate us to ponder about the origin and history of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. But they should also motivate us to be part of the Adventist movement here and now. Marc Engelmann is a Pastor in the church district of Nürnberg, Germany. He is married to his lovely wife Wendy. He loves to work with young people encouraging them to live a life with Jesus - discovering new perspectives of life and unfolding dreams that God wants to dream with the Adventist Youth. He loves history, especially the history of our church. |
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Workshop: TIME FOR ACTION… TEAM! (2 units) |
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Marc Naumann |
How should people pray to God if they don't even know Him? How should they believe in Him if they never heard of Him? How should they ever find out about Him, if nobody tells them about Him? And who is going to tell them about Him if nobody is send to them? Question followed by question. Here you'll find answers. Marc Naumann just started his internship as a Pastor and Youth Counsellor in Tirol, Austria. He studied theology at the Adventist Seminary Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen in Austria, where he also met his wife Caroline. For the last 10 years he engaged actively in Maranatha Youth Ministry (actionteams.net) and holds seminars at home and abroad, also at the 1st Youth-Mission-Congress of the Euro-Asia Division in West-Russia. He was the Chief Editor of the Adventist Youth magazine "salvationandservice.org", is the founder of the internet gateway "wikibiblia.org", and also works with Maranatha Cooperation (macoo.eu) to network mission synergies in Europe. |
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Workshop: SMALL MISSIONARY GROUPS (4+2 units) |
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Mario Brito |
Small missionary groups are one of the most effective ways to inspire people for Jesus and the church and at the same time help you to grow spiritually. These small missionary groups (for example Bible study groups, etc.) are of incalculable value to Youth Ministry. In this workshop you will learn … • Why bible study groups are even more effective in our society today • Which principles do we find in the Bible and the Writing of Ellen G. White concerning a bible study groups • How to establish a successful bible study group • And how to run an attractive bible study group This workshop will inspire, encourage and qualify you to start your own bible study group making it a central element in Youth Ministry. Doing that you will experience how people find Jesus through a bible study group in which you play an active part in. Mario Bito (M.Div.) is the Director of Evangelism and Church Growth for the Euro-Africa-Division. He originates from Portugal, where he served as a Pastor and also as the President of the Conference. He's passion is helping people understand who God really is and experiencing the happiness of salvation. |
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Workshop: PRACTICAL YOUTH EVANGELISM (4+2 units) |
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Michael Goetz |
God wants to use you and your youth group to lead others to Jesus. In this workshop you will learn how to lead people to Christ and how you as a youth group (no matter how many you are) can become an effective mission team running evangelistic projects. This workshop is ideal for everyone preparing, participating or just joining a Youth in Action week (YA) or Youth for Jesus (YFJ). Michael Goetz has tremendous experience in Youth Evangelism, which will motivate all of you. Michael Goetz is a Pastor in the Pennsylvanian Conference. He started off by attending the Mission College of Evangelism, directed by Louis Torres. Later on he studied theology at the University Montemorelos in Mexico and recently finished his studies at Andrews University. His heart beats for Youth Evangelism. He loves helping young people to become active in mission and winning others for Christ. For the last couple of years he was the leader of several mission projects for the youth. He is a popular speaker at youth conventions and a very good instructor in the area of personal evangelism. This summer he will support the project “Youth for Jesus” as trainer and evangelist. |
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Workshop: FAITH AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES (4+2 units) |
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Michael Hasel |
Adventist young people studying at public universities face great challenges in their faith through Philosophy, Culture and the leading opinion of the scientific world view. Can a Christian work scientifically without losing his faith? How can I face unbelievers who don't share my world view? How can I live up to God's commission on a secular university campus - without losing my scientific authenticity? Is it possible to be scientifically successful while staying a convicted Christian (Adventist)? Dr. Michael Hasel, an international archaeologist and author of many scientific publications, shares his own (faith-) experience in the academic world. Michael G. Hasel is the Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Professor for Near Eastern Studies and Anthropology at the Southern Adventist University. He received an M.A. in Near Eastern Studies and Anthropology from the University of Arizona and graduated 1996 as the youngest doctor in this area of studies with a PHD. In 1995-96 he was the Samuel H. Kress Fellow at the W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem. In 2005 he served as a Senior Fulbright Scholar at the Cyprus-American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) in Nicosia, Cyprus funded by the U.S. Department of State. |
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Workshop: FINAL EVENTS (4+2 units) |
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Olaf Schröer |
Is God in charge of history? If so, where can we find information about: the final crisis, the last time events, Armageddon, the last battle, the coming world regime, the Sunday law, the sighting and the loud call? The Study of End Time Prophecy brings a triple fold revival to us: • a more intense dedication to God • a strengthening of my Adventist identity • a stronger motivation for mission In this workshop we will gain an overall view about end time events, revealed to us clearly in the Bible and the Writings of Ellen G. White. Doing that we will concentrate on Christ, the Lord of the crisis and learn how we can love and serve Him better. Olaf Schröer is a Pastor in the church district of Heilbronn, Germany. He is married and has one daughter. He is a specialist of biblical prophecy, which he studied intensively for many years. |
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Workshop: THINK RIGHT! (2 units) |
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Oliver Fichtberger |
What we think relates to what's in our mind! What's in our mind relates to what we think! Sanctification is an often used term in the Adventist world but by many not always rightly understood. For some of us it's a red cloth, for others a hammer blowing everything else away. |
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Workshop: SERVICE XXL (2 units) |
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Reini Biró |
In the bible God mostly called people to do tasks which they couldn't master by themselves. Why? Because he didn't want the world to see human action, but rather let them see His works, so they will recognize him as the Lord we serve, feeling attracted to Him. God is already working in your surroundings! He wants you to be part of it. Realising His plan – learning to hear His voice – entering His adventure – getting to know Him in a way it would have otherwise never been possible. Reini Biró is married and has two sons. He's a Pastor and his main emphasis lies in the area of evangelism and training the church. For the last couple of years he has dealt with questions on personal revival and the guidance of God, revealing inspiring perspectives. |
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Workshop: THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (4+2 units) |
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Ron Clouzet |
It is time for awakening! We need a revival which is lead by the Holy Spirit. This Workshop will show what it means to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and to be filled by the Holy Spirit. In his studies Ron Clozet has given close attention to this topic and will share his insights in an inspiring way using biblical explanations. If you are eager to be guided and authorized by the Holy Spirit, then this is your workshop. |
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Workshop: LEADING PEOPLE TO CHRIST (2 units) |
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Vito Kukic |
Have you ever wanted to study the Bible with your friends and neighbours, but you never had the guts because you didn't have the know-how? Do you want to give bible studies leading others to be a witness for Jesus? Jesus gave us a mission to fulfil: "Go ye therefore and make disciples of all the nations." There is no greater service then studying the Bible with others leading them to Christ. Such experiences encourage us and strengthen our relationship with God. In this workshop you will learn how to choose, prepare and give a bible study making make sure that you are leading them to the most important question – to accept Jesus Christ as their Redeemer and Saviour resulting in public baptism. Vito Kukic is a Pastor in the church district of Konstanz. He studied theology in Austria and the US (Andrews University). Even though many things have changed in his life, his love and passion for young people didn’t just stay but grew. He does not only enjoy spending special time with his family, but he also loves to inspire and study the Word of God with young people. The native South Slav (born in Croatia) has lived all his life in Germany. He is married and has two daughters. |
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