THE JESUS WAY Track Workshops are primarily, though not exclusively, for those who have been working with the ideas RENOVARÉ represents for some time and are hoping for a resource that will help them contextualize the idea of intentional, lifelong discipleship in a vocation or field of endeavor. Addressing the areas of the arts, early childhood Christian formation, the workplace, congregational life and leadership, discipleship as a lifelong activity, the shift to a postmodern culture, and Christian spiritual direction, the conveners of these seven Tracks have all been for a number of years applying The Jesus Way to their own pursuits.

Each Track includes four unique presentations, conversation, dinner on Sunday, and lunch on Wednesday. Both meals are provided through the Hyatt Regency River Walk. In addition to the Tracks, given the overall conference scheduling, you will be able to attend all conference General Sessions and two Individual Workshops (on Monday and Tuesday afternoons) as well as all Track presentations. A $99 Extra Early Registration, $109 Early Registration, or $119 Regular Registration fee applies to participation in a Workshop Track. This additional fee includes the cost of the two meals.

GUIDING CHILDREN IN CHARACTER AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION: The Jesus Way for Young People
Track Leader: Vernie Schorr
Track Description: Exploring the relationship of character formation and the development of the spiritual life in children, this track is designed for parents, children's ministers, teachers, and advocates of children who desire to guide character and spiritual formation in the children they serve. Spiritual and character formation in children as well as in adults requires the intentional practice of spiritual disciplines, which includes introducing them to the person of God through Jesus and an ongoing, intimate relationship. The practice of spiritual disciplines with children will be explained, and ideas for developing the disciplines of meditation, prayer, and simplicity provided. Session topics will include:
• Session 1 - The Why and What of Children's Character and Spiritual Formation
• Session 2 - How Children Think And Learn
• Session 3 - Building Relationships With Children: Character Language and Communication
• Session 4 - Guiding Children to an Intimate With-God Life
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FORMATIONAL AND MISSIONAL: The Jesus Way for Church Life and Leadership
Track Leader: Todd Hunter, with presentations by Dallas Willard, Richard Kannwischer (First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio), Mark Roberts (Laity Lodge), and Will Mancini (www.auxano.com)
The world is changing right underneath our feet. Todd Hunter began to notice this in the mid-1990's through his interactions with young church planters and evangelists. These young Christian leaders were asking a completely different set of questions than the ones Todd asked as a young leader in the 1970's. More importantly, the people they were trying to reach for Christ had a different set of issues with the faith. Simply put, in response, mission and leadership have both been going "spiritual"—that is, spiritual formation. While having always been right, and the true goal of Christianity, it is now crucial, strategic, and indispensable. In this track we will both come to terms with this social change and learn new effective responses rooted in The Jesus Way.
• Session 1 - The Jesus Way in Contemporary Society (Todd Hunter)
• Session 2 - Spiritual Formation as the Key Component of Leadership (Dallas Willard)
• Session 3 - Forging Saints: A Model for Spiritual Formation in the Missional Church (Will Mancini and Richard Kannwischer)
• Session 4 - Mission Goes Formational (Mark Roberts)

Sponsored by Presbyterian Global Fellowship

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CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS : The Jesus Way and the Arts
Track Leaders: Michelle Brown, Tina Karagulian, Glenna Sabin, Enedina Vasquez
Track Description: Four unique presentations will connect the arts to the devotional life of individuals and congregations, helping them discern The Jesus Way through creativity as well as thinking.

Session 1 - Poetry and The Jesus Way - Enedina Vasquez
This workshop will bring out the poet in everyone, gently guiding participants in ways to access their deepest thoughts and feelings in order to create poetry that will express faith, hope, and love for God's creation. Poetry as a spiritual discipline will be explored and there will be opportunities to write original poetry.

Session 2 - Music and The Jesus Way - Michelle Brown
With thoughts on approaching each of the spiritual disciplines from a musical point of view, explore some of the ways music can enhance and deepen your personal devotional life, as well as take your small group or entire congregation into a new awareness of God's presence.

Session 3 - Movement and The Jesus Way - Glenna Sabin
God made us to move and breathe. Whether standing, sitting, or confined to bed, you can develop skills in movement to feed your spirit and nourish your soul, growing in the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Methods learned can be used in silence, with written or personal prayers, in church worship, or with any music that kindles your Spirit.

Session 4 - Visual Arts and The Jesus Way - Tina Karagulian
Bring your favorite prayer, Bible verse, and inspirational images to create a unique prayer collage. Images include any connection to the Divine: God, The Black Madonna, Christ, and/or spiritual places within nature. Participants will listen to devotional music and have an opportunity to recite their prayers with one another.
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THE JESUS WAY Individual Workshops are for everyone, whether or not you have been exposed to the historical point of view on discipleship to Jesus that RENOVARÉ represents. From prayer to politics, fasting to friendship, among the 35+ workshops there is something for many different interests and curiosities. With workshop periods on Monday and Tuesday mornings and afternoons, nearly every presentation will be given twice during the event, and all will be available for sale on compact disc. There is no additional cost for making use of the Individual Workshops.

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