Link Care Center is more than just an address in Fresno, California! We are a group of people made up of Staff, Board, and supporters who are concerned about helping those who come for care and training achieve effectiveness in their living, witnessing, and working.
We come from counseling, pastoral, administrative, and business professions, as well as over 10 historic evangelically based denominational affiliations.
ANNOUNCING...
"Building Skills for Member Care with Excellence" Conference
Sponsored by: Link Care Center
January 12-16, 2009 (M-F)
Location: Hume Lake Christian Camps (65 Mi. E of Fresno)
Theme: "Conflict Resolution, Seeking Peace, Forgiveness, Reconciliation"
As we work together in missions, we become quickly aware that often the greatest challenges are not language, culture, mosquitoes or jungle trails - but people! A friend used to remind me years ago, "Missions is PEOPLE reaching PEOPLE with a PERSON, Jesus Christ." Yet so often great struggles seem to be getting along with one's fellow missionary!
Structure of the conference: Each day will focus in-depth on the "theme" (above) with perspective from both clinical and pastoral insights. We will address such questions as "Why is there conflict?" "What dynamics increase conflict?" "How may we lessen conflict?" "What is the place of forgiveness, seeking peace, and reconciliation?"
It should be noted that even a week's focus on "Conflict Resolution" in many ways only begins to "scratch the surface." It is anticipated that each participant will receive greater understanding and tools for immediate application -- plus heightened interest in further individual study and growth.
The conference will begin with an emphasis on the importance of member care for missionaries, and conclude with practical hands-on tools for providers of member care. Afternoon "fireside chats" with counselors will provide practical application of important concepts.
Cost: $610 (deluxe lodge, double occupancy) or $560 (standard lodge, double occupancy, which covers all costs from Fresno Air Terminal conference, transportation from the airport, food, lodging, materials).
Details:
a. Facilities: Hume Lake Christian Camps, 65 mi. East of Fresno
b. Travel: Please arrive at Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (Prev. name Fresno Air Terminal) by Monday, Jan. 12, 2008, 1:30 p.m. A bus will transport us to Hume Lake.
c. Logistics: Conference begins with Monday evening Dinner, 5:30 p.m. and concludes with Friday Lunch at noon. A bus will return us to Fresno-Yosemite International Airport by 4:30 p.m. Flights may be scheduled following 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 16.
d. Early departure: In a desire for conference cohesiveness and also recognizing the difficulty of individualized transportation arrangements, it is best to plan your schedule to remain for the entire conference.
e. Yosemite option: On Saturday, 1/17, join a group of interested participants, and enjoy Yosemite in the Winter.
Additional costs: Post-conference meals and overnight lodging, unless you wish to accept hospitality of Fresno Friends.
Next steps: Please let us know of your interest. An application will be sent upon request. Your $100 deposit (refundable prior to 12/12/08) will hold a place for you. Please write if there are questions.
God bless you, friends.
Ken Royer, D.Min., Link Care Center
1734 W. Shaw Ave.; Fresno, CA 93711
Ph 559 439 5920, ext. 122
KenRoyer@aol.com or kenroyer@linkcare.org
What others have said from 2008:
"I came to this conference with the goal of finding things that would help me help others and I have not been disappointed. However, I was surprised to find things that the Lord spoke to me about in the sessions that have been a tremendous help to me personally in my own life. I believe I will get as much help from some of these tools as those will that I minister to."
"This conference has given us a confirmation that yes we can do this. We came not knowing how to begin member care. We realize the main thing is to love them."
"This has been an awesome week. God reconnected me to my own MK roots and has also given me a sense of direction and purpose for serving Him for the coming decade."
"After attending this conference last year, I couldn't wait to return this year. No doubt it has helped me in the desire of my heart - to provide better member care for those I have the privilege to serve."
This was my second Building Skills Conference - each time I have come away with helpful tools that I am able to implement in my ministry with missionaries on the field."
