2009 Mercy Ministries Conference
Sponsored by Christian Education and Publications and
Mission to North America of the Presbyterian Church in America

The 2009 Mercy Ministries Conference will be March 12-14, 2009. We are excited about the conference speakers that we have lined up and the topics that will be presented. These subjects are very timely considering the economic situation of our country. David Spickard’s workshop “I Need a Job!” will present a biblically-based strategy to help churches go beyond giving temporary assistance to the unemployed to helping them be successful at work.

In his workshop “The Poor and Their Money: Helping People Move Forward,” Steve Corbett of the Chalmers Center will explore ministry options for helping the poor get more out of their resources through Financial Literacy and Individual Development Accounts. Julian Russell will helps us establish a solid biblical and cultural basis for engaging a typical suburban church in mercy ministry that is transformative in his workshop “Getting Your Comfortable Church Started in Mercy Ministry.”

These and many other workshops address the issues of our day by providing both a theological framework and the practical steps needed to realize an effective outreach ministry. Don’t forget that the deadline for registering is March 1st, and help us plan better by registering early. Come join us for the 2009 PCA Mercy Ministries Conference in Chattanooga!

Conference Details
Where: New City Fellowship, 2424 East Third St., Chattanooga TN
Registration: $150
Registration deadline: March 1, 2009
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Accommodation: The Chattanooga Choo Choo Holiday Inn is offering the following special rate, and transportation will be provided to New City Fellowship from the hotel: Single/double – $109, Triple – $114, Quad – $119. To make your reservation, call the Chattanooga Choo Choo (Holiday Inn) at 1-800-872-2529.When making reservations, please be sure to mention that you are attending the PCA Mercy Conference in order to secure the group rate.

A number of other hotels in the Chattanooga area will be equally convenient to New City Fellowship if you have your own transportation.

Opening Session Begins: 7pm Thursday, March 12
Closing Session Concludes: 11:45am Saturday, March 14

Speakers Include:

• Amy Sherman
• Steve Corbett
• Julian Russell
• Stephanie Hubach
• Fred and Tara Barthel
• Gene Johnson
• Nancy Booher
• George and Karen Grant
• Bob Burns
• Randy Nabors
• David and Nancy Guthrie
• Sarah Lipp

Topics Include:

· Adoption
· Disability
· ESL
· Staffing Volunteers
· Benevolence
· Grief
· Community Outreach
· Peacemaking