Rec Lab

Catch it at Rec Lab 2010

"He persevered, as one who sees Him who is invisible." Hebrews 11:27, HCSB

April 25-29, 2010

Ridgecrest Conference Center, near Asheville - North Carolina

REC LAB is the oldest and most attended conference on the use of sports and recreation as ministry tools in the world. REC LAB is interdenominational in scope with an evangelistic core. It is the one conference that teaches attendees the ins and outs of the broad scope of sports and recreation ministry in any size church. REC LAB is the place to learn how to make those efforts intentionally evangelistic and discipleship oriented. The conference is designed to meet the needs of the attendees providing relevant and interesting seminars led by practitioners in the field, spirit filled worship and a low key schedule. REC LAB is unique in the fact that along with the technical how to’s of the work; it provides intentional times for refreshing and refocusing during worship and personal leisure.

Every church uses recreation and sports in its ministry at some point. The problem is most churches do not know how to make sure intentional ministry happens using these unique tools. If you can only make it to one conference, REC LAB should be the one – because it is practical in application, personally refreshing and inspirational to the spirit.

SUNDAY
2:00-5:00 – Rec Lab Registration
6:30 – Introduction to the week - Dessert Reception
8:00 – Fun for Everyone!

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 – 8:50 The “Big 1” A totally relevant topic discussed by one who is living it           
9:00 – 9:50 Seminars
10:00-10:50 Seminars
11:00-11:50 Bible Study
12:00  Lunch  (Q & A)
1:30 – 2:30 Repeat a.m. seminars (mon. & wed.)    
3:00 – 5:00 Free Time Choices (see brochure)
5:30 – 6:30 Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 Worship/Music (Wed. Closing Banquet)
8:30 – Community of Capricious Coolness, Fun and Frivolity!
Note: Schedule  is subject to change without notice
  

CONFERENCE BROAD TOPIC AREAS
Tailor your seminar experience to exactly what you need it to be as you
choose from the numerous seminars under these overarching headings:

• Trends in Culture Affecting Sports/Rec Ministry
• Personal Development - Spiritual, Marital, Relationships
• Games of All Kinds for All Ages
• Age Group Ministry
• Rec. 101 - The Basics Based on the Right Foundation
• Sports - Evangelism and Outreach
• Social Recreation Ideas - Bringing out the Community in the Community
• Missions - Sports Evangelism Events and Mission Trips
• Outdoor/Adventure Recreation - Cool Tools
• Administration - Facilities and Progamming Design
• Fitness/Wellness - Ideas that Reach

FREE TIME CHOICES:
Ridgecrest is located in one of America’s premier locations for both indoor and outdoor recreation, entertainment and sight seeing. Participants will enjoy an afternoon and other times of refreshment and retooling as they take advantage of leisure opportunities on and off campus.
• On the Big Screen: Fireproof, Facing the Giants, Flywheel
• Volleyball, basketball, dodgeball
• Outdoor Laser Tag
• Ropes Course
• Putt Putt
• Disc Golf
• The Annual REC LAB Golf Tournament
• White Water Rafting – French Broad River
• Connect Ministries $1,000.00 3 Pt. Contest
• Slam Dunk Competition
• Rail Road Museum
• Biltmore Mansion Tours
• Chimney Rock
• And More!!

Worship and Platform Leaders

Speaker:  Jason Cruise
Jason began is the founder of  Outdoor Ministry Network, a ministry that creates strategies and resources for churches who wanting to reach outdoorsmen. OMN works with churches and denominational entities all across the country to influence and reaching ever more men, and their families.

Jason’s burden for reaching men helping them be all that God has called them to be has led to the start of a men’s ministry that endeavors to enable churches to reach men in a ways men understand and will respond to.  Jason is a dynamic presenter who has a wealth of spiritual insight that is accompanied by a sincere desire to guide others to higher ground. You will enjoy his story telling and sense of humor that is both effective and always relevant. Jason brings an
energy to Rec Lab that you will find absolutely infectious.
 
Jason has authored several books, produced men's ministry related videos, is the Executive Editor for The Sportsman's Bible, and is a consultant for churches that were wishing to maximize men's ministry efforts. Recently Jason has started a Direct TV program for men entitled: Dad and Me. Jason Cruise has served churches as Senior Pastor, Evangelism Pastor, and College & Youth Pastor for churches in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. 

Worship Leader: James Tealy
James Tealy has spent most of his life calling the deeply soulful city of New Orleans home. In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, Tealy and his wife decided to head north. It's in Nashville, TN that worship leader and singer/songwriter Tealy currently serves on staff with Mosaic Church. Like many Nashvillians, James Tealy is a multi-tasker. When he’s not writing songs for a diverse crop of artists as a staff songwriter at Centricity Music, Tealy integrates his deeply personal insights on love, faith, and mission into his own material--most recently on the release "The Hardest Step to Land."

 

Wednesday Evening Entertainment:
Steve Brogan
Steve Brogan is versatile and personable entertainer. Steve and his "friends" perform for churches and other venues nationwide. He has appeared on stage with The Eagles, The Temptations and country music artist Bryan White as well as on Good Morning America and The Fox Network, to name a few. Steve’s style is focused on audience participation and includes all ages. If you have not seen Steve and his “friends” you are in for a true Rec Lab Treat.
 

 

The BIG 1: Relevant discussions of critical issues. This hour will be devoted to hearing about and discussion issues we all face as ministers, parents, spouses and Christians.

Ronnie Joe Web – Ronnie Joe was on the church bus that flipped this past summer where two teenagers were killed on the way to camp. His first hand experience with the wreck and the aftermath of such an event will help us all. He will tell us all that “It Can Happen to Your Church”.

Siran Stacy – As a gifted athlete, life was great; fabulous college football career at Alabama, playing for the pros in Canada and the US. Siran had a  wonderful family and a bright future that would led him to fame and fortune as an athlete. It all ended quickly and tragically on one day. Siran faced overwhelming obstacles to rebuild his life. He will testify to God’s grace as he tells us about “Overcoming Tragedy”

 

 

 

Seminars topics
• Reaching the Age of Aquarius: Ministry to Baby Boomers
• What Men Need to Know About Women
• Financial Peace
• Balancing Ministry and Family
• Reaching for More in Ministry (Minister’s Wives)
• Crazy Insane Games
• Prison Ministry with Softball/Sports
• Recreation for Mission Trips
• Administering a Facility
• Liability and Risk with a Recreation Center
• Sports, Parents, and Kids
• The Basics of Student Development in an Innovative Church
• Ministry to Inner City Students
• Q & A Panel Discussion with Recreation Veterans
and many more!

Rec Lab Traditions
• 80-plus professional level recreation/sports ministry seminars
• Men’s ministry seminars
• Outdoor ministry seminars
• Spouse seminars
• Personal enrichment seminars
• Heartfelt praise and worship
• Networking opportunities
• Personal counseling
• Games classes
• Vendor area for hands-on experience with equipment and vendors
• Introduction to the latest sports and recreation ministry tools
• Facility design consultations
• Programming consultations
• Personal enrichment day
• Golf tournament

Who Should Attend?
Rec Lab is for anyone who uses recreation and sports in a ministry context – student ministers, children's ministers, education ministers, music ministers, recreation/sports ministers, family ministers, men's ministry leaders, women's ministry leaders, camp staff and laypersons.

Package Prices:
Includes 4 nights lodging, program fee and meals beginning with Sunday dessert reception after worship, Monday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Tuesday breakfast and lunch, Wednesday breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Single room/meals and Conference =       $640.00 per person, deluxe housing
Double room/meals and Conference =     $480.00 per person, deluxe housing
 
Student Rate (Standard Housing/Quad Occupancy) =    $220.00 per person
 
Spouse Rate = $150.00

If staying off campus Program fee = $200
Meals as purchased
Off campus Insurance/etc.  $25 max.
 

The Ray Conner Rec Lab Scholarships
College and seminary students can attend Rec Lab 2010 for a reduced program fee by applying for the Ray Conner Rec Lab Scholarship. Mail applications (available from your major professor or from John Garner at Johncgarner@comcast.net) to:
(A limited number of scholarships are available. Recipients will be notified by e-mail. See your professor to determine if credit is given for attending Rec Lab.)

Registration: 
Register for Rec Lab. 
A deposit of the program fee and first night room rate is required  to register for Rec Lab.
Online:
Phone: 800.588.7222

Cancellation Policy: No refunds after 4 p.m. (CST) on Friday, March 30, 2010. We encourage you to take advantage of the ministry opportunity to transfer your registration to another person if you cannot attend.

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Prices, dates, location, and speakers subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

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