Proclaiming Christ's Kingdom among Students

RUF Mid-Atlantic Training Conference

Timonium, MD

Nov. 12-14, 2010

Jesus declared to his followers, "You are the LIGHT of the world." I wonder what the first disciples thought when they first heard Jesus use this metaphor. Light is essential for life. We need it to live. Can you imagine a world without the sun or without light? Nothing organic can survive without it. Light is also necessary for work. Without it we would be left in the darkness and could not function. We would be blind and lost. Light also restores hope. It encourages our spirits.

Are you aware that Jesus' declaration can also be transferred to you? "YOU are the light of Hopkins." Let that statement sink in for a second. Are you prepared to be this? Do you follow King Jesus with your whole heart, or are you just coasting spirit­ually while you're getting your degree? Are you seeking to live for Jesus or are you living for yourself? If you are striving to follow Christ, then you know what it’s like to need some help. RUF offers this training con­ference to help you grow in following and serving our king while you are a university student. RUF wants to help you to be a bright light while you are a student and beyond.

The focus of this conference will be on training leaders for service in the Kingdom of God. Some sessions will be more theological, and others will be more prac­tical. There will be a mixture of teaching, small group Bible study, and personal reflection. Choose which track fits you now, and come join us! If you aren’t sure which track is right for you, ask Steven or Melynn.

Tracks Offered (indicated **)

**Biblical Discipleship:

Do you want to learn how to follow Christ while at Hopkins? This track will show you how. We will cover such topics as the nature of God, man, and sin; how God saves us in Christ; and how we live the Christian life: focusing on Bible study, prayer, and relationships.

**Bible Survey 

Are large parts of the Bible a mystery to you? Do you feel lost in the Old Testament? Do you get Philip­pians and Phile­mon mixed up? This track will cover the books, char­acters, and themes of the whole Bible to make you feel more at home in the scripture.

**How to Study the Bible:

Some parts of the Bible are con­fusing and others are just misunder­stood. How do you make sense out of this ancient document? This track will teach you principles of sound Bible study and pro­vide two workshops to develop your skills.

How to Share Your Faith:

Have you ever struggled to give a clear answer to someone who asks you why you are a Christian? What would you say to someone who asked you how to become a Christian? This track will teach you how to share your faith with friends and class­mates. Several workshops will give you ample opportunity to practice the skills you will learn.

Leading Bible Studies:

This track is mainly for students leading or aspiring to lead in a ministry, but others may benefit, too. We will review the process of studying the Bible, then cover the process of preparing and lead­ing a Bible study. There will be sev­eral workshops to practice what is being taught.

Prerequisite: “How to Study the Bible”

Training Disciples:

This track is for students who are leading others. Our focus will be on training people to serve in Christ’s Kingdom. First we will discuss principles of training, then there will be a workshop to design a plan to train some­one.

Prerequisite: Approval of your campus minister.

Note: At least 6 participants are re­quired for each track.

Training Conference De­tails

When:

The conference begins Friday at 7:30 pm, and con­cludes Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Where:

The training conference will be held at Timonium Presbyterian Church located in Timonium, MD. Timonium is a mere 20 minutes from the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. For more information: http://www.timpca.org Lodging will be in the homes of near­by families. Breakfast will be provided by your host family both Saturday and Sunday morning.

303 West Timonium Road
Timonium, Maryland 21093-2930

Activities:

There will be some free time Saturday after lunch during which time you may study or sleep. Or you can join a group going down to the Inner Harbor.

What to Bring:

- Clothes for Saturday

- A Bible, pen, and notebook

- Your pre-course assignment

- Toiletries

- Money for books, Saturday lunch

Transportation:

Rides will be provided from the The Beach at Hopkins at 6:30 pm on Friday evening.

Cost:

- $25 to cover Saturday breakfast and dinner, travel, and materials costs.

- We will be buying our lunch on Sat.

- Make checks payable to “RUF Hopkins.”

Fall 2010

Registration Deadline: 11/8/10

Conference: 11/12-14/10

Tracks Offered:

**Bible Survey

**How to Study the Bible

**Leading Bible Studies

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Please fill out the registration form on the next panel and give it with $25 to Steven by the registration dead­line.

Questions?

Ask Steven Badorf

7301 Old Harford Road

Baltimore, MD 21234-7118 

SBadorf@ruf.org

410.375.5316

Registration Form

Name:________________________________

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Year in School (Circle)

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Track (check one):

– Bible Survey (Winter only)

– Biblical Discipleship

– How to Study the Bible (Winter only)

– How to Share Your Faith

– Leading Bible Studies (Winter only)

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