SEMINARY EXTENSION/THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION/CONTINUING EDUCATION.   Options: Chowan University. has an excellent tuition rate for full-time pastors.  Contact Dr.  J. Brabban at brabbj@chowan.edu.

THE CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE.   Friday, January 8, 9, and 10 at Corinth Baptist Church, Elizabeth City (1035 US 17 business).  Theme is Informative Instruction Leading to Directed Change.  Sessions are Friday, 7-9 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, 6 p.m. with a renewal of vows service.  If interested call Corinth Baptist Church at 252-335-7287 or 334-1500.  Pastor is David Turner.

DOWN EAST REACH UP TOUR  - BEDOTELL – TRAINING YOUTH AND YOUTH LEADERS.  Sunday, January 24, 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston.  Theme is Praying Your Friends to Christ. Sunday, Feb. 21, 5-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Washington, NC.  Theme is Share Jesus Without Fear.  Sunday, March 7, 5-7 p.m. at the Bob Martin Agricultural Center in Williamston.  This is the Reach Up Rally.  The BeDoTell Youth Leadership Team from the NC Baptist Convention will lead these training and worship events.  To get involved or register call Jason Braswell at 252-217-3954 or Jason Tate at 252-802-0022. 

THE CALL TO LEAD – TRAINING YOUTH TO BE LEADERS.   Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20^th at the Nags Head Church (13 mp Nags Head/next to Jockey’s Ridge).   The focus is training youth with leadership potential how to be an effective Christian leader.  Cost is $40 per youth and leader and covers Friday night supper, Saturday lunch, and a copy of Help! I’m a Student Leader, by Doug Fields.  For more details check out www.thecallobx.com or call Andy Lawrenson at 252-441-7548.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING.   Saturday, February 20, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sedley Baptist Church in the Blackwater (Virginia) Association.  Leader is Ken Dibble, Youth Ministry Stategist for the BGAV.  Discussion of the “How to’s of effective youth ministry.”  To register contact the church at 757-562-5614 and leave a message.  Contact person is Jim Foreman of Sedley Baptist.

A GLIMPSE INTO WORLD RELIGIONS – HELPS FOR UNDERSTANDING AND WITNESSING.   Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the West Chowan Baptist Assoc. 335 Hwy. 42 West, Ahoskie, 27910.  Phone: 252-332-3235.  A study of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Islam, Hinduism, New Age, and Baha’ism.  Leaders include Dr. George Braswell, Edisson Etienne, Heather Webb, and John Pond.  Participants must pre-register by calling the association office (332-3235) or by e-mailing at wcba@net-change.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TRAINING.   Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1500 Sewells Point Rd. Norfolk.  Jumpstart: training leaders for the ages. Cost: $10 includes a workbook and breakfast.  Register by Monday, April 12, at 757-938-9793 (Norfolk Association office) or admin@norbaptist.com

REGIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES.   Thursday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Location: Enterprise Baptist, 404 Enterprise Rd. Littleton, NC 27850.  Registration is with Larry Padgett, 252-257-4513 or cullombaptist@embarqmail.com

MISSIONAL RENAISSANCE – REGGIE MCNEAL.  Thursday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bayside Baptist Church, 1920 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach, VA  23455.   Conference leader is author and renown speaker, Reggie McNeal, author of The Present Future, Practicing Greatness, and this new book, which can be purchased at the conference for $10, Missional Renaissance.  Cost of the conference is $25, which includes lunch.  Register at admin@norbaptist.com  or by calling 757-938-9793 by April 26.

HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN MINISTRY.  Monday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the West Chowan Ministry Resource Center in Ahoskie, 252-332-3235.  This conference will feature a 4-person panel of seasoned pastors who have spent over 30 years each in the ministry.  Most have pastured the same church for 20 years or more.  The panel will discuss 10 areas of ministry: 5 on personal life habits, and 5 on ministry issues.  This will be a lively discussion, and will be designed for pastors with 10 years or less experience in the pastorate.  There is no charge.  Registration can be made with the WCBA at wcba@net-change.com or by calling 252-332-3235 or 252-312-9910.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.   Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Missions Resource Center, West Chowan Association in Ahoskie.  10 topics are included, including classes in personal evangelism, website formation, deacon training, conflict resolution, becoming a more dynamic Sunday School teacher and more.  Register with the West Chowan Association at 252-332-3235 or e-mail wcba@net-change.com.