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CMI Speaker Training
Learn how to build a better creation presentation
Do you teach on creation at your church? Do you have a desire to help Christians grow in their faith by teaching Biblical truths from Genesis together with the latest scientific evidences that support it?
In August 2012 we sent out an INFObytes calling for speakers, for anyone interested in becoming a CMI speaker. Many responded to that invitation. We are now opening this 2-day training session to anyone who has a desire to improve their talks, or to begin teaching in their own church on the creation/evolution issue.
The focus of this training conference will be on those who responded to the “Call for speakers” INFObytes, but even if you are not able to come on board as a CMI speaker, the lessons shared at this conference will help you.
CMI speaker training—Friday Jan 11th and Sat Jan 12th, 2013.
Location: City Centre Baptist Church, 1075 Eglinton Ave. West Mississauga, ON L5V 2W3
(905) 826-8581 Directions
Cost: $45 (Includes snacks and refreshments throughout the event, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, speakers media pack [includes PowerPoint slides, video clips etc for constructing talks/presentations] and access to all sessions).
Suggested accommodations: Comfort Inn Meadowvale (CN391) 2420 Surveyor Rd, Mississauga, ON, CA, L5N 4E6 Phone: (905) 858-8600 Fax: (905) 858-8574 (Approximately $85 per night plus taxes, to arrange for a room mate to share cost please call Tina at 519-746-7616 x 323).
Schedule: Friday Jan 11th from 6pm–9pm and Saturday Jan 12th from 9am–5pm.
Training speakers: Richard Fangrad—Speaker/TV Show host and CEO of CMI Canada and Calvin Smith—Speaker/TV Show host. Guest Speaker will be Dr Gary Chiang PhD.
Topics will include:
- Understand why we speak, who can speak, and what to speak—the CMI ministry model
- How to structure a Creation Message
- Building relationship before, during and after the event
- Understanding your target audience
- Overcoming objections
- How best to deal with Q and A sessions
… and much more!
Detailed Schedule
Friday |
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| 6.00pm | Meet and greet Refreshments-coffee/tea-snacks-Introduction |
| 6.30pm | Session 1—The CMI Ministry model |
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Speaker: Richard Fangrad Topic: Understand why we speak, who can speak, and what to speak +Q&A | |
| 7.30pm | Refreshments Coffee, tea and snacks |
| 7.45pm | Session 2—CMI Strategy |
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Speaker: Calvin Smith Topic: Understanding your target audience and overcoming objections +Q&A |
Saturday |
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| 9.00am | Meet and greet Refreshments-coffee/tea-snacks-Introduction |
| 9.30am | Session 1—Nuts and Bolts |
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Speaker: Richard Fangrad Topic: A CMI event from beginning to end +Q&A | |
| 10.30am | Refreshments Coffee, tea and snacks |
| 10.45am | Session 2—Lecture from Dr. Gary Chiang |
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Speaker: Dr. Gary Chiang Topic: Interacting with Christian Evolutionists: a view from the trenches +Q&A | |
| 11:45am | Lunch Soup/Sandwiches-fruit-coffee/tea-snacks |
| 1.00pm | Session 3—Mixing the Key Ingredients |
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Speaker: Calvin Smith Topic: Constructing a CMI Relevance Talk +Q&A | |
| 2.00pm | Refreshments Coffee, tea and snacks |
| 2.30pm | Session 4—Open Q&A |
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Speakers: Richard Fangrad/Calvin Smith Topic: Attendee’s questions | |
| 5.00pm | End |
