Training Conference Details

When? The conference begins on Friday evening at 7:30 pm and concludes Sunday after church. Participants must attend the entire conference. Where? This spring, the RUF Mid-Atlantic Training conference will be held at Pilgrim Church located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information: http://pilgrimphilly.org/ Lodging will be provided in the homes of nearby families, and these host families will also provide breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Activities There will be free time on Saturday after dinner during which time you may read, study or sleep or you can join a group and shop in King of Prussia or see some of the tourist sites in the city of brotherly love. What Should I Bring? Clothes for Saturday & Sunday Toiletries A Bible, pen, and notebook Your pre-course assignment $$ for books Saturday and Sunday lunches plus some snacks will be provided.

When are the Deadlines? Registration Deadline: 01/29/2012 Please ll out the registration form on the rst panel and give it with $30 to Steven Badorf by the registration deadline. Schools in Attendance? Hopkins, Maryland, Lehigh, NYC colleges & Universities Questions? Ask Steven Badorf SBadorf@ruf.org 410.375.5316 For Online Registration: http://www.rufhopkins.org

How Will We Get There? Rides will be provided or you can take the train. We will be leaving on Friday afternoon around 4:00 pm and should arrive back at Hopkins sometime during the late afternoon on Sunday 4ish? What is the Cost? $30 to cover food and materials. Make checks payable to Steven Badorf Transportation Dinner Saturday night

RUF Mid-Atlantic Training Conference Feb. 3-5, 2012 Philadelphia, PA

Registration Form Name:________________________________ Email Address:________________________ Phone Number:________________________ Year in School (Circle) 1 2 3 4 5 M1 M2 PhD Which track will you be taking? Biblical Discipleship How to Study the Bible Leading Bible Studies Bible Survey

Amount Enclosed: _________ I can drive (Circle) Yes No If driving, I can take ______ others in my car. Allergies: ______________________________ Complete the following if this is your rst conference: Permanent Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________

esus announced that the Kingdom of God is like a pearl of great price. It is incredibly valuable. It is worth immeasurable riches or fame. It is even more valuable than a Nobel prize. As a matter of fact, as Jesus told the story he said that a man sold everything that he had so that he could purchase the pearl. The cost was irrelevant to the man. Possessing the pearl was everything. In other words, possessing the Kingdom of God should be worthy of everything that you own and have and are. What is the Kingdom of God? The Kingdom of God is the rule of God. In the Ancient Near East, the presence of the Kingdom was often associated with the presence of the King. Wherever the King was, the Kingdom was. In other words, the Kingdom of God is present with the past, present, and future presence of Jesus Christ, the King. Jesus is raised from the dead and has poured out his Spirit who lives in his people. If Jesus lives in you, then the Kingdom of God is present in your life as you live in and by and for Jesus. The focus of this RUF conference will be on equipping you for better service in the Kingdom of God. This is a training conference. We want to help you to understand and apply the reality of the Kingdom in your life. Some sessions will be more theological, and others will be more practical. In our training, we will integrate teaching, small group discussion, and personal reection for maximum impact. Let me encourage you, if this is your rst time at a training conference to attend the track on Biblical Discipleship.

**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 which will help you to practically 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? How would you lead someone to faith in Christ? 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 learn. **Leading Bible Studies This track is mainly for students who are leading or are aspiring to lead in a ministry, but others may benet too. After reviewing the process of studying the Bible, this track will cover the process of preparing and leading a Bible study. There will also be several workshops to practice what you are learning. Prerequisite: How to Study the Bible **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. Training Disciples This track is for students who are leading others. Our focus will be on training people to serve in Christs Kingdom. After discussing the principles of training, a workshop will be offered to help you to design a plan to train someone else. Prerequisite: Approval of your campus minister.
Note: At least 6 participants are required for each track to run.

Tracks Offered this Spring Indicated by**

**Biblical Discipleship Do you want to learn how to follow Christ better while you are at Hopkins? This track will show you how. In this track we will cover such topics as the nature of God, the nature of humanity, and the nature of sin. Well also look at how God saves us in Christ; and how we live the Christian life: focusing on Bible study, prayer, and relationships.