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Remember that amazing thing that was said during that one session? Or, how about that joke at the beginning of.. was it lunch? maybe dinner. Feel like you might be missing something? Not any longer! Hear the great teachings and insights from The CASA Network International Leadership Conference 2011 all over again, or for the first time.

General sessions and workshops are available for $5.

To download audio, add the sessions you’re interested in to the shopping cart and purchase. You will then receive a transaction receipt by email with links to download the MP3 file(s). If you don’t see an email within a few minutes, check your spam folder. If you still do not see an email, or if you encounter any errors, please send an email to info@gocasa.org.

Go to the 2011 Conference Audio page.

 

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We’re working on updates to the website, and hope to have some key changes up and running soon:

  • You no longer need a login/password to access the Resource Center.
  • The store site is getting updated with content, notably the audio downloads from the 2011 Leadership Conference.
  • We are making it easier to donate to The CASA Network.

Check back soon to see our progress!

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Welcome to The CASA Network Board!

New to the Board: Pastor Ross Paterson (Seniors/Men’s Ministries), of Crosspoint Community Church of Modesto, CA. A native New Zealander, Ross is the pastor to senior adults. One of his great joys is in coming alongside other men, helping them with the basics of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

We’re happy to have Ross join our organization!

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Welcome to The CASA Network Board!

Wes Wick is co-founder of YES! Young Enough to Serve www.yestoserve.org. YES! helps to energize the hearts of adults toward serving in life’s second half, extending Christ’s love beyond generational and congregational borders. Wes and Judy have a strong desire see young leaders engage with them in the task of tapping the untargeted and too often shelved potential of older adults.

Before Wes and Judy launched YES! in 2008, Wes served extensively in Christian higher education administration, most recently as Vice President for Advancement at Bethany University. He holds a masters degree in Social Science from Azusa Pacific University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from Seattle Pacific University.

Wes and Judy, who reside in Scotts Valley CA, are empty nesters and proud parents of four adult children.

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From our Alliance Partners at Fresh Horizons

In August 2011 Fresh Horizons hosted two conferences for those embracing the new wave of ministry to those in life’s second half. Tauranga in New Zealand’s North Island was the host city for the first New Zealand Conference of this kind in the country. A local board working in cooperation with Fresh Horizons Australia staged a fantastic event over two days that drew close to 100 pastors, church leaders and interested Christians from around New Zealand. The following week Caloundra City in South East Queensland hosted their second Australian Conference with over 60 leaders, ministers and interested Christians from as far away as Victoria attending.

Both conferences benefitted from the insights of keynote speaker Ward Tanneberg (USA) who focused on the topic “Influencing the Generations”. A variety of relevant electives were offered and well received that included the topics “Jesus and women in today’s world”, “Positioning and equipping your church to reach and mobilise baby boomers” and “Accentuating the positive.” A valuable feature of both conferences was the panel of practitioners who are successfully involved in second half ministries. New Zealand’s panel featured Tom Frew, a Baptist pastor whose entire ministry focus is on building a vibrant congregation of over 50s. Nan Kingston-Smith focused on health and fitness while Denise Whitehead is involved with the Tauranga City Council exploring the concept of global age friendly cities.

 

Fresh Horizons is a Kingdom focused ministry established to inspire, educate and equip active Christians to engage in a ministry and evangelism with Baby Boomers and beyond. Learn more at www.freshhorizons.org.au.

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Update for ILC–Anaheim Conference

For those signed up, and all who are still thinking of joining us!

Enjoy your time in Anaheim while at the CASA Network International Leadership Conference! There are any number of places to see and adventures to try in the Orange County area. Take some time to connect with other ministry leaders, colleagues and friends over meals, or talking a stroll on the boardwalk. Check out the websites listed below for ideas of what to do and where to go, and look for discounts to nearby restaurants and activities.

Activities, free and almost free:  Visit Orange County

Special rates when you show your badge:  Deals and Discounts

Don’t forget: attendees staying at the Doubletree Hotel Anaheim receive a discounted rate of $99 per night. 

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Seminar: Igniting Boomers for Significant Impact

“Why are the Boomers in our congregation so uncommitted?  It seems like they used to be so involved and now all they do is attend.”

This question from the Outreach Pastor of a nearby church expresses a growing concern throughout North America. What’s happening to this generation of believers that is supposed to be so interested in “finishing well,” investing their skills and talents, and making a significant impact with the remaining years of their life?

The Finishers Project, partners with the CASA Network, has studied this phenomenon and now offers local churches an opportunity to delve into this challenge. An insightful, one-day seminar is designed to enable church leadership toward a better understanding of, and communication with, this unique boomer generation. It is possible to help them connect with fulfilling ministry roles.

Facilitated by Tom Adelsman, Director of Church Ministries, and Don Parrott, Finishers President, the “Igniting Boomers For Significant Impact” seminar provides a practical understanding of the boomer mindset, why they become less engaged in our churches, and insights into communicating in ways they will hear. The desire of Finishers Project is to help churches mobilize this powerful force of workers for kingdom impact locally and worldwide.

This one-day, adult-learning workshop rotates between short presentations by Adelsman and Parrott, then round-the-table interaction on the questions and challenges presented. Participants and church staff, working with mid-life and beyond adults or lay leadership, leave the four-hour session with a greater understanding of how to help these vital people connect with ministries that utilize their God-given passions.

One recent participant stated, “This meeting was very beneficial to me. It was as advertised!”

We encourage you to contact Finishers Project by phone or email to see if this seminar might be offered in your area. Email: toma@finishers.org, or call 480-854-4444.

 

Don Parrott is President of Finishers Project. For more information, see their website http://finishers.org/.

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Northwest University 75th Commencement

Dr. Douglas Shaw Awarded Sigma Chi Pi

Dr. Shaw Honored at Northwest University’s 75th Commencement

In addition to all of the new alums that were recognized for their scholastic achievements, Dr. Douglas Shaw (‘71) was recognized for the Sigma Chi Pi award for “Diligent Christian Leaders.”

Dr. Shaw graduated with a degree in Religion and Philosophy and while he was at Northwest, served as the ASB Vice-President as well as the World Outreach Ministries Chairman. After leaving NU, he earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the California Graduate School of Theology.

Having been an international student himself (born and raised in India), he began his ministry as Pastor of Evangelism at Valley Christian Center, Dublin CA, where CASA President/Executive Director Ward Tanneberg served as Senior Pastor for 23 years. Dr. Shaw is now the President and CEO of International Students, Inc. (ISI) based in Colorado Springs, Colo. The purpose of ISI is to evangelize international students and equip them for effective service. “Befriending, loving, sharing Jesus” is ISI’s motto.

Dr. Shaw and his wife Susan have three children and three grandchildren.

 

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Apr
30
2011

 

Many have been devastated by tornadoes and floods in recent weeks. Our thoughts and prayers follow them.

“Ward thanks so much! We are all right. The storm missed our home by 2 miles, but missed Caring Days (an adult day care facility) by a mere 200 feet. We have a mile wide swath of complete devastation stretching 5 to 6 miles through the city and metro area, and the half has not been told yet. There are still hundreds missing. The relief effort is amazing, however. This community rises to the occasion. Thanks again for checking in.”

—Dr. Daniel Potts, Tuscaloosa AL

 

Ward, thanks so much for your prayers.  Our son’s home was severely affected, and he is fortunate to be alive. We are helping him dig out, among other duties.  Blessings.

–Dr. Mike Parker, Tuscaloosa AL

 

Thanks Ward. We are fine here in Mobile but three of the churches I have served were hit directly by the tornado. 1st Baptist Cullman, 1st Baptist Fultondale and East Side Baptist Cullman. Tuscaloosa is the hardest hit but all areas are seriously damaged. Thanks for your prayers.

—Ronnie McCarson, Mobile AL

 

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Mar
30
2011

In August 2010, Ward and Dixie Tanneberg made the long trek down under to Australia to be the guest speakers at the first “Fresh Horizons” Conference in the state of Queensland, Australia. The conference was attended by 94 people who found Ward’s messages titled “A Unique 21st Century Opportunity”; “A Unique 21st Century Challenge”; and “A Unique 21st Century Prize”, inspiring and challenging.

Dixie’s session on “The Power of Mentoring” left people wanting to hear more. The Tanneberg’s also took part in a Regional Seniors Convention over three days following the conference. With age percentages similar to the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand is poised to enter a new phase of ministry and outreach to those over 50 in our communities.

In August 2011, Ward and Dixie will return, this time to speak for the first Fresh Horizons 50+ Ministry Leadership Conference in Tauranga, New Zealand. The following week they will speak at the Fresh Horizons 50+ Ministry Leadership Conference in Caloundra QLD Australia, and in a Regional Seniors Conference in the same area.

Fresh Horizons has been established by Richard and Shirley Pearce along with a board of management, to influence, resource and educate those engaged in ministry to people 50+. The Pearce’s have attended the 2008 and 2009 CASA Leadership Conferences in the USA and are looking to forge strong and ongoing links between CASA Network and Fresh Horizons.

—A Report from Fresh Horizons

 

 

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