Innovation and Risk-Taking in Leadership Thursday, June 19, 2003
with George Barna  Barna Research Group Larry Osborne  of North Coast Church   Michael Slaughter Ginghamsburg Church	George Barna	Larry Osborne	Michael Slaughter

But if you see the world a little differently than most others, if you are a leader who is innovative and takes risks, then the Innovation and Risk-Taking Leadership seminar is for you!

Join with other innovative leaders from across the continent for the opportunity to learn from three highly innovative risk-taking leaders: researcher and author George Barna, and pastors and authors Larry Osborne and Michael Slaughter.

This live satellite seminar from CCN will help you discover:

• The characteristics of innovative leaders
• How to convert challenges into opportunities
• How you can create a culture of innovation and risk-taking
• How to get your church to follow you!

Learn how your unique approach can make a major impact on the ministry you lead, whether it be an entire church or a ministry within a church. Take a risk and invest a couple of hours at the Innovation and Risk-Taking Leadership seminar. 

Who should attend these seminars:

• Senior pastors
• Associate pastors
• Executive pastors
• Youth pastors
• Children's pastors
• Men's ministry leaders
• Women's ministry leaders
• Elders
• Lay leaders
• Small group leaders

George Barna, Barna Research Group
George Barna is the president of the Barna Research Group, Ltd., a marketing research firm he started in 1984 that is located in Ventura, California. He has written 31 books, including such best sellers such as The Frog in the Kettle, The Second Coming of the Church, The Power of Vision, and User Friendly Churches. George is a popular speaker at ministry conferences around the world, and has taught at several universities and seminaries. He has served as a pastor of a large, multi-cultural church and has been involved in initiating several new churches.

Larry Osborne, North Coast Church
Dr. Larry Osborne is a senior pastor at North Coast Church in Vista, California. He is a popular contributor to Leadership Journal. Larry has authored two books: The Unity Factor and Measuring Up: The Need to Succeed & Fear of Failure. He is also a contributing author to five other books.


Michael Slaughter, Ginghamsburg Church
Mike is the Chief Dreamer (and lead pastor) of Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio and a catalyst for change in the worldwide church. His dynamic teaching, heart for the lost, and innovative approach to ministry has led Ginghamsburg Church to outgrow all paradigms for churches in cornfields! The author of four books, including his most recent, unLearning Church, Mike is a popular conference speaker. Since Mike's arrival in 1979, Ginghamsburg has grown from 100 people to more than 3,000. The church supports a number of community-minded ministries.