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2005
Baptist Communicators Association
Annual Workshop &
Wilmer C. Fields Awards Banquet
APRIL 20-23, 2005
WESTIN TABOR CENTER
DENVER, COLORADO
YOU’RE INVITED...
On April 20-23, 2005, Southern Baptists in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, will host the
annual workshop of the Baptist Communicators Association. Each year at the workshop, communications professionals from state conventions, national Southern Baptist agencies, seminaries, colleges & universities, and other entities gather for training and education. Plan now to attend this
time of fellowship, networking, professional development and FUN!!
You work hard to support the ministries within your organization and to use your skills in Kingdom
work. This annual workshop is an important time to fellowship with other communication professionals; volunteer in a mission opportunity; improve understanding of communication processes;
sharpen existing skills; comprehend new technologies; and discover tried-and-true techniques. It’s
an invaluable time for participants.
RATTLEBRAIN THEATER
This year’s workshop will kickoff on Wednesday evening
with a dessert reception and private show at the
Rattlebrain Theater, Denver’s premiere improvisational
comedy theater. Winner of the 42nd annual Downtown
Denver Awards and nominated for Best Comedy and Best Theater Season by the Denver Post Ovation
Awards, Rattlebrain Theater has become Denver’s popular home for original comedy. Known for biting wit, irreverent attitude and skilled acting, Rattlebrain performs in its hip theater, conveniently
located right next door to the Westin, in the historic D&F Clock Tower.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
On Thursday and Friday, we’ll get down to business with breakout sessions that will offer training in
electronic media, graphic design, news writing, photography, public relations and more. Be sure to
check the BCA website at www.baptistcommunicators.org for a complete listing of workshop titles,
descriptions and leaders as it becomes available.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
This year’s workshop will feature keynote sessions by author, speaker and consultant Sally
Morgenthaler and Tom Fortson, president and CEO of Promise Keepers.
Sally Morgenthaler, founder of Sacramentis.com, speaks and teaches on issues
of worship, postmodern culture and evangelism. Her multi-media keynotes
have received wide acclaim, having presented to audiences from three hundred
to three thousand. Sally’s Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers Into the
Presence of God (Zondervan, 1995) has become a touchstone for postmodern,
worship-driven ministry and a work whose popularity spans denominational
boundaries. Her expertise on postmodern culture can help us rebrand our
denomination as we strive to reach younger generations.
In 2003, Tom Fortson was named president and CEO of Promise Keepers
where he had served as chief operating officer since 1996. Tom spent many
years in corporate America, serving as an administrator at General Motors
Corporation in Detroit and as the vice president of human resources at
Edwards Baking Company in Atlanta, Georgia; has served as dean at the
Atlanta Center for Theological Studies and as president of Next Step
Consultants, a Christian consulting group based in Atlanta. Tom sits on the
board of trustees for Moody Bible Institute and is a member of the board of directors of the National
Religious Broadcasters. He and his wife, Toni, are speakers for Campus Crusade Family Life
Seminars.
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
On Friday, we’ll take a short road trip down to Colorado Springs for a tour of the
national headquarters of Focus on the Family. FOTF began in 1977 in response
to Dr. James Dobson’s increasing concern for the American family and has
since become an international organization with more than 74 different ministries requiring nearly 1,300 employees. On the now-daily broadcast heard on
over 6,000 facilities worldwide, Dr. Dobson still explores family issues, usually
with one or more recognized experts as guests. Meanwhile, other parts of the organization produce six additional broadcasts, ten magazines sent to more than 2.3 million people a
month, award-winning books, films and videos. Focus also responds to as many as 55,000 letters a
week, offers professional counseling and referrals to a network of 1,500 therapists, and addresses
public policy and cultural issues.
FLYING W CHUCKWAGON
We’ll end the day with an authentic western chuckwagon dinner and
stage show at the Flying W Ranch. The Flying W is a working, mountain
cattle ranch that has specialized in western food and entertainment since
1953. In the high season they entertain and serve dinner to over a thousand persons nightly. The Flying W has a winning combination of beautiful natural surroundings, an authentic old western town and mouthwatering food. The Flying W Wranglers top the evening off with their outstanding western stage show that is unsurpassed in the West.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
On Saturday, you can choose from exploring Denver on your own or you can spend the day with
other BCAers in Estes Park, Colorado, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. The national
Park and Roosevelt National Forest surround the village of Estes Park with spectacular mountain
scenery, abundant wildlife habitat, miles of hiking trails and scenic drives. For years people have visited Estes Valley to enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, moderate climate and abundant wildlife.
WILMER C. FIELDS AWARDS BANQUET
On Saturday evening, the workshop will conclude with the annual Wilmer C. Fields Awards
Banquet, recognizing those BCA members who have done exemplary work in the past year.
DENVER
Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains,
Denver is one of America’s most beautiful
cities. And one of the most fun! Blessed with
300 days of sunshine a year, Denver is a
lively city with a great love of the outdoors.
Downtown Denver is a bustling area centered around a mile-long pedestrian promenade -- the 16th Street Mall -- that is lined
with outdoor cafes and shops. Down every street are mountain views. Just down the street
from the Westin is LoDo, a 25-square block historic district that is now home to many
restaurants, outdoor cafes, shops and art galleries. An important part of any BCA annual
workshop is the chance to network with friends and colleagues. Downtown Denver will provide many wonderful opportunities for that kind of fellowship.
ARRIVING
A major hub for United Airlines and the home of
Frontier Airlines, Denver International Airport is easy
to access from across the country. It is served by most
major airlines and rental car companies. DIA’s
Ground Transportation Counter and all rental car
counters are located in the main terminal of DIA on
Level 5, as soon as you come up the escalator from
the train. Because DIA is located so far from downtown Denver, a typical cab fare will cost about $46. If
you aren’t traveling with others with whom you can share a cab, a less expensive option is
Super Shuttle. They offer a one-way rate of $18 and a slightly discounted round-trip rate of
$30 from the airport to the Westin. You do not need a reservation to ride Super Shuttle, as the
vans leave the airport for downtown hotels every fifteen minutes. To purchase a ride on Super
Shuttle visit their counter on Level 5 of the main terminal at DIA and identify yourself with
Baptist Communicators Association. For more options or for questions, you may contact
DIA’s Ground Transportation Counter at 1-800-AIR-2DEN or locally at 303-342-4059.
WESTIN TABOR CENTER
Our host hotel for the 2005 Workshop is the Westin Tabor Center. Adjacent to the 16th Street
Mall, the newly-refurbished hotel is just steps away from many shops and restaurants. All
guest rooms feature Westin’s signature Heavenly
Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. High-speed Internet
access is available on premier floors and wireless
access is available in public areas. The hotel is offering guest rooms at $119 per night for our meeting.
For reservations, contact the
Westin at 303-572-9100 by
March 31 and identify yourself with BCA. If you rent a
car or drive your own vehicle, there is a fee for parking. Contact the hotel for
those rates.
Schedule
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
4:00 pm
Registration Begins (Registration Table Closes at 7:00 pm)
6:30 pm
Opening Dessert Reception -- Rattlebrain Theater
7:30 pm
Private Show -- Rattlebrain Theater
THURSDAY,
7:00 am
7:30 am
8:15 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
12:15 pm
1:00 pm
2:15 pm
3:15 pm
3:30 pm
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Registration (Registration Table Closes at Noon)
Breakfast
Keynote Speaker
Sally Morgenthaler of Sacramentis.com
Author, Speaker, Consultant
Session I
Break
Session II
Luncheon
Keynote Speaker
Tom Fortson of Promise Keepers
President & CEO
Session III
Break
Session IV
Dinner on Your Own
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
7:30 am
Breakfast
8:15 am
Business Session
9:15 am
Session V
10:15 am
Break
10:30 am
Session VI
11:30 am
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm
Bus Leaves for Field Trip to Colorado Springs
2:30 pm
Tour of Focus on the Family
4:30 pm
Bus Leaves for Flying W Chuckwagon
5:00 pm
Dinner & Show at the Flying W Chuckwagon
7:30 pm
Bus Leaves for Denver
9:00 pm
Arrive Back at Hotel
SATURDAY,
7:30 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
3:00 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 p.m.
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Breakfast on Your Own
Bus Leaves for Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park
Bus Arrives in Estes Park
Bus Leaves for Denver
Arrive Back at Hotel
Dinner
Wilmer C. Fields Awards Banquet at the Hotel
2005 BCA Workshop
Registration
STEP 1:
Book your hotel reservations by calling the Westin Tabor Center at 303-572-9100. The room rate is $119 per
night plus tax when you identify yourself with BCA. Please make your reservations by March 31 to get this rate.
STEP 2:
Make a check payable to Baptist Communicators Association and send it, along with this form, to: BCA
Workshop Registration, 1715-K South Rutherford Boulevard, #295, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
WORKSHOP FEES:
Early Bird Full Registration -- $235 (For BCA members.)
Includes the opening reception and private show at the Rattlebrain Theater, three meals at the hotel, breaks,
workshops, excursion to Focus on the Family, chuckwagon dinner and show at the Flying W Ranch, transportation to Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park and the awards banquet. After March 31, full registration is $260.
Early Bird Guest Registration -- $135 (For non-BCA members.)
Includes the opening reception and private show at the Rattlebrain Theater, three meals at the hotel, breaks,
workshops, excursion to Focus on the Family, chuckwagon dinner and show at the Flying W Ranch, transportation to Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park and the awards banquet. After March 31, guest registration is $160.
Banquet Only Registration -- $50
Includes the meal and festivities at the Wilmer C. Fields Awards Banquet.
2005 Workshop Registration
(PLEASE USE ONE FORM FOR EACH PARTICIPANT)
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Organization: ______________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: _____________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
YES
NO
Are you planning to attend the excursion to Focus on the Family and
the Flying W Chuckwagon on Friday?
YES
NO
Will you be riding the bus to Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National
Park on Saturday?
Enclosed is my check for (please check one):
Full Registration -- $__________
Guest Registration -- $__________
Banquet Only Registration -- $50