Good Soil Evangelism & Discipleship Seminar
3-Day Seminar (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday) - Includes Bible Storying principles and practice and Training Certification.
Location
This seminar will be held at the ABWE International Headquarters near New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [directions]
Registration Fee
$180 per participant (includes lunch, snacks, and instructional materials and other resources)
- If you have attended a seminar in Harrisburg, PA, you (as a former attendee) may come back for half price if you bring your books (GSED Seminar Workbook/Training Wheels, The Story of Hope, and The Way to Joy).
- If
you have attended a seminar in Harrisburg, PA, and bring a guest with you when
you come back, you (as a former attendee) may come free if you bring your books (GSED Seminar Workbook/Training Wheels, The Story of Hope, and The Way to Joy).
- If
you have attended a seminar in Harrisburg, PA, and bring five or more guests
with you when you come back, you (as a former attendee) may come free if you bring your books (GSED Seminar Workbook/Training Wheels, The Story of Hope, and The Way to Joy). And your guests will be
given a 20% discount.
For discount codes, Email info@GoodSoil.com if you
qualify in any of the above. Please include the names of your guest(s), if applicable.
ABWE Missionaries, please note:
To pay using your ABWE Missionary account, please register as a
missionary and fill out your missionary account number in the field
provided. Then under "Review Registration", enter "ABWEM" in the "Discount Code" field and click on "Apply" for amount due to come to $0 and avoid paying by credit card. Then click "Finish".
Check In
The check-in process will begin 30 minutes prior to the first session
of each seminar. You will receive a name tag which will identify you as
a registered attendee.
Schedule
Morning Session | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch | 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Session | 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Accommodations
ABWE receives a corporate discount at Fairfield Inn at 185 Beacon Hill Blvd, New Cumberland, PA 17070. CLICK HERE to be directed to the reservation page.
ABWE personnel who stay at the hotel need to pay the hotel and request reimbursement through Missionary Finance.
ABWE Guest Services also has a block of rooms reserved for
participants in the Good Soil Seminars. Guestrooms are located on the
ABWE property and include private baths, a self-serve continental
breakfast, cable TV and internet. The price is $50 per night
(single/double) plus $10 per night for third occupant. To make a
reservation, please contact
GuestServices@abwe.org for a reservation form. The block of rooms will be released two weeks prior to the training event, so secure your reservation early. Rooms are limited and fill quickly.
Meals
Lunch and breaks will be provided each day of the event. You will be
responsible for your own breakfast and dinner. An expanded continental
breakfast is included in the hotel room fee and several restaurants are
within walking distance of the hotel. ABWE Guest Housing includes a
kitchen shared by four guestrooms and provides a self-serve continental
breakfast.
Dress
Please dress comfortably. Business casual is typical, but jeans are appropriate.
Childcare
We encourage families with children to arrange for childcare at
home, or to bring a family member who can watch their children in the
hotel or guest room.
For ABWE personnel who have infants, or who are unable to
find caregivers, we are glad to provide childcare
at an additional fee for children four years old and younger. Requests must
be made to the event coordinator no less than 90 days prior to the
event so childcare workers can be scheduled. Send an email to trainingevents@abwe.org.
Please note that we cannot provide or accommodate child care for non-ABWE personnel on-site during these seminars.
Transportation
ABWE is not able to provide transportation for this event. Please make all of your own travel arrangements.
NOTICE OF CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPH
We often take photos of Good Soil seminars that are in progress for
use in promoting Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship. Photographs
taken during this event may or may not include your recognizable image.
By submitting this registration form, you consent to being photographed
and authorize ABWE to use those photographs in print, digital or
web-based format for its promotional, archival, and other purposes. If
you do not wish your photo to be used, please advise us by e-mail at Info@goodsoil.com. We appreciate your cooperation in this way.
Some of the resources included with registration shown below.