CAFÉ 2008 Children and Family Educators, sponsored by Rorheim Institute Thursday October 16, 2008 Atlanta Marriott Northwest 200 Interstate North Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW!  Guest Speaker - Ben Freudenburg, Co-Author of The Family Friendly Church The 3rd annual meeting of CAFÉ is delighted to have keynote speaker Ben Freudenburg, Family Life Program Director at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Join us as we hear him share family ministry trends. Session Titles Session 1 - Family Ministry: A Biblical Journey Session 2 - The Tools for Learning and Doing Family Ministry Registration Deadline Registration is due by September 15, 2008 to receive the early registration price of $65. Registrations will be $100 beginning September 16. Click here to register. What is CAFÉ? CAFÉ is a group of educators from academia and church ministry who choose to join together to be advocates for guiding young people toward faith in Jesus Christ and a sound and deep biblical worldview. When and Where is CAFÉ? CAFÉ will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2008, immediately preceding the annual meeting of the North American Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE).  What is the Cost for CAFÉ? Early registrations are being accepted for $65 by September 15. Lunch will be provided by Rorheim Institute. Click here to register. Why CAFÉ? As advocates for directing young people toward Christ through the home and church, we desire to periodically join forces to fellowship, network, encouragement and learn from each other.  CAFÉ Commitments Scripture Instruction The Bible is the foundation and guide for the spiritual nurture of children and youth. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Child Evangelism A personal, regenerative faith response to Jesus Christ is essential for the spiritual growth of children and youth. (John 3:3-8; Titus 3:5-7) Parent Engagement Parents are key to the spiritual nurture of children and youth. (Ephesians 6:1-4; Deuteronomy 6:4-9) Church Equipped Local church leaders lead ministries, interact with parents and model and love kids and teens as a stewardship from the Lord. (Ephesians 4:11-16) Developmental Life Change Creative, progressive, age-appropriate, family-systemic learning is integral for the spiritual nurture of children and youth. (1 Corinthians 13:11; Luke 2:52; Hebrews 5:8) CAFÉ History The first CAFÉ meeting was held on Thursday, October 19, 2006. It was attended by 14 individuals from 13 Christian organizations. This group was composed of academics, local church practitioners, publishers and those serving in para-church ministries.