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Thu, Nov 11, 04 Please Note: When you subscribed to the Building Church Leaders newsletter we promised we would let you know about special offers available from ChristianityToday.com. If you prefer not to receive these offers, click here to manage your newsletter options. Special Event Top 10 Signs You're Overloaded Kevin Miller You're normal. You're not crazy. But too much information may be making you feel that way. Do you recognize any of these signs that you're suffering from information overload? You feel life has become just too complicated. You know your cell phone, PDA, or laptop can do a whole lot more than you're using it for, but you don't have time to read the manual or help programs. You have a stack of journals, magazines, and books that never seems to shrink. You attended a great seminar and took notes, but as soon as you got back, the crazy pace picked up again, and you haven't done anything with the notes yet. Someone mentions a book you haven't read or a movie you haven't seen. You nod as if you have. You find it nearly impossible to concentrate on a project, because of phone calls, email, voice mail, and interruptions. You go to vote, and you don't really know anything about many of the candidates on the ballot. Your mind keeps churning after you go to bed and keeps you awake at night. You recently had an important file or check in your office, but for the life of you, you can't find it. You're starting to wonder if your memory is slipping, and you're writing things down more than ever because you can't keep it all in your head. If you recognized yourself in 3 or more of these statements, I invite you to join me for a practical, biblical satellite seminar. On Thursday, February 17, I'll provide tested, proven approaches that have helped me, and will help you: Gain needed time reserves Have more time and energy for family, faith, and friends Create opportunities to recharge your batteries Create margin for the things that matter most Adopt the pace of faith You'll be among the first to hear highlights from my new book, Surviving Information Overload. Joining me will be Richard A. Swenson, a physician and the author of the bestseller Margin and The Overload Syndrome. Surviving Information Overload Margin Overload Syndrome Our broadcast on Thursday, February 17, will come to you live via satellite on Church Communication Network (CCN). For about the same cost as sending a couple of people to an out-of-state conference, you can host this live event—plus more than 30 other training seminars and special events at your church—all for less than $50 a broadcast. Your leaders will benefit from great content presented by outstanding resource people. And you'll have the opportunity, via e-mail or fax, to ask questions of me, Dr. Richard Swenson, and the presenters on other programs. Plus, you'll be able to interact with your team and discuss ways to apply the material in your own situation. To find out more or to sign up to receive this special broadcast, click here. I hope you'll join us and take steps to ease the overload in your life. Warmly, Kevin A. Miller Editor-at-Large, Leadership journal LeadershipJournal.net More About CCN CCN is your source for year-round training. With live, interactive satellite broadcasts, CCN provides church staff members and lay leaders with the best-known Christian teachers and trainers more than 30 times each year! CCN's live interactive broadcasts focus on three main areas: Top-level training for church workers and volunteers Special congregational events featuring the most popular Christian speakers Outreach events that make an impact on your community Featured Upcoming Events in 2005 Tuesday, January 18 Turning Questions into Transformational Discussions Part 2 of Groups That Grow Small Group Leadership Training Series Speakers: Dr. Henry Cloud, Bill Donahue The questions you ask as a small group leader go a long way in determining the types of answers you receive. And the type of group you lead! Tuesday, January 25 Understanding Other Religions: Islam Speakers: Mark Mittelberg, Dr. Ergun Mehmet Caner, Sharin Taber, Dr. Viggo Olsen What do Muslims really believe? Join this panel of experts as they help you and your congregation understand the differences between Christianity and Islam. Saturday, April 9 Good $ense Debt Course Speaker: Dick Towner For those who struggle under the weight of debt, this course will offer hope with a practical, workable plan that will lead to financial freedom. This seminar can be the first step to freedom. Thursday, May 5 The Case for Prayer National Day of Prayer outreach event Speakers: Lee Strobel, Mark Mittelberg, Jerry Sittser Does prayer really make a difference? What does answered prayer say about the existence of God? If answered prayer suggests a God who is listening, what does unanswered pray suggest? Is it possible to find God in times when we can see no answer to our prayers? Invite your community to join us as we explore the Case for Prayer. Saturday, May 7 Caring for a Mother's Heart National Day of Prayer outreach event Speaker: Carla Barnhill, Senior Editor, Christian Parenting Today magazine A half-day of encouragement, refreshment, and renewal for the moms of you church! 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