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WELCOME TO THE 

Released Time Bible
Education Conference

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Meet The Speakers

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Jennifer Laursen

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Jennifer Laursen has served as Executive Director of SMO since its incorporation in 2007 and State Director for School Ministries, the largest association of Released Time Bible Education programs. Married to Finn Laursen, mom to three and grandma to six.

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Ken
Breivik

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Ken Breivik is the President of Nehemiah Communications, a Public Relations and has also served as the National Executive Director of School Ministries which helps start new and strengthen existing released time programs across the country.    

He is married to Penni Medford Breivik. They have two grown sons, Luke and Matthew.

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Gary
Frost

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Gary is a graduate of Mount Union College and Ashland Theological Seminary. He has pastored for 23 years in both Youngstown, Ohio and Brooklyn, New York. 

Gary and his wife Lynette have been married 42 years. They have 6 children, 6 grandchildren and have served as foster parents for more than 40 children. 

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Robert
Kilo

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Robert Kilo serves as Chief Advancement Officer with the Center for Christian Virtue. He has a long track record as a leader and development expert at faith-based organizations throughout Ohio. Robert lives in Broadview Heights with his wife, Leah, and their children—Lincoln, Winston, and Colette.

Conference Schedule

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FREE TO...
Help Students Who Are Hurting

Thursday, 2PM

WORKSHOP I – Thursday, 2 p.m.

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Today’s public school students are experiencing anxiety, depression and mental health issues in unprecedented numbers and severity.  Released Time teachers and leaders can help students more effectively if they understand the underlying causes of these mental health issues and how best to address their pain. Hear from experienced educators who are on the front lines, to gain understanding and to discuss ways to meet students where they are. 

FREE to…Honor Valued Relationships

FREE TO...
Help Students Who Are Hurting

Jesus showed God’s love through relationships. Relationships are the essence of building a community team to serve, working well with school personnel, engaging churches, cooperating with like-minded ministries, and encouraging supporters to invest their lives and funds in your ministry.

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