Frequently Asked Questions

2008 National Literacy Missions Leadership Workshop

Travel

• Do I need to make my own travel arrangements? Yes, you need to make your own travel arrangements.
• Where is Oklahoma Baptist University located?
  Oklahoma Baptist University is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Shawnee is approximately 40 miles northeast of Oklahoma City on Interstate 40.
• What city do I fly into, if I fly?
  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• When should I arrive?
  The opening session begins Sunday, June 22, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. The workshop ends at approximately noon on Saturday, June 28. NAMB certification as Literacy Missions Workshop Leader will be given only to those who attend all sessions. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • For those who fly: We strongly encourage those flying to arrive on Saturday afternoon or evening, June 21.
  • We strongly discourage flying in on Sunday morning.
  • Travel time from the airport to the university is approximately 1 hour.
  • DO NOT SCHEDULE RETURN FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 28, EARLIER THAN 1:30 P.M.
• How do I get from the airport to the University?
  The university arranges for a van to transport participants.  The round trip cost of the service is $50.00.
  • The university will coordinate the pick-up times depending upon the arrival times of the participants. 
  • You will be given a contact name and number to let the university know your airline’s flight number and arrival time. 
  • They will communicate with you close to the workshop date about the arrangements. 
  • In all likelihood, you will spend some time in the airport waiting for other flights to get in. 
  • Travel time from the airport to the university is approximately 1 hour. 
  • This service will only be available on Saturday, June 21 and Saturday, June 28.
• How do I get from the University back to the airport?
  The university arranges for van transport back to the airport, depending upon your departure time.
  • Some participants leave immediately after the closing session.
• What happens if my flight home isn't until Sunday morning?
  You will need to make a hotel reservation near the Oklahoma City airport for Saturday evening, June 28. 
  • There are many hotels and motels near the airport. 
  • The university van will take you to the hotel when it makes one of trips to the airport. 
  • A list of possible hotels will be sent to those who request it.

Housing and Meals

• What is the cost of room and board (including bed and bath linens)?
  • Saturday to Saturday noon package (double occupancy) $ 268  per person
  • Saturday to Saturday noon package (single occupancy) $ 373  per person
  • Sunday to Saturday noon package (double occupancy) $ 248  per person
  • Sunday to Saturday noon package (single occupancy) $ 373  per person
• Where will we be staying?
  We will be staying in OBU apartment dormitories.
  • Each apartment has two bedrooms (two beds per bedroom), two bathrooms, a living room, and small kitchen.
  • Half of the apartments are on the second floor.
  • There is no elevator.
  • This is a college dormitory apartment, not a hotel.
  • Bed and bath linens are provided per person: 2 sheets, 2 towels, 1 wash cloth, a pillow and pillow case, and 1 blanket.
  • Toilet paper is provided
  • You must bring your own soap, Kleenex, toiletries, etc.
  • There are no coat hangers, trashcans, TV, or radio.
  • There is a small kitchen with refrigerator, sink, and stove. There are no plates, cups, glasses, silverware, etc.
  • There is a telephone in each apartment. You will get the phone number when you receive your room assignment in the mail.
  • In order to dial a long distance number from your room you need to have a calling card number or a calling card that you can purchase at stores.
• What things should I bring with me?
  A list of specific items to be used in the conference will be provided in your acceptance letter.
  • Many have found a small, wheeled luggage cart or wheeled carry-on luggage useful for carrying books, notebooks, etc. from the dormitory to the classroom.
  • Plan for packing space for the notebooks, catalogues, and handouts you will receive. Some have brought a small extra piece of luggage for this purpose.
• Are there rooms with handicapped facilities?
  There are three or four apartments that are first floor apartments with handicapped bathrooms.
  • Those apartments have two bedrooms, but only 1 bathroom.
  • There are elevators in the classroom buildings and in the student center where the cafeteria is located.
• Can I have a single room?
  You may request a single room, but there is no guarantee you will be assigned one.
  • A single room is not an apartment all to yourself. It is one bedroom in the two-bedroom apartment.
  • Having a single room will depend upon the number of participants.
  • All efforts will be made to meet your request.
  • In the past, we have been able to accommodate everyone who has asked for a single.
  • You will know before you arrive if you have been assigned a single bedroom.
• Can my spouse come and not attend the workshop?
  Maybe; it depends on the space available in the dormitories.
  • In the past there have been a few participants who have come with their spouse and the spouse did not attend the workshop.
  • The room and board cost for the spouse is the same as for a participant. The spouse, however, does not need to pay the $45.00 registration fee.
• When can we get into the dormitories?
  A person from the university must be available for key distribution.
  • Usually the dormitories will be available for us to move in on Saturday afternoon, June 21, after 2:00 p.m.
  • On Sunday, the dormitories are not open for getting keys until after 1:00 p.m. Details will be sent to participants.
• Where will we be eating?
  We will be eating at the university cafeteria.
• When does the meal service begin?
  Meals begin with breakfast on Sunday, June 22, and end with lunch on Saturday, June 28.
  • There will be no cafeteria service on Saturday, June 21, so you will need to make your own arrangements.
  • There are one or two local fast food restaurants within walking distance of the dormitories.
• What is appropriate dress?
  We are on a Christian university campus.
  • You will be in class most of the day so comfortable business casual would be appropriate.
  • You will need comfortable walking shoes, umbrella, and a sweater/light jacket in case the building's air conditioning is too cool for you.

Workshop Schedule

• What will the daily schedule be?
  • Sunday, June 22, 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday - Friday, June 23-27 8:00 a.m. - noon and 1:45 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 28, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Will there be evening class sessions?
  No evening classes. However, there will be homework assignments and items to be reviewed and practiced each evening.
  • The only scheduled evening activities will be small group prayer meetings.
  • The prayer meeting time is assigned for the first day.
  • The remainder of the week, the groups set their own prayer meeting times.

If you have any other questions contact:
Kendale Moore,  Servant and Ministry Evangelism Team
Literacy Missions & Refugee  Ministry Consultant
North American Mission Board, SBC
4200 North Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(770) 410-6303
kmoore@namb.net