This section covers the process of booking Reb or Bev to present keynote addresses or workshops at CONVENTIONS.  Guidelines for booking Reb to present one of his seminars can be found by clicking on the link to the left "HOW TO BOOK REB FOR A SEMINAR"

BOOKING GUIDELINES FOR CONVENTIONS
Abbreviated Version
(Updated 10/25/2007)

It is Reb's conviction that teachers are servants of those who engage their services. As a servant, Reb is hesitant to set firm requirements of event sponsors, yet over the years he has discovered that there are certain things needed in order to facilitate an effective time of ministry with the fewest distractions. Consequently, the following guidelines have been developed to help event sponsors understand those needs. We do not want to place an undue burden upon anyone -- it is our hope that the guidelines are understood simply as our effort to communicate a few logistical needs.

REB'S AVAILABILITY

  • Reb is available at least 4 weekends a month for speaking. For those booking him for their conventions, he is also available Sunday mornings to speak at churches.

SPEAKING FEE:

  • In good conscience, Reb cannot charge a fee for his ministry; but he speaks for his living, so does rely upon financial remuneration. Reb, however, charges no set speaking fee -- gratuity is at the discretion of the event sponsors. (Although Reb makes materials available when he travels, proceeds from product sales go directly to Family Ministries -- not to Reb.)

  • For those who are uncertain how to compensate a speaker, we usually suggest they take into consideration several things:  The value of Reb's ministry to your group; the time given to preparation; and the number of days away from his family, including travel days (1 Tim 5:18).

TRAVEL:

  • We ask that convention sponsors provide airfare to all events located at a distance beyond a 3-hour drive from the Bradleys' home one-hour north of Sacramento. When Reb drives we request that he be reimbursed for mileage @ 47 cents p/mile. We will send an invoice giving total miles at the conclusion of the weekend. 

  • Reb travels with a staff or family member acting as his assistant, so needs airfare for two. For week-long conventions, Reb requests that travel provision be made for his family.

  • Due to unfamiliarity with new areas, and the complications that can accompany car rentals, Reb appreciates being picked up at the airport rather than be provided a rental car.

  • To ensure flight reservations do not conflict with Reb's schedule, Family Ministries will make all travel arrangements. We will always seek to book the lowest rate available, taking into account duration and quantity of layovers. We will bill for reimbursement before the event.

  • When Reb flies we ask that Family Ministries receive $75 to cover miscellaneous expenses associated with traveling, ie: airport parking, tips, etc.

LODGING:

  • If hotel accommodations are provided, Reb needs a non-smoking room with 2 queen size beds, one for both he and his assistant, or 1 king-size bed if both Reb and Beverly travel.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Reb uses his laptop at the pulpit and a video projector. He will use his own projector unless the facility has its own projector and is set up with video cable connections at the pulpit. Please notify us regarding the cable setup of your facility. 

SPEAKING CONTINGENCIES:

  • Reb prefers to speak as much as possible -- no need to be concerned about overworking him. Feel free to schedule as many workshops and keynotes as you like.

  • Convention hosts are free to select any of the keynote or workshop addresses on Reb's session list. However, because many of his sessions build upon certain principles, Reb does request that his session "Establishing Parental Control in the Home" be among those chosen. (It is by far Reb's most popular session.)

  • Reb uses fill-in-the-blank outlines to enhance the learning experience, so we request that event sponsors provide attendees with copies of the outlines. We will provide masters of all outlines for workshops and keynote addresses.

BOOKS AND TAPE SALES:

  • Family Ministries is a non-profit organization which publishes and distributes Reb's materials, as well as coordinates his convention speaking. In order to offer convention participants the most help possible, wherever Reb speaks he requests that display space be made available for the display of Family Ministries materials.

  • For conventions featuring exhibit halls, two adjoining booths at or near the hall entrance are necessary, at least one of which is a corner booth. A corner booth will allow the tables to be angled into an "L" formation, which will permit more people access to the booth.  If no corner booth is available three booths will be needed to accommodate the tables.

  • Reb will need at least 24 lineal feet of table space. (3 - 8' tables or 4 - 6' tables)

  • If Reb flies to a convention he will need at least 2 volunteers on duty in his booth at all times.

OTHER GUIDELINES:

  • More detailed guidelines will be emailed to event sponsors throughout the booking process.

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If you have any questions about the booking process, please give us a call at (800) 545-1729 or contact us at