Workshops
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Who is Jesus? (For those exploring faith, it’s encouraged to attend this workshop) / Loyce Nelson
Together we will explore the claims of Jesus of Nazareth, and discuss one of the most important questions of history. Who is Jesus?
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To Pray is to Change / John Teten
Together we’ll discuss how encountering God in prayer changes us and the world.
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Walking in Repentance and Healing from Shame / Callie and Christian Robles
Exploring the topics of repentance and shame can feel scary, especially when it comes to sexual health and wholeness. But the reality is, God has created us to experience renewal, freedom and joy as we invite Him into these parts of our lives. Together we’ll discuss God’s design for confession and repentance, and his heart to restore areas of shame.
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Trusting God in the Desert of Anxiety / Rachel Christofel
Do you wrestle with anxiety and how God speaks to us in our low times? Have you wondered how to have hope amidst looming or crippling fears? Come explore different people of the Bible who also struggled to have faith amidst these things and see what principles we can cling to as we trust Jesus for hope in the deserts of life.
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Family Dynamics / Korryn Shoge
God sets us up in families! We’ll talk about the beauty and challenges of this reality, look for some principles, and seek to navigate complex relationships in a Christlike way.
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Putting Things Into Perspective / Mark Sumrall
Gal. 6:9 mentions that we should "not grow weary in doing good for in due season you will reap a reward." However, what do we do when we grow weary? How can we identify when we are weary? Come and learn how to gain perspective to avoid and overcome burnout.
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Using Your Time Wisely / Kyle Kozloski
We all struggle to manage our time. Often at the end of a day we regret what we didn’t get done and wish we had managed it better. Come explore what the scriptures teach us about our time, and look into practical ways to manage it.
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Unanswered Prayer: What do I do in the Desert? / Lauren Marksbury
Are you struggling with waiting on the Lord in what feels like a desert? Have you felt the ache and discontent that comes from wondering where God is in the suffering, in the waiting, and in the “no”s? We believe God is wanting to form us and love us in that desert-like place. This workshop is a time to wrestle through the truth of God’s presence in the hard places together.
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Journey into Your Ethnic Identity / Sam Huxford
Could God be doing something new in you that is as old as the life you’ve lived? Together, let’s explore what God has to say, not only about our identity in Christ but also about our ethnic identity—the way He has made us and why that matters for both us and our ministry.
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Dive into God’s Heart for the Nations / Claire Yerkey
Did you know that God sending His people to the nations is not just a New Testament idea? This has been God's heart and mission since the beginning. Come and dive into how God has been at work from generation to generation amongst the nations in both small and big ways—and how God continues to call us into participating in the rich experience of His good news impacting all peoples.
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Authentically Following Jesus Without Ignoring the Difficulty of the Cost / Matt Bahr
I said I would count the cost, deny myself & follow Jesus, but today it doesn’t seem worth it. I don’t want to deny my faith, but I also don’t want to deny what I’m feeling or thinking. I want to have faith despite encountering distress, doubt, & disappointment.
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Kingdom Community: Living as Intended Together / Matt Rodriguez
The Bible is a communal book written to a communal people that was inspired by a communal God, but often we don’t see it that way. We pray to God that “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”, but what does that mean beyond the individual? Come join me and others as we explore what the kingdom of God looks like in light of living as we were intended to: in community with one another.
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Buzzsaw Bible Reading / Mark Bogart
Bogged down in your reading? Having trouble remembering what you have read? Read faster and remember more! Get the reading “know how” necessary to read the Bible quickly and effectively.
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How to Pursue the Career of Your Dreams (Even if You Don't Know What You Want to Do Yet) / Andrew Brown
Pressure to have your life figured out has never been so high for Christian college students. Between picking a major, finding an on-campus job, making the most of summer opportunities, and defining a calling from God, most students of faith feel alone, overwhelmed, and defeated when they think about their future.
I know exactly how this feels. For over a decade, I struggled with figuring out how to find the right job until I unknowingly stumbled across something that allowed me to trust God with my future and live out the career of my dreams. I call it the CLEAR Career Framework.
By the end of this talk, students will walk away with clarity and confidence that are rooted in God’s Word. They will unlock their God-given gifts, rediscover who they are, and will begin living wholeheartedly in their vocational pursuits… even if they don’t know what they want to do yet.