Saturday Morning

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Among Asians Brian Chang and Mary Beth
The purpose of this series of seminars is first to demonstrate the grace and glory of God as revealed in each culture we address (beauty of God). The second is to explain how we can reach that group with the gospel and include them in our campus fellowships (the call of mission). We hope each seminar will affirm, empower and more deeply root those of us who come from this cultural, ethnic or social group in our identity. For the rest, we hope to be in awe of the glory of God revealed in that people group and have a new appreciation, as well as new insights into holding out the gospel invitation to every tribe.

 

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Among Africans
The purpose of this series of seminars is first to demonstrate the grace and glory of God as revealed in each culture we address (beauty of God). The second is to explain how we can reach that group with the gospel and include them in our campus fellowships (the call of mission). We hope each seminar will affirm, empower and more deeply root those of us who come from this cultural, ethnic or social group in our identity. For the rest, we hope to be in awe of the glory of God revealed in that people group and have a new appreciation, as well as new insights into holding out the gospel invitation to every tribe.

 

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Among Latinos Jeanette and Melyssa
The purpose of this series of seminars is first to demonstrate the grace and glory of God as revealed in each culture we address (beauty of God). The second is to explain how we can reach that group with the gospel and include them in our campus fellowships (the call of mission). We hope each seminar will affirm, empower and more deeply root those of us who come from this cultural, ethnic or social group in our identity. For the rest, we hope to be in awe of the glory of God revealed in that people group and have a new appreciation, as well as new insights into holding out the gospel invitation to every tribe.

 

Challenging Pluralism: The Uniqueness of Jesus in a World of Religion Evan and Taylor
Is Christian faith narrow and arrogant? When many claim all roads lead up the same mountain, what gives us confidence to disagree? Explore with us the nature of truth, the irreconcilable differences among religions, and what makes Jesus stunningly unique.

 

Life After Church: Seeing the Campus as a New Context Brian and Steve
Life on campus can be totally different than what we have experienced before. Leaving our old patterns, losing touch with our church can be both disorienting and invigorating. Campus becomes a new context for everything; sin, temptation, fun, and even spiritual growth. In this seminar we will explore the idea of leaving our previous experiences of church and youth group behind in order to find a more satisfying and more powerful kind of relationship with Jesus.

 

New Community: Creating Places of Belonging Berry and Kelly
Pursuing God in community is life-changing. Growing, serving, loving together shapes our lives and allows us to experience God’s love in relationship to each other. But what do we need to live in Biblical Community? Come be equipped with some basic tools and be encouraged as you embark on the exciting journey of pursuing God together for the sake of the Kingdom.

 

A Women's Identity Kim and Sara
Where do we as women get our identity? The media and American culture tell us that we are created to be sexy. The “church” tells us that we are created to be quiet and to help. But who did God create us to be? And how do we get our identity first from a loving God when we are bombarded by messages attempting to convince us of our inadequacy and need to change? In this seminar, we will explore the uniqueness which God created in us as women and the continuing journey of embracing our true identity as women of God.

 

Redeeming Masculinity Dan and Jon
A lot has been said about being a man. On the one hand we are tempted to pride being told that we are superior because we are men and on the other hand we are tempted to feel guilt over the clear and historic misuse of power that is our heritage as men. The end result is confusion about what it means to be in a man in the kingdom and what is good about masculinity. As men we face unique challenges, temptations and struggles that Jesus wants to address and lead us into a new identity. This seminar is for men only, come and hear God’s heart to redeem us as men and use us uniquely for his kingdom.

 

Biblical Leadership Dan and Todd
"When Jesus wanted to turn the world upside down and bring the message of God's grace to all mankind, He chose unlikely candidates. Of the twelve, most were fishermen and one was a hated publican. Using Jesus as our supreme example, this seminar will take a close look at how God raises up broken, imperfect people and transforms them into shepherds and leaders for a new generation of college students. We will explore our role in partnering with God's initiative to see beleivers developed into powerful, yet humble leaders on campus."

Saturday Afternoon

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Among Black Americans Michelle
The purpose of this series of seminars is first to demonstrate the grace and glory of God as revealed in each culture we address (beauty of God). The second is to explain how we can reach that group with the gospel and include them in our campus fellowships (the call of mission). We hope each seminar will affirm, empower and more deeply root those of us who come from this cultural, ethnic or social group in our identity. For the rest, we hope to be in awe of the glory of God revealed in that people group and have a new appreciation, as well as new insights into holding out the gospel invitation to every tribe.

 

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Among Muslims Ron
The purpose of this series of seminars is first to demonstrate the grace and glory of God as revealed in each culture we address (beauty of God). The second is to explain how we can reach that group with the gospel and include them in our campus fellowships (the call of mission). We hope each seminar will affirm, empower and more deeply root those of us who come from this cultural, ethnic or social group in our identity. For the rest, we hope to be in awe of the glory of God revealed in that people group and have a new appreciation, as well as new insights into holding out the gospel invitation to every tribe.

 

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Among the Poor Stacy and Jeremy
The purpose of this series of seminars is first to demonstrate the grace and glory of God as revealed in each culture we address (beauty of God). The second is to explain how we can reach that group with the gospel and include them in our campus fellowships (the call of mission). We hope each seminar will affirm, empower and more deeply root those of us who come from this cultural, ethnic or social group in our identity. For the rest, we hope to be in awe of the glory of God revealed in that people group and have a new appreciation, as well as new insights into holding out the gospel invitation to every tribe.

 

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Accross Gender Kelly and Jon
Men and women are clearly different. How can we celebrate and use those differences to contribute to the mission of God, rather than letting them divide and separate us? Come and learn from the example of Jesus how to break through taboos while balancing boundaries for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom of God across gender.

 

The Biblical Call to Reconciliation, Justice, and Global Mission (pt 1) Kim and Evan
This two part seminar will walk through a biblical theology of reconciliation and develop the case for a life lived for peace using the example of Jesus. It will be two discrete seminars that follow each other but do not necessarily need to be taken together. Part 1 will focus on the purpose and goal of reconciliation from Scripture, and the call on our lives to live into this mission. In Part 2, we will study the life of Jesus to learn the posture of a life lived for peace, and we will discuss the contextualization of these principles to life on campus.

 

The Kingdom, The Campus, and Prayer Jason Elsie
For years, college students have been at the forefront of a prayer movement that is relentlessly appealing for the Kingdom and its coming on campus’ throughout the world. God is inviting you to be a part of such a movement, one that advances on bended knees. Join us as we consider the lives of men and women of prayer in history, consider Scripture and its directives concerning prayer and to be practically equipped to lead a movement of prayer that prepares the way of God’s Kingdom on your campus.

 

Hearing God: How to Discern and Understand the Voice of God Brian and Alison
Does God speak to you and I today? If He does, how can you know for sure it's Him? Why wonder about hearing God when we have the Bible? If you have ever given thought to any of these questions then Hearing God is the seminar for you. We will seriously give thought to the Scriptures and the guidance and experiences of other Jesus followers as we consider Hearing God for ourselves and ways in which we can grow in a dynamic, conversational relationship with Him.

 

GIG's: Using the Bible to Reach Your Friends Taylor and Sean
Whether the thought of evangelism gives you knots in your stomach or the fire in your heart, Groups Investigating God are for you! GIG’s are a totally relational way to talk about Jesus with our seeking friends in a setting that won't threaten or bore them. In a GIG, we gather with our friends who have questions concerning God, right and wrong, the world and their lives. Instead of having the pressure of answering all of their questions ourselves, we allow Jesus to provide them answers through his Word. So, come and be equipped to lead a GIG. It will revolutionize your witness and your campus.

 

Falling in Love with the Bible Steve and Bill
The Bible is our truest picture of God and His kingdom, and we expect to know him without reading it! Sometimes we try, but it looks more like we grudgingly crack open the Bible in the morning and stare for a few minutes until we get distracted, or we read the same 5 passages over and over again. Come explore scripture with us and learn how to appreciate scripture as more than assigned reading or an instruction manual.

 

The Gospel and Homosexuality Mike & Kelly Winkler
Description: When it comes to homosexuality, Christians are often caught between two unappealing options: to simply condemn homosexuality, and risk coming across as a bigot, or to remain silent, and tacitly endorse the cultures’ celebration of sexual diversity. In this seminar two Christian therapists will offer their perspective and experience on how to better understand this controversial issue. Mike and Kelly will be taking a look at male and female same-sex attraction, and together they will offer suggestions on what kind of community the Church must be to embody Jesus’ love amid the confusion and intensity of such a hotly debated topic.

Sunday Morning

The Beauty of God and the Call of Mission Among White Americans Berry
The purpose of this series of seminars is first to demonstrate the grace and glory of God as revealed in each culture we address (beauty of God). The second is to explain how we can reach that group with the gospel and include them in our campus fellowships (the call of mission). We hope each seminar will affirm, empower and more deeply root those of us who come from this cultural, ethnic or social group in our identity. For the rest, we hope to be in awe of the glory of God revealed in that people group and have a new appreciation, as well as new insights into holding out the gospel invitation to every tribe.

 

Leading Multi-ethnic Worship: Music and Multi-ethnicity Jason and Melyssa
There will come a day when tribes, nations and people of every tongue will gather crying out the greatness and wonders of the Glorious One, Jesus Christ. We are convinced that there is a part of God’s beauty and character that He imparts to every nation, every people group and is fitting to be offered by us to God. This is worship that is diverse and reflects the beauty of God among every people. Join us as we consider the need for our chapters to reflect the worship of the people and culture in them, consider multi-ethnic and multi-cultural theology in worship and to be practically equipped to lead our diverse chapters in beholding and celebrating Jesus.

 

Being Bi-racial: Understanding and Embracing Identity and Community Michelle and Karen
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The Biblical call to Reconciliation, Justice, and Global Mission (pt 2) Kim and Alison
This two part seminar will walk through a biblical theology of reconciliation and develop the case for a life lived for peace using the example of Jesus. It will be two discrete seminars that follow each other but do not necessarily need to be taken together. Part 1 will focus on the purpose and goal of reconciliation from Scripture, and the call on our lives to live into this mission. In Part 2, we will study the life of Jesus to learn the posture of a life lived for peace, and we will discuss the contextualization of these principles to life on campus.

 

Freedom and Healing: The Pursuit of Wholeness and Forgiveness Taylor and Karriso
Entanglement, condemnation, despair. Repentance, forgiveness, new life! Hear this married couple who is now in ministry together tell their story of God delivering them from sexual sin and relational brokenness during their college years. Much more than another lecture on "sin management," this seminar will teach Biblical principals designed at renewing your heart and mind. In Christ, you are not only forgiven, you are being formed into a new creation!

 

Finding Forgiveness: The revolutionary Virtue Brian and Darlene
This seminar will be a walk through some world history to show the power of non-violence, and the ethic of forgiveness practiced. It will also be an exploration of that same power at work in us. Join us for a look at one of the most revolutionary principle that Jesus ever taught and how is can both change us and change the world around us.

 

How to make your Small Group a Mission Steve and Ryan
Missionaries aren't just the indigenously dressed folks who live overseas and get support checks. you are a missionary, and so are the members of your small group. You are called to impact your campus and proclaim the kingdom. the question is will you be a good missionary or a bad one? Learn tips and strategies for turning your small group into more than just a once a week bible study.

 

Sex, Dating, and Singleness Stacy and Ron
To often our struggles with our sexuality and in our relationships are based on misunderstanding about God and true purity. Confusion and guilt cloud our understanding of our desire to be in a relationship or to enjoy our singleness. Join us for an honest discussion about the challenges of dating, singleness and sexual purity.

 

Freedom in Discipline: Enjoying Consistent Time in the Presence of God Jeremy and Dan
God has designed us to bond with him, interact with his presence and be enveloped by his glory but what way is best and how can we consistently enjoy spending time with him? How do you spend time with God without the guilt or pressure of doing it the “right” way? Is there a way to enjoy discipline and do it consistently? Come discover how you naturally connect with God and ways to strengthen that connection. Come uncover the freedom found in God’s presence.