Breakout Sessions
Choose from one of the breakout sessions below when registering:
The Resilient Life: Spirit Empowered Rhythms & Margins
Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell
Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, or wish you had more time to recharge and fill up? Do you find yourself longing for more balance in your life and room in your schedule for yourself, your ministry and your family? Join us as we dive into Scripture and learn how to establish healthy spiritual rhythms, create margin, and fill up with God’s truth, so you can work from a place of rest, balance, and resiliency in any season.
From Burnout To Bliss: Restoring Joy In Ministry
Carolyn Mata and Felicia Brown
When a fire is low on fuel, and its flame is down to a flicker, it is sure to burn out unless action is taken to rekindle it. Likewise, ministry burnout can happen for a lot of different reasons unless we are intentionally being renewed and re-energized by the Holy Spirit. The good news is that burnout is not inevitable, nor irreparable. During this breakout session, we will dive into God’s Word to explore some examples in Scripture, as well as discuss some of the common dynamics that can lead to burnout. You will discover ways to renew your relationship with Jesus, refresh your vision, and actively take steps to move forward with the help of the Holy Spirit and other mature believers. Whether you want to proactively prevent burnout, or you are in a place where you are stirring the ashes trying to hold on to hope, this session is for you! Take heart, there is hope!
Spiritual Warfare
Julie Tadema and Jody Mayhew
Spiritual warfare is a given in normal Christian life. Although we are physical beings, the battle is in the spiritual realm, not “against flesh and blood.” Join us in learning to think strategically about the difference between the flesh and the spirit so that we are not victims, but conquerors.
Hands, Heart and Feet Ablaze: The Power of Hospitality
JENN Savage and Joyce Wachsmuth
Do you desire to create a loving environment where people can feel safe and welcome? During this session, you’ll learn how hospitality can be a Holy Spirit hearth from which you share good food, rich conversation, and loving encouragement, whether you are in your home, your church, or on the soccer field! You’ll receive practical takeaways on how to build relationships and use the gift of hospitality as a warm invitation to bless others as you fill them up and send them out.
Families On Fire For Christ
Marie Dezelleman and Natalie Larson
Are you eager to see your children know God personally and equip them to wield the sword of the Spirit? Join us as we dive into what it looks like to practically disciple our children in their theology, spirituality, and sexuality. You’ll walk away with a resource guide and be empowered to implement new practices in your home for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.
Timidity Extinguished: Ablaze With God's Purpose, Peace and Power
USHirika Johnson
Are you longing to exchange the fear that has held you back for an amazing faith? In this session, Ushirika shares the story of a woman who experienced a life-altering transformation when she laid down her own timidity to receive purpose, peace, and power from God. You’ll be encouraged and challenged to allow God to work powerfully in your life, so you too can experience the same purpose, peace, and power.
Refining Fire: An Introduction to Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Colleen Chan
Based on the book, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero, Colleen will share insights from her training with Peter Scazerro himself, to help you cultivate a deep relationship with Jesus, and equip you with practical relationship skills to truly love others like Jesus. You’ll be encouraged and equipped with thoughtful teaching and practical skills to help you lead from your inner life with Christ, and raise up mature disciples in your church, community, and throughout the world.
Passing on the Torch of Discipleship: Panel Discussion
Moderator: JENNifer Usselman
Panel: Poppy Smith, Rachel Florip, Tammy Adams, & Kara Deal
As the Olympic torch-bearer passes the flame, so the mentor passes along the Holy Spirit’s fire of encouragement, support, and guidance! Join the conversation as an experienced panel of mentors share their various styles, approaches, and life experiences in mentoring and discipleship. You’ll be encouraged and equipped to empower those you are mentoring to “run and not grow weary” in the race of life, and help them to lead productive and triumphant lives.