Schedule

8:45 AM Doors open, bagels and coffee

9:30 AM  Worship and Plenary Session 1: Encourage

Workshop #1: Encourage workshops

Lunch and Discuss

Plenary 2: Equip

Workshop #2: Equip workshops

Wrap up

3-5 PM (Optional) Staff Invitational meetup

Encourage Workshops (Morning)

Difference Isn’t a Bear Led by Anna Snider

It’s easy to let the discomforts that arise from differences draw us away from people, leading to broken relationships with others made in the image of God. These differences are all around us, including generational gaps and political divides, cultural clashes and that one personality trait that really irks us. We know in the gospel we are called to choose another way. We are called instead to humbly engage, learn, and love across differences, which will impact:

• Our personal ongoing transformation by the Holy Spirit
• Our community as the Body of Christ
• The watching world around us

Join this workshop to explore what’s behind our discomfort and healthy ways to engage through this.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

– John 13:35

Promoting Mental Health as Christians: Self-Care or Self-Indulgence? Led by Jeff Berryhill and Eric Lonergan

As believers trying to follow Christ who modeled self-sacrifice and called us to put the interests of others ahead of our own, is there room to also work toward our own well-being? Can we make use of mental health concepts and practices while remaining faithful to Biblical teachings? Join Eric and Jeff to consider these questions and explore tools that can help manage challenges, build resilience, and foster hope.

First Aid for Troubled Marriages Led by Judy Gomoll

Do you have someone close to you whose spouse has cheated on them through porn use or has betrayed them in other ways (like abuse or abandonment )? This workshop will help you walk compassionately with both spouses toward hope and healing, in contexts of discipleship, friendship, family, etc.  

Grandparenting Matters Led by Bruce Knutson

Includes – Interactive discussion on:

• God’s design for grandparenting.
• Determining your role[s] in discipling grandchildren.
• Partnering with your children. 
• Shared ideas of “intentionally discipling grandchildren”

Missional Enterprise Led by Bill Weber and Gordon Decker

This workshop explores how business can be a powerful platform for discipleship and transformation and is geared to believers in business or who plan to work in engineering, accounting, finance, procurement, marketing, management, etc. in a business context. And for those with an entrepreneurial bent, it introduces the idea that we can make disciples for Jesus, make a difference in our communities, and make a profit (we call it M3). If you want to grow in making a difference for Christ and for the Kingdom of God through business – either as a coach/alongsider or practitioner, we’d love to have you join us!

The Gift of the Sabbath – Rest and Time with God Led by Paul Brecheisen

We will look at what God’s Word has to say about the Sabbath and why it is a gift to us.  We will explore the themes of rest that refreshes and time with God that restores.  We will also examine the challenges of practicing a Sabbath in the modern context.

Journaling as Prayer: Immanuel Journaling and Reconnecting to God Led by EunHyey Lok

What if prayer is simpler than we make it out to be? What if prayer is more profound than we realize?  Simple and profound, like a deepening friendship with someone you can see, hear and touch.  Join us for an interactive discussion and look at prayer as intimacy with our God.

Equip Workshops (Afternoon)

Church Discipleship: The Mission of the Church Led by Steve Treichler

Is it possible to do the mission of Jesus in the local church? Might seem like a silly question, but being part of a local church has all kinds of things to navigate in order to keep the main thing the main thing – making disciples of Jesus! Come explore how the local church can be a vital place of growth.

Healing the Wounds of Trauma Led by Dave and Colleen Little

Trauma is a deep wound of the heart and mind that can take a long time to heal. It hurts every part of us: our relationships, our bodies, our thoughts, and our faith. During our time together we will engage in a holistic approach to helping people begin the process of healing. The lessons use stories, activities, Scripture, and questions to help people engage deeply with themselves, with God, and with each other.

Vision Board Discipleship Led by Jeanette Frahm

Move From Reactive to Purpose-Driven Living. Experience a creative hands-on framework to shift focus from immediate challenges to core identity. This adaptable tool helps you, those you disciple, or a small group move discipleship to an intentional, purpose-driven story that is authentic and sustainable.

Disciple-making Made Simple: The Ways Of The Amateur Led by Jason Robinson

So You Want To Make A Disciple…but think you can’t. You don’t have to be a professional to do something that was meant for “amateurs” to do. It is as simple as making a friend.  Learn how to come alongside people, love them, do life with them and help them discover for themselves, the faith that drives you.

Discipling Kids 101 Led by Abby Schumacher

The high calling of every parent is to disciple their kids to know and love God. It won’t happen in a vacuum but requires intentionality and forethought! During this workshop, Abby will provide practical discipleship strategies parents can immediately implement into their homes. They will also leave with tools and resources, so they don’t feel alone on the discipleship journey.

Engaging Cross-Culturally Led by Tom Jones

Communicating across cultures is tricky! We can learn from Jesus’ example as He made the good news of the Kingdom known in different cultural contexts. Participants will practice simple tools and strategies to help them start spiritual conversations, tell their story, and share the Gospel in ways their friends may more easily understand.

How Digital Tools Can Drive Kingdom Impact Led by Amanda Trautmann

In a world of information overload and ever-shorter attention spans, it’s more important than ever to harness for Kingdom purposes the power of the very digital tools causing those problems. Amanda will explain the digital strategies that have inspired over 500,000 people to engage with Navigators discipleship resources over the last five years and equip you with digital resources to grow in Christ and help people you care about do the same. (Note: Amanda will be online with an in-person audience at Multiply)