Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Edina, MN
Adult Rate: $45 | Student rate: $29
Making disciples of Jesus Christ is God’s call for all Christians, not just those in vocational ministry. Multiply is a gathering for everyday disciplemakers with the purpose of equipping you with new ideas, encouragement, and relationships so that you can confidently advance the gospel of Jesus and His kingdom in your everyday life. Through table conversations, topical workshops, and reflection time, we pray the Spirit of God will build up the foundation of many generations (Is. 58:12) for the transformation of our cities and world!
The 2024 Multiply Gathering will have an emphasis on sharing and discussing the stories of everyday people who are reaching out to their neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family, but need some encouragement and ideas along the way. During our main session, we will share a few stories and then attendees will be grouped by geography, vocation, and other affinity areas (see registration questions) to discuss what discipleship looks like in our real lives.
Adult Rate: $45 | Student price: $29
During registration, you will have the opportunity to choose from one of our dynamic workshops. Each workshop will be led by practitioners who are actively living out the call of making disciples. You can view descriptions of each workshop below. You can read more about each of our workshop leaders by clicking here.
Workshop Descriptions
Church: Developing A Disciplemaking Culture in Your Church
Led by Brad Little
Jesus called us to make disciples. It was his clarion call for the disciples and the church. We will explore our thought process about how disciple-making can be developed by one person or the whole church. You don’t have to know everything but you do have to be intentional with at least one thing, to make disciples.
Letting the Word Speak: Scripture memory and meditation through the seasons of life
Led by Melody Lynch
Regardless of your season in life or the transitions you are facing, God is still speaking and longs to speak to you through His Word in a way that can refresh your soul and accomplish His purposes. Join us for an interactive look into God’s Word as He speaks into our hearts as “light into our soul.”
Grandparent Gathering: Connecting with your Grandchildren
Led by Bruce Knutson
Join other grandparents for a time to share ideas, and learn from one another about praying for and connecting with grandchildren for the sake of the Kingdom.
Coaching as a Disciplemaking tool: A COACH APPROACH TO DISCIPLESHIP
Led by Jeanette Frahm
Coaching is a powerful approach that will move a person’s relationship with God from transactional to transformational. This practical and interactive breakout session will look at the basic principles of coaching and how it differs from other tools in discipleship. There will be time to ask questions and practice together. Walk away with immediate ideas to use in your disciple making relationships.
Talking About Hot Topics: Living like Jesus in the Midst of Cultural Minefields
Led by Kevin Block
How did Jesus navigate the cultural minefields (hot topics) in a way that drew in rather than repelled outsiders? Come join us as we discuss how to graciously stand for Biblical truth AND speak with compassion to the “Christians-to-be” in our lives (and Christians who differ from us). We will learn principles to help us lean into conversations about today’s hot topics like: worldviews, culture, marriage, racism, gender AI, LGBTQ4, politics, truth, manhood/womanhood, creation/evolution, etc. You’ll learn five life skills to practice to be winsome and influential with those who differ from you; the four “C’s” Jesus used when He engaged others; and three next steps to apply that take the pressure off of you and let you experience Jesus’ purpose, power and peace.
Dare to Care: A biblical and compassionate approach to those struggling with mental and emotional health
Led by Christine Chow
As you consider friends with mental health problems, what’s it like to reach out to them? What experiences have you had of struggling with your own mental health? What help do you think you need to “connect the dots” between therapy and theology? How does the gospel apply in bringing hope to those who are experiencing these struggles? Join us to explore ways we can minister to those suffering from mental distress. We will discuss a biblical understanding of mental illness, our call to relate wisely, and practical ways to share and embody the gospel to people who are struggling with complex mental health problems. We’ll end by taking a look at how to attend to our own mental health as we care for those who are in need of mental health care.
Prayer: Developing Intimacy with God
Led by Pang Foua Rhodes
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.
Love Them Well: Start with Who You Know
Led by Annie Freyschlag
It is common to not know where to start sharing your faith. You love Jesus, you want others to know about him, but have no idea where to start. This seminar will share how you can start right where you are at by developing the foundations of trust in your existing friends, family, church, or neighborhood. You will walk away from our time together understanding that God has placed you right where you are at for a reason, and He has already given you everything you need to introduce those around you to Jesus.
Sexual Sanity in a Hook-up Culture
Led by Judy Gomoll & Caitlin Ogawa
What was God thinking when He decided to create us male and female? There must be something incredibly good and beautiful about sexuality–so significant and full of meaning–that He didn’t want us to miss it. So what is it that our culture isn’t telling us? What do our sexuality, gender, and sex reveal about us about the Original Designer? This workshop will help both men and women find sexual sanity in our hook-up culture. [Open to all]
Disciplemaking Among the Poor
Led by Carl Johnson
What happens when you take a missional approach to make disciples among the poor? What can happen with a multiplying movement of people who care for the poor in their backyard? The praxis of Faith City Church does just that engages and disciples those who struggle with food insecurity and the barriers that stop them from being disciples. This resulted in a multicultural church that fight injustice as a framework instead of a message. The small became big with a cultural center that houses a grocery store, coffee shop, and church that builds missional practices in the people it serves.
Event Details
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church: 6901 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN 55435
What’s included in the price: Admission to Multiply Gathering and lunch
Registration Price:
- Adult Rate: $45
- Student Rate: $29
FAQ’s
Anyone and everyone who wants to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ! Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, work professional, college student, or retiree, the Navigators have something for you at Multiply! Check out the section above titled Workshops.
Register for MULTIPLY by clicking here.
No, Multiply Gathering will not provide childcare.
Yes, lunch is included in the cost of your registration. Please indicate your lunch choice when you register for the event. We are unable to accommodate special dietary needs for lunch. To help with this we’ve listed detailed menu items to help you make your choice. You do have the option to bring your own lunch.
No. As a one day conference, there will be no housing provided for the conference. However, there are many options for you in the Edina-Bloomington area should you be traveling in.
We’re so glad you asked! At the conclusion of our event you will have the opportunity to express future volunteer interest in a conference exit survey. So hold that question.
Please email msp@navigators.org with any questions you might have.
Yes! When you register online there will be an opportunity to help someone attend this or another MSP event.
Yes! Contact msp@navigators.org for more information. Put “Multiply Financial Assistance” in the email subject line.
If you cancel on or before February 3, 2024, you will be refunded all but $10 per person. No refunds will be given on or after February 4, 2024, unless the cancellation is due to a major medical issue. These fees help offset the expenses already incurred in anticipation of your attendance. Refund payments will be made using the same payment method used.