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Big Events, Super Results – Lee Wilson

Trainer: Lee Wilson  At the end of every NFL season, one of the greatest events of all time is put on display - the Super Bowl.  Whether you like it...
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Where is God in Suffering?

Out of Michael’s own personal experience of walking with his son through cancer, God has given him a message of hope and grace that will be an encouragement for you...
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Setting Kids on a Path to Becoming World Changers

Young people have incredible potential as leaders that needs to be tapped into, affirmed, and utilized in the church. This workshop is based on a Student Leadership Training that has...
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Make Your Voice RELEVANT!

Last year we lost an Icon, Steve Jobs.  Mr. Jobs ingenuity transformed culture like few that have gone before him.  Most would have to agree that he was a creative...
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Living The Full Life: Understanding Youth and Child Well-Being

taught by  Matt Beigie - World Vision  Living The Full Life Understanding Youth And Child Well Being
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Beautiful Things

Every youth minister is familiar with doubt. It whispers in your ear and tries to steal your focus. It plagues you with questions like: Are my messages making an impact?...
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Church Planting

Too many people think of church planting as something that “those church planters” do. Chad will share the importance of focusing your students on participating in church planting. taught by  Chad...
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Creating a Curriculum Strategy

Tired of choosing curriculum based upon how you feel at the time? Chandra will walk you through the process of choosing curriculum that is going to help you lead students...
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Everflowing or Everdraining Ministry?

Does your ministry overflow out of your family life or just suck your family dry? What if having a ‘successful’ family and ministry isn’t about achieving balance but, instead, a...
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We Don’t Tango Alone: Partnership for Community Impact

Whether you Salsa, Swing, or Ballroom dance, you do it with a partner! This is equally true in creating social change. Partnership is much more than having names in your...
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The 4-R’s of Christ’s Glory

God’s glory plays a major role in all of scripture, but what does it do? Why does He reveal it to us, and what does it do to help us...
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