As women, we have the awesome privilege of bearing the image of God in many facets, one of which is beauty. This workshop is designed to help us as ladies recognize and own this God-given treasure, catch a glimpse of its power, and consider the value of veiling glory while living in a fallen world. As we hold this treasure with appropriate reverence, we’ll be better equipped to serve and offer the world a glimpse of God’s beauty.

Why so many books on leadership and so little on subjection one to another? Why an emphasis on being filled with the Spirit, becoming a discerning believer, learning to praise our great God, becoming a grateful person, but little emphasis on submitting one to another? They are all mentioned in Eph. 5:17-21.

How many talents do you have? Have you doubled your talents? Jesus’ story about the talents helps us to understand the potential we all have to build in God’s kingdom. You may be surprised to discover how many talents you hold in your hand.

Great board and administrative decisions are rooted in good discussions. The best decisions are the results of well-orchestrated discussions where issues are handled in the right way. In this session, Merle Herr teaches how to contribute your ideas and viewpoints and blend multiple perspectives into one great decision.

Mary Lois Shenk shares stories and principles from her experience of raising a family in an urban setting. How can we reach our neighbors and respond to their needs while keeping our children’s hearts? How can we direct their hearts toward God so that they develop a passion for advancing God’s Kingdom?

This session reviews basic belief choices. It will briefly cover four choices: why I am a theist, why I am a Christian, why I am an Anabaptist, and why I am a conservative Mennonite. We also discuss what role conservative Anabaptists have in relation to the broader church and the world at large.

When we are convinced that God orchestrates all the events of our lives, we are able to enter new levels of worshipful adoration for Him. Both pain and pleasure tempt us to serve other gods, but when we take them to the altar of worship, we grow in Christlikeness.

Serving others and serving with others constantly shows up our personal limitations and needs, which can easily make us feel insecure. How do we measure up? Do other people like us, or will they reject us when they see our inadequacies? To serve effectively, we must find our primary identity and security in Jesus.

Are you interested in helping children in foster care? Perhaps you are a stay at home mom or someone with flexibility in your work schedule. This session describes serving as a court appointed special advocate (CASA volunteer) for neglected and abused children. In addition, Bethany will explore ways to relate well with these children in crisis and the people around them.

You are looking forward to graduation or graduation is still visible in the rear-view mirror. Business, helping at home, Bible School, voluntary service, teaching school, industry, adventure... What is your next step? Are you at the right spot now? How should you be preparing for the future? What is God’s role and what is your role? Listen to explore these questions!

Why grow up? Adulting can be difficult especially if there is always someone to bail you out of your problems. What can we learn that will lead us to meaningful and useful daily living? Listen to this session and learn to use your minutes and years in productivity.

We live in a confused world. Political correctness supersedes morals and human life is expendable. How can followers of Jesus impact man’s confusion with Truth? What part does the Holy Spirit have in relating to people in this age of wantonness?

Conservative Anabaptists have historically been successful at retaining their own people, but have had difficulty integrating seekers. Why is this? Are we doing something wrong? How can a church protect its members from a decadent society without creating cultural challenges almost impossible for the seeker to navigate? In this session, Gary Miller looks closely at what Americans are actually searching for, examines ways that a local church can collectively reach out, and considers how each of u

What makes a leader stand out? What are the keys that make a difference in leading well? In this session, we consider trademark values, motivations, and strategies of successful servant leaders.

Sailing can be a wonderful experience! Sailing can also be dangerous. No one sets out to experience shipwreck! You can reach shore safely if you purposefully navigate the sea of life.

Can I, a conservative Mennonite in the 21st century, actually relate to the cultures of the world around me? This workshop identifies a few of the key hurdles we face, and offers vision, solutions and hope. Topics discussed include overcoming our ethnocentric bent and incarnational living.

Mankind has gone from scratches on cave walls to quill pens, the printing press, telephone, recorded audio, the digital explosion, and now personal devices and a host of related technologies! How do we sort through these opportunities and their impact? Typically, discussion revolves around practical issues and “Well, what’s wrong with it?” This discussion explores these issues in the context of what Jesus describes as the greatest commandments and what it means to be created in God’s image.

God reserves the best for those who invest the best in their marriage. Clair and Clara share what they have learned from Scripture, fifty-nine years of marriage, conducting marriage seminars, and marriage counseling.

Effective ministries are the product of communication, integrity, and accountability. This session explores ways to weave these ideas together with a support base to build confidence and stimulate vision for Kingdom building in other cultures. Illustrations will include recent scenarios from an IDP camp in Iraq.