[Life Hurts]

Scott W.

We all have them. Wounds. Pain from choices we’ve made or things that have happened to us beyond our control. A parent’s divorce. A friend’s betrayal. The list could go on. Do we really belong to a God who can heal those wounds? Can we put our faith in Him? We invite you to come experience the real hope and promises of God, even amidst the hurt.

[Can’t Choose Your Parents]

Danette Mattie & Arianna

You probably have multiple collisions with your parents, right? And I’m guessing not all of them are pretty! Well, you can’t choose your parents but you do have to live with them. So, how do you do that? Especially if your family is blended, broken, or just fed-up with each other? Come hear from a family that has walked through this journey…and survived!

[Doubt: Why Does God Seem so Distant?]

Derwin Gray

Why is it that there are seasons of life when it seems God is so distant? Why is it so hard sometimes to believe that God even exists? In this interactive seminar we will explore what these types of questions and feelings are about – and you may be surprised where it leaves you!

[Evil: Why does it exist?]

Greg Schmidt

The age-old question: why does evil exist? If God loves us, is all-powerful, and all-knowing, then how can He allow evil to exist? Why do bad things happen to good people? Tsunamis. Earthquake. Starving children. Why? The questions abound. In this seminar you will have plenty of opportunity to dialogue about these questions and more as we explore some possible reasons for why evil does exist.

[Is Jesus Really the ONLY Way?]

John Stonestreet - Summit Ministries

What makes Jesus different than Budda, Mohammad and other religious figures in our world? Is Jesus really the only way? Is He a liar, lunatic or the true Savior? Come interact with an international worker who collides with these questions daily as he ministers to various religious groups.

[Heart of the Matter]

Brian Candello

Do people ever ask you, “how is your relationship with God?” How would you answer? What does that question even mean? This seminar won’t be guilt-laden or works-focused…but rather focused on your passions, values, and the overall place of your heart.

[Epic]

Guy Wasko

God has a very specific plan set in motion: to redeem the world to Himself for His glory. This has been happening since the creation of mankind and continues in our lives today. In this seminar we will explore the practical ways through which God wants to use you to help complete His plan.

[Jesus in my lunch room]

Chris Folkstead

Have you ever wondered how to live your faith out more boldly in your school? Have you ever felt awkward, wondering if you should pray in front of your friends before eating those cheese-fries? In this seminar we will discuss practically what it looks like for you to live out your faith in your school. (Bring your own cheese-fries!)

[If Jesus played a sport…]

Paul Allen

Does Jesus really care about the BIG game? Does He really care that I play a sport? How I play?

In our time together we'll wrestle with the issues of glorifying Christ through athletics but also how to use the playing field as a powerful, relational, witnessing tool.

[If Jesus played an instrument…]

Trace Bundy

…what would He play? How can you be like Christ as you play music?

[Worship in the Word]

Dave Powers

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[Following Jesus: Everyday Stuff]

Lindsey Rhodes

Does God really care about the everyday stuff of life? School. Friend selection. Movie choice. Music. Job. Or should we just ‘major on the big stuff?’ Come explore what it truly means to follow Jesus, learn what God thinks about the everyday stuff, and discover how our faith impacts so much more than we think!

[Transition: High school to College]

Emily Shaver, Sam Winter, Ted Selker, Mackenzie Connollee

Okay high school student… Whether you are freaking out about college right around the corner, or college is a distant thought, this is a unique opportunity for you! Come hear from four different perspectives of current or recent college students from four different experiences. Hear their stories about the transition, learn what went well for them, what to watch out for, and many other practical, real-to-life issues that are part of this major transition!

[Pioneering Missions] Added on 5.4.10

Dave Thompson, Rich Brown, Pete Brokopp

Getting the gospel to the ends of the earth can happen in a lot of different ways. Fortunately, the C&MA strives hard to be on the leading edge of knowing how different cultures receive and respond to the gospel. Come to this seminar to hear from 3 of our engaging and courageous international workers as they talk about their on-the-edge, faith-based ministries. We promise you’ll come away pumped about what God is doing around the world!

[Postmodernism]

Mark Harris

(For youth leaders and youth pastors only.)

A passing fad, or here to stay? Something to embrace, or are there things to be aware of? More specifically, how does it affect current youth culture and current youth ministry? In this seminar you will be exposed to a balanced approach to this subject and given opportunity to dialogue about the impact of postmodernism on your life and on your ministry.