Seminar Descriptions
"And the Child Grew..."
Linda Nelson, Washington, KS
As mothers, we are called to help our children become all that God created them to be. Luke 2:52 teaches us exactly that: “And the child Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men.” Respectively we’ll be discussing how to biblically guide your child’s growth intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Practical ideas and examples including techniques and resources for all ages will be presented to put to use as your child grows.
Decorating Savvy
Kelly Shafer, Leavenworth, KS, Teresa Ridgeway, Leavenworth, KS
Do you wish you knew how to decorate and make your home reflect your style? Join these professional interior designers in this practical home decorating seminar especially fashioned to share both elements and principles of home design including, color, texture, scale, proportion, facts, helpful hints and much much more… You’re guaranteed to leave with your own touch of decorating savvy!
Gettin’ Your Groove On In the Kitchen
Alli Winter, Mayetta, KS
Chef Alli shares her creative original presentation using kitchen tools and ingredients to point out a variety of reasons why sexual intimacy in marriage often starts in the kitchen. This fun laughter-filled seminar challenges you to think about your marriage and your intimate relationship with your husband, realize your role, and act on what you learn. Now you’re cookin’! (Adult married women only, please.)
Girlfriends Unlimited
Patty Wyatt, Mesa, AZ, Lisa Jernigan, Mesa, AZ
Creative and proven women’s ministry ideas from the experts. Whether your group is large or small, join Lisa Jernigan and Patty Wyatt to learn how to transform your church’s women’s ministry program from good to great! Girlfriends Unlimited has step-by-step tools and guides to create a dynamic community of women in your church – a community women can’t wait to be a part of! (This seminar will be offered twice, once in each seminar block.)
Having Your Faith Proved Genuine
Gina Geer, Clarksville, TN
Trials in our lives are designed to teach us and make us more usable by God. But we resist them, complain about them and often hide from them. In doing so, we not only miss the opportunity to be used, but also the chance for God to reveal Himself to us. Come be challenged and encouraged to see God’s hand in all that comes your way as Gina shares how God has shown Himself clearly in her life, even now through the most difficult trial she has ever faced.
Infertility Journey
Kaylene Mosher, Topeka KS
Speaking on her intimate eight-year journey through infertility, Kaylene shares the truths God revealed to her through His word, her girlfriends, and other most unlikely sources. You are invited to join her in this seminar designed to embrace and encourage women struggling through infertility and its ups and downs. Resources for fertility and adoption will be shared as well.
One Amazing Girlfriend
Erica Tenpenny, Topeka, KS, Denise Lohness, Topeka, KS
Throughout the book of Esther we read about admirable and Godly character traits that we should all strive to emulate. We will dig into this fascinating book of the Bible and study what God has to teach us about ourselves and our relationships with each other! You’ll find out that the godly character traits Esther possessed can make you “one amazing girlfriend.”
MENTORING: There’s No Excuse Not To!
DeAnna Wright, Capron, OK
The Great Commission is about making disciples! Mentoring doesn’t have to be presented as a program or a method, it’s really about looking for the "God moments" in life. It’s about being intentional, available, and real. We'll consider some key scriptures that encourage us to enjoy and learn from one another while taking the typical excuses and fear out of mentoring so we can go out together and make disciples!
Sharing Your Best Kept Secret
Tracy Baack, Manhattan, KS, Jen Johnson, Manhattan, KS
Are you keeping a secret from the people around you? Your faith isn’t a secret to be kept; it’s a gift to be shared! If you have a desire to tell others about a relationship with Christ, but just don't know where to start, then this is the seminar for you. Come learn the basic principles and skills you need to effectively communicate the Gospel to others. Share your secret, spread the Word!
Time For a Tune Up
Brian Medaris, Manhattan, KS
Do you ever feel like you have a mundane prayer life? By the end of the day, are you able to pinpoint any time when you tried to listen to God? It may be time for a tune up! Rediscover the spiritual discipline of prayer and experience some fresh practices that will change your approach to a “quiet time.” Developing a deeper connection with God through contemplative prayer will be our focus. This session will be both informative and experiential.
Relationships 101
Kevin Ingram, Manhattan, KS
Guided by our theme verse, Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love,” and the host of scripture that follows this verse, MCC’s President opens the conference with a closer look at the biblical principles Paul outlines to help deepen the relationships we have with our circle of friends. This weekend will be a great opportunity to re-examine and strengthen all of our relationships.
Unlikely Friends
Devin Wendt, Manhattan, KS
We encourage you to join in this early morning Bible study! As a unique mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pair, Ruth and Naomi were certainly unlikely friends. The times, traditions, and travel of their day shouldn’t have made their relationship any easier; however, Ruth continued to stand by Naomi and be a friend she could count on.
The Weeping Widow Tree
Marcy Cassel, Manhattan, KS
Ready or not, widowhood comes like a thief in the night, instantly forming a unique sisterhood between you and other widows who are left alone. Come and meet together under God’s weeping widow tree to find guidance for your new life in which you depend on no one except God. Expect some laughter and some tears as we share what works and what doesn’t as well as the differences this new life-stage brings to us and to those around us.
For more information contact: Jolene Rupe at 785.539.3571 or email at: jrupe@mccks.edu