BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Auditorium | Dennis Siler

The Benefits of Suffering

When we suffer, scripture calls us to count it as all joy (James 1:2) and rejoice (Romans 5:3) because of all the benefits that we receive. These benefits are enjoyed in lesser or greater degrees depending upon the believer's response to the suffering. I hope to share up to10 of the 23 things that the Lord has been teaching me over the past 3 years. The reality of these passages affects many of our lives in today's world. 

Classroom A | Logan Matenaer

Engage Your Neighbor With Purpose, Prayer, and a Plan

A theological driven way to engage the lost that is practical, organic, and purposely intentional. How to apply Bible Study Method principles (Observation, Interpretation, and Application) in a relational context. 

Classroom B | Grant Larsen

Worship: All of Life for His Glory

Is worship simply what we do Sunday morning, or is it the way we live each day? How does your personal private worship impact the life of the gathered church? We will discuss how a right view of worship impacts your personal walk with Christ, as well as the community life of the church as she is gathered on Sunday and scattered throughout the week. 

Classroom C | Tamara Hollingsworth (Ladies Only)

Women Being Used by God to Build Up the Church

How we as women can use our spiritual gifts within the local bod to build up and beautify the local church and the church universal. 

Classroom F | Stephen Book

What If We All Used Our Gifts

Do you ever wonder if Jesus designed the church for more? Does your regular church experience leave you feeling like you're on the right team but not in the game? Join Emmaus alumni, Stephen Book, as he talks about how to find fulfillment in using your gifts doing what your Creator made you to do. 

Classroom L | Taylor Mabaga

Real Impact, Real People: What Happens When You Show Up

This talk explores what showing up consistently can do — not in theory, but in real life. Drawing from my work as an ambassador for Hope House Detroit, and the Hope House staff, we will share powerful stories of how presence, relationships, and small acts of commitment can change the trajectory of young people and entire communities. Students will leave challenged to rethink what “impact” really looks like and how they can make a difference right where they are.

Classroom M | Pat Amsden

Answering the Call of 2 Timothy 2:2

In this breakout session we will consider what is intrinsic to disciple making and what is not. We will also look at the 5 C's of Discipleship: Conviction, Confidence, Compassion, Conscience, and Continuity.