Women in Ministry Training

8:15 Arrival and check in
8:30 Welcome and Announcements
8:40 Breakfast
9:00 Main Session 1: Why is having a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit important?
9:55 Break out Session: Workshops
11:05 Main Session 2: What does having a relationship with the Holy Spirit change?
11:50 Final Thoughts
12:00 Dismissal

“Growing in our relationship with the Holy Spirit” – Pastor Ian Campbell

Having a truly trinitarian faith implies that we are relating to God as Father, to Jesus Christ as His Son, and to the Holy Spirit as God’s Gift to us in the fullest ways made possible through Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension. And yet, for many of us, the idea of relating directly to the Holy Spirit feels like uncharted territory, and we have more questions than convictions. In some ways, our daily faith often reflects a kind of “modified trinity”, where our focus centers on the Father, Jesus and Scripture while the Holy Spirit is frequently overlooked or downgraded.

Session 1: Why is having a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit important?
We will look at what the Scriptures say about this, and together we will establish a strong biblical basis for cultivating an active relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Session 2: What does having a relationship with the Holy Spirit change?
We will examine all the ways that relating to the Holy Spirit brings significant transformation to our lives in ways that nothing else in this world can. Together we will examine the biblical witness for the Holy Spirit’s amazing activity He intends to effect in every follower of Jesus.

Coming Alongside Friends & Loved Ones When They Struggle – Laura Bibighaus

I will never forget what my pastor’s wife said to me when my oldest daughter suffered a health scare. Her sentence of hope lit my way into a difficult week at the hospital. I will also never forget the time someone tried to encourage me in my suffering and ended up wounding me instead. As Christians, we desire to point others toward Christ and His eternal hope. This can be especially true when we see someone struggling. Scripture challenges us to bear each other’s burdens (Galatians 6:2) and to be an encouragement (1 Thessalonians 5:11). During our time together, we’ll discuss some simple ways we can come alongside suffering people, even when we don’t understand their struggle. We will also look at ways to avoid wounding our families and friends.

How Do I Connect? Communication Skills to Increase Your Teaching Effectiveness – Cindy Parker

According to best-selling author, John Maxwell, everyone communicates but few connect. Come learn practical tips you can use to help your audience connect with you, whether one-on-one, in small groups or with large audiences. We will look at verbal and non-verbal behaviors that can help you deliver information in ways that make it easier for others to connect with you.

Fulfilling the Call of the Church – Melinda Bear

We are living during the time of the Doctrine of the Church (Ecclesiology). What does this mean for you and me? Come learn about God’s call on our lives, and how we orient our daily lives to fulfill the mission. As we study this doctrine, we will see the power of the Holy Spirit and the necessity of unity among believers. This session will enrich and convict us in the way we live so that we walk worthy in a manner of our LORD Jesus Christ.