Break Forth Fully Alive

Based on the author’s book, Embracing Grace, examine how the Bible presents a robust gospel to deal with robust problems and creates a robust solution. The workshop will tie together Jesus’ vision of the kingdom and Paul’s gospel.

How do we build relationships with God, and with one another? What does the Bible have to say about our relationships? Join Josh as he discusses how we need to fix our relationships with one another, and how solid relationships are vital to experiencing truth and discipline in our lives.

How do we get to know God? Knowing the creator of all things seems impossible. Lucky for us, God has given us the incredible gift of His Word. It’s through the scriptures that we get to know God. Join Kay as she dives deep into God’s word and explores how we can get to know God.

Amid the ruins of an abandoned cathedral where homeless families lived, Shane caught a fresh vision of what it means to be the Church. With ancient stories of the early Christians and contemporary stories of ordinary radicals, Shane will invite us to re-imagine what it means to be the Body of Christ alive in the world.

Join Josh McDowell as he discusses the historical accuracy and cultural relevance of the scriptures by answering these two pivotal questions: “Is what we have today what was written down 2000 years ago?” and “Is what was written down 2000 years ago true?”

Is your prayer life stale or do you want it to grow in depth?  Then, this session is for you.

Step into the rich tapestry of liturgical prayer, a timeless practice woven into the fabric of Christianity for centuries. Renowned scholar Scot McKnight invites you on a journey, blending biblical insight, theological depth, and an inclusive spirit to illuminate the beauty and power of liturgical prayer.

With a warm and accessible approach, McKnight unveils the ancient roots of liturgical prayer, grounding it in biblical truths and a theology centered on the core principles of loving God and loving others. Delve into the Jewish heritage of prayer, follow in the footsteps of Jesus as he modeled prayer, and explore how diverse Christian denominations draw from the Psalms and Scriptures to shape their liturgies.

Drawing from his own experiences and encounters with different Christian traditions, McKnight paints a vivid picture of how liturgical prayer can transform and enrich our spiritual lives. 

Open your heart and mind to the sacred rhythms of the Church's prayer tradition as McKnight encourahes you to listen, learn, and be enriched. Experience the depth, beauty, and sacredness of liturgical prayer.

What does it mean to have a heart for God? And how can we as broken, sinful people live up to the standard that God has set? God isn’t interested in your perfection, but rather in your direction. Join Pastor Hayford as he digs into the scripture and explores what it means to have “integrity of heart”.

Brian shares how his marriage, family and ministry have been protected due to a prayer shield during his highs and lows of life and ministry. Pam Dyck, who leads his prayer shield, shares on how to start your own.

With new eyes can we look at people we don’t even like and see the One we Love? Let’s imagine a revolution that is gentle and magnetic, a revolution big enough to set both the oppressed and the oppressors free. With hard stories from the streets of Philly and the warzone of Iraq, Shane will invite us to reflect on the scandal of God’s inclusive love… in a world that is starved for grace.

How does someone turn from a complete skeptic to a believer in Jesus? Join Lee as he shares his story, and how his journey has led him from the belief that God was created by people, to the understanding that people were created by God.