God's desire is that we would grow in strength, and it is the human spirit that is the receptacle of His amazing love that makes us stronger.

Character gives us the strength to fulfill the destiny God has for us.

Founding and lead pastor of Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The same communicative skills that marked Willie George as a children’s minister have positioned him as the Senior Pastor of one of America’s most innovative churches.

In this session Jim will take a few brave souls and coach them to present their story to the conference attendees. This practical workshop will sharpen everyone’s skills on presenting stories.

Drawing from his past experience in culture and media, Gordon will share more on story form. Branding is all about story, and Gordon Pennington is an international consultant to corporations, governments and institutions on this topic. Gordon is also a Trustee of The Universal Literacy Project. As a lecturer on cultural communications, Pennington has spoken at the annual International Arts Movement conference in New York, and has addressed screenwriters on the theme of “Culture and Media Influence”. He has lectured at Cambridge, Oxford, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, McGill and other universities around the world. His expertise in providing insight on story is exceptional.

Jesus was the ultimate story teller. It was His stories that made the truth He taught memorable. From the Good Samaritan to the parable of the sower, Jesus understood the craft of telling story. In this session we’ll explore further how Jesus used stories to communicate timeless truth.

Panel Discussion with Kathleen Cooke, Jenny Konkin and Laura Lynn Tyler In this session we will be interviewing 3 women who are each helping others tell their story in 3 very different ways. You can learn more about each speaker by visiting their websites: Kathleen Cooke: kathleencooke.com Jenny Konkin: wholewayhouse.ca Laura Lynn Tyler: lauralynn.tv

Your story is important and needs to be told. This story writing lab that focuses on how to bravely tell your story. Whether pitching to executives on the studio lot, or sharing your business story, or your faith journey with someone you are just getting to know, the ability to verbalize and connect with others is vital to all aspects of life. This special session focuses on the key elements to make your story compelling and give you confidence to share it with your audience.

As a creative artist, pastor, business leader, entrepreneur, or student in today’s media-driven culture, your greatest challenge is getting your voice heard. No matter how great your talent, skill, or message, if no one’s listening, then you’ve failed. But what makes you stand out? How can you connect with the people who can make a difference? In today’s cluttered, disrupted, digital world, it’s more difficult than ever to break through and get your story noticed. In this session, based on Phil’s highly acclaimed book, “Unique: Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media,” you’ll discover the critical keys for cutting through and making an impact.

Drawing from his past experience in culture and media, Gordon will share more on story form. Branding is all about story, and Gordon Pennington is an international consultant to corporations, governments and institutions on this topic. Gordon is also a Trustee of The Universal Literacy Project. As a lecturer on cultural communications, Pennington has spoken at the annual International Arts Movement conference in New York, and has addressed screenwriters on the theme of “Culture and Media Influence”. He has lectured at Cambridge, Oxford, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, McGill and other universities around the world. His expertise in providing insight on story is exceptional.