With great transparency, Fred Sievert shares a faith journey that began with a supernatural experience at a young age, continued on through raising a family and pursuing a career all the way to running a Fortune 100 company, and then brought him to writing a book about how he has seen God work throughout his life. Fred talks about how he brought his faith into his work through prayer, how he daily sought and received guidance from the Holy Spirit, and how God "showed up" at key moments.

Fred tells his story in the context of three questions he presents as catalysts for deep "spiritual sharing":

1. What effective coping techniques have you used to balance faith, family & career?

2. When have you caught a “glimpse of God”?

3. Can you recall providential experiences too improbable to be mere coincidences?

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With loads of Southern charm, disarming humor and refreshing humility, Lawrence Sheffield shares his own faith journey, how it led to Magic City Woodworks, how God has miraculously grown Magic City, and how Magic City is impacting the lives of other young men with uncertain futures. Lawrence talks vulnerably about the wound caused by his father's disappointment when Lawrence graduated from high school with a 1.9 average and became a firefighter instead of going to college. Sheffield also discusses the impact of losing his father just as they were beginning to reconcile their relationship. After being led to faith in Jesus by another firefighter, Lawrence turned a woodworking hobby into Magic City in order to help other young men like him who have a chip on their shoulder and don't know where their life is headed. At Magic City they learn a trade, learn about Jesus and learn about being a man through "10 things that require zero talent":

1. Being on time ("showing up")

2. Work ethic

3. Showing effort

4. Body language

5. Energy

6. Attitude

7. Passion

8. Being coachable

9. Doing extra

10. Being prepared

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Rick Mitera shares his own story of how God used a physical setback to bring him from delivering milk to being a chaplain for various college and professional hockey teams, including the NY Rangers, and leading kids to faith through hockey camps. It is an inspiring story of stepping into the unknown and trusting in God's promises. He also talks about his experiences ministering to NHL teams.

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With NCS transparency, Chip Roper shares from his own experiences about three questions that have haunted him and that he believes haunt every man:

--Do I have what it takes (a question of adequacy)?

--Are my best days behind me (a question of hope)?

--Who is really with me (a question of friendship)?

Chip explores what the teachings of Jesus have to say about these three key issues and how "showing up" in love for others can help us find the answers--and find real friendships. Ultimately he concludes that Jesus is our "answerer" as we stumble and grow on our journey.

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With incredible vulnerability, George Chochos shares his remarkable story of God's Amazing Grace. At a young age, George struggled with identity after finding out that he was adopted by his Greek parents and experiencing hurtful racism by his brother and members of his parents' church. Soon George found his identity on the streets, which eventually led to a life of crime and drugs. With several felonies and drug use that should have killed him, George found himself serving a 14 year sentence for bank robbery (including in the infamous Sing Sing Prison) after a dramatic "only in the movies" arrest. It was in prison that George discovered a devotional in a holding cell that was meant to have been swept clean of everything. His call to Jesus immediately and miraculously changed the course of his life. After earning three college degrees in prison, George was released and later became the first ex-convict ever admitted to Yale Divinity School.

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In the spirit of NCS authenticity and transparency, Drew Williams shares openly about lessons learned during a difficult health trial that lasted for several years and required him to take extended medical leaves from his role as Senior Pastor of Trinity Church Greenwich. Drew explains how his "pit" experience brought him to face many personal failings--with the biggest being a "fear of man". It was in the pit that he also realized God was right with him, never giving up. Drew also came to understand that fear of man can displace the person, power and presence of the love of Jesus in our lives, which can cause us to miss the fullness of what God has for us. Allowing God's love to push fear aside opens us up to His adventure.

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Mohammad Yamout gives an impassioned call to action for Christians to join what God is doing in the Middle East. Mohammad shares how God is bringing down the walls around the Muslim world through sorrow and turmoil and creating extraordinary opportunities for Christians to share the love of Jesus. But to join God's work, he warns that we must get past the fears that have resulted in neglect of the Muslim world by Christians for centuries. We also must see that there is no love without giving. Mohammad explains how God is opening doors--the question is whether we will enter. Mohammad also shares about how he and his family are sharing the Gospel with Muslims through their church in Tyre, Lebanon and other outreach centers.

You may support Pastor Mohammad's ministry at this link:  http://weblink.donorperfect.com/yamout

NCS New England Couples Retreat

November 5-6, 2016

Cranwell Resort Spa and Golf Club

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NCS New England Couples Retreat

November 5-6, 2016

Cranwell Resort Spa and Golf Club

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NCS New England Regional Retreat

November 4-5, 2016

Cranwell Resort Spa and Golf Club

Theme: "Wholeness Changes Everything"

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