Fish Bowls

A Fish Bowl is an interactive discussion - a conversation that could change your life. Chairs will be circled up. Choose a daily afternoon Fish Bowl on topics that interest you most. You can speak your mind...or watch and listen. Approximately 45 minutes each.

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Wednesday FISH BOWL OPTIONS

Albert & Metali Adhikari ColoradoArranged Marriage is Crazy! Or is it?
What is it like to li

Dan Cammack Shoshoni

Why Serve on a Friends Mission Field?

This seminar would present reasons why those who are sensing God's call to missionary service should seriously consider going out under a Friends organization. The reasons would include some of the strengths that Friends have in doing missions.

George Fox University Representatives Gunnison

George Fox University

An introduction of George Fox University and George Fox Seminary in Newberg, Oregon. Meet some representatives and some students/alumni and find out if George Fox might be a good fit for you!

Dan Kimball Platte

Using the Arts In Church

We use musicians in our church meetings and they are artists. But what about other types of arts and artists? Painting, film, creative prayer stations, involving people in the décor of a room and teaching series, graphic art? There may be many artists in your church, but they have never had a place to fit or be used in the worship gatherings. We will explore how to find artists in the church as well as specific ideas of how to use art and artists in worship gatherings and in the mission of the church.

Stan Leach Presidential Suite

Kingdom Come – The Advantages to Living in a Post-Christian World

The world is a different place than it was even a decade ago. The culture has moved the Church to the fringes. Don’t worry. God has done some of the most amazing things in situations just like this. This fishbowl explores practical ways you can usher the Kingdom of God into your world, and by doing so, change the world itself.

David & Debby Thomas, Brad & Chelsea Carpenter Manitou

Poverty – how can I make a difference?

What is Poverty? What causes it? What can we do to help reduce poverty?

Thursday FISH BOWL OPTIONS

Barclay College Representatives Gunnison

Why Barclay College?

An Introduction to Barclay College in Haviland, Kansas. Meet some representatives and some students/alumni and find out if Barclay might be a good fit for you!

Tara Healy, Kyle Walkemeyer, Dan Powell, and Melissa Sabo Centennial II

In Process: Our Part in the Movement

It is clear that the Holy Spirit is on the move in this generation. What is difficult is defining and discovering what that looks like. In Process-Friends church is a new church plant attempting to discover their part in the movement, encountering Christ in ways that brings transformation and restoration. At this seminar they will explore their name “In Process,” their DNA (Priesthood, Encounter, Transformation, Relationships and Restoration), and spark some conversation about our/your part in the movement.

Kevin Hoppock Centennial III Financial Peace as a Young Adult – Starting out Right

Too much month for the money? Let’s talk about the practical money principles that will allow you to live without constant financial stress, and allow you to be in a position to change the world.

Dan Kimball Platte

Talk Back Session from the Morning Message

What would you like to discuss with Dan a little further from this morning’s message?

Shawn McConaughey Shoshoni

Teaching as Mission

Whether it is teaching English as a second language or teaching math, there are great opportunities for those who want to minister abroad. Teaching is a primary visa platform for reaching into "Limited Access" countries. The workshop explores the various kinds of teaching opportunities that exist internationally (some among Friends).

Aaron Ophaug & Jay Hewitt Centennial III

How to get a group motivated and focused on a global cause

Join Aaron Ophaug (college/young adult pastor) and Jay Hewitt (high school pastor), both from Friends Church in Yorba Linda, CA for this discussion. In the past year Jay and Aaron have lead their students in the vision of bringing justice to the Dalit people in India. Through small, medium and big scale events, Jay and Aaron have learned a great deal about motivating students to stay committed to a singular cause in a world full of them. Come join in on a conversation about what they have learned through this process and share your own ideas on how to stay focused on a cause.

Kathi Perry Presidential Suite

For Women in Ministry - The Glass Ceiling

For women in ministry, and the men who work with them.... How do we keep our hearts formative and preserve our call to ministry in the face of interesting challenges?

David & Debby Thomas, Brad & Chelsea Carpenter Manitou

Poverty – how can I make a difference?

What is Poverty? What causes it? What can we do to help reduce poverty?

Friday FISH BOWL OPTIONS

Philip Cox Centennial III

Living in an Intentional Community

This will be an open discussion on living in an intentional community. It will touch on both the motivations for as well as the practical realities to living in an intentional community.

Doreen Dodgen-Magee Colorado

The Intentional Sensual Being

Sensuality, defined as "the enjoyment, expression, or pursuit of physical pleasure" and "the condition of being pleasing or fulfilling to the senses," is a human characteristic largely misunderstood and under-addressed in our culture. Come talk about the ways in which we have sold sensuality out to sexuality and have denied knowing and meeting the needs of our physical bodies in meaningful and healthy ways. Emphasis will be placed on how to know and meet our needs better and well.

Kevin Hoppock & Gregg Prickett Centennial II

Bloom where you are planted

Do you feel like God wants you to help build his Kingdom but don’t specifically feel a call to be a pastor or missionary? Have you ever wondered how God uses people in the business world to grow the church? Join Greg Prickett (Judge) and Kevin Hoppock (Family Doctor) as we discuss how you can fulfill your calling in the marketplace.

David Niyonzima, Albert & Metali Adhikari Shoshoni

A National’s Perspective of the Western Missionary

What could we as westerners learn as we prepare for the mission field? What are some positive things that we can offer as missionaries entering another culture? What are some pitfalls that we should seek to avoid?

Kathi Perry Colorado

Post-modern: Called to be Third Culture People

Moving through a post-modern world, who are we really? And how do we move through the various cultures in our world (including our families, schools, churches) carrying out the mission that is entrusted to us with respect to strengths and weaknesses of the different worlds we live in?

David Robinson Presidential Suite

Passing the Baton of Leadership

As leaders age or move on to other ministry, to whom does the church pass the leadership baton? We’ll explore some ideas that may help emerging young adult leaders in moving forward with the baton of leadership.

APU Friends Center Representatives Platte

Friends Center at Azusa Pacific University

Considering ministry training? Should you go to seminary? Learn about the various options for ministry training and why seminary might be the experience for you. Meet the Friends Center Director and some of the present Friends Center students who can tell you about their experience in seminary.