Seminars

Seminars are teaching sessions from a wealth of Summit Resources. Grab a seat in our daily 11am Seminar options (and Thursday 4pm options) on the topic that grabs your attention. Listen and learn as these Seminars turn into conversations that could change your life.

Summit 2010 will feature 40 Seminar Options. Be strategic with friends to gain information from multiple topics.

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Wednesday 11am Seminar Options

David Byrne White River

Immigration and the Church

Currently the United States is struggling with its identity and the question of immigration. Are we a country of immigrants that is open to immigrants? At the same time, the church is struggling to find its voice on this important issue. What is at stake? In the future, the church in North America must be increasingly cross-cultural in its vision and outreach. Will you be a part of it?

Dan Cammack Centennial III

How to Prepare for the Challenges of Missionary Service

This, of course, would involve identifying some of the most common challenges and then talking about how anyone who is sensing God's call to missionary service can begin to prepare for those challenges now.

Brad & Chelsea Carpenter Centennial II

The Gospel of the Kingdom

A Bible study to look at Jesus' redemption in all areas of life! What would your life be like or what would the life of someone in Rwanda, Africa look like in answer to this Matthew 6:10 prayer: “May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here on earth, just as it is in heaven.” We will look at how Jesus wants to redeem and transform our lives holistically; that is the Good News of the Kingdom!

Willard Ferguson Suite 319

Live a Holy Life? That’s Impossible! Or is it?

We will look into what the Word of God says about the Plan, Possibility, Purpose and Power for living a holy life…the kingdom pursuit of a holy God.

Jamie Johnson Platte

Inside Out Living: Spiritual Formation the Quaker Way

Come explore how Quakers/Friends have historically viewed spiritual formation. We'll look at some Quakers in the past, but spend most of our time thinking about what it means to act from a centered life. This seminar is limited to only those who don't have all the answers.

Doreen Dodgen-Magee Colorado

Intergenerational Work and Worship Places: Gen Y's Place in the World and How to Bridge the Generation Gaps

Schools, homes, churches, and workplaces are comprised of individuals from the silent generation, baby boomers, gen x'ers, gen y members, and now, next gens. It is difficult to get the needs of all groups met. This workshop will define the generational markers for each group with special emphasis placed on what gen y contributes to the mix. Ideas will be shared about gen y'ers can communicate more effectively with those of other generations and how they can harness their desire to change the world to really do so.

Thomas Magee Gunnison

Abraham - A Sumerian Radical, Brought to You by the Number 1

In an urban, sophisticated nation full of gods, what makes a city guy move to the country and claim that there is just One God? And who cares anyway? Big deal. One God. Heard it. Tweeted it. It's so 4 centuries ago. Well it's a big deal my friend. Come and get your thinking cap all filled up with monotheism. That's 5 syllables of intensity!

David Niyonzima Manitou

No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace!

Biblically, peace is not the absence of conflict but the active experience of harmony that promotes total well-being. This kind of a peace has four dimensions: peace with God, peace with self, peace with neighbor, and peace with nature (Rom. 12:14). We will explore how the cross of Christ lays the foundation for interpersonal reconciliation. Each Christian is responsible to live in harmony with others in our everyday lives and promote this kind of reconciliation in our communities. You will also hear stories and initiatives of peace, reconciliation and healing as experienced among the Friends Churches of the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

Tommy Oaks Discernment Series Amphitheatre

God's Will: Plain and Clear

If we will concentrate on what is really clear, we will be better equipped to handle the "vague." This Seminar will help us center in on God’s will for our lives.

Kent Walkemeyer Shoshoni

War and Peace: A Christian Conversation

Christians have not found agreement on their views of war, and they often do not communicate well with those on the other side of the issue. This workshop will help you understand both sides of the issue, deepen your convictions about your own view, and help us all move forward constructively.

Thursday 11am Seminar Options

Mary Heathman Suite 319

Grace and Truth Applied to Friends Struggling with Unwanted Sexual Feelings

100% Grace, 100% Truth, No Compromise. What does that look like when applied to persons struggling with unwanted sexual feelings and/or behavior, like same-sex attraction, fantasy, and hetero or homosexual behavior? This seminar will share a few stories—illustrations of truth and grace in action—and discuss what it might look like to live life as grace and truth dispensers in all our relationships. How will we be Christ-like in our friendships and in our communities? Resources for further study will be provided.

Doreen Dodgen-Magee Colorado

Multiple Intelligences: How Knowing How You See, Interact With, and Learn From the World Changes Your Life

While there are many ways of being brilliant, traditional schools and American households recognize and honor only those that represent "school house knowledge." By considering your unique make up (are you people or self smart? word or picture smart? body or math? and so on...) a whole new world of learning, expression, and self awareness opens up. Exciting discoveries and advances can be made in everything from your work and school performance to your relational satisfaction when your own form of "smart" is known and explored.

Shawn McConaughey Shoshoni

Ministry among Muslims

What are the particular challenges when ministering in a Muslim or other "limited access"country? How do we make sure our strategy has integrity and sensitivity? Also get an update about the new teams that are forming to serve in N. Africa through Northwest Yearly Meeting.

Chuck Mylander Manitou

The Great Commission Fulfilled
This seminar gives the absolute predictions from the Bible that many from every tribe, language, people and nation will come to Christ and join with us around the throne of the Lamb. It also gives statistics and stories about progress and how far we have to go.

Charles Orwiler Centennial III

Moonwalkers, PBJ’s, and Jesus: The Spirituality of the Gospel of John as a Key to Spiritual Formation.

This Seminar is about finding Jesus as real sustenance and consequently living a life of paying attention to Christ, understanding His direction, and following in holy obedience.

Colin Saxton Centennial II

Friends Witness: What do we have to offer the church and the world?

Quakers are very good at reciting history and talking about all the good things we did in the past. Maybe it is time we change the discussion and consider how the values and testimonies that shaped our past continue to speak to a watching world. Join the conversation, what a unique Friends witness means in our time.

David & Debby Thomas Gunnison

Discipling for Development

An overview of the exciting new “whole life” ministry approach being implemented with communities in Rwanda, Africa. Who we are, our vision, what we don't do, and a couple of lessons taught through a skit, just as it is presented in a Rwandan village.

Tony Wheeler Platte

Coffee Cup Coaching

This exciting workshop will empower you to overcome any fears you may have about reaching out and going to coffee with a friend to lend support. You will be amazed at how free you feel to allow the Lord to work through you to care for others. This workshop will prepare you to help hurting people by just being willing to care for them and offer them the same love and grace Christ has given you.

Kent Walkemeyer White River

Leadership: Can Men and Women Lead Together?

Friends have historically recognized and encouraged women in ministry leadership roles. This workshop will explore issues related to gender and church leadership, and explain why Friends believe women can serve as leaders in the church.

David Williams Discernment Series Amphitheatre

The Holy Whisper: Discerning the Call of God in an Age of Complexity and Confusion.

In the midst of an emerging “iCulture” that is literally saturated with noise, there are a growing number of men and women who are desperate to discern the still, small voice, or “gentle whisper” of God (cf. 1 Kings 19:12). They are eager to distinguish God’s voice from the multitude of competing cultural voices that constantly clamor for their attention, and they are increasingly dissatisfied with the poor substitutes so commonly offered by organized religion. Is there a better way?

Thursday 4pm Seminar Options

Albert & Metali Adhikari Suite 319

Faith That Works

Faith is not something that we can calculate or solve logically. Faith does not work in human’s way. We can not prove faith scientifically, but it really works. Come, listen and experience a fresh perspective as stories of Biblical faith in Bangladesh help us ponder how faith can be practiced in your life.

Philip Cox Centennial III

Leading Short Term Teams That Help More Than They Hurt.

This seminar will give some tips on leading short term teams. It will briefly touch on planning and organizing a short term trip, team training, and leading the team on the field. It will emphasize practices that support the ongoing, long-term work in the area.

Alex Feldman Shoshoni

Acts 2 Community

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe…” -Acts 2:42-47 (Please take the time to read Acts 2:1-5:11 before attending this seminar.)

A discussion about Biblical Christian community...What does/can this type of community look like in our culture? How can we live this out within our church families? What impact would this type of community have on the world around us? Those questions and more are sure to come up as we dig into this passage of Scripture and talk together about what it might look like to live it out.

Eric Muhr Amphitheatre

Telling or Selling

Making a difference doesn't require using the right language or persuading people to change the way they think. We re-shape the world through the stories we tell. Our stories. Your story. Learn what makes a story work and how to identify and tell the parts of your story that have the power to transform.

Chuck Mylander Discernment Series Centennial II

The Radical Cross
Based on 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 this seminar presents the most radical view of Christ's atonement anywhere in the Bible. It rejects the current belief that "I am my own person and make my own choices" and teaches "Christ died for me; I live for him." It says, I'm a dead person, and the only life I have is in Christ--and it's the best!

Jennifer Prickett Gunnison

God Is Not... (a look at Global Theologies)
This seminar will look at contextual or global theologies, especially from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The hope is to share about the value in us in America learning from how the rest of the world understands the greatness of our God and highlight a few of those voices.

Tony Wheeler Platte

Coffee Cup Coaching

Friday 11am Seminar Options

Doreen Dodgen-Magee Colorado

Intergenerational Work and Worship Places: Gen Y's Place in the World and How to Bridge the Generation Gaps

Mary Heathman Manitou

Pornography: What’s the big deal and how can we help friends in a practical way?

The facts and fiction about pornography are so intertwined it can get really confusing. On the one hand, we are told that pornography is a victimless crime; on the other hand we see it portrayed as the root cause of sexual deviance. Victims include porn users; secondary victims include friends and families of addicts, in addition to the victim on the screen. How does a follower of Christ think about this issue? This workshop will address these questions and provide practical steps to help a friend struggling with porn.

Thomas Magee Gunnison

Abraham - A Sumerian Radical, brought to you by the number 1

EFM Staff Centennial II

Should I apply with EFM?

Chuck Mylander, Vicki Hinshaw, Gina Cummin and other with EFM (Evangelical Friends Mission) will give you a quick tour of how and when to apply to be a missionary (short term/intern or long term/career). They will also give you some insights on the process EFM will take you through once you apply, including preparation and training for your ministry, your finances, and raising prayer/financial support. Come with your questions and consider serving with EFM!

Jamie Johnson & Rusty St. Cyr Presidential Suite

I've Got a River of Life Flowing Out of Me: Exploring the Various Streams of Christian Belief

Why does Christianity seem so fragmented? In this workshop we'll explore what Richard Foster calls the Six Streams of Christian faith, and explore what it means to be spiritually formed by the various streams of Christianity. We'll weave experiential learning into broad overviews of each of the six streams.

Susan Miller Shoshoni

Be a Better Writer

Explore the convergence of the art, craft and business of writing in a seminar that helps you find your starting point and see a path to the next level. Whether you are wondering if you could be a writer or already have decided that you are one, this practical session focuses on basics that will serve you well in the future. A question and answer time with a working writer closes out the hour.

Eric Muhr Amphitheatre

Confrontation V. Transformation: Utilizing Cultural Deconstruction as a Strategy for Changing the World.

Christians, viewed by much of the world as purveyors of the status quo, can't get away with playing the victim card or declaring a culture war. So what do we do to make a difference? We have to learn how to go underground.

Michelle Murray Centennial III

Servants in Cambodia: Short Term - Long Term? What Term?

Are you confused about the terms used in Missions? Aren't we all. But the title is not what is important. Preparing ourselves to be Cross-Cultural Servants to join God in His work is what is truly important. Come join the discussion about what a cross-cultural servant looks like!!

Book recommendation - Cross-Cultural Servanthood by Duane Elmer

A must read for anyone considering serving.

Colin Saxton Discernment Series White River

Friends Decision-Making

Let's explore the unique spiritual discipline of discerning God's will in community. What does that look like? What are some of the barriers and openings to both hearing and obeying the Holy Spirit and how might this help us be a more faithful people?

Tony Wheeler Platte

The Blessing

After decades of research on what builds great friendships, strong courtships, marriages and families, it is amazing how often the basic elements of an Old Testament “gift” still impacts relationships today. You will learn about the elements of this gift and how, when blended together, it can cause personal acceptance to blossom and grow. You will also discover the characteristics of those - some of whom may be your closest friends - who have missed out on this gift. See how you can make a difference in your relationships by learning about these simple yet basic needs. This seminar could change your life and the lives of your friends and family!