Training Opportunities

Soul Care

Spend time in seminars that are more about "being" than "doing," as you focus on your own emotional and spiritual health and draw closer to God.

Schedule

Staying Connected to God in the Midst of Our Real Lives

Will Penner

Seminar Series #6

Sacramento - Oct 13 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

For those who are struggling with not feeling spiritual enough, here are some theological truths to give you hope, as well as some practical ways to find the holy within the ordinary and transform the mundane into the sacred.

One Size Does Not Fit All: Finding the Path of Soul Care that Fits You

Larry Lindquist

Seminar Series #5

Sacramento - Oct 12 3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Seminar description coming soon.

Enjoy the Silence: Wholly Listening to God

Maggie Robbins

Seminar Series #4

Sacramento - Oct 12 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

What would it mean for you to stop—come away—and begin reading the Scriptures from the inside out? Come and learn the story and the practice of lectio divina, a basic spiritual discipline practiced by some people you may have heard of—Dallas Willard, Richard Foster, and Eugene Peterson—as well as some other people you may not have heard of—John of the Cross, Anthony of the Desert, and Julian of Norwich. This seminar will help you learn how to pray the Scriptures, an ancient practice that can deepen your own intimacy with God.

Understanding What Makes You (and Others) Tick: Finding God in Our Messy Interior Lives

CeCe Balboni

Seminar Series #3 - Super Seminars

Sacramento - Oct 11 2:00 PM-4:30 PM

Sometimes we beat ourselves up for not having the ideal spiritual life or even for not having a relationship with the Lord that resembles someone else’s. Perhaps we just aren’t paying enough attention to the intricate interplay between our personality and our own spirituality. In this seminar we’ll consider issues related to temperament, wiring, and spirituality experimenting with a variety of ancient Christian contemplative practices to see which of these might help us grow closer in intimacy with the Risen Lord Jesus who is present and actively involved in our everyday wake-up, walk-around, work-a-day world.

The Dark Night of the Soul: When God is Absent

Mark Yaconelli

Seminar Series #3 - Super Seminars

Sacramento - Oct 11 2:00 PM-4:30 PM

Many of us experience dark and dry periods within our faith lives. Yet as ministers, we often feel we have to hide our own spiritual doubts and crises. Through testimony, exercises, and discussion, we’ll explore how Christians throughout the tradition have approached their own crises of faith and the opportunity that such a crisis presents in the midst of ministry.

The Quiet Time: A Path to Spiritual Intimacy with God

Dan Jessup

Seminar Series #2

Sacramento - Oct 11 8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Many of us have taught others about spending time with Jesus, but the grim reality is that most of us personally struggle to know how to spend intimate time with Jesus ourselves. And we’re too embarrassed to admit it or talk about it with anyone. In this seminar we’ll discuss the most basic of spiritual disciplines—spending time with Jesus. Together we’ll explore the following: • How do real people find time to be alone with Jesus? • What makes up a quiet time with Jesus? How much time do I need to spend? What do I do? • Are there creative ways to be with Jesus throughout the day that don’t fit into a normal quiet-time format? • Is a quiet time more than a devotional? Is there more to it than just reading Scripture and saying a prayer? • Does God speak in a quiet time? If so, then why doesn’t God speak to me? How do we hear the voice of Jesus? There are no formulas for fixing a broken or struggling relationship with Jesus, but there are some things we can do to begin growing closer to our Savior. Come explore the journey of intimacy with Jesus Christ.

Creating an Intimate Marriage

Jim Burns, Cathy Burns

Seminar Series #2

Sacramento - Oct 11 8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Jim and Cathy will be the first to tell you that intimate marriage doesn’t come easily, especially in youth ministry marriages. However, it’s very possible to refresh and improve your marriage. In this seminar you’ll learn to set the mood, tone, and atmosphere in your relationship and how to make it your top priority. You’ll also learn that while you may not always be able to change your circumstances, you can change your attitude—and that makes all the difference in the world. Jim and Cathy will speak frankly about romance, intimacy, communication and conflict, friendship and fun, and growing toward spiritual intimacy with your spouse. You’ll receive practical help and be encouraged with an exciting strategy for a healthy marriage.

Soul School: Learning How to Live and Lead from Your Soul

Jeanne Stevens

Seminar Series #1

Sacramento - Oct 10 4:00 PM-5:30 PM

Have you ever felt tired, overwhelmed, and discouraged while wondering what you’re doing in student ministry? Have you ever felt as though you’re calling students into a transformational life with God—a life that you haven’t tasted yourself in a very long time? Soul School will speak to the deeper soul longings of every rookie, as well as seasoned veterans. If you’re open to gaining a better understanding for how to live from the soul, then come enroll in the Soul School.