FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Guest Speaker: Nancy Barton Abbott
Theme: Life in Christ
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$10 online registration, $12 at the door
Includes Lunch and Materials
Location: Park Cities Presbyterian, Dallas
www.pcpc.org
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Bio: Nancy Barton Abbott has served in women's ministry for the last 20 years in churches in Fullerton, California, Wheaton, Illinois and Austin, Texas. Her passion is to encourage and challenge women toward experiencing significant growth in their Christian walk, shed sinful habits and increasingly take on the character of Christ. As a single woman for many years and now recently married, she also serves on the speaking team for Intimate Issues Conferences for the past 12 years, where she encourages and challenges singles toward an abundant, pure and holy life. Currently she partners with the Greater San Antonio YMCA to make the "C" in YMCA vibrant and alive.
Message Title: The Beauty and Power of Humility in the Life of a Leader
Description: Scripture breathes loudly the virtue of humility. Yet, as our influence grows, so grows the danger of pride. How can we guard ourselves against the temptation of pride? How can we maximize other people's potential and inspire them toward greater heights while we lay self aside? Is it possible to avoid gauging our success on our followers' response? Let's open ourselves up to the beauty and power of a life of humility.
APRIL 26, 2012
Guest Speaker: Jenni Catron
Theme: Leadership & Influence
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$10 online registration, $12 at the door
Includes Lunch and Materials
Location: Irving Bible Church, Irving
www.irvingbible.org
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Bio: Jenni Catron serves as the Executive Director of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN, an 8-year old multi-site church. She leads the staff there and oversees the ministry of its five campuses. Prior to joining the staff of Cross Point, she worked as Artist Development Director in the Christian music industry for 9 years. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She is the founder of Cultivate Her, a community whose purpose is to "connect, engage and inspire" women leaders. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, seeking to help others develop their leadership gifts and lead confidently in the different spheres of influence God has granted them. Jenni blogs at www.jennicatron.tv and www.cultivateher.com and contributes to a number of other online publications as well.
Message Title: Leading Confidently
Description: Doubt, insecurity, fear, jealousy, pride... Have you ever felt like these things are keeping you from confidently leading in the way that God has called you? We'll discover how to replace these enemies to our influence and lead from a place of confidence in our God-given strengths and gifts.
JULY 12, 2012
Guest Speaker: Kim Humphries
Theme: Life with Others
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$10 online registration, $12 at the door
Includes Lunch and Materials
Location: Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, Carrollton
www.btbf.org
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Bio: Kim Humphries, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, is a Board Certified licensed clinical social worker, with an undergraduate degree from Hollins College and a Master's Degree in Social Work from UTA. She is the founder of Kim Humphries and Associates in Dallas and in her private practice she has counseled individuals, couples, teens and families. Additionally, she is a trained Certified Christian Mediator for both Christian and secular situations. Kim serves as a pastor's wife, speaks at conferences with her husband, Phil, and at women's retreats in several states. She is committed to serving her community as well as the church. Kim has worked for the court system as a facilitator for parents and kids while also participating on several non-profit boards. For a number of years, Kim has taught as an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Message Title: Healthy Boundaries-Whose Side are YOU on?
Description: Have you ever thought, "This isn't what I signed up for?" Have you ever wondered, "Why am I so drained and weary all the time?" Do you wonder whether it's selfish to say no and when it's wise to say yes? What does God have to say about this confusing maze of thoughts and actions? Let's explore this together and gain wisdom in limit-setting and living extravagantly.
OCTOBER 11, 2012
Guest Speaker: Millicent Poole
Theme: Life expressed
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$10 online registration, $12 at the door
Includes Breakfast and Materials
Location: Woodcreek Church, Richardson
www.woodcreekchurch.com
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Bio: Millicent Poole is founder and President of Women of Next, Inc., a nonprofit organization established to provide transitional housing for homeless mothers and their children. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association and has authored numerous magazine articles and ghostwritten for nonprofit organizations. In her spare time, she is an expository bible teacher and writer for printed publications.
Message Title: What Are You Really Running From?
Description: Millicent gives contemporary relevance to ageless biblical truths in making the case that Hagar, and women like her, can walk in their life's purpose. Drawing on the life lessons of Hagar, Millicent shows women how they can face their Sarah test--fears, life challenges, mistakes--and succeed. She inspires them to explore their gifts, challenge their potential, and run toward their dream, rather than away from it; living a life of meaning, excitement and expectation.
