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June 22, 2024
9 am to 1 pmJune 22, 2024
Cost $10
Location
4407 56 Ave, Location
Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N8
You want to make a difference but fear get's in the way.
You want to make a difference but fear get's in the way.
We are conditioned to believe that strangers are scary.
Fear turns our focus away from the people we are serving and onto finding peace or comfort.
In this three-session workshop
In this three-session workshop
We will dive into the realities of doing ministry amid the fears, unease, and hopes we have as ministry volunteers.
It's wrong for our fear to dominate and negatively impact those we serve.
It's wrong for our fear to dominate and negatively impact those we serve.
When focused on fear,
Love is cast out.
When focused on fear,
Love is cast out.
Ministry stops happening.
Passion disappears.
Frustration takes over.
Regret and shame build.
When focused on love,
Fear is cast out.
When focused on love,
Fear is cast out.
Lives are changed.
Passion grows.
Collaboration abounds.
Confidence and joy take root.
Schedule & Sessions
Schedule & Sessions
8:45 am | Check-in and Registration
8:45 am | Check-in and Registration
9:00 am | Welcome
9:00 am | Welcome
9:15 am | Session 1
9:15 am | Session 1
Fear Casts out Love | Justin Jorstad
No, you did not just read a typo. This title was intentionally eye-catching, but hopefully, more than anything, it is thought-provoking. Praise Jesus, we know His “perfect love casts out all fear” (1 John 4:18), but have you noticed in the world around you and within yourself that fear has the ability to cast out love? There are powerful discoveries to experience as we take time to be still, reflect and simply notice the reactions of our mind and body in those moments of fear. The Holy Spirit wants to use those moments to deepen our understanding of ourselves and God’s power in our lives.10:10 am | Session 2
10:10 am | Session 2
Practical Skills | Bradon Pihowich
We recognize and understand fear differently based on our previous experiences and relation to fear. In this session, you will get tools to help you recognize and navigate fear, both in yourself and in members of your community. We will reflect together on how our own body reacts to anxieties, fears, and unknowns and then ask the question, “What now?” Now that you recognize your own fear, what are some in-the-moment skills to work through that fear and learn to understand it more clearly?11:10 am | Session 3
11:10 am | Session 3
Jared Jorstad | Evangelism and Love
When most of us hear the word evangelism, many different ideas can float through our minds. Evangelism can bring about certain levels of anxiety and pressure when we think of testifying of Christ's love to people who need it most. What if I say the wrong thing? What if the person I’m talking to is better at debating than me? When faced with the challenge of sharing the truth of God’s love, we are often confronted with an infinite number of ideas about the world and how it works. There can be pressure to know how to navigate every idea and represent Christ well. In this session, we will learn how to communicate in an invitational way by taking the pressure off ourselves and putting it back on Jesus as we interact with those who don’t know him. Finally, we will gain and refine tools to know Christ better and to reveal his perfect love to others. These tools will help us engage people in an invitational manner.12:00 pm | Lunch
12:00 pm | Lunch
Speakers
Speakers
Justin
Jorstad
Justin
Jorstad
Justin Jorstad is proud to have grown up in Wetaskiwin and has served the area through various Christian ministries for over 10 years. Currently, he is serving in the position of Program Manager for Hope Mission - Bethany Homes. He has the privilege of living with his younger brother and close friend, along with their cat. Enjoying outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking are some of the things that energize him, but his most favourite activity is family and friends gathered around a table of food or a glowing fire.
Bradon
Pihowich
Bradon
Pihowich
Bradon Pihowich has been involved in Camp Ministry since 2011. He has garnered experience and knowledge through several forms of education, the most formal being a B.A. in Child and Youth Counselling.
Bradon melds the freedom and creativity of play with the structure of traditional counselling methods, allowing for a unique combination of tactics.
Bradon believes that focusing on the health and care of the staff and setting reasonable expectations can create a more sustainable future for Summer Camps.
Jared
Jorstad
Jared
Jorstad
Jared Jorstad has been involved in full time outreach ministry for over 10 years in the Wetaskiwin area. He is passionate about reaching vulnerable people groups and equipping the team he serves through his vocation at Hope Mission. He is currently the Senior Manager of Children and Youth programming for Alberta. Jared is passionate about leadership development and seeing leaders thrive through their strengths.
Each one of us have been dominated by fear. Your not alone in this.
Our fear actually tells us that we care. It shows us that something before us is important and that we need to act!
Location
Location
Wetaskiwin Church of God
Wetaskiwin Church of God
4407 56 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N8
4407 56 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N8
We will be meeting in the Gathering Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided and a light lunch at 12:00pm.
We will be meeting in the Gathering Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided and a light lunch at 12:00pm.
Registration is closed for this event
Registration is closed for this event
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