FDC 2015 Program v9.pages - Florida Discipleship Conference

SAT
7/4
OPENING SESSION
9:00 AM
FRI
7/3
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
FRI
7/3
KID’S CARNIVAL - 9:00AM - 4:00PM - CRYSTAL J BALLROOM
DROP CHILDREN OFF BEGINNING AT 8:15 AM
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS - 9:00AM - 5:15PM - CRYSTAL G1 BALLROOM DROP CHILDREN OFF BEGINNING AT 8:15 AM
“RISE” - WADE COOK
SINGLES AFTERPARTY
FRIDAY NIGHT “CRUISIN ORLANDO!” (10:00P – 1:00A)
There’s more than one paradise to be found in Florida! We invite you to experience an
evening of fellowship and fun. Dance the night away to the sounds of Caribbean
inspired music. Challenge yourself and others to a night of cruise-style gaming! Be
transported by the sounds and feel of the Caribbean while you enjoy the best fellowship
Florida has to offer! We welcome you to experience “Cruisin Orlando”!
ALL SINGLES
“Rise Above”
WADE COOK
SAGO PALM
An amazing time together of inspiration, celebration, praise
& worship, Wade Cook delivering a Spirit driven message
and MORE. Let’s start our Singles Conference off right! It’s
time to for all of us to get ready…to “RISE”!
MARRIED WOMEN (ROYAL PALM)
BARRI LUSK
Rise to true liberation by learning about being a New
Testament wife. Hear about the freedom that Jesus gives to
being a godly wife, mother and a business woman without
becoming overwhelmed and stressed.
LUNCH
1:00 PM
SAT
7/4
“Rise Above”
JOHN LUSK
ROYAL PALM
The challenges are many when “two become one”. However,
marriages that “Rise Above” our past and the usual
experience of most will have a positive influence on our
friends and family for Christ.
JAMES CAMPBELL
When men enjoy being men our marriages, family and the
church will become more fun, fruitful and spiritual.
11:30 AM
SAT
7/4
ALL MARRIEDS
MARRIED MEN (CANARY 1-2)
10:30 AM
SAT
7/4
2015 FLORIDA DISCIPLESHIP CONFERENCE
ORLANDO
SINGLES
SINGLES: “It’s JUST Lunch” Date (Optional)
ALL TEENS
9:30-10:15AM
“Rise Above”
CHRIS HADDOCK
CANARY PALM 3-4
Rise above the world; do not fall to the lie. What is being
worldly and why do I care?
TEEN MEN (CRYSTAL K-M)
10:30-11:30AM
Rise to Manhood
MIKE BLOCK
Manhood Redefined: Rise to biblical manhood
TEEN WOMEN (CRYSTAL N-Q)
10:30-11:30AM
Rise to Womanhood
MELISSA BLOCK
Womanhood Redefined: A woman worthy of praise
This is, well… “just lunch”! You CAN have a date at this time, but really…it’s just a time to get to know a Brother or Sister from a different
part of Florida, or to get to know someone better from your own neck of the woods...but NO pressure…after all, it’s “just lunch”.
“Rise” to Date (GOD’S definition of “Dating”)
ADAM/BETHANY SMITH - CRYSTAL K/L
God has given you an amazing tool to use to take care of
one another, to build solid Brother-Sister relationships,
and to inspire one another to have a better relationship
with Him…DATING! It’s time to “rise” to date! “Rise” to Lead (Redefining “Leadership”) Part 1
SAM/GERI LANG - CRYSTAL M/N
Maybe you aspire to lead. Maybe you feel that God is
calling you, but you’re not sure what “leading” even
means! Maybe you’ve led in the past, and you’re hesitant
to lead again. Maybe you’ve led for some time now, and
you’re feeling that God is calling you to take it HIGHER!
It’s time to “rise” to lead!
MARRIEDS
Raising Spiritual Champions (Younger Children)
KEVIN/ROSEMARY YOUNGER - CANARY 1
A focus on parenting principles, decisions about
sports, other activities and family time. Teaching
through the various ages to develop a love for
God, truth and obedience.
Raising Spiritual Champions (MS and Teens)
RON/LAURIEANNE CONKLING - CANARY 2
A focus on the transition to a time when our children
thinking more independently. How to positively influence
without hovering or being too hands off or naïve.
Integrating the MS/HS ministries into the lifestyle of
parents and teens
Sex and Intimacy
JEFF/LISA CHACON - CANARY 3
An adult discussion on the positive aspects of sexuality in
marriage.
Conflict Resolution
JP/PAT TYNES - CANARY 4
Learning how to resolve conflict without fighting or
shutting down. Unlocking the mystery of the opposite
sex.
TEENS
1:00-2:00PM
Dateable: A guide to the sexes
JAMIE/CRISTAL O’MARA - CRYSTAL P
Rise Against - Violence and Division in Society
TIJUAN/IVANA WRIGHT - CRYSTAL Q
Being a voice opposing the uprising violence and division in
society.
2:30 PM
SAT
7/4
SINGLES
“Rise” Together! (Building Life-Long “One-Another”
Relationships)
LARRY/KIM REID - CRYSTAL K
Building good relationships are essential to a Disciple’s walk.
We’re not just building friendships, we’re building ETERNAL
RELATIONSHIPS. It’s time to “rise” together!
MARRIEDS
Celebrating Your Spouse
SAM/GERI LAING - CANARY 1
Learning about your spouse, celebrate your
differences, and compliment each other and help
each other grow
Time Flies
RALPH OJEDA - CRYSTAL P
Here today, gone tomorrow - making the most of what
truly matters
“Rise” to EVANGELIZE! (Reaching the Lost Souls of
Florida) - Part 1
ANTHONY/KARLYN BATTLE - Crystal L
In Florida alone, there are over 14 Million single adults! The
up-and-coming census is forecasting that over 52% of the
population will, for the first time in Florida’s history, be
Single!!! How do you reach them with the Gospel? WWJD?
How do you use your niche/life stage to impact your sphere
of influence? It’s time to “rise” to evangelize!
Secrets and Lies
Going Viral
TOM/CARMA KUHN - CANARY 2
RODRIGO ACOSTA - CRYSTAL Q
Join Tom and Carma Kuhn for this intriguing look into the
deep pit couples fall into when differentiation fails. This class Share Truth, Speak Truth, Live Truth
will explore the different stages in couples’ relationships and
the traps they can fall into and how to successfully work
beyond them.
SINGLES
MARRIEDS
Teaching Children about Sex
BARRY/DEBBIE MATTOX - CANARY 3
“Rise” to Your Potential! (Professional and Personal
Sex is a topic that is too often avoided or discussed too late.
Development) Part 1
The result is that our children are adopting the attitudes of a
KRIS/ALLISON STOWERS - CRYSTAL M/N
liberal culture. This class will provide practical advice and
God has created you to have the most impact that you can
resources in order to effectively, without embarrassment,
possibly have for HIM! You are, in fact, created in HIS image! guide our children through the maze of misinformation.
Maybe it’s time to further your education. Maybe it’s time to
change your job. Maybe it’s time to get on top of your
Training Champions (Discipline and Training)
finances. It’s time to “rise” to your God given potential!
TOM/MARY HATTAWAY - CANARY 4
How we train and discipline children changes as
they grow older. This class will address training
and discipline through the years with an aim to
develop godly character.
4:00 PM
SAT
7/4
TEENS
2:15-3:15PM
“Rise” Others! (Raising Up the “Next Generation” of
Singles Ministry)
BILL/KRISTIN MOULDEN - CRYSTAL K
Are you taking each other under your wing and showing
each other the ropes? Are you transitioning new and
younger Disciples (graduating high-school students and
graduating college students) into Singles Ministry (The
Bridge Concept)? Are you passing your wisdom and life
experiences on to the “Next Generation”? It’s time to “rise”
others!
“Rise” to EVANGELIZE! (Reaching the Lost Souls of
Florida) - Part 2
JOHN/BARBARA PORTER - Crystal L
“Rise” to Your Potential (Professional and Personal
Development) Part 2
JOSH PULLEN - CRYSTAL M/N
A Fun-filled and Fruitful Existence
KRIS/ALLISON STOWERS - CANARY 1
Sharing our faith is too often a task rather than lifestyle. Kris
and Alison have reached many of their friends and
coworkers over the years with a lifestyle that is fun, genuine
and effective.
Family Finances
JEFF/DEBI SABOTIN - CANARY 2
Financial decisions about budgeting,
investing, stewardship of God’s blessings and
communicating about money will be cover in
this class.
Dealing with Grief and Loss
ANTHONY/KARLYN BATTLE - CANARY 3
There are times when the loss of a loved one is difficult to
get past. Holidays, birthday, and anniversaries are
especially hard. Having to deal with loss, AB and Karlyn
have a powerful experience and lesson to share.
PICK UP KID’S CARNIVAL
CHILDREN NO LATER THAN
4:30 PM
TEENS (AND MIDDLE SCHOOLERS)
3:30-5:00PM
Fusion
JOSE FERRER (MC) - SAGO PALM
Connecting with God and others in Song, Theater, Fun and
Games. (Middle Schoolers will attend this section with the
Teens.)
PICK UP MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
NO LATER THAN 5:30 PM
FROM SAGO PALM
BALLROOM
Sex and Intimacy
JEFF/LISA CHACON - CANARY 4
An adult discussion on the positive aspects of sexuality
in marriage.
TBD
1. Please have the same parent check the child in
and check the child out. This will avoid confusion
because we are combining children from many
different congregations in the same class.
2. The children will be getting a snack of animal
crackers and water. Please inform the KK teachers
if you prefer that your child not have a snack.
3. PLEASE take your child to the bathroom
BEFORE class, even if they insist that they do not
feel nature’s call!
4. Please label all backpacks, diaper bags, bottles,
etc. beforehand to expedite and assist check-in
and check-out of the children.
5. Please return promptly to the Kingdom Kids
area to check your child out of class after worship.
6. We recommend that you provide a change of
clothes in your child’s diaper bag or backpack.
KK GUIDELINES
10:00 AM
“RISE UP” - JOHN LUSK
Kingdom Kids Rooms Here
9:30 PM
CONFERENCE WORSHIP
FIREWORKS
KK ROOMS
SUN
7/5
SINGLES: “It’s JUST
Dinner Date (Optional)
9:00 PM
DINNER
5:15 PM
SAT
7/4