Breakouts and Workshops
Morning Breakouts, December 30th
These breakouts will only be offered ONE time on this ONE day. So choose prayerfully and strategically.
Pulling Back the Veil, Eliot Geib
In this session will talk about the basics of Islam and how to “unveil” cross-cultural barriers. You will also learn practical ways to befriend Muslims and share your faith with them.
Crossing the Lines: Ministering to African American Students, Sarah Krage
As one student told me, “Sarah, you have never been a minority, you don’t know what it feels like to be a minority, and you never will” – and you know what? She is absolutely right! This session will face taboos, areas of ignorance, and challenges regarding race and culture and how we can minister together, black and white, on campus. None of us have arrived, but we are on the journey. Will you join us?
Reaching Your College Athlete, Nate Banke
What does it take to get started? What do I need to know? How do I walk with them? Whether you are an athlete yourself, a student wanting to make a difference, or a campus minister, come join us as we look at how to impact one of the most influential and dynamic groups on your university campus.
Understanding Poverty in Pursuit of Harvesting Relationships, Sherman Bradley
“How do you integrate the less fortunate and disenfranchised into your ministry in an empowering way that is also sensitive to their cultural differences?”
How to Create Proximity Spaces, Scott Shank
Often Christians can find themselves isolated/disconnected from those God has called us to love a represent Christ to. Creating proximity spaces is a way to engage people by intentionally seeking out places/groups that you and several other Christians can join specifically to do mission, or by creating a space through which Christians and non-Christians can interact.
Peer-2-Peer Power: Sharing the Gift of the Holy Spirit, Josh Ernst
Too often we wait for the Big service, the moving worship, the dim lights, the crowd, the hype, and all the fuzzies to share the Gift of the Holy Spirit with our friends. What if God wanted YOU to share the Power personally with those around you? Come listen, learn, ask, and have questions answered regarding the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and how to see it poured out on you and your friends!
Morning Breakouts, December 31th
These breakouts will only be offered ONE time on this ONE day for those who are feeling God’s call to help start a Chi Alpha group as a student or work with Chi Alpha after graduation.
Starting a Student Led Chi Alpha Group, Jeff Alexander
Have you been praying for a Chi Alpha group at your school. Come learn how you can be the answer to your own prayers. It may be easier than you think.
Transferring As a Student to a College to Help Start a Chi Alpha Group
What if 10 trained student leaders transferred to a campus where a new ministry was being started? What would happen? This could be the way YOU can be a part of reaching every campus.
Give a Year Back to Chi Alpha/ Menternship
Has God been speaking to you about giving a year back to your local Chi Alpha group or to another group? What would that look like? Come learn all the ins and outs of this great opportunity.
Blending the Marketplace and Chi Alpha Volunteer
Starting your career doesn’t have to end your involvement in Chi Alpha. Lots of marketplace ministers are also volunteering with local, state, and area ministries. Is this the right choice for you? Come find out.
Campus Missionary in Training (CMiT), Belkis Lehmann
Are you feeling God’s call to a career in university missions? If so, CMiT is the road for you. This is Chi Alpha’s professional internship which will prepare you for a lifetime of service.
Transitioning from the Marketplace into a Chi Alpha Career, Bev Freund
Have you been serving in the marketplace and now feel a draw to vocational university missions? What are the issues involved with this type of a transition? Come and hear from those who’ve already made the journey and get clarity if maybe this is the road for you. .
Afternoon breakouts, Dec. 30th and 31st
These breakouts will be offered on TWO days and you will be able to choose TWO each day.
Ministering to the Sexually Broken, Craig Bickleman
This break out session will start with a look at the developmental process for gender confusion/issues along with a look the affects of abuse and the sex addiction process. As we understand some of the components of the sexually broken individual’s world, we can better know how to minister to them. I will also cover practical ideas and approaches for a campus ministry to consider as they seek to minister and reach out to this group of people.
Experiencing Healing Prayer, Craig Bickleman
There are many different styles and schools of healing prayer today. The key point is that our God is in the emotional healing business. While the term Healing Prayer maybe new, the reality is that the Lord has been doing emotional healing since the beginning of time. In this breakout session I will give a testimony of my background and share a number of examples of how the Lord has worked emotional healing in my life. Like the title says our focus will be on ministering to folks, so after my brief time of sharing, we will have plenty of time for participants to receive healing prayer. There will be a team of campus ministry staff joining me in ministering to those who wish to receive healing.
Togas, beer bongs, and Jesus, Nino Guarisco and Jason Kohler
Did you know? 43 of 50 ofNorth America’s largest corporations, 43 of 100 members of the U.S. Senate, 36% of the House of Representatives, and 40 of 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been Greeks. Yet, they represent less than 3% of theUSpopulation. We will share how to lovingly share Christ with fraternity and sorority members on your college campus. This breakout is for everyone, but is a must for any Chi Alpha staff that has a heart for reaching Greeks on campus, and for any students who are in fraternities and sororities.
Reaching the Dorms, Duncan and Andrew
In August of 2004, twenty-five Chi Alpha men moved out of their apartments and into King Hall, a men’s dormitory on the campus ofSamHoustonStateUniversity. That year, dozens of students in that dorm were saved and are now following Jesus to this day. King Hall was changed forever! How did they do it? What did they do? Can you do it, too? Come and hear from two who were there. What will you make count for eternity on your campus?
Come See Our Guts, Ryan Brooks
Thankfully, everybody has guts. Chi Alpha is no different. We love our guts and think you will too. These are our highest priorities, our most closely-guarded possessions. The things you’re supposed to keep in a safety deposit box. If you learn anything from Chi Alpha, it is our great hope you learn these. Community. Creativity. Diversity. Excellence. Integrity. Servant-Leadership. Study. There, now you have our guts. Please be careful with them. They’re important to us.
Preparing to be a Marketplace Minister, Mo Thomas
God is calling His people to full-time ministry, whether it be as a pastor, Chi Alpha staff member, missionary to Zimbabwe. . . or business owner, doctor, musician, governor of your state. When we understand that God “calls” us uniquely as His ambassadors, and then positions us strategically in places where we can carry influence, the Body of Christ can come into its explosive destiny. But first, we need to explore the type of relationship that God desires with His children in order that we might co-labor with Him in our spheres of influence. In this session, hear about God’s view of the marketplace, His invitation to deep intimacy, and how He wants to activate you into your Spirit-led destiny in Christ. There will be small group times with mentors, as well as a powerful commissioning time where you’ll be given the chance to respond to the Lord’s invitation, and be recognized as a full-time minister of His Kingdom.
God’s Presence in the Marketplace, Mo Thomas
So you’re thinking about beginning a career, and you’re not sure what it looks like to integrate your faith in the workplace. You want to make a difference, but you’re not clear about what resources you have available or how much time you’re really going to have in the middle of a busy schedule filled with tasks, presentations, meetings, etc. In this session, we’ll establish a framework for how to think about “work”, the Spirit’s desire to wear you like a glove, and the incredible power of community in creating an atmosphere within your spheres of influence. The OT Tabernacle was designed to be the place where God’s Glory was manifested among the people. The vision for this important period in history, as God’s dwelling place (Christ’s Body) now on the earth, is a people that release His Glory and reveal the person and work of Jesus Christ. There will be small group times with mentors, as well as a powerful commissioning time where you’ll be given the chance to respond to the Lord’s invitation, and be recognized as a full-time minister of His Kingdom.
Reaching and Ministering to Internationals, Chow Juan and Beth Swartzendruber
We have unique opportunity to meet and befriend internationals from all round the globe right on our doorstep! Hear and learns some practical ways of reaching and ministering to these strategic individuals. DO YOU HAVEROOMIN YOUR HEART FORONEMORE FRIEND?
Receiving God’s Empowerment to Reach Your Campus! Linda Seiler
Are you convicted that God wants you to reach your campus, but you feel completely inadequate and intimidated to share your faith? We all need God’s power released in our lives. Come find out how to receive God’s supernatural empowerment through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. This is a great elective if you’re a skeptic who needs biblical proof, if you want to get baptized in the Spirit (we’ll pray for you at the end), if you want to learn how to lead others (we’ll have you pray for others at the end), or if you’ve been prayed for before and never received (the same thing happened to Linda, and she wants to help you!).
God’s Greatest Passion, H.L. Hussman
H.L. Hussmann was once so afraid of sharing the Gospel he spent two days throwing up. Come learn practical ways to witness from someone who understands feeling incapable and unequipped. You’ll hear amazing stories of how God showed up through small acts of faithfulness. Come to this elective, put it into practice, and soon you’ll have stories of your own – guaranteed.
Preparing to Work in World Missions, Dick Brogden
Are you feeling God’s call to work to “give a year” or a “lifetime” in world missions? What should you do in your life now to prepare yourself for this call. Come get practical how to’s to get yourself ready for service.
Living and Ministering in Another Culture, Dick Brogden
What does it mean to live in another culture? What does culture shock look like? How can you make relationships that glorify Jesus with people who are dramatically different than you?
