The Story for a Waiting World

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Everyone believes a story about their life. Characters, villains, tension and a plot. The question is: what’s the story? We see the revealed story of this world in the Bible, and we are witnesses to that story. Thus, we walk in this world with that story on our lips; we get to share it in a way that addresses this broken world and offers hope. Join this workshop to trace our fingers over the plot of a rescuing God, and let’s discuss ways to discuss the narrative of redemption in which we live.

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Taylor Turkington (MA, DMin) directs the training ministry BibleEquipping where she also teaches and coaches Bible teachers. Previously, she directed training ministries for The Gospel Coalition and Western Seminary and is the author of Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her family where she enjoys growing tall flowers, drinking great tea, and paddling the rivers.

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"Do As I Say”: Recognizing and Recovering from Spiritual Abuse

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Christian leaders are called to “keep watch over the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.” (Acts 20:28) Too often members of “the flock” are hurt, manipulated and controlled by those very “shepherds”.  Learn how to recognize the symptoms and heal the pain of spiritual abuse.

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Julie Tadema is in full-time team ministry with her husband Calvin. They offer healing prayer for the spiritual, emotional and physical realms through Master’s Mind Ministry. Individual healing prayer sessions encourage insight and growth, particularly for overcoming trauma and abuse.  In addition, Julie teaches the principles of mind renewal and listening prayer in classes, workshops and retreats.  The Tademas have been married for 45 years and love teaching together, sharing their enthusiasm for the transforming work of the Lord in people’s lives.

Hearing God’s Holy Heart for Others

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God speaks! He’s the ultimate communicator! The Bible is full of rich stories of how God spoke to others. But, can God speak to us today so that we can hear his heart for others? With the Bible as our plumb line, come join us as we discover how God can use you to speak his heart of encouragement to those he loves!

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Brenda Polopolus - is a part-time servant of the gospel with a full-time heart for the Kingdom, Brenda has worked alongside of her husband, George, as a business owner in the Portland Metro area for the last 31 years. With gifts of creativity, hospitality, Bible teaching, intercession, and faith Brenda has been used of God to move forward his kingdom in bold and courageous ways. Her gift of intercession has brought joy to the despairing, fresh hope to the down-trodden, and comfort to those mourning loss. But perhaps her most treasured contribution to the Body of Christ has been to generate unwavering vision and confidence to leaders, both men and women, tempted to discouragement under the heavy mantle of leadership. She offers to those to whom she minsters, an ear to God’s heartbeat because she has learned to listen to the Spirit’s voice.

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What are the passages or stages that marriages experience in a lifetime? Come and learn more about the research that have been done on how you can make your marriage thrive by being aware of the tasks of each stage. There will be a panel of women in each of the stages to encourage your marriage whether you are a newlywed or
married for over 50 years. Resources will be shared on the organization of a marriage mentoring ministry.

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Joyce Wachsmuth is an associate pastor at Greater Portland Bible Church. She served as Women’s Ministry Director for 30 years and is
now overseeing the ministry of the 55 plus in her community. She and her husband Doug have been married for 55 years and have been
mentoring marriages for 35 years.

Grey Hairs - Holy Hearts

Does it all feel too lofty? Too unreachable? Too late to start? God doesn't think so! It's what He created us for - to be reflections of His glory! Glory that shines through the crinkles in our smile, the light in our eyes, the kindness in our words and the music in our souls. Holiness is God's happy way of life - let's find it together! Let's be ageless in His beauty! 

 

As You Go: Making Disciples in the Midst of Everyday Life

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We're probably all familiar with Matthew 28:18, where Jesus tells us to go into all the world and make disciples. We often emphasize the GO portion of this verse, but the main command is MAKE DISCIPLES. Let’s look together at how we can do this in the midst of our everyday lives. 

Bio: Kari Patterson is wife to Pastor Jeff and homeschool mama to four kiddos aged 3-17. They lead Renew Church, a community of Christ-followers in Oregon City. She holds a Master's degree in Pastoral Studies from Multnomah Biblical Seminary, and has had the honor of speaking to thousands of women over the past dozen years at women's retreats and conferences. She has a weekly podcast, five eBooks, and a paperback book Sacred Mundane, available today. 100% of her proceeds go to women and children in need through World Vision.

More information at karipatterson.com

Holiness in the Workplace

Our work is inextricably connected to our witness. The quality of our work and our attitude toward our work tells people a lot about us—and the God we serve.  So, what does it look like to be Christ’s ambassador in a sometimes-antagonistic workplace?

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Georgene Rice hosted a talk show with KPDQ Radio for 34 years.  She has traveled internationally as a station correspondent and along with her husband Dan, as a Gospel musician. Co-author of “Undaunted: The Daring Journey of Faith”, Georgene has lectured on university campuses and is a frequent speaker and worship leader at Christian conferences and retreats.  She and husband Dan have produced three music projects.

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