God’s definition of real manhood is found in the ultimate man–Jesus Christ. Jesus modeled several attributes that we can use as men to be the man God designed us to be. This session will look at how Jesus modeled: submission and obedience, sacrifice and service, discipline, Truth-focused, intentional and deliberate, integrity, and devotion to those He discipled.

Resources

• Kingdom Man DVD Series
• RightNow Media – The Heart of a Warrior, Nine Attributes of a Man

Speaker Bio: Dave Wager, author, speaker and President at Silver Birch Ranch and Nicolet Bible Institute

Since 1981, Dave Wager has served as a leader, friend, and teacher to thousands who have entered the educational grounds of Silver Birch Ranch in White Lake, Wisconsin. Dave continues to serve as the president of Silver Birch Ranch and The Nicolet Bible Institute and teaches at camps, colleges, conferences, churches, and businesses throughout the world. Dave is an award winning author who has dedicated his life to communicating the truths of the Bible to students and adults in a simple, energetic, and challenging way, and can often be heard as a guest or host on various Christian talk radio programs.  

Life can be lonely as a man. It’s easy to act busy, build acquaintances, and hide in the shadows. But when we do that, the enemy wins. God designed us for relationship. Philippians 2:3-5 says: “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus…” This session will look at opportunities for finding and building discipling relationships with other men.

Resources

• Kingdom Man DVD Series
• RightNow Media – The Heart of a Warrior, Nine Attributes of a Man

Speaker Bio: Dave Wager, author, speaker and President at Silver Birch Ranch and Nicolet Bible Institute

Since 1981, Dave Wager has served as a leader, friend, and teacher to thousands who have entered the educational grounds of Silver Birch Ranch in White Lake, Wisconsin. Dave continues to serve as the president of Silver Birch Ranch and The Nicolet Bible Institute and teaches at camps, colleges, conferences, churches, and businesses throughout the world. Dave is an award winning author who has dedicated his life to communicating the truths of the Bible to students and adults in a simple, energetic, and challenging way, and can often be heard as a guest or host on various Christian talk radio programs.  

The apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” This session will help you understand how to die to self and live in service to Jesus.

Resources:

• The Life Plan

Speaker Bio: Jedidiah Haas, Virtual Pastor at Plethos.com

Pastor Jedidiah Haas is has served as a youth and family pastor, outreach and connections pastor, church planter, and has led and trained group leaders for over 12 years, and currently runs a discipleship ministry at Plethos.com. His passion is to train men of all ages to be disciple-makers in their sphere of influence. He is married to Kendra Haas and they have two children who are awesome!

In Romans 8:28-30, Paul writes: “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.” This session will explain the path from Justification to Sanctification to Glorification, explain why it’s not enough to simply accept Jesus, and discuss what it looks like to allow the Spirit to transform us from the inside out in preparation for our glorification in the presence of Jesus.

Resources:

• The Life Plan

Speaker Bio: Jedidiah Haas, Virtual Pastor at Plethos.com

Pastor Jedidiah Haas is has served as a youth and family pastor, outreach and connections pastor, church planter, and has led and trained group leaders for over 10 years, and currently runs a discipleship ministry at Plethos.com. His passion is to train men of all ages to be disciple-makers in their sphere of influence. He is married to Kendra Haas and they have two children who are awesome!

Deuteronomy 29:18 says: “Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the Lord our God to go and worship the gods of those nations; make sure there is no root among you that produces such bitter poison.” The idolatry of the Bible was pretty obvious–man-made objects of worship. But today’s objects of worship are a little less obvious and they fuel our addictions. This session will look at how to identify when something that brings us happiness becomes an idol or addiction, and a proven, Bible-based solution to overcome such idols/addictions.

Resources:

• Gods at War by Kyle Idleman

Speaker Bio: Pat Hanson, Founder, Counselor and Leadership Coach, New Day Resource

Pat is the founder, a counselor and leadership coach at New Day Resource. He is also the former Pastor of Ministry Development at Faith Church. Pat is a Wisconsin native, born in Waukesha. He attended Moody Bible Institute receiving a B.A. in Christian Ministry and continued his education at Denver Seminary where he received an M.A. in professional counseling (counseling licensure). After graduating, he was employed as a crisis family counselor & outpatient psychotherapist with Lutheran Social Services in Beaver Dam for two years before transitioning to church-based ministry. He is married to Jessica and they have five children. Among Pat’s interests are motorcycle riding, travel, historic home renovation, architectural history, philosophy, aquariums, music, sailing and golf. His most treasured time is spent with his wife Jessica & 5 children.  

The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Psalm 46:11 says: “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” But is being anxious the same as having anxiety, and is being downcast the same as having depression? Sometimes working through these mental health challenges with God is enough, but other times, God gifts others with talents in the areas of mental health to assist us. This session will help you understand these challenging mental health issues and when to seek additional help.

Speaker Bio: Pat Hanson, Founder, Counselor and Leadership Coach, New Day Resource

Pat is the founder, a counselor and leadership coach at New Day Resource. He is also the former Pastor of Ministry Development at Faith Church. Pat is a Wisconsin native, born in Waukesha. He attended Moody Bible Institute receiving a B.A. in Christian Ministry and continued his education at Denver Seminary where he received an M.A. in professional counseling (counseling licensure). After graduating, he was employed as a crisis family counselor & outpatient psychotherapist with Lutheran Social Services in Beaver Dam for two years before transitioning to church-based ministry. He is married to Jessica and they have five children. Among Pat’s interests are motorcycle riding, travel, historic home renovation, architectural history, philosophy, aquariums, music, sailing and golf. His most treasured time is spent with his wife Jessica and 5 children.

What issue are you struggling with? Pornography, sexual addiction, impure thought lives, same sex attraction, and homosexuality are challenges men face. What is the source of these problems and how does the Bible address them? This session will look at sex as God designed it, how it is corrupted by sin, and how we can avoid the sexual sin trap through healthy barriers.

Speaker Bio: Alvin Dupree, Jr., PhD, Pastor at Family First Ministries COGIC

Alvin received his Doctorate in Ministry with certification in Family Psychology and his Doctorate of Philosophy in Religious Studies at Next Dimension Bible College. He is a combat-wounded veteran who retired from the US Marine Corp after a 20-year service career. Pastor is very active in the community and currently serves on the boards of the Appleton Area School District and Rawhide Boys Ranch. Pastor Dupree loves his family, God’s people and above all else, he loves the Lord. His hearts passion for the Godly success of family and the desire to see their souls added to the kingdom of God birthed the Church Motto, “Adding to the Kingdom of God One Family at a Time!” Pastor and his wife reside in Appleton and they are the parents of three daughters and one son.

We all like to think that we are in control, that we can stop whatever sexual sin we’re now engaged in, but sin hides in darkness and it is preventing, or someday will prevent you from a loving, intimate relationship as God intended. How do you overcome the shame, restore trust and repair broken relationships? This session will focus on God’s redemptive powers and how he can work through the Spirit to bring our views on sexuality in alignment with the Biblical model.

Speaker Bio: Alvin Dupree, Jr., PhD, Pastor at Family First Ministries COGIC

Alvin received his Doctorate in Ministry with certification in Family Psychology and his Doctorate of Philosophy in Religious Studies at Next Dimension Bible College. He is a combat-wounded veteran who retired from the US Marine Corp after a 20-year service career. Pastor is very active in the community and currently serves on the boards of the Appleton Area School District and Rawhide Boys Ranch. Pastor Dupree loves his family, God’s people and above all else, he loves the Lord. His hearts passion for the Godly success of family and the desire to see their souls added to the kingdom of God birthed the Church Motto, “Adding to the Kingdom of God One Family at a Time!” Pastor and his wife reside in Appleton and they are the parents of three daughters and one son.

Romans 12:17 says: “Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.” And yet, it is far too easy to fall into the trap of conflict that escalates far beyond an honorable disagreement. This session will lay a biblical foundation for communication and conflict management, identify how sin rooted in unmet desire creeps into a marriage in ways that undermine God’s design, and discuss practical tactics to help identify and overcome such sin.

Resources:

• Conflict by Henry Cloud
• Conflict: A Constant Opportunity by Todd Wagner

Speaker Bio: Norman Fox, Teaching Elder, Calvary Bible Church 

Norman is a Teaching Elder at Calvary Bible Church (CBC), Neenah, WI. His ministry focus is in the areas of Biblical teaching, personal disciple-making, and marriage mentoring. In 2015 he retired after 31 years with Kimberly-Clark in various leadership roles. Since retirement Norman served for 11 months as Interim Associate Pastor of Missions/Evangelism. Norman is a certified Marriage Mentor and leads the program at CBC. Currently he is in his third year in the Masters program in Professional Counseling at UW-Oshkosh. Karen and Norman have been married for 37 years and have three adult kids: Catherine, Spencer (Callie), and Rebecca (Michael).

1 Timothy 6:20 says, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” At the core of our finances is our heart toward God and toward our wives. We will explore the root of the heart issues and practical ways to think and to act regarding our family finances including budgeting, planning, and investment.

Resources:

• Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey
• Balancing Finances in Marriage by Larry Burkett
• Marriage & Money by Chuck Bentley

Speaker Bio: Norman Fox, Teaching Elder, Calvary Bible Church 

Norman is a Teaching Elder at Calvary Bible Church (CBC), Neenah, WI. His ministry focus is in the areas of Biblical teaching, personal disciple-making, and marriage mentoring. In 2015 he retired after 31 years with Kimberly-Clark in various leadership roles. Since retirement Norman served for 11 months as Interim Associate Pastor of Missions/Evangelism. Norman is a certified Marriage Mentor and leads the program at CBC. Currently he is in his third year in the Masters program in Professional Counseling at UW-Oshkosh. Karen and Norman have been married for 37 years and have three adult kids: Catherine, Spencer (Callie), and Rebecca (Michael).

Parenting can bond a marriage or strain it to the breaking point. In this workshop men will learn how to spot danger signs of strain, what to do about it and how to practice strategies that will build unity in the marriage while co-parenting.  Key takeaways are clarifying shared values, sharing discipline strategically and keeping the marriage relationship the centerpiece of the home.  

Speaker Bio: Pat Hanson, Founder, Counselor and Leadership Coach at New Day Resource

Pat is the founder, a counselor and leadership coach at New Day Resource. He is also the former Pastor of Ministry Development at Faith Church. Pat is a Wisconsin native, born in Waukesha. He attended Moody Bible Institute receiving a B.A. in Christian Ministry and continued his education at Denver Seminary where he received an M.A. in professional counseling (counseling licensure). After graduating, he was employed as a crisis family counselor & outpatient psychotherapist with Lutheran Social Services in Beaver Dam for two years before transitioning to church-based ministry. He is married to Jessica and they have five children. Among Pat’s interests are motorcycle riding, travel, historic home renovation, architectural history, philosophy, aquariums, music, sailing and golf. His most treasured time is spent with his wife Jessica and 5 children.  

Speaker Bio: Pat Hanson, Founder, Counselor and Leadership Coach at New Day Resource

Pat is the founder, a counselor and leadership coach at New Day Resource. He is also the former Pastor of Ministry Development at Faith Church. Pat is a Wisconsin native, born in Waukesha. He attended Moody Bible Institute receiving a B.A. in Christian Ministry and continued his education at Denver Seminary where he received an M.A. in professional counseling (counseling licensure). After graduating, he was employed as a crisis family counselor & outpatient psychotherapist with Lutheran Social Services in Beaver Dam for two years before transitioning to church-based ministry. He is married to Jessica and they have five children. Among Pat’s interests are motorcycle riding, travel, historic home renovation, architectural history, philosophy, aquariums, music, sailing and golf. His most treasured time is spent with his wife Jessica and 5 children.  

Romans 12:6-8 is where Paul outlines the Spiritual Gifts God graces each one of us with that we may humbly serve the Body of Christ: “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” This session will explore each of the gifts, compare and contrast them with life callings (Ephesians 4) and manifestations of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12), and encourage you to identify and explore your own Spiritual Gifts.

Speaker Bio: David Foertsch, Vocational Coordinator at Goodwill

David has a passion for working with people. He has worked in the Employment and Training Program of Goodwill NCW for the past 5 years–helping others gain the tools they need to be successful in life. David likes to teach and has used the ability to volunteer for the Dignity Revolution Challenge for the past couple years, which is a program of Life Promotions that aims to help youth stand up for the value of every person. David has been a part of Christ The Rock since he was a youngster where he’s enjoyed Sunday services, taken part in classes and is also a member of the worship team. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Leadership and Applied Communication from UWGB.  He is also a proclaimed nerd that plays everything from board games to watching anime. David currently lives in Menasha with his two younger brothers.

Ephesians 2:10 says “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” God has given you one or more spiritual gifts to serve Him and His Kingdom for His glory. Once you’ve discovered your spiritual gift(s), it’s time to begin applying them. This session will explore each of the gifts from the perspective of application, strengths and weaknesses, and how to explain to others how best to use your gifting.

Speaker Bio: David Foertsch, Vocational Coordinator at Goodwill

David has a passion for working with people. He has worked in the Employment and Training Program of Goodwill NCW for the past 5 years–helping others gain the tools they need to be successful in life. David likes to teach and has used the ability to volunteer for the Dignity Revolution Challenge for the past couple years, which is a program of Life Promotions that aims to help youth stand up for the value of every person. David has been a part of Christ The Rock since he was a youngster where he’s enjoyed Sunday services, taken part in classes and is also a member of the worship team. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Leadership and Applied Communication from UWGB.  He is also a proclaimed nerd that plays everything from board games to watching anime. David currently lives in Menasha with his two younger brothers.

We’ve all seen a gifted athlete pound their chest or do some dance in celebration of a big play. Humility and glorifying God are not at the center of such celebrations. But when we look to Romans 12, which lists the Spiritual Gifts, we see that Paul preceded the list with a call to service, an acknowledgement that Spiritual Gifts are granted by the grace of God, and that no gift is greater than any other. This session will explore the foundations of humility, how God grants Spiritual Gifts, and how we can use them to humbly serve God and others for God’s glory.

Speaker Bio: Shawn Whitworth, Lead Pastor, Mission Church

Shawn is the lead pastor at Mission Church in downtown Appleton, where the focus is on reaching a diverse group of people who are far from God by creating a space for them to feel comfortable asking tough questions about God. Shawn is married to Denise and dad to three wonderful kids; Morgan, Isaiah, and Avery. When he’s not with the family or at church he can be seen competing in the occasional triathlon.

It’s an axiom that 20% of the volunteers do 80% of the work. If you’re one of the 20%, there is a real risk of saying “yes” one too many times, which leads to burn out, resentment, and ineffective service. It’s hard to love others well and be God’s hands and feet when you’ve reached that breaking point. In this session, we’ll look at how Moses’ wise father-in-law helped him see the risks of too much service (Exodus 18) and we’ll look at practical ways to make sure you are serving effectively, including knowing when to say no, applying your gifts well, and recruiting and equipping others to serve.

Speaker Bio: Shawn Whitworth, Lead Pastor, Mission Church

Shawn is the lead pastor at Mission Church in downtown Appleton, where the focus is on reaching a diverse group of people who are far from God by creating a space for them to feel comfortable asking tough questions about God. Shawn is married to Denise and dad to three wonderful kids; Morgan, Isaiah, and Avery. When he’s not with the family or at church he can be seen competing in the occasional triathlon.

Some people have a difficult time relating to God as a father because they project their experiences or expectations of an earthly father on God. Looking to scripture, we see what truly defines God’s character as our Father. This session will explore God’s character as our heavenly Father and his relationship with Jesus and with us. As image bearers of God, He expects that we model character through actions. Fathers will learn how to be image bearers for their children and sons will learn how to submit to their earthly father as they would submit to God.

Speaker Bio: Paul Behnke, Pastor for Student Ministries, Appleton Alliance Church

Paul grew up in Appleton, spent 10 years in student ministry at a church in Eau Claire, and then moved back to Appleton. Paul met his wife, Nicole, in youth group at AAC in the 90s, were married in 2005 and have been doing ministry together ever since. Paul has a degree in Elementary Education from UW-Eau Claire and a Master’s degree in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary. In 2013 Nicole and Paul adopted their three kids–Ava, Abby, and Ethan–from foster care.  

Your identity is that which distinguishes you from others. In God’s eyes you are: treasured, worth dying for, forgiven, set free, set apart, loved beyond belief, and chosen. The concept of establishing your identity in Christ is an acknowledgement that we were made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26), but that sin separated us from that image (Isaiah 59:2), and we need to be “sanctified” or transformed by God to restore ourselves to God’s image (Romans 12:2). This session will address questions including: Why does identity in Christ matter? How does my identity in Christ change my life? What role do I play in establishing my identity/helping my child establish their identity in Christ?

Resources:

• Identity Defined by Pete Briscoe
• Identity: Because of Christ you are more than a number by Eric Mason

Speaker Bio: Paul Behnke, Pastor for Student Ministries, Appleton Alliance Church

Paul grew up in Appleton, spent 10 years in student ministry at a church in Eau Claire, and then moved back to Appleton. Paul met his wife, Nicole, in youth group at AAC in the 90s, were married in 2005 and have been doing ministry together ever since. Paul has a degree in Elementary Education from UW-Eau Claire and a Master’s degree in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary. In 2013 Nicole and Paul adopted their three kids–Ava, Abby, and Ethan–from foster care.  

I’m sure you’ve seen a cartoon that depicts an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. Such cartoons are intended to make light of the battle within as we make choices whereby the Holy Spirit helps us discern God’s will, while our sinful human side seeks to pursue worldly pleasures. This isn’t merely about making good moral choices, it is about aligning our choices with real heart-level commitment to such choices so that we may abide in God. This session will outline a Biblical framework for discerning God’s will and making decisions that help us abide in Him. Fathers will earn how to teach and encourage children to follow this framework, and sons will learn how to apply it.

Speaker Bio: Landon Churchill, Pastor at FV Jail Ministry/Freedom Fellowship

Pastor Landon, his wife Sunny, and their three children, Uriah, Phinehas, and Shalom reside in Kaukauna, WI.  Landon has been a follower of Jesus for over 2 decades and has the privilege of serving as Pastor of Freedom Fellowship Church in Kaukauna, WI, which he helped found in 2007.  He is also Chaplain for Fox Valley Jail Ministries and oversees the Freedom Center Food Pantry in Appleton, WI. Pastor Landon is passionate about the Truth of God’s Word and believes it is the key to truly setting us free.

You can’t read the Bible cover to cover without encountering a few items that raise questions, cause confusion, and possibly discomfort. Getting over those roadblocks can be challenging. One such area deals with the discussion of end times. This session will use inquiries into Biblical signs of end times to outline a process for engaging the Bible for study. Father’s will learn how to help their children find answers to Biblical questions and concerns, and sons will learn who to turn to when stuff doesn’t make sense.

Resources:

• When Moses Preached the Gospel by Tim Keller
• Why You Can Trust Your Bible by Josh Vincent
• Our Faith Is Historically Verifiable—Or It’s Nothing by Kathy Keller

Speaker Bio: Landon Churchill, Pastor at FV Jail Ministry/Freedom Fellowship

Pastor Landon, his wife Sunny, and their three children, Uriah, Phinehas, and Shalom reside in Kaukauna, WI.  Landon has been a follower of Jesus for over 2 decades and has the privilege of serving as Pastor of Freedom Fellowship Church in Kaukauna, WI, which he helped found in 2007.  He is also Chaplain for Fox Valley Jail Ministries and oversees the Freedom Center Food Pantry in Appleton, WI. Pastor Landon is passionate about the Truth of God’s Word and believes it is the key to truly setting us free.

Dallas Willard states, “The aim of God in history is the creation of an all-inclusive community of loving persons, with Himself included in that community as its prime sustainer and most glorious inhabitant.” Such a community lives under the immediate and total rulership of the Holy Spirit. They are a people blinded to all other loyalties by the splendor of God, a compassionate community embodying the law of love as seen in Jesus Christ. They are an obedient army of the Lamb of God living under the Spiritual Disciplines, a community in the process of total transformation from the inside out, a people determined to live out the demands of the gospel in a secular world. This session will be an introduction to the Spiritual Disciplines, discuss their role in the sanctification process, and common pitfalls people experience as they practice the Disciplines. 

Resources:

• Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
• Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard

Speaker Bio: Mitch Lautenslager, Non-staff Pastor at Christ The Rock and Chair of Management Development at FVTC

Mitch is the chair of the Management Development department at Fox Valley Technical College, where he also served as an adjunct instructor. Prior to that, Mitch served as VP of Operations for Life! Promotions a non-profit focused on youth that hosts values-based school assembly programs, and events like Lifest. Mitch has also served as Children’s and Family pastor at a number of churches throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado. He holds a BA in Pastoral Studies and an MS in Management and Organizational Behavior. Mitch resides in Waupaca with his wife Joy.

How can you tell who the Pharisee is in a room? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. Some people actively tell you they are a Christian, but their heart betrays them. The outward spiritual disciplines are about establishing our obedience to God in how we express our faith. Simplicity, Solitude, Submission, and Service are all, at their core, about us making way in our busy lives for God. This session will explore the four outward disciplines of Simplicity, Solitude, Submission and Service.

Resources:

• Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
• Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard

Speaker Bio: Mitch Lautenslager, Non-staff Pastor at Christ The Rock and Chair of Management Development at FVTC

Mitch is the chair of the Management Development department at Fox Valley Technical College, where he also served as an adjunct instructor. Prior to that, Mitch served as VP of Operations for Life! Promotions a non-profit focused on youth that hosts values-based school assembly programs, and events like Lifest. Mitch has also served as Children’s and Family pastor at a number of churches throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado. He holds a BA in Pastoral Studies and an MS in Management and Organizational Behavior. Mitch resides in Waupaca with his wife Joy.

Romans 8:29 says: “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” If conformance to the image of Jesus is the target, what is the path to getting there? Left to our own devices, men are a “stiff-necked” people. We are independent problem solvers that navigate without maps. This session will explore a better framework for our growth in and through Jesus–the Disciplines.

Speaker Bio: Mark Byrom, PhD, Global Connections Pastor at Appleton Alliance Church

Mark has over twenty-five years of ministry experience with The Alliance serving in New England, the Pactific Northwest and also Bosnia in the former Yugoslavia in Europe.  For over six years Mark has been the Global Connections Pastor at Appleton Alliance Church.  His years of experienced ministry in Europe, traveling the world, and being a mission mobilizer with The Alliance globally have contributed to Mark’s excitement to be networking and developing international ministry at AAC.  In 2017 Mark completed his DMin degree with a focus on leadership and missions.  Mark and his wife Debbie have three girls. As an internationally traveled family, they enjoy visiting new places and meeting new people. Yet, a nice evening at home is a welcomed respite.

One way or another we all are living out patterns in life – a “rule of life” – for life giving or life exhausting practices. This session will explore how the Disciplines can help us manage our Time (Matthew 6:6), Trust (Ruth 1:16), Temple (Psalm 139:13-16), Treasure (Matthew 6:24-25, 33), and Talent (Genesis 6:8-9) to grow in conformance to Jesus in life giving ways.

Resources:

• Crafting a Rule of Life: An Invitation to a Well-Ordered Way by Stephen Macchia
• The Attentive Life: Discerning God’s Presence in All Things by Leighton Ford
• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
• Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
• NewLifeFellowship.org
• RuleofLife.com
• Renovare.org

Speaker Bio: Mark Byrom, PhD, Global Connections Pastor at Appleton Alliance Church

Mark has over twenty-five years of ministry experience with The Alliance serving in New England, the Pactific Northwest and also Bosnia in the former Yugoslavia in Europe.  For over six years Mark has been the Global Connections Pastor at Appleton Alliance Church.  His years of experienced ministry in Europe, traveling the world, and being a mission mobilizer with The Alliance globally have contributed to Mark’s excitement to be networking and developing international ministry at AAC.  In 2017 Mark completed his DMin degree with a focus on leadership and missions.  Mark and his wife Debbie have three girls. As an internationally traveled family, they enjoy visiting new places and meeting new people. Yet, a nice evening at home is a welcomed respite.