Wednesday Workshops
Morning Workshops (9:00 - 10:30AM)
*Titles and descriptions will be announced soon.
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Connecting the Dots: How Loving Relationships Nourish Our Mental Health Part 2 by Cesar and Carolann De Leon
- Library
- No matter your age or social status, you will learn how loving relationships affect our physical health, mental health, and make war against the Loneliness Epidemic and other mental health symptoms. You will learn how to unlearn unhealthy relationship patterns and relearn to become a walking ad for Spirit-generated love, peace, and joy.
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How to Start New Groups, Ministries, and Churches that Change Lives by Dustin Serns, Jacob Serns, and Dan Serns
- Littlejohn #1
- Jesus can use YOU to reach new people in new ways! Learn how to effectively launch a new missional small group, ministry, or church plant that makes disciples and sees lives changed! Hear inspiring stories and practical ideas from people doing it right now to help you take action, grow in faith, and level-up your Kingdom impact!
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Stepping Back to Go Forward by Richard Kurtz
- Littlejohn #2
- Our continuous journey as we press on, through the cross, toward our goal to be in heaven no matter what sidetracks us by God's amazing grace. We are seeking a revival of our first love in these end times.
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American Sign Language and Deaf Culture by Nohelani Jarnes
- Littlejohn Home Ec
- Come and learn more about the third most used language in the US - American Sign Language! All ages are welcome to attend. We will be learning sign language and more about Deaf culture.
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Living on the Threshold of Eternity by John Kurlinski
- Spady Hall
- A practical class on living each day with eternity in view. Exploring the doors in John's Gospel and the Book of Revelation. We meet and follow Jesus through the open doors He sets before us each day as we live on the threshold of eternity. The theme passage is Revelation 3:21, Jesus at the threshold of my heart.
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The Practical Mission of Health Part 2: Water Ways to Wellness, the Restoring Touch, & 10 Blessings from the Earth by Dawn Jenkins
- Witzel Chapel
- Do you love winning souls for God's Kingdom? Then Medical Missionary Training is for you! This training empowers you with the practical tools, natural remedies, and Christ-centered health principles to reach your community with healing and hope. Jesus combined healing with preaching. He touched hearts by first relieving suffering. Today, you can follow His method by learning how to care for the mind, body, and soul of those around you. In today's class, you will learn:
- Hydrotherapy: how to apply water for the restorative benefits it offers.
- Massage: three to four strokes in a chair massage routine. This hands-on experience will allow you to both give and receive massages.
- Herbs: how to use the properties of herbs to bless ourselves and our neighbors.
- It is recommended to take this course in conjunction with the afternoon session featuring Violet Douglas.
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Spiritual Preparation for the Time of Trouble Part 2 by Donn Leiske
- Evergreen Chapel
- Awake! Sleeping Saints: The Ten Virgins -- Laodicea -- The Watchman on the Walls
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Esther: For Such a Time as This by Bill Roberts
- Band Room
- Living with eternal purpose where we are in earth's history. Today's class will focus on Haman and how you can't fight as spiritual battle in the flesh.
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Prayer Lab: Lessons from Our Prayer Journeys by Ron Schultz
- Choir Room
- We'll not just talk about prayer, we'll actually experience deeper ways to pray as individuals, with a prayer partner, and in our local church family.
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Dragons and Dinosaurs by Stan Hudson
- AAAC Sanctuary
- See how dinosaurs actually HELP creationism by supporting Genesis!
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Pentecost 2025: Evangelism Principles from Jesus and the Book of Acts by Nemaia Faletogo
- AAAC Fireside Rooms A & B
- Do you know if your church is growing, plateaued, or in decline? Attend this workshop and find out. Designed to equip church members with practical tools and biblical principals, this class will help you revitalize your congregation. Participants will explore strategies for fostering spiritual renewal, increasing member engagement and developing a clear vision for mission. Though interactive discussions and real-life case studies, the course offers insight into overcoming common challenges faced by many churches.
Afternoon (2:00 - 3:30 PM)
*Most afternoon workshops are repeats of their respective morning workshops.
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Connecting the Dots: How Loving Relationships Nourish Our Mental Health Part 2 by Cesar and Carolann De Leon
- Library
- No matter your age or social status, you will learn how loving relationships affect our physical health, mental health, and make war against the Loneliness Epidemic and other mental health symptoms. You will learn how to unlearn unhealthy relationship patterns and relearn to become a walking ad for Spirit-generated love, peace, and joy.
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His Way is in the Sanctuary by Scott Tyman
- Ad Building #13
- One of the critical foundations of the Bible is the understanding of the work of the ancient Sanctuary. Why is it that the enemy continues to attack the ministry of the sanctuary? Come and find out why the Sanctuary is essential to understand and its importance as we near the return of Jesus!
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Stepping Back to Go Forward by Richard Kurtz
- Littlejohn #2
- Our continuous journey as we press on, through the cross, toward our goal to be in heaven no matter what sidetracks us by God's amazing grace. We are seeking a revival of our first love in these end times.
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Longevity Cuisine: Fresh and Healthy Plant-Based Dishes Inspired by the Blue Zones by Heather Reseck (not a repeated workshop)
- Littlejohn Home Ec
- Discover the time-tested eating habits of the world's longest-lived people in this hands-on cooking class. You'll prepare seasonal, plant-based dishes made with longevity-boosting ingredients. Learn to cook for vitality, flavor, and lifelong health--and eat like a centenarian! Taught by Heather Reseck, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and culinary instructor. In this class, you will learn to cook:
- Black Beans
- Bean & Squash Tortillas with Mango Salsa
- Costa Rican Cabbage Salad
- REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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DEEP DIVE: Christ Our Righteousness: Good News is Bad News is Good News? by George Gainer (not a repeated workshop)
- Spady Hall
- Jesus declared that right in the middle of our global chaos "this Gospel of the Kingdom will be proclaimed - across the globe - as a witness to all nations" (Matthew 24:14). If you say yes to any of the below questions, this is the workshop for you!
- Is it your deep desire to be spiritually renewed and equipped to give the Loud Cry of the Good News of "Christ our Righteousness" to your family, friends, and neighbors (Revelation 18:2)?
- Are you cherishing Christ and His Gospel as the "Treasure you hold in your jar of clay" (2 Corinthians 4:7)?
- Do you know this "Gospel to the glory of Christ" as a living reality in your own life" (2 Corinthians 4:4)?
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The Practical Mission of Health Part 2 by Violet Douglas (not a repeated workshop)
- Witzel Chapel
- Are you ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus? Are you looking for ways to serve others more deeply and meaningfully? Join us in becoming a true medical missionary! We are encouraged to "become intelligent in regard to disease; its causes, prevention, and cure." Through the powers of the Holy Spirit, God will empower you to bring hope, healing, and eternal life through the gospel message.
- It is recommended to take this course in conjunction with the morning session featuring Dawn Jenkins.
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Spiritual Preparation for the Time of Trouble Part 2 by Donn Leiske
- Evergreen Chapel
- Awake! Sleeping Saints: The Ten Virgins -- Laodicea -- The Watchman on the Walls
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Growing Together by Bill Roberts
- Band Room
- Looking at how we can grow, heal, and connect and live a more abundant life. Today's class will focus on growing our relationship tool box in a "What I wish someone would have told me 35 years ago" style.
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Prayer Lab: Lessons from Our Prayer Journeys by Ron Schultz
- Choir Room
- We'll not just talk about prayer, we'll actually experience deeper ways to pray as individuals, with a prayer partner, and in our local church family.
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How to Put on a Creation Seminar in Your Church by Stan Hudson and John Kurlinski
- AAAC Sanctuary
- Learn how to conduct a science-based and scripturally-sound public series on origins.
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Salvation: Grace or Grind? by Nemaia Faletogo and Rome Ulia
- AAAC Fireside Rooms A & B
Is it faith alone, or do works matter? Discover the Adventist view of salvation rooted in Scripture, centered on Christ, and alive with hope.