FEBRUARY 5-7, 2016
We hope you are able to join us for 2016’s Connections Weekend: strengthening your connections with God and others. Use the information and links below for more information and resources. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. Chapman “Chap” Clark is professor and chair of the Youth, Family, and Culture Department in the School of Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. A well-known practitioner, adolescent and family scholar, and author, Clark has more than 30 years experience in direct ministry, including 15 years with Young Life, as well as positions with several churches, Denver Seminary, Youth Specialties, and as the Senior Editor of Youthworker Journal for seven years. He is currently on the teaching team of Harbor Christian Center in Gig Harbor, Washington, is President of ParenTeen and Harbor Hope Services, and continues to work closely with Young Life.
SCHEDULE
Friday, February 5
5:30pm – 6:30pm check-in and dinner
6:30pm – 7:30pm opening session with Dr. Chap Clark
7:45pm – 9:00pm breakout session #1
Saturday, February 6
8:45am – 9:15am breakfast
9:15am – 10:30am breakout session #2
10:30am – 11:00am break with ministry tables
11:00am – 12:00pm main session with Dr. Clark
12:00pm – 1:00pm lunch
1:00pm – 2:15pm breakout session #3
2:30pm – 3:30pm Q&A with Dr. Clark
Sunday, February 7
regular Sunday morning schedule
9:00am traditional worship service
10:00am Bible study
11:15am contemporary worship service
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Throughout Connections Weekend, we will offer a wide variety of breakout sessions with relevant topics for every age and stage of life. More options are still being added, so be sure to check back.
- what I wish my parents knew
- what I wish my teen knew
- exploring vocational ministry
- communication in relationships
- dating and waiting
- strengthening your marriage
- adoption and foster care
- how to dad
- family Bible study and prayer
- family mission projects
- local resources for parents
- parenting teens with technology
- racial reconciliation with families
- help for families in crisis
- dealing with divorce
- ministry with an empty nest
- parenting your grandkids
- parenting your parents
- intergenerational connections
- aging with grace
- dealing with grief
- personal financial planning
- how to share your faith
- help for victims of human trafficking
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Listen to the main sessions with Chap Clark from Connections Weekend below.