Thinking of investing your life to help build disciples among every tribe and nation and people and language? Full-time Missionary staff members have many different kinds of roles with SOON, in any of our ministries, and locations in the US and other countries. …
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Self-awareness, Relational Wisdom & Leadership Development through the Enneagram
What is the Enneagram? How can Christians use the tool of the Enneagram to grow in our formation to Jesus? Why is it important to know my blindspots and the way we relate to others? Come and explore some practical steps that will strengthen my self-awareness, relationships and discern my leadership styles…
Shalom, the Gospel, and the Justice of Jesus
There is a lot of discussion today about social justice, but does justice have a place within the Christian story? How does doing justice fit with following the Way of Jesus? In this seminar we will look at how when we have a proper understanding of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, justice has to be a part of the good news that we proclaim and embody.
Going Deeper with the Word
When you open the pages of the Bible, do you ever struggle to know what to do with it? You want to do more than just read its words…you want to grow in your understanding of their meaning. Join us to discuss some tools and strategies that will help you to go deeper in your study of the Word and …
Is Christianity Intellectually Viable in a Scientific Age
Some atheists argue that science invalidates Christian belief. Are they right? The first half of this seminar will defend Christian faith against attempts to use science to show that it is false, including historical myths, evolution, scientific laws disallowing miracles, scientism, and the progress of science. The second half of the seminar will then raise several kinds of evidence that point to God’s reality–cosmological fine tuning, religious experience, and answered prayers–before opening up a time for questions and discussion.
Sexual Wholeness: God’s Redemptive Story in the Midst of Sexual Brokenness (women only)
51% of male students and 32% of female students first viewed pornography before their teenage years. 1 out of 4 women experience sexual assault. Statistically, everyone is affected by sexual brokenness and the consequences can be lasting and tragic. The availability and prevalence of sexual vices has created strongholds of guilt, shame, promiscuity, and depression. This seminar will seek to help examine how God’s redemptive power weaves into our journey to bring forth healing, restoration, and the ability…
Understanding Depression and Anger
Many young people have a difficult time coping with depression. There is a difference between feeling depressed and having depression. Young adult age is a stage in life where you begin to differentiate from parents and develop your own identity. The pressures of school work and just growing up causes stress that can lead to depression. The session is about learning what depression is and how to cope with it. The session will also help you help others in depression by understanding where they are and knowing what to do and what not to do.