Christ Together Events http://www.christtogether.com/events Upcoming events from Christ Together. en 2010-11-11T04:40:33+00:00 Pastor’s Symposium: Beyond Congregations To Communities http://www.christtogether.com/events/pastors-symposium-beyond-congregations-to-communities http://www.christtogether.com/events/pastors-symposium-beyond-congregations-to-communities Pastor's Symposium: Beyond Congregations To Communities

Sponsored by Alpha Chicago

Date: March 22, 2012

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Wheatland Salem Church, 1852 95th St., Naperville

In a world where all ages are rejecting "church", learn how to use evangelism to re-ignite your congregation and community. Please feel free to bring your staff and other church leaders.

Speakers include:

  • Rick Richardson, PhD - Community In The Modern Culture
  • Marion Medina - Taking Jesus To the Streets
  • Jackson Crum - Putting Community Into Your Church's DNA
  • Mark Chassman - Taking Jesus To Work
  • Bill Calvin - Engaging New Believers Will Ignite Your Congregation

TO REGISTER: email linneasmith@alphausa.org
 

]]> 2012-03-22T12:59:59+00:00 Mission On Our Doorsteps http://www.christtogether.com/events/mission-on-our-doorsteps http://www.christtogether.com/events/mission-on-our-doorsteps The Mission On Our Doorsteps conference is an important equipping tool for church leaders and laity to cross barriers of ethnicity and class in effective missional living. Although it used to be geared towards “Why” we should be involved in the mission on our doorstep, we are now focusing more on the “How,” so it’s highly practical with local speakers who are experts in the Chicagoland context.
 
Last year we had 440 attendees from 11 states; 110 churches/agencies were represented; 25% were immigrants. This year we are projecting 650 people. More info on this conference, it’s history, values, & future plan is in the attached.

Conference tracks include:

  • Mission & Evangelism
  • Christian Community Development
  • Immigration
  • Compassion Ministry
  • Church Leaders
  • Reach the Next Generation in the Immigrant Church
  • Human Trafficking

Dates: March 16-17

Location: Wheaton Bible Church, Wheaton, IL

For more information: www.missiononourdoorsteps.com

]]> 2012-03-16T13:00:48+00:00 Meet Lois Tverberg, Author Of Walking In The Dust Of Rabbi Jesus http://www.christtogether.com/events/meet-lois-tverberg-author-of-walking-in-the-dust-of-rabbi-jesus http://www.christtogether.com/events/meet-lois-tverberg-author-of-walking-in-the-dust-of-rabbi-jesus The Kesher Forum, an inter-denominational community for those who want to learn about Jewish culture and desire to build redemptive bridges between the Christian and Jewish communities in the Chicagoland area, invites all to come hear and meet author Lois Tverberg, the author of Walking In The Dust Of Rabbi Jesus: How The Jewish Words Of Jesus Can Change Your Life.

Date: Monday, March 12

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Chapel Cafe @ Willow Creek North Shore

There is no cost for this event.

For more information, email Justin Kron.

]]> 2012-03-13T00:00:45+00:00 Preaching Clinic with Dr. David Larsen http://www.christtogether.com/events/preaching-clinic-with-dr.-david-larsen http://www.christtogether.com/events/preaching-clinic-with-dr.-david-larsen The Northern Illinois Region of the IFCA is sponsoring a preaching clinic with Dr. David Larsen, professor emeritus from Trinity International University. Pastors, Bible teachers and small group leaders are invited to learn from a master preaching craftsman.

Date: Monday, March 12

Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon. (Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and donuts.)

Location: Gages Lake Bible Church, Gages Lake, IL

Free admission

Workshops include:

  • The use of narrative
  • The art of proper application

For more information, call the church at 847.223.2923 or email Senior Pastor Daniel Darling.

]]> 2012-03-12T15:00:33+00:00 Love Challenge Family Conference http://www.christtogether.com/events/love-challenge-family-conference http://www.christtogether.com/events/love-challenge-family-conference Family Bridges 5th Annual Family Conference

Join us for Family Bridges 5th annual family conference. Love Challenge is a fun family conference with engaging speakers, dynamic workshops and giveaways. There are separate activities for youth, children, single adults and couples. The conference will be delivered in both Spanish and English.

Admission by ticket only. Tickets are free.

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012

Time: 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: East Aurora High School

To register or if you have any questions, call 877-412-7434 or visit www.familybridgeschicago.org

 

]]> 2012-03-10T06:00:08+00:00 Islam of the Qur’an: Understanding the Unavoidable http://www.christtogether.com/events/islam-of-the-quran-understanding-the-unavoidable http://www.christtogether.com/events/islam-of-the-quran-understanding-the-unavoidable Date: Sunday, March 4

Time: 4:00-6:30 p.m. Registration opens at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Trinity Baptist Community Church, Crystal Lake, IL

This roundtable discussion is designed to engage minds to think about the world from a Biblical perspective. Questions to be discussed include:

  • Is Islam just a religion?
  • Are Muslims descendants of Abraham?
  • Does the Qur'an teach tolerance?
  • Are the U.S. Constitution and Sharia Law basically the same/
  • Is the Qur'an authoritative?
  • Should Christ-followers witness to Muslims?
  • What are the differences between secular, moderate and conservative Muslims?
  • Is Democracy possible in the Middle East?

Roundtable participants include Dr. Bob Greer and Dr. David Cook of Judson University; Dr. Safat Am Ari of the Religion Research Institute; Dr. Winfred Neely of Moody Bible Institute; Kathy Barnette of Truth Exchange Ministries and Bishop Dr. Michael Love, the pastor of Trinity Baptist Community Church. 

Register for this free event at www.TruthExchange.net.

 

]]> 2012-03-04T19:00:04+00:00 House That Grace Built Info Meeting and Dinner http://www.christtogether.com/events/house-that-grace-built-info-meeting-dinner http://www.christtogether.com/events/house-that-grace-built-info-meeting-dinner You are cordially invited to attend an informational meeting regarding The House That Grace Built, a transitional home for women in recovery that is Lake County’s newest ministry to women.
 
Each year hundreds of ladies are released from the Lake County Jail and drug treatment programs.  Approximately 59% have no high school diploma; 47% are homeless or have no safe place to return to; and 90% are single moms.  Without positive intervention, many of these ladies will return to the street economy of drugs and prostitution to survive.
 
Come and hear how you can help. There is no charge for the meal or this event, which is hosted by Police Chief Wayne Brooks and Pastor Ken Fielding of Christian Assembly Church in Zion.
      
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
6:30—7:30pm / Dinner and meeting
Best Western, 28th & Sheridan, Zion
 
RSVP to Debbie Gonzalez at 847-208-5615.
 
 
 
 

]]> 2012-02-28T22:00:39+00:00 Women’s Retreat/Spiritual Spa @ Christ Church Lake Forest http://www.christtogether.com/events/womens-retreat-spiritual-spa-christ-church-lake-forest http://www.christtogether.com/events/womens-retreat-spiritual-spa-christ-church-lake-forest Dear Women of Christ Together,

Ever go to your favorite restaurant and find yourself ordering the same thing you ordered last time? There are lots of other choices that are appealing but there is this one dish you remember with fondness…you can almost taste it. You may have thought about your dining experience between the time you were last at the restaurant until this time. You have a delicious expectation. Others of us go to the same restaurant but for something fresh and different, trusting the establishment to serve what you have come to expect, a lovely, engaging experience around your openness for something new.

Both desires can be met at this year’s upcoming Women’s Retreat. Someone asked me if this year’s event was going to be fresh, something new and different.  Yes!  And no. Just like your favorite meal, this year’s retreat will be wonderfully familiar and satisfyingly different.

Why have we chosen to do the Spiritual Spa again? So many of you who attended the Retreat last year wrote that having experienced the Spa, you wished you had brought a friend.  Now is your chance! Some of you said that you wished you had signed up for the whole Spa, not just Friday night.  Now is your chance! Some wrote to say how it good it was to truly rest, something you don’t let yourself do very often.  Now is your chance again! Those who were unable to attend but had heard great things about the retreat, now is your chance not to miss it this year (go to our website for comments on last year’s retreat).

This year’s theme is Living Peace, based on the offer Jesus gives us in  John 14:27:  “I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” This new theme will be expressed through teaching, testimonies, drama, visual arts, and music. The event includes opportunities to experience peace through guided activities of journaling and spiritual resting. There is a lovely sit-down lunch, new service opportunities, and gifts to remind you of your day with us. Stepping into a retreat environment that helps you rest in the love and peace of God never grows old.

Give yourself and a girlfriend (or two) the gift of stepping away from the world for this weekend to experience Peace for your mind, heart and body at the 2012 Spiritual Spa Women’s Retreat at Christ Church Lake Forest February 24th and 25th.

More information and registration available online.Registration is also available on campus at Christ Church Lake Forest. Please register by February 19th. Please contact Christine Mjoen, cmjoen@cclf.org or 847-234-1001 x183 with further questions.

]]> 2012-02-24T16:54:45+00:00 Employment Ministry @ The Chapel/Libertyville http://www.christtogether.com/events/employment-ministry-the-chapel-libertyville http://www.christtogether.com/events/employment-ministry-the-chapel-libertyville Monday evenings 7:00-9:00 p.m. at  The Chapel/Libertyville

To learn more about this ministry, click here. Below is the schedule:

2/13 - Organizing/Managing Your Job Search

2/20 - Personal Branding - Finding Your Passion

2/27 - Resume Writing - Top Tips to Writing The Perfect Resume

3/5 - The Peak Interview

3/12 - Resume Review - One-on-one reviews of your resume

3/19 - Networking Skills

4/2 - Ray of Hope - How to Restructure Your Finances

4/9 - LinkedIn - Basics and Beyond

4/16 - Interview Techniques - Interview Like a Pro

4/23 - Dress For Success

4/30 - Mock Interviews - One-on-one practice/ Headshops for LinkedIn

5/7 - Recruiter Panel

For more info, contact cwoodside@chapel.org

Note: If other Christ Together churches that have a job search ministry and are interesting in networking and sharing resources, please contact Suzanne Cash via email.

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