Friday, June 25
11:15-12:30
Encountering the Glory of God
Andy Morgan
What is the Glory of God and how do we encounter it? This session will unpack what Scripture says about God's glory and what happens to us when do encounter it.
Andy Morgan is the Assistant Rector of Prince George Winyah, Georgetown, South Carolina. He and his family moved from England in 2005 to be the Youth Minister at Prince George. In 2008 he was ordained a Deacon and then a Priest and transitioned to Assistant Rector. He is married to Kitty and has three sons; Caleb, Jacob and Sam.
Grief and Loss: The Call to Surrender
Sherri Grady
How a person deals with loss is central to spiritual growth as well as relational development. While there is a natural tendency to avoid pain at all costs, the choice to embrace the grieving process is one that heals the future. This seminar will focus on patterns of responding to loss, Biblical truths regarding grief and loss, differences between grief and sorrow and practical ways to embrace the grieving process.
Sherri is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in private practice in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina offering an integrated approach to healing. She has been providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults since 1993 in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Living in a World without Absolutes: The Challenge of Post-Modernism
Peter Moore
What is postmodernism and why does it seem to be the new enemy of Christian truth? Is Postmodernism simply a new form of the age-old view that God's revelation needs to be debunked and relegated to the ash heap of history? Come and see. You may be surprised.
Peter C. Moore, D.D., is the Associate for Transformational Discipleship at St. Michael's Church, Charleston. Prior to that he was the Dean and President of Trinity School for Ministry near Pittsburgh, PA. He also founded FOCUS, an evangelistic outreach to private secondary schools from Raleigh to Boston, and was Rector of "Little" Trinity Anglican Church, Toronto, Canada. Peter is the author of three books, and editor of three others. He speaks widely and lives with his wife, Sandra, in Mt. Pleasant. They have three grown children.
2:00-3:15
Dealing with Anger and Hurt
Ron Kuykendall
One of the hardest things for leaders to deal with is their own hurt and anger. In this session a fellow-traveler who has struggled deeply with his own anger and emotions will share from the Scriptures and then have a time for ministry for those who are seeking healing and peace.
Ron is the Senior Pastor of St. Andrew’s in Gainesville, Florida, where he has served since 1996. He has extensive experience ministering to diverse people groups. Ron’s true passion is to minister the love of Christ to people, helping them get past various obstacles that block their spiritual growth – especially those blocks associated with wounded emotions, dysfunctional families, traumas and besetting sins. He and his wife Susie have been married for 20 years and raised two African-American sons and have two children of their own.
Contemplative Prayer: Practicing His Presence
Becky Kerr
In the presence of the Lord we find our true rest and a transformed identity in Christ. Come be part of this session as we seek His face. After a time of teaching, we’ll have time to practice Contemplative Prayer and discuss our experiences.
Becky has enjoyed serving in a variety of ways in St. Andrew’s since 1993. She has been a part of the Worship team for almost 13 years. She co-lead the development and oversight of the inner healing ministry, Ananias and Prayer Ministry for 8 years. In 2005 she was asked to start and lead up the Prophetic Team Ministry.
Pursuing a God-sized Dream
Daron Taylor
God loves to plant dreams in the imaginations of his people. How many of these God-sized dreams actually get brought to fruition? How many people exchange God-sized dreams for “lesser” dreams because those dreams are manageable and safer? During our time together we’ll explore the life of Joseph and the 20-year pursuit of his God-sized dream.
Daron has been serving in pastoral ministry for 19 years. He has served on the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ as well as the pastoral staff of two different churches. He currently serves as the Director of Young Adult Ministries for the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. Daron is married to Debbi and they love being the parents of Hudson (14) and Elise (12).
3:30-4:45
Song Writing
Vicky Beeching
Vicky will explore the elements of inspiration & perspiration; how to write songs and improve your craft. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned writer, all are welcome!
Vicky Beeching is a worship leader & songwriter from England. Coming up through the Vineyard and Soul Survivor movements, she was trained by Brian Doerksen, Matt Redman and Brenton Brown. With a theology degree from Oxford University and a passion to lead people into God's presence, Vicky spends her time traveling across the globe singing, teaching and writing. She is a self confessed techy-geek and loves blogging (vickybeeching.com) and Twitter! (twitter.com/vickybeeching).
Temple Life: Living Life in the Spirit
Shay Gaillard
St. Paul says that we are "Temples of the Holy Spirit" and thus we carry the presence of the Living God wherever we go. Come learn the Biblical history and importance of Temple Life and what it means for our call to be missional in the world.
Shay is a native of Charleston, married to Tara for 15 years with four wonderful daughters. He is the rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Charleston, South Carolina. Before being ordained in 2004, Shay was the camp director at Camp St. Christopher and a youth minister for 10 years.
Mission God's Way: Preparing Yourself and Your Church to Reach Out
Mike Clarkson
Through Biblical and practical principles, we’ll be focusing on how to create ‘missional’ participants rather than church spectators. This session will bridge the gap between living out the Great Commission rather than just occasionally ‘doing’ mission.
Mike Clarkson spent fifteen years as an international lawyer and business executive for a multinational corporation before training in England for the Anglican ministry. He has helped plant four churches and has led several churches in the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Mike has been married to Linda for 41 years, and they have two sons with families in the UK. He is now the Rector of The Church of Our Saviour at the juncture of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Islands, South Carolina.
Saturday, June 26
11:15-12:30
Discovering Your Purpose
Rob Sturdy
Ever wonder what you should be doing with your life? Ever look back and wonder if you’ve chosen the right path? For those of us who struggle with such questions, God has given us a clear goal and purpose for our existence through the power of His Holy Spirit. Come discover your purpose.
Rob is the Rector of Trinity Church, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie. They have one son, David. Rob attended the Citadel where he came to faith in Jesus Christ and trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, England.
A Household that Works In a Culture That Doesn't
Tom and Helen Wheeler
What is a family anymore? What is shaping you and your household? How to walk out your faith and values with contagious leadership and outrageous love!
Tom and Helen Wheeler established Changing Families in 1996 after a family crisis and resulting late night discussion about the difficulties involved in single and step parenting. Changing Families was recognized as being “The Most Innovative Counseling Program of 2003” by the Tri-County Counseling Association, the local affiliate of the American Counseling Association. Most importantly: Helen was a single Mom for nine years and Tom is now the Stepdad of Helen’s grown children.
Living the Life of Channelized Attention
Al Zadig
Channelized attention is defined: When an individual focuses all his attention on a limited number of cues to the exclusion of others of a higher priority. As Christians, this is a dangerous way to live. Come hear some cures for this disease that plagues much of the church today.
Al has been Rector of St. Michael’s Church, Charleston, South Carolina, since September, 2007. Born in Connecticut, Al holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and the Seminary at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He also attended the University of Glasgow on exchange, in Glasgow, Scotland. Al’s wife Elizabeth (Libby) is a specialist in the field of Hearing-Impaired Education. They have three children.
2:00-3:15p
Worship: Why Do We Sometimes Find It Hard Work
Andy Piercy
Do you ever occasionally feel like you might be the only one in church finding the worship times a struggle? Is there anything we can do to restore the joy of meeting with God when we gather together?
Andy Piercy was previously on staff as a worship leader at Holy Trinity Brompton, London where he worked with Nicky Gumbel and Sandy Millar for 15 years. He has produced albums for Delirious and Matt Redman. He now lives in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina and works with the Anglican Mission in the Americas as a worship development consultant. He is married to Judy and has three adult daughters.
Walking on Water: Dealing with Fears
Joanne Ellison
In today’s world, what does it look like to truly receive God's love? We’ll be spending time looking at what it means to get out of the boat and trust Him.
Joanne is married to cardiologist, Dr. Blount Ellison. She is the mother of three and grandmother of eight. Her background includes extensive training in Prayer Ministry. She is the leader of Drawing Near to God, a Bible-based life-related course offered at St. Andrew’s.
Being A Difference Maker in Your Walk with Christ
Mark Barry
Scripture calls us to walk in His ways bearing witness to all who cross our paths. Sometimes we are intentional about our witness. At other times, we have no idea who we are impacting. We will focus on what it means to be a difference maker: living our lives under His grace, will and authority in all that we do.
Mark has been actively involved in numerous ministries at Saint Andrew’s since 1993. He is married to Kristy and has two children, Katey and John. Mark is a dentist and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina. He has a heart for evangelism, missions, and worship.
3:30-4:45 pm
Mission and Outreach Opportunities
Nyle Martin and Brian Morgan