Breakfast, Lunch and Learns List coming July 2026
Ernest Jefferson
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Malika Davis
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Join us for our Breakfast and Lunch & Learns on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2026.
After picking up your meal, head downstairs to the Convocation Hall (located below the dining hall) and choose a table with the topic or discussion that interests you most. Seating is first-come, first-served, so come early to grab your spot! Breakfast, Lunch, and Learn Leaders: Ernest Jefferson and Malika Davis |
PAST 2025 BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND LEARNS
SATURDAY, August 30th, BREAKFAST, 7:30-8:30am
Speaker: Dr. Jeanine Parolini, Arden Hills, MN
Topic: Leading Beyond Self: The Power of Servant and Transformational Leadership
Description: In this workshop, we will embrace the heart of Christlike leadership—leading by example through humility, casting vision, and serving others with purpose.
Bio: Dr. Jeanine Parolini is the MBA Program Director and Associate Professor for a Christian university, a leadership and relationship coach, and a passionate Christ-follower who helps individuals grow in emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and relational wisdom. With years of experience guiding people through personal and professional transformation, Jeanine brings a unique blend of biblical insight, practical tools, and heartfelt authenticity.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Leading Beyond Self: The Power of Servant and Transformational Leadership
Description: In this workshop, we will embrace the heart of Christlike leadership—leading by example through humility, casting vision, and serving others with purpose.
Bio: Dr. Jeanine Parolini is the MBA Program Director and Associate Professor for a Christian university, a leadership and relationship coach, and a passionate Christ-follower who helps individuals grow in emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and relational wisdom. With years of experience guiding people through personal and professional transformation, Jeanine brings a unique blend of biblical insight, practical tools, and heartfelt authenticity.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Rev. Joshua 'Josh' Brown, Asheville, NC
Topic: Retirement Planning
Description: This session will provide a general overview of what to expect leading up to and during retirement, including guidance on available resources and tools to help maximize your assets during this season of life.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Retirement Planning
Description: This session will provide a general overview of what to expect leading up to and during retirement, including guidance on available resources and tools to help maximize your assets during this season of life.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Ernest Jefferson, Greenville, SC
Topic: Singles, Let's Travel
Description: Christian singles can enjoy meaningful travel experiences that combine spiritual growth, fellowship, and adventure, either solo or especially through faith-based tours and cruises designed for their unique needs. We will explore faith-centered travel opportunities, the benefits of traveling with like-minded believers, offer practical travel tips for Christian Singles, and discuss the joys of solo travel.
Bio: Ernest Jefferson Jr. is a native of Ware Shoals, SC, and is the son of Ernest and Linda Jefferson, Sr. He studied collegiately at both Clemson and Lander Universities with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. Professionally, he works at Newrez.
Ernest utilizes his spiritual gifts to serve the Kingdom of God. He is active in ministry at his local church, St. Mark UMC, in Taylors, SC. He is passionate about Single Adult Ministry and has led in this area of ministry since 1997. He is the founder of Carolina Christian Singles, which is a Christian Singles Network. Ernest is a civic leader and volunteers for several non-profit agencies in South Carolina. He is an author, and his interests and hobbies include athletics, traveling, and writing.
Contact: [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestjefferson/
Topic: Singles, Let's Travel
Description: Christian singles can enjoy meaningful travel experiences that combine spiritual growth, fellowship, and adventure, either solo or especially through faith-based tours and cruises designed for their unique needs. We will explore faith-centered travel opportunities, the benefits of traveling with like-minded believers, offer practical travel tips for Christian Singles, and discuss the joys of solo travel.
Bio: Ernest Jefferson Jr. is a native of Ware Shoals, SC, and is the son of Ernest and Linda Jefferson, Sr. He studied collegiately at both Clemson and Lander Universities with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. Professionally, he works at Newrez.
Ernest utilizes his spiritual gifts to serve the Kingdom of God. He is active in ministry at his local church, St. Mark UMC, in Taylors, SC. He is passionate about Single Adult Ministry and has led in this area of ministry since 1997. He is the founder of Carolina Christian Singles, which is a Christian Singles Network. Ernest is a civic leader and volunteers for several non-profit agencies in South Carolina. He is an author, and his interests and hobbies include athletics, traveling, and writing.
Contact: [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestjefferson/
Speaker: Heidi Meulenberg, Asheville, NC
Topic: Grow a Biblical Community of Single Friends
Description: Would you like to be part of a thriving and healthy community of fellow single friends? Join me for a discussion on how my friends and I created a group like this in just a few months. We used a combination of prayer, good communication, dedication, delegation, social media, book studies, activities, and more to create a community that is blessing all of our lives!
Bio: Heidi Meulenberg is first and foremost a child of God deeply loved and called by Him into both a relationship with Him and with His children in a healthy community. She has a degree in literature and teaches piano and voice lessons privately. Heidi volunteers her time at church and beyond, helping to start and grow a singles ministry by leading many activities and helping teach book and Bible studies. This ministry reaches what had been a lesser involved demographic of predominantly Christian singles in Asheville and its surrounding areas, helping to draw them into a healthy community. Heidi has an adorable cat named Bingley and enjoys reading, playing music, and hiking as some of her pastimes.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Grow a Biblical Community of Single Friends
Description: Would you like to be part of a thriving and healthy community of fellow single friends? Join me for a discussion on how my friends and I created a group like this in just a few months. We used a combination of prayer, good communication, dedication, delegation, social media, book studies, activities, and more to create a community that is blessing all of our lives!
Bio: Heidi Meulenberg is first and foremost a child of God deeply loved and called by Him into both a relationship with Him and with His children in a healthy community. She has a degree in literature and teaches piano and voice lessons privately. Heidi volunteers her time at church and beyond, helping to start and grow a singles ministry by leading many activities and helping teach book and Bible studies. This ministry reaches what had been a lesser involved demographic of predominantly Christian singles in Asheville and its surrounding areas, helping to draw them into a healthy community. Heidi has an adorable cat named Bingley and enjoys reading, playing music, and hiking as some of her pastimes.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Donna Holmes, Springfield, MO
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Pat Rostron, Clemson, SC
Topic: What is Your Legacy?
Description: This discussion will show you how to write your legacy/memories so your family and friends will see the important events of your lifetime. Take a few moments to reflect on your life with stories of your personal growth. What impacted you the most? Describe the most important dates and events. We will suggest ways to record your personal history, so others can better understand you through your life stories. This may include the following from your life: childhood memories, school events, major life events, your family, your life's work, your journey from secular to spiritual, and your life goals. Join us on this journey of reflection on how God has orchestrated our lives to influence others.
Bio: Pat grew up in Clemson, SC, and left home with a degree in Zoology. This led to a career in medical research, followed by training adults on various software platforms related to the medical field. She has recently retired and is enjoying her free time. She has helped with various singles ministries in Raleigh, where she has lived for 23 years. Her avocation has always been nature/education: oiled bird rehab in Delaware, nature tour guide in Dallas, Houston, and the NC Natural Science Museum in Raleigh. She still pursues other hobbies in her new home in Clemson, SC.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: What is Your Legacy?
Description: This discussion will show you how to write your legacy/memories so your family and friends will see the important events of your lifetime. Take a few moments to reflect on your life with stories of your personal growth. What impacted you the most? Describe the most important dates and events. We will suggest ways to record your personal history, so others can better understand you through your life stories. This may include the following from your life: childhood memories, school events, major life events, your family, your life's work, your journey from secular to spiritual, and your life goals. Join us on this journey of reflection on how God has orchestrated our lives to influence others.
Bio: Pat grew up in Clemson, SC, and left home with a degree in Zoology. This led to a career in medical research, followed by training adults on various software platforms related to the medical field. She has recently retired and is enjoying her free time. She has helped with various singles ministries in Raleigh, where she has lived for 23 years. Her avocation has always been nature/education: oiled bird rehab in Delaware, nature tour guide in Dallas, Houston, and the NC Natural Science Museum in Raleigh. She still pursues other hobbies in her new home in Clemson, SC.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Cary Johnson, Marshville, NC
Topic: What is Your Anchor?
Description: What keeps you anchored? While we should be anchored in Jesus's love, grace, and the hope of eternal life. Sometimes we let our flesh anchor us down, and we rely on our strength or worldly things. We will be discussing what it means to be anchored and how being anchored to Jesus is not a rigid life. But being anchored to Jesus gives us the freedom to enjoy all that God has blessed us with.
Bio: Cary co-facilitates the "Empowered" singles class at Hopewell Baptist Church in Monroe, NC. He also serves as one of the leaders of the Hopewell Singles Ministry.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: What is Your Anchor?
Description: What keeps you anchored? While we should be anchored in Jesus's love, grace, and the hope of eternal life. Sometimes we let our flesh anchor us down, and we rely on our strength or worldly things. We will be discussing what it means to be anchored and how being anchored to Jesus is not a rigid life. But being anchored to Jesus gives us the freedom to enjoy all that God has blessed us with.
Bio: Cary co-facilitates the "Empowered" singles class at Hopewell Baptist Church in Monroe, NC. He also serves as one of the leaders of the Hopewell Singles Ministry.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Christy Yow, Stanfield, NC
Topic: From Trials to Testimony
Description: Discover how to release the trials and lies that satan tells us into a victorious testimony of God's love, grace, and freedom. I will share my testimony of God's redeeming grace, healing, and empowerment.
Bio: Christy has spent over 25 years in the healthcare arena as a certified EMT in the Fire Service and administration in Medical Education. She is currently a certified Yoga Teacher in multiple facilities. A survivor of cancer and CPTSD, Christy has become passionate about sharing her journey of healing that has only been found in Jesus Christ.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: From Trials to Testimony
Description: Discover how to release the trials and lies that satan tells us into a victorious testimony of God's love, grace, and freedom. I will share my testimony of God's redeeming grace, healing, and empowerment.
Bio: Christy has spent over 25 years in the healthcare arena as a certified EMT in the Fire Service and administration in Medical Education. She is currently a certified Yoga Teacher in multiple facilities. A survivor of cancer and CPTSD, Christy has become passionate about sharing her journey of healing that has only been found in Jesus Christ.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Jenny Honeycutt
Topic: Facing Uncertainty as a Single Person: Finding Peace when Life is Scary.
Description: The struggle is real. Uncertainty is scary for everyone, but when you're single, it can feel even more amplified.• You have only one income, not two.
• You might not have support to fall back on—whether it's physical, emotional, or financial.
• The feeling that ‘it’s all on me to figure it out.’
• We often have to make big decisions on our own, but we really don’t have to—they can come to God personally and depend on His promises.
• We can learn to identify the enemy's lies and recognize his patterns in our own lives.
Bio: I live in Mars Hill, NC, and attend Biltmore Church in Arden. I was born again at the age of 9 and gave my heart to the Lord during Vacation Bible School. I was married once and divorced in 2006. The Lord has faithfully never left me, guiding and protecting me through some challenging times. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder around 2006 and have learned to find peace amid uncertainty. I have made significant progress with the help of the Holy Spirit, God’s word as my authoritative source, and godly counseling. I am an Exceptional Children’s Teacher, and I teach 7th graders with learning disabilities.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Facing Uncertainty as a Single Person: Finding Peace when Life is Scary.
Description: The struggle is real. Uncertainty is scary for everyone, but when you're single, it can feel even more amplified.• You have only one income, not two.
• You might not have support to fall back on—whether it's physical, emotional, or financial.
• The feeling that ‘it’s all on me to figure it out.’
• We often have to make big decisions on our own, but we really don’t have to—they can come to God personally and depend on His promises.
• We can learn to identify the enemy's lies and recognize his patterns in our own lives.
Bio: I live in Mars Hill, NC, and attend Biltmore Church in Arden. I was born again at the age of 9 and gave my heart to the Lord during Vacation Bible School. I was married once and divorced in 2006. The Lord has faithfully never left me, guiding and protecting me through some challenging times. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder around 2006 and have learned to find peace amid uncertainty. I have made significant progress with the help of the Holy Spirit, God’s word as my authoritative source, and godly counseling. I am an Exceptional Children’s Teacher, and I teach 7th graders with learning disabilities.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Michelle Hipp, Easley, SC
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Saturday Lunch – August 30 – 11:30-12:30
Speaker: Kris Swiatocho, Hendersonville, NC
Topic: Starting/Leading an Intentional Relationship Study plus a discussion about the study, including Intentional Friendship™ and Intentional Dating.
Description: Join Kris Swiatocho, co-author of the Intentional Relationships for Singles study, for a powerful and practical session designed to equip you for ministry. Since its launch four years ago, this 12-week study—co-written with Dan Houk—has helped hundreds of singles gain valuable insights and build healthier relationships with God, family, friends, coworkers, and potential spouses. In this workshop, Kris will guide you through how to start and lead your group, including tips on approaching your pastor or leadership, gathering singles, and leading with confidence. She’ll also highlight key themes from the study, such as Intentional Friendship and Intentional Dating, offering encouragement and tools to help you and others grow in purpose and faith through relationships.
Bio: Vivacious. Knowledgeable. Passionate. That’s Kris Swiatocho—Director of Kris Swiatocho Ministries and The Singles Network Ministries, the largest online resource for singles ministry. With over 30 years of ministry experience, Kris is a dynamic trainer, mentor, and author with a heart for equipping and empowering others to grow in Christ and lead others to do the same. She is the author of seven books and studies, including Leadership That Lasts Curriculum, and a featured speaker on Emerge: Life Lessons for Single Moms. Kris has been a guest on numerous radio, TV, and podcast platforms, including Focus on the Family’s Boundless Show. Her energy, wisdom, and humor make her a sought-after speaker and leader across the globe.
Contact: [email protected]; www.KrisSwiatochoMinistries.org; www.TheSinglesNetwork.org
www.IntentionalRelationshipSolutions.org
Topic: Starting/Leading an Intentional Relationship Study plus a discussion about the study, including Intentional Friendship™ and Intentional Dating.
Description: Join Kris Swiatocho, co-author of the Intentional Relationships for Singles study, for a powerful and practical session designed to equip you for ministry. Since its launch four years ago, this 12-week study—co-written with Dan Houk—has helped hundreds of singles gain valuable insights and build healthier relationships with God, family, friends, coworkers, and potential spouses. In this workshop, Kris will guide you through how to start and lead your group, including tips on approaching your pastor or leadership, gathering singles, and leading with confidence. She’ll also highlight key themes from the study, such as Intentional Friendship and Intentional Dating, offering encouragement and tools to help you and others grow in purpose and faith through relationships.
Bio: Vivacious. Knowledgeable. Passionate. That’s Kris Swiatocho—Director of Kris Swiatocho Ministries and The Singles Network Ministries, the largest online resource for singles ministry. With over 30 years of ministry experience, Kris is a dynamic trainer, mentor, and author with a heart for equipping and empowering others to grow in Christ and lead others to do the same. She is the author of seven books and studies, including Leadership That Lasts Curriculum, and a featured speaker on Emerge: Life Lessons for Single Moms. Kris has been a guest on numerous radio, TV, and podcast platforms, including Focus on the Family’s Boundless Show. Her energy, wisdom, and humor make her a sought-after speaker and leader across the globe.
Contact: [email protected]; www.KrisSwiatochoMinistries.org; www.TheSinglesNetwork.org
www.IntentionalRelationshipSolutions.org
Speaker: Pastor Freddy Johnson, Columbia, SC
Topic: Ask the Pastor
Description: This will be an open-ended conversation on whatever the table wants to discuss.
Bio: Freddy serves as the Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church, Columbia, SC. Single until the age of 42, Freddy has over 20 years of ministry experience related to Single Adults. He is the former Pastor of FOCUS in Asheville, NC, where he served for 15 years. He was the Singles Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, and Pastor to Single Adults at Germantown Baptist Church in the Memphis, TN area. He also served as a consultant for Single Adults to the SC State Baptist Convention. Freddy is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God. Whether he is speaking in front of a crowd or "one on one", he is committed to assisting people to live with a passion for Christ! Freddy shares God's Word in a way that holds the listeners' attention from beginning to end while encouraging them to apply The Word in their everyday lives. He does this by blending Biblical Truths with illustrations, stories, and humor. Freddy often says, "Knowledge without application will not produce a fruitful life." Freddy is also the author of the Relentless Love study.
Contact: [email protected], North Point Community Church
Topic: Ask the Pastor
Description: This will be an open-ended conversation on whatever the table wants to discuss.
Bio: Freddy serves as the Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church, Columbia, SC. Single until the age of 42, Freddy has over 20 years of ministry experience related to Single Adults. He is the former Pastor of FOCUS in Asheville, NC, where he served for 15 years. He was the Singles Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, and Pastor to Single Adults at Germantown Baptist Church in the Memphis, TN area. He also served as a consultant for Single Adults to the SC State Baptist Convention. Freddy is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God. Whether he is speaking in front of a crowd or "one on one", he is committed to assisting people to live with a passion for Christ! Freddy shares God's Word in a way that holds the listeners' attention from beginning to end while encouraging them to apply The Word in their everyday lives. He does this by blending Biblical Truths with illustrations, stories, and humor. Freddy often says, "Knowledge without application will not produce a fruitful life." Freddy is also the author of the Relentless Love study.
Contact: [email protected], North Point Community Church
Speaker: Rev. Joshua 'Josh' Brown
Topics: Insurance/Legacy Planning
Description: In this session, we will cover the basics of life insurance—exploring the different types, costs, and benefits—while also touching on how life insurance can be used for legacy giving and long-term financial planning.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Topics: Insurance/Legacy Planning
Description: In this session, we will cover the basics of life insurance—exploring the different types, costs, and benefits—while also touching on how life insurance can be used for legacy giving and long-term financial planning.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Tacha Romanow, Greenville, SC
Topic: Autism Awareness
Description: Tacha will share her personal story of living with autism. She will educate us about various aspects of autism.
Bio: Tacha enjoys educating people about autism and spending time with her nephews.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Autism Awareness
Description: Tacha will share her personal story of living with autism. She will educate us about various aspects of autism.
Bio: Tacha enjoys educating people about autism and spending time with her nephews.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Michelle Hipp, Easley, SC
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Donna Holmes
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Tina Hunt, Charlotte, NC
Topic: Cabbage to Lemonade; Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities
Description: Do you talk about your problems in life more than you talk about the promises of God? In life, we often give our obstacles too much attention and energy. We get discouraged and want to throw in the towel. Giving up on life, our goals, dreams, and sometimes even God. No, let's turn those obstacles into opportunities. You know test is the root word of testimony. Let's explore how to turn obstacles into opportunities for God, becoming a Godly leader in every aspect of your life. In today's world, we are the only Bible most people read, and as a believer in Christ Jesus, I feel we are leaders.
Bio: Tina is a true Native born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, the largest tribe East of the Mississippi and the 9th largest tribe in the US. Tina accepted Jesus into her heart at the age of 12 at an old-fashioned revival. Motto: God has given me cabbage and told me to make lemonade, I will, and I can make the lemonade. Tina has taken what most people look at as obstacles in her life and has truly, firsthand, turned them into opportunities. She is the author of "Cabbage to Lemonade? Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities." Tina helps women customize and personalize a skin care routine that fits a woman's daily routine.
Contact: www.cabbage2lemonade.com [email protected]
Topic: Cabbage to Lemonade; Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities
Description: Do you talk about your problems in life more than you talk about the promises of God? In life, we often give our obstacles too much attention and energy. We get discouraged and want to throw in the towel. Giving up on life, our goals, dreams, and sometimes even God. No, let's turn those obstacles into opportunities. You know test is the root word of testimony. Let's explore how to turn obstacles into opportunities for God, becoming a Godly leader in every aspect of your life. In today's world, we are the only Bible most people read, and as a believer in Christ Jesus, I feel we are leaders.
Bio: Tina is a true Native born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, the largest tribe East of the Mississippi and the 9th largest tribe in the US. Tina accepted Jesus into her heart at the age of 12 at an old-fashioned revival. Motto: God has given me cabbage and told me to make lemonade, I will, and I can make the lemonade. Tina has taken what most people look at as obstacles in her life and has truly, firsthand, turned them into opportunities. She is the author of "Cabbage to Lemonade? Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities." Tina helps women customize and personalize a skin care routine that fits a woman's daily routine.
Contact: www.cabbage2lemonade.com [email protected]
Speakers: Russell and Kristi Johnson, Myrtle Beach, SC
Topic: Kristi and Russell will be sharing about their music ministry
Description: As worship leaders and Christian artists, Russell and Kristi combine passion and energy in their contemporary worship music. This incredible couple has dedicated their lives to glorifying God through their music ministry. Their inspirational music touches the lives of those around them so intimately that it stirs souls and moves hearts closer to God. Russell and Kristi lift His name in every note and song they sing.
Bio: Originally from Conway, SC, Russell and Kristi have been musicians all their lives and have been in the music industry for over 20 years. Before the couple combined their talents, Kristi sang professionally for family variety shows, including The Carolina Opry. Russell grew up singing at church and worked as an audio engineer in a professional theater. Although Russell and Kristi grew up in the same town, they didn't begin dating until college at Coastal Carolina University, and they were married a year later. They have a son, Will, and a daughter, Sidney.
Contact: http://www.russellandkristi.com
Topic: Kristi and Russell will be sharing about their music ministry
Description: As worship leaders and Christian artists, Russell and Kristi combine passion and energy in their contemporary worship music. This incredible couple has dedicated their lives to glorifying God through their music ministry. Their inspirational music touches the lives of those around them so intimately that it stirs souls and moves hearts closer to God. Russell and Kristi lift His name in every note and song they sing.
Bio: Originally from Conway, SC, Russell and Kristi have been musicians all their lives and have been in the music industry for over 20 years. Before the couple combined their talents, Kristi sang professionally for family variety shows, including The Carolina Opry. Russell grew up singing at church and worked as an audio engineer in a professional theater. Although Russell and Kristi grew up in the same town, they didn't begin dating until college at Coastal Carolina University, and they were married a year later. They have a son, Will, and a daughter, Sidney.
Contact: http://www.russellandkristi.com
Stella Davis, Hendersonville, NC
Topic: Care-giving for Those You Love
Description: Taking care of someone you love who has dementia or another life-threatening disease can be taxing. Whether it's your spouse, sibling, child, parent, or friend, some days of victory can quickly be overshadowed by many days of defeat. Come to this open discussion of how to care for the one you love by taking care of yourself. We welcome existing caregivers (even those in a facility), those who have cared for others in the past, and those who anticipate needing care.
Bio: Stella Davis is not a nurse or in the health care field; however, she cared for her mother for several years in her home and her husband, who had Alzheimer's, cancer, and heart disease for nine years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she loves to help others who are going through similar circumstances. She is a mother of four and a grandmother of five. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Care-giving for Those You Love
Description: Taking care of someone you love who has dementia or another life-threatening disease can be taxing. Whether it's your spouse, sibling, child, parent, or friend, some days of victory can quickly be overshadowed by many days of defeat. Come to this open discussion of how to care for the one you love by taking care of yourself. We welcome existing caregivers (even those in a facility), those who have cared for others in the past, and those who anticipate needing care.
Bio: Stella Davis is not a nurse or in the health care field; however, she cared for her mother for several years in her home and her husband, who had Alzheimer's, cancer, and heart disease for nine years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she loves to help others who are going through similar circumstances. She is a mother of four and a grandmother of five. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Contact: [email protected]
Sunday Breakfast – August 31 – 7:30-8:30
Speaker: Rev. Joshua 'Josh' Brown, Asheville, NC
Topic: Retirement Planning
Description: This session will provide a general overview of what to expect leading up to and during retirement, including guidance on available resources and tools to help maximize your assets during this season of life.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Retirement Planning
Description: This session will provide a general overview of what to expect leading up to and during retirement, including guidance on available resources and tools to help maximize your assets during this season of life.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Ernest Jefferson, Greenville, SC
Topic: Singles, Let's Travel
Description: Christian singles can enjoy meaningful travel experiences that combine spiritual growth, fellowship, and adventure, either solo or especially through faith-based tours and cruises designed for their unique needs. We will explore faith-centered travel opportunities, the benefits of traveling with like-minded believers, offer practical travel tips for Christian Singles, and discuss the joys of solo travel.
Bio: Ernest Jefferson Jr. is a native of Ware Shoals, SC, and is the son of Ernest and Linda Jefferson, Sr. He studied collegiately at both Clemson and Lander Universities with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. Professionally, he works at Newrez. Ernest utilizes his spiritual gifts to serve the Kingdom of God. He is active in ministry at his local church, St. Mark UMC, in Taylors, SC. He is passionate about Single Adult Ministry and has led in this area of ministry since 1997. He is the founder of Carolina Christian Singles, which is a Christian Singles Network. Ernest is a civic leader and volunteers for several non-profit agencies in South Carolina. He is an author, and his interests and hobbies include athletics, traveling, and writing.
Contact: [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestjefferson/
Topic: Singles, Let's Travel
Description: Christian singles can enjoy meaningful travel experiences that combine spiritual growth, fellowship, and adventure, either solo or especially through faith-based tours and cruises designed for their unique needs. We will explore faith-centered travel opportunities, the benefits of traveling with like-minded believers, offer practical travel tips for Christian Singles, and discuss the joys of solo travel.
Bio: Ernest Jefferson Jr. is a native of Ware Shoals, SC, and is the son of Ernest and Linda Jefferson, Sr. He studied collegiately at both Clemson and Lander Universities with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. Professionally, he works at Newrez. Ernest utilizes his spiritual gifts to serve the Kingdom of God. He is active in ministry at his local church, St. Mark UMC, in Taylors, SC. He is passionate about Single Adult Ministry and has led in this area of ministry since 1997. He is the founder of Carolina Christian Singles, which is a Christian Singles Network. Ernest is a civic leader and volunteers for several non-profit agencies in South Carolina. He is an author, and his interests and hobbies include athletics, traveling, and writing.
Contact: [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestjefferson/
Speaker: Donna Holmes, Springfield, MO
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Pat Rostron, Clemson, SC
Topic: What is Your Legacy?
Description: This discussion will show you how to write your legacy/memories so your family and friends will see the important events of your lifetime. Take a few moments to reflect on your life with stories of your personal growth. What impacted you the most? Describe the most important dates and events. We will suggest ways to record your personal history, so others can better understand you through your life stories. This may include the following from your life: childhood memories, school events, major life events, your family, your life's work, your journey from secular to spiritual, and your life goals. Join us on this journey of reflection on how God has orchestrated our lives to influence others.
Bio: Pat grew up in Clemson, SC, and left home with a degree in Zoology. This led to a career in medical research, followed by training adults on various software platforms related to the medical field. She has recently retired and is enjoying her free time. She has helped with various singles ministries in Raleigh, where she has lived for 23 years. Her avocation has always been nature/education: oiled bird rehab in Delaware, nature tour guide in Dallas, Houston, and the NC Natural Science Museum in Raleigh. She still pursues other hobbies in her new home in Clemson, SC.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: What is Your Legacy?
Description: This discussion will show you how to write your legacy/memories so your family and friends will see the important events of your lifetime. Take a few moments to reflect on your life with stories of your personal growth. What impacted you the most? Describe the most important dates and events. We will suggest ways to record your personal history, so others can better understand you through your life stories. This may include the following from your life: childhood memories, school events, major life events, your family, your life's work, your journey from secular to spiritual, and your life goals. Join us on this journey of reflection on how God has orchestrated our lives to influence others.
Bio: Pat grew up in Clemson, SC, and left home with a degree in Zoology. This led to a career in medical research, followed by training adults on various software platforms related to the medical field. She has recently retired and is enjoying her free time. She has helped with various singles ministries in Raleigh, where she has lived for 23 years. Her avocation has always been nature/education: oiled bird rehab in Delaware, nature tour guide in Dallas, Houston, and the NC Natural Science Museum in Raleigh. She still pursues other hobbies in her new home in Clemson, SC.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Cary Johnson, Marshville, NC
Topic: What is Your Anchor?
Description: What keeps you anchored? While we should be anchored in Jesus's love, grace, and the hope of eternal life. Sometimes we let our flesh anchor us down, and we rely on our strength or worldly things. We will be discussing what it means to be anchored and how being anchored to Jesus is not a rigid life. But being anchored to Jesus gives us the freedom to enjoy all that God has blessed us with.
Bio: Cary co-facilitates the "Empowered" singles class at Hopewell Baptist Church in Monroe, NC. He also serves as one of the leaders of the Hopewell Singles Ministry.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: What is Your Anchor?
Description: What keeps you anchored? While we should be anchored in Jesus's love, grace, and the hope of eternal life. Sometimes we let our flesh anchor us down, and we rely on our strength or worldly things. We will be discussing what it means to be anchored and how being anchored to Jesus is not a rigid life. But being anchored to Jesus gives us the freedom to enjoy all that God has blessed us with.
Bio: Cary co-facilitates the "Empowered" singles class at Hopewell Baptist Church in Monroe, NC. He also serves as one of the leaders of the Hopewell Singles Ministry.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Christy Yow, Stanfield, NC
Topic: From Trials to Testimony
Description: Discover how to release the trials and lies that satan tells us into a victorious testimony of God's love, grace, and freedom. I will share my testimony of God's redeeming grace, healing, and empowerment.
Bio: Christy has spent over 25 years in the healthcare arena as a certified EMT in the Fire Service and administration in Medical Education. She is currently a certified Yoga Teacher in multiple facilities. A survivor of cancer and CPTSD, Christy has become passionate about sharing her journey of healing that has only been found in Jesus Christ.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: From Trials to Testimony
Description: Discover how to release the trials and lies that satan tells us into a victorious testimony of God's love, grace, and freedom. I will share my testimony of God's redeeming grace, healing, and empowerment.
Bio: Christy has spent over 25 years in the healthcare arena as a certified EMT in the Fire Service and administration in Medical Education. She is currently a certified Yoga Teacher in multiple facilities. A survivor of cancer and CPTSD, Christy has become passionate about sharing her journey of healing that has only been found in Jesus Christ.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Michelle Hipp, Easley, SC
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Sunday Lunch – August 31 – 11:30-12:30
Speaker: Kris Swiatocho, Hendersonville, NC
Topic: Top 3 Questions Leaders Ask
Description: When ministering to singles, specific questions frequently come up: Where are all the singles, including the men? How do I start a young adult or singles ministry and keep it going? And how do I avoid burnout as a leader? Join Kris Swiatocho as she shares her wisdom and experience in answering these common concerns, while encouraging open discussion and offering practical, faith-based solutions for sustainable and impactful ministry.
Bio: Vivacious. Knowledgeable. Passionate. That’s Kris Swiatocho—Director of Kris Swiatocho Ministries and The Singles Network Ministries, the largest online resource for singles ministry. With over 30 years of ministry experience, Kris is a dynamic trainer, mentor, and author with a heart for equipping and empowering others to grow in Christ and lead others to do the same. She is the author of seven books and studies, including Leadership That Lasts Curriculum, and a featured speaker on Emerge: Life Lessons for Single Moms. Kris has been a guest on numerous radio, TV, and podcast platforms, including Focus on the Family’s Boundless Show. Her energy, wisdom, and humor make her a sought-after speaker and leader across the globe.
Contact: [email protected]; www.KrisSwiatochoMinistries.org; www.TheSinglesNetwork.org
www.IntentionalRelationshipSolutions.org
Topic: Top 3 Questions Leaders Ask
Description: When ministering to singles, specific questions frequently come up: Where are all the singles, including the men? How do I start a young adult or singles ministry and keep it going? And how do I avoid burnout as a leader? Join Kris Swiatocho as she shares her wisdom and experience in answering these common concerns, while encouraging open discussion and offering practical, faith-based solutions for sustainable and impactful ministry.
Bio: Vivacious. Knowledgeable. Passionate. That’s Kris Swiatocho—Director of Kris Swiatocho Ministries and The Singles Network Ministries, the largest online resource for singles ministry. With over 30 years of ministry experience, Kris is a dynamic trainer, mentor, and author with a heart for equipping and empowering others to grow in Christ and lead others to do the same. She is the author of seven books and studies, including Leadership That Lasts Curriculum, and a featured speaker on Emerge: Life Lessons for Single Moms. Kris has been a guest on numerous radio, TV, and podcast platforms, including Focus on the Family’s Boundless Show. Her energy, wisdom, and humor make her a sought-after speaker and leader across the globe.
Contact: [email protected]; www.KrisSwiatochoMinistries.org; www.TheSinglesNetwork.org
www.IntentionalRelationshipSolutions.org
Speaker: Pastor Freddy Johnson, Columbia, SC
Topic: Ask the Pastor
Description: This will be an open-ended conversation on whatever the table wants to discuss.
Bio: Freddy serves as the Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church, Columbia, SC. Single until the age of 42, Freddy has over 20 years of ministry experience related to Single Adults. He is the former Pastor of FOCUS in Asheville, NC, where he served for 15 years. He was the Singles Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, and Pastor to Single Adults at Germantown Baptist Church in the Memphis, TN area. He also served as a consultant for Single Adults to the SC State Baptist Convention. Freddy is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God. Whether he is speaking in front of a crowd or "one on one", he is committed to assisting people to live with a passion for Christ! Freddy shares God's Word in a way that holds the listeners' attention from beginning to end while encouraging them to apply The Word in their everyday lives. He does this by blending Biblical Truths with illustrations, stories, and humor. Freddy often says, "Knowledge without application will not produce a fruitful life." Freddy is also the author of the Relentless Love study.
Contact: [email protected], www.northpointcolumbia.com/
Topic: Ask the Pastor
Description: This will be an open-ended conversation on whatever the table wants to discuss.
Bio: Freddy serves as the Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church, Columbia, SC. Single until the age of 42, Freddy has over 20 years of ministry experience related to Single Adults. He is the former Pastor of FOCUS in Asheville, NC, where he served for 15 years. He was the Singles Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, and Pastor to Single Adults at Germantown Baptist Church in the Memphis, TN area. He also served as a consultant for Single Adults to the SC State Baptist Convention. Freddy is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God. Whether he is speaking in front of a crowd or "one on one", he is committed to assisting people to live with a passion for Christ! Freddy shares God's Word in a way that holds the listeners' attention from beginning to end while encouraging them to apply The Word in their everyday lives. He does this by blending Biblical Truths with illustrations, stories, and humor. Freddy often says, "Knowledge without application will not produce a fruitful life." Freddy is also the author of the Relentless Love study.
Contact: [email protected], www.northpointcolumbia.com/
Speaker: Rev. Joshua 'Josh' Brown
Topics: Insurance/Legacy Planning
Description: In this session, we will cover the basics of life insurance—exploring the different types, costs, and benefits—while also touching on how life insurance can be used for legacy giving and long-term financial planning.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Topics: Insurance/Legacy Planning
Description: In this session, we will cover the basics of life insurance—exploring the different types, costs, and benefits—while also touching on how life insurance can be used for legacy giving and long-term financial planning.
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Bio: Joshua Brown is an associate pastor at Hope City Fellowship Church in Asheville. Also, he is a Financial Services Professional with the New York Life Insurance Company.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Tacha Romanow, Greenville, SC
Topic: Autism Awareness
Description: Tacha will share her personal story of living with autism. She will educate us about various aspects of autism.
Bio: Tacha enjoys educating people about autism and spending time with her nephews.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Autism Awareness
Description: Tacha will share her personal story of living with autism. She will educate us about various aspects of autism.
Bio: Tacha enjoys educating people about autism and spending time with her nephews.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Michelle Hipp, Easley, SC
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Holy Healed: God's Prescription for Healing the Wounded Soul
Description: The road to healing emotional wounds can be filled with strenuous twists and turns and unwanted detours, but when we place our healing in the hands of the Holy Spirit, we become fully restored and Holy Healed. Join Michelle Hipp, LCSW, as she walks you through 6 biblical and practical steps towards healing the wounded soul.
Bio: Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker providing Christian counseling in North Carolina. She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and is a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional with training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and attachment wounds and believes that biblical truth is the necessary ingredient in guiding individuals towards healing. Michelle lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and has two grown children. She loves Jesus, her family, writing, and hiking.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Donna Holmes
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: SPICE UP your Daily Devotion with God
Description: It’s true—spending daily time with God is essential for living a victorious, grounded life, especially when life’s challenges come our way. But like any relationship, our time with God can become routine if we’re not intentional. Come to this workshop to learn how to SPICE UP your daily time with God and deepen your love for Him each day.
Bio: Donna Holmes has been single all her life. In her late twenties, God challenged her to live her life to the fullest, whether married or single. In my thirties, I began seeking ways to serve God as a single adult within the church. I was active with our singles group within the church (at that time, the church had a singles minister) and reached out to our denomination district to inquire about the singles ministry in our district. Soon, I found myself leading our district singles ministry. Realizing in my thirties that singleness may be my life direction, I started concentrating on my career. God directed this area in my life, and soon found myself moving around not only to different communities but also to different states. Everywhere I moved, I first saw a church and then started meeting singles within the community. God blessed both my ministry to singles and my career as a software designer and project leader.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Tina Hunt, Charlotte, NC
Topic: Cabbage to Lemonade; Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities
Description: Do you talk about your problems in life more than you talk about the promises of God? In life, we often give our obstacles too much attention and energy. We get discouraged and want to throw in the towel. Giving up on life, our goals, dreams, and sometimes even God. No, let's turn those obstacles into opportunities. You know test is the root word of testimony. Let's explore how to turn obstacles into opportunities for God, becoming a Godly leader in every aspect of your life. In today's world, we are the only Bible most people read, and as a believer in Christ Jesus, I feel we are leaders.
Bio: Tina is a true Native born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, the largest tribe East of the Mississippi and the 9th largest tribe in the US. Tina accepted Jesus into her heart at the age of 12 at an old-fashioned revival. Motto: God has given me cabbage and told me to make lemonade, I will, and I can make the lemonade. Tina has taken what most people look at as obstacles in her life and has truly, firsthand, turned them into opportunities. She is the author of "Cabbage to Lemonade? Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities." Tina helps women customize and personalize a skin care routine that fits a woman's daily routine.
Contact: www.cabbage2lemonade.com [email protected]
Topic: Cabbage to Lemonade; Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities
Description: Do you talk about your problems in life more than you talk about the promises of God? In life, we often give our obstacles too much attention and energy. We get discouraged and want to throw in the towel. Giving up on life, our goals, dreams, and sometimes even God. No, let's turn those obstacles into opportunities. You know test is the root word of testimony. Let's explore how to turn obstacles into opportunities for God, becoming a Godly leader in every aspect of your life. In today's world, we are the only Bible most people read, and as a believer in Christ Jesus, I feel we are leaders.
Bio: Tina is a true Native born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, the largest tribe East of the Mississippi and the 9th largest tribe in the US. Tina accepted Jesus into her heart at the age of 12 at an old-fashioned revival. Motto: God has given me cabbage and told me to make lemonade, I will, and I can make the lemonade. Tina has taken what most people look at as obstacles in her life and has truly, firsthand, turned them into opportunities. She is the author of "Cabbage to Lemonade? Turning Life's Obstacles into Opportunities." Tina helps women customize and personalize a skin care routine that fits a woman's daily routine.
Contact: www.cabbage2lemonade.com [email protected]
Speaker: Dr. Jeanine Parolini, Arden Hills, MN
Topics: Rooted for Romance: Keeping a Healthy Heart (Not a Hardened One) in a Chaotic Dating World
Description: I will share a timely and honest conversation about navigating modern dating with faith, clarity, and emotional intelligence.
Bio: Dr. Jeanine Parolini is the MBA Program Director and Associate Professor for a Christian university, a leadership and relationship coach, and a passionate Christ-follower who helps individuals grow in emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and relational wisdom. With years of experience guiding people through personal and professional transformation, Jeanine brings a unique blend of biblical insight, practical tools, and heartfelt authenticity.
Contact: [email protected]
Topics: Rooted for Romance: Keeping a Healthy Heart (Not a Hardened One) in a Chaotic Dating World
Description: I will share a timely and honest conversation about navigating modern dating with faith, clarity, and emotional intelligence.
Bio: Dr. Jeanine Parolini is the MBA Program Director and Associate Professor for a Christian university, a leadership and relationship coach, and a passionate Christ-follower who helps individuals grow in emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and relational wisdom. With years of experience guiding people through personal and professional transformation, Jeanine brings a unique blend of biblical insight, practical tools, and heartfelt authenticity.
Contact: [email protected]
Speaker: Jessica LeCrone, Wilson, NC
Topic: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Establishing Financial Goals as a Single Adult
Description: In this session, we will use a goal-setting technique to help each participant create personalized financial goals.
Bio: As a certified Financial Coach and Life Coach, Jessica LeCrone specializes in helping clients navigate major life transitions such as divorce or the loss of a spouse, guiding them to manage their resources wisely and fulfill the purpose God designed for them. She also serves as the Financial Coach for the Free Will Baptist Children’s Home in Middlesex, NC, and for the Women of Choices Transitional Home in Wilson, NC. Additionally, she volunteers as a Money Matters Instructor at the Choices Women’s Center and leads a DivorceCare group at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Wilson, NC. Her personal experience with paying off debt and healing after divorce provides her with valuable insights that inform her coaching. Like her, you too can move from uncertainty, anxiety, and cynicism to a place of intentionality, peace, and generosity.
Contact: [email protected], www.ramseycoach.com/Jessica-LeCrone-coaching; www.calendly.com/jessicalecrone
Topic: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Establishing Financial Goals as a Single Adult
Description: In this session, we will use a goal-setting technique to help each participant create personalized financial goals.
Bio: As a certified Financial Coach and Life Coach, Jessica LeCrone specializes in helping clients navigate major life transitions such as divorce or the loss of a spouse, guiding them to manage their resources wisely and fulfill the purpose God designed for them. She also serves as the Financial Coach for the Free Will Baptist Children’s Home in Middlesex, NC, and for the Women of Choices Transitional Home in Wilson, NC. Additionally, she volunteers as a Money Matters Instructor at the Choices Women’s Center and leads a DivorceCare group at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Wilson, NC. Her personal experience with paying off debt and healing after divorce provides her with valuable insights that inform her coaching. Like her, you too can move from uncertainty, anxiety, and cynicism to a place of intentionality, peace, and generosity.
Contact: [email protected], www.ramseycoach.com/Jessica-LeCrone-coaching; www.calendly.com/jessicalecrone
Stella Davis, Hendersonville, NC
Topic: Care-giving for Those You Love
Description: Taking care of someone you love who has dementia or another life-threatening disease can be taxing. Whether it's your spouse, sibling, child, parent, or friend, some days of victory can quickly be overshadowed by many days of defeat. Come to this open discussion of how to care for the one you love by taking care of yourself. We welcome existing caregivers (even those in a facility), those who have cared for others in the past, and those who anticipate needing care.
Bio: Stella Davis is not a nurse or in the health care field; however, she cared for her mother for several years in her home and her husband, who had Alzheimer's, cancer, and heart disease for nine years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she loves to help others who are going through similar circumstances. She is a mother of four and a grandmother of five. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Contact: [email protected]
Topic: Care-giving for Those You Love
Description: Taking care of someone you love who has dementia or another life-threatening disease can be taxing. Whether it's your spouse, sibling, child, parent, or friend, some days of victory can quickly be overshadowed by many days of defeat. Come to this open discussion of how to care for the one you love by taking care of yourself. We welcome existing caregivers (even those in a facility), those who have cared for others in the past, and those who anticipate needing care.
Bio: Stella Davis is not a nurse or in the health care field; however, she cared for her mother for several years in her home and her husband, who had Alzheimer's, cancer, and heart disease for nine years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she loves to help others who are going through similar circumstances. She is a mother of four and a grandmother of five. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Contact: [email protected]
One of my favorite parts of the retreat attending the Lunch and Learns on Saturday and Sunday. I have been a speaker for the last few years. I loved getting to know those at my table better.
—Michelle Hipp, Greenville, SC
—Michelle Hipp, Greenville, SC
