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During our lunch hours on Saturday and Sunday, we have set up an opportunity for you to sit with one of our leaders, speakers and/or vendors to discuss more about their ministry or business.

​"Lunch & Learns" are on a first come first base, meaning, each table seats about 8 people so the sooner you get to the cafeteria, the better opportunity you have to sit at the table of your choice. 

A list of "Lunch & Learns" leaders/topics  are listed below.  If you would like to be consider to be a Lunch & Learn speaker, then fill out our vendor application marking the box applicable.  

***We are just starting to gather our Lunch & Learn Speakers so more will be coming to this list!***

Upstate Singles: Tal Groce

Lunch & Learn Topic: (Saturday only) 
Since 2002, the Upstate Christian Singles has been known for their fantastic dances. However, there is much more than just dancing taking place in our singles community. Some of our other activities include a Sunday night Bible study, small group ministry, monthly birthday parties, retreats, beach trips, bowling, golfing, and much more. The number one goal of each dance, party, retreat, trip and outing is to encourage us in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Our motto is "instead of looking for Mister or Miss Right, let's focus on becoming Mister and Miss Right'. This can only happen through our relationship with Jesus Christ. Many of our singles have come through divorce, broken relationships or the loss of a spouse. We focus on becoming "healthy" spiritually. Our main message is that we want everyone to understand their true identity in Jesus Christ!

http://www.upstatechristianministries.com/about.html
UCS@charter.net​

Learn2Learn Cognitive Coaching: Dr. Leigh Holcomb

Lunch & Learn Topic: tba
Dr. Leigh Holcomb is the founder of the Grove Single Moms Ministry and Learn2Learn Cognitive Coaching. She is a neuroscientist, Career & Transition coach and solo parent of a teen age daughter. Whether mentoring single moms, or working with a group to enhance team effectiveness, one thing is evident, Leigh loves the Lord and cares about people.  She has a unique ability to encourage others and help others grow both emotionally and spiritually.  She is a phenomenal writer, teacher, mentor and speaker.

lholcomb01@gmail.com
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North Point Church: Pastor Freddy Johnson

Lunch & Learn Topic: How to Talk to Your Pastor About Singles Ministry
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 helping people 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.” ​

The Singles Network Ministries: Kris Swiatocho

Lunch & Learn Topic: Leadership Development for your Singles Ministry
Note: Kris will also be a vendor.
Vivacious. Knowledgeable. Passionate. That's Kris Swiatocho, Director of From His Hands Ministries and The Singles Network Ministries. Kris has served in ministry in various capacities for the last 25 years. An accomplished trainer/mentor author, Kris has a heart to reach and grow people so they will in turn reach and grow others.

If you've ever heard her speak, you know that Kris is the kind of speaker that keeps the crowd captivated, shares great information, and motivates people to make a difference in the lives of those around them!

Kris recently published "Jesus, Single Like Me. Her other books/studies include: "From the Manger to the Cross, The Women in Jesus' Life", "From the Manger to the Cross, The Men in Jesus' Life" as well as "31 Day Experiment: Singles and Relationships," co-authored with Dick Purnell of Single Life Resources. It was published by Harvest House and is on bookshelves now as well as this website. Kris's current book "Everyone Knows a Single Adult: The FAQs of Singles Ministry," co-authored with Dennis Franck, Former National Director, Assemblies of God. For more information on her books.

God's Grace for Graham: Graham Jones

Lunch and Learn Topic: Graham will share his testimony
When I was seventeen I was in a near fatal automobile accident and I saw how much God watched over me and took care of me after that. The automobile accident changed my life completely. I mean in all aspects, because at seventeen you are making the transitions from child to adult. In God’s Grace for Graham I share how God has blessed me and he has helped me though college and seminary and fulfilled all my needs. I am sure he not finished with me yet.  I will selling my Book for $10.00!
Each year it has been a personally enlightening and life-redirecting experience because of the the speakers and the subjects covered. The immense fun and joy that is experienced is like no other experience or opportunity that we have as Singles. Every year, I have met new friends for life. And for me, most of all, I get the greatest joy out of seeing the Holy Spirit come in like a rushing mighty wind and we see so many lives changed and people encouraged.
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If you've not been to this retreat yet; I can guarantee you that God will do something new in your life like He's never done before.  —Zane R.