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Kris Swiatocho, Hendersonville, NC
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Vivacious. Knowledgeable. Passionate. That's Kris Swiatocho. Kris has served in ministry in various capacities for the last 30 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! Check out her websites: www.IntentionalRelationshipSolutions.org www.KrisSwiatochoMinistries.org www.TheSinglesNetwork.org Ministries www.TheSinglesNetwork.org.uk Ministries www.PrayforaMate.com Check out Kris' books/studies: • Intentional Relationships Bible Study • Jesus, Single Like Me Bible study • From the Manger to the Cross, The Women in Jesus' Life Bible Study • Singles and Relationships Bible Study, co-authored with Dick Purnell • Everyone Knows a Single Adult: The FAQs of Singles Ministry co-authored with Dennis Franck, Former National Director, Assemblies of God. • Walk the Line Bible study • Leaders That Last Leadership Curriculum Contact: Kris Swiatocho, swiatocho@gmail.com, 919.434.3611 |
Freddy Johnson, North Point Church, Columbia, SC
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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.” Contact: Freddy Johnson, pastorfreddy@northpointonline.org, 662-372-0188 |
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Freddy is the author of a newly published devotional and study "Relentless Love".
Encouraging Words for Life's Journey is an 8-week Devotional Bible study including questions for self-reflection or group discussion.We all face times when we can use some encouragement. Relentless Love is an outpouring of God’s love in my life as I have heard and read what others have said, but most importantly from studying His Word. It can be used as a daily devotion or for a small group Bible Study. It is not intended to be in-depth, but rather to stimulate you to think about how God wants to encourage you in each reading. Freddy's prayer is that Relentless Love will be a tool God will use to encourage you as you journey through life! |
Dan Houk, Bayside Church, Sacramento, CA
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I experienced the pain of divorce after my twenty-five-year marriage failed. My healing and restoration journey led me to a new marriage to Teresa and a new ministry that we launched together. Together, Teresa and I have nine children, eleven grandchildren, and lots and lots of excitement. I have been in full-time ministry for over thirteen years and served as the single adults' pastor at one of the largest singles ministries in the United States. I also led our marriage and family ministry, specializing in parents of teenagers and blended families. Our singles ministry focused on helping people deepen their relationship with God and develop healthy and fulfilling relationships in their lives.
Our singles ministry had three main categories—those never-married, divorced, or widowed. Those who went through DivorceCare® would heal from the divorce, but if they got into new relationships, they often had the same old dynamics that led to the divorce. Widows and widowers and those who had never married seem to have the same experiences. So, we wrote a curriculum for classes on the development of healthy relationships. Over time, we taught thousands of single adults these principles and saw them experience greater relational satisfaction with friends, family, and dating lives. While leading the singles ministry, we saw over a hundred healthy and happy marriages with almost no divorces. People were intentional with their relationships. I have witnessed some fantastic endings to their stories:
I hope to see singles grow and thrive through Intentional Relationships. Pastor Dan is currently on staff at Bayside Church as the Volunteer Pastor. Contact: Dan Houk, info@intentionalrelationshipsolution.org, 916-761-2809 |
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Intentional Relationships for Singles, is a 12-week curriculum and Bible study written by Pastor Dan Houk and Kris Swiatocho. It is designed to help those who desire marriage, prepare first by understanding who they are in the Lord, how God uniquely designed them, including their gifts and talents. Each chapter challenges the reader to work on all of their relationships including family, friends, those they work and go to school with, neighbors, church and those they date.
Each Study includes:
• Personal stories from Kris and Dan • Icebreakers and Video introductions • Questions for Personal Reflection • Questions for Group Discussion Plus the website includes a free Leaders Guide For more information, go to https://www.intentionalrelationshipsolutions.org/ |
Saturday and Sunday Devotionals
Prayer Leaders: Michelle Eigemann will be sharing on Saturday's Devotion time; Pastor Wes Reed on Sunday
Time: 7:30am-8:00am; The Lodge (Mike and Lib Patrick Conference Room, #11 on the Map
Time: 7:30am-8:00am; The Lodge (Mike and Lib Patrick Conference Room, #11 on the Map
Michelle Eigemann
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Description: tba Bio: Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works as a Child and Family therapist in Hendersonville, NC. 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. She loves Jesus, writing and hiking (in that order) and believes that God's will is to see every person live holy healed. Contact: meigemann0425@gmail.com. |
Pastor Wes Reed
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Description: tba Bio: Wes Reed lives in Newark, NY. Over the past 30+ years, he has held several church leadership positions, including worship leader, youth ministry, and ministry to the aged. Presently, he is senior pastor of Cornerstone Fellowship in Newark, NY, served since 2002. Wes has always been a firm believer that God wants us to “bloom where we’re planted,” no matter what the situation may be. With that thought in mind, he spear-headed an organization that provides opportunities for the fellowship and encouragement of single Christian adults. Contact: wesreed12@yahoo.com; https://cornerstonenewark.org "Having attended the Singles Labor Day Experience for three consecutive years has encouraged my faith, while providing opportunities to meet many new friends. The entire weekend, beginning with the leaders portion, covers various relevant topics, but the underlying theme and heart of the ministry consistently points toward securing and nurturing a solid relationship with Jesus Christ. The worship, teaching, fellowship with other singles, along with the hikes and river tubing, together, make this retreat a highly valued, memorable experience." —Pastor Wes Reed, Newark, NY |
