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 past 30 years. An accomplished trainer, mentor, and author, Kris has a heart to reach and grow people so they, in turn, can reach and grow others.
If you've ever heard her speak, you know Kris is a speaker who keeps the audience captivated, shares valuable 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.RestorationExperience.org www.PrayforaMate.com Check out Kris's books/studies: • Intentional Relationships Bible Study, co-authored with Pastor Dan Houk • Jesus, Single Like Me Bible study • Intentional Friendship co-authored with Pastor Dan Houk • Intentional Women of the Bible • 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, [email protected], 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 in Columbia, SC. He was single until age 42 and has over 20 years of ministry experience focused on Single Adults. He was the former Pastor of FOCUS in Asheville, NC, where he served for 15 years. He served as the Singles Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, and as Pastor to Single Adults at Germantown Baptist Church in the Memphis, TN, area. He also served as a Single Adults consultant to the SC State Baptist Convention.
Freddy is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God. Whether speaking to 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 listeners’ attention from beginning to end and encourages them to apply it to their everyday lives. He does so by blending biblical truths with illustrations, stories, and humor. Freddy often says, “Knowledge without application will not produce a fruitful life.” Contact: Freddy Johnson, [email protected], 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 that includes questions for self-reflection or group discussion. We all face times when we need 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! |
Saturday and Sunday Devotionals: Topics TBA
Prayer Leaders: Jeff Sparks will be sharing on Saturday's Devotion time; Pastor Wes Reed on Sunday
Time: 7:00am-7:30am; The Young Lodge (Mike and Lib Patrick Conference Room, #22 on the Map)
Time: 7:00am-7:30am; The Young Lodge (Mike and Lib Patrick Conference Room, #22 on the Map)
Jeff Sparks
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Devotional Topic: TBA
Description: TBA Contact: [email protected] • 828-782-0278 Bio: My name is Jeff Sparks, and I have had the privilege of volunteering at the Singles Labor Day Retreat since 2019. I first served on the Facilities Team and am now part of the Prayer Team. It is a blessing to lift up our speakers, worship leaders, fellow volunteers, and retreat attendees in prayer year after year. This year, I am excited to facilitate one of our morning Bible Studies for the first time and look forward to seeing how God moves! Beyond the retreat, I serve as a Connect Group Leader at Biltmore Church’s Arden Campus in Asheville, NC, where our group includes adults ages 25 to 55. I am also active in our local WNC Christian Singles community, which Kris Swiatocho and I co-lead. Together with Julie Moore, Heidi Meulenberg, and many other dedicated singles, we host Bible studies, hikes, camping trips, potlucks, game nights, and more. Our heart is to help people grow in their relationship with Christ while building a healthy, supportive community—a place of healing and belonging for anyone who has been hurt. God willing, I look forward to meeting many of you at the Labor Day 2026 Retreat! |
Pastor Wes Reed
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Devotional Topic: TBA
Description: TBA Contact: [email protected]; https://cornerstonenewark.org Bio: Pastor Wes lives in Newark, NY, and has served in church leadership for more than 30 years. Throughout his ministry, he has held multiple roles, including worship leader, youth ministry leader, and leader of the ministry to the aged. Since 2002, he has faithfully served as the senior pastor of Cornerstone Fellowship in Newark, NY. Wes firmly believes that God calls each of us to “bloom where we’re planted,” regardless of our circumstances. With that conviction, he spearheaded the creation of an organization that provides fellowship, encouragement, and community for single Christian adults. His heart for ministry and passion for helping others grow in Christ continue to impact many lives. |
"Attending the Singles Labor Day Experience for five consecutive years has strengthened my faith and provided opportunities to make many new friends. The entire weekend, beginning with the leaders' portion, covers a range of relevant topics. Still, the ministry's underlying theme and heart consistently point toward securing and nurturing a solid relationship with Jesus Christ. The worship, teaching, fellowship with other singles, and the hikes and river tubing together make this retreat a highly valued, memorable experience."
—Pastor Wes Reed, Newark, NY
—Pastor Wes Reed, Newark, NY
