Sept 3-6, 2021 (Leaders portion Sept 2-3, 2021)

​Kris Swiatocho, The Singles Network Ministries

Vivacious. Knowledgeable. Passionate. That's Kris Swiatocho, Director of Kris Swiatocho Ministries and The Singles Network Ministries. 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 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  
• The Leadership Course

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​Freddy Johnson, North Point Community Church, Columbia, SC

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.” 

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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!

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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

Michelle Eigemann

Devotional Topic: Feelings, Nothing More Than Feelings
Description: Join Michelle on Saturday morning for a journey through the life and kingship of Israel’s first King. King Saul was anointed and appointed by God but never fully understood how to be led by God. Instead he was overcome by feelings of fear, uncertainty and jealousy. I don't know about you but I can certainly relate to allowing my feelings to influence my decisions, my mood and even my walk with the Lord. Together we'll look at what God's word says about our feelings and how we can gain control of our feelings instead of allowing our feelings to control us.

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. You can reach Michelle at ​meigemann0425@gmail.com.

Pastor Wes Reed

Devotional Topic: Communicating with God
Description: Communication with God is a privilege the world doesn’t possess.  However, for every Believer, prayer is an immediate and essential life-line with direct access to the Giver of Life and all that pertains to it. Why is it then that prayer is always the “last resort,” rarely given serious consideration until every other possibility or human remedy for our dilemma has proven unhelpful? Join me in considering some of the reasons we don’t pray and the benefits gained when we pray. 
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. 
To contact Wes: 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