Monday and Thursday

Pastor Cory Ishida:  Creating a Lasting Heritage 

Auditorium

When I first became a Christian, I could not see where I was going.  Whenever we cannot see where we are going, we should ask someone who has already been there.  God provided me a mentor early in my Christian faith to whom I will be eternally grateful.  Mentoring helps create a lasting heritage by helping someone get to a place they have never been before.  It is one of the best methods of making disciples which is a mandate of Jesus’ Great Commission.

This seminar will give some helpful ways of mentoring another person whether they are a co-worker, a friend, a neighbor or even a family member.  Although not specifically a parenting seminar, this training offers valuable insights for every parent in fulfilling their God-given responsibility of mentoring their children.

Pat Zukeran, MONDAY ONLY:  Rise of the Madhi:  Understanding the End Times Theology of Islam and How it Impacts the World Today

Brookside Lounge

Why is the Islamic world bent on the destruction of Israel and her allies?  Who is the Islamic Messiah?  How will he defeat the enemies of Islam and bring in the golden age of Islam? Come gain an understand Islamic eschatology to interpret with a biblical worldview the events taking place in the Middle East today.

Pat Zukeran, THURSDAY ONLY:  No Equal: Jesus and the Founders of World Religions

Brookside Lounge

How does Jesus stand apart from the founders of the world’s major religions?  Join us for this eye-opening seminar as we compare the life, teachings, death, resurrection and claims of Jesus with the founders of the world’s leading faiths and discover what makes Christ uniquely unmatched in history.

Terry and Amy Gee:  Hands On, Hands Off: Navigating Parenting Decisions with Wisdom                             (Note:  This seminar will not be recorded)                      

Multipurpose Room

How can parents navigate the endless list of hard questions they are faced with while parenting? How hands on or hands off should they be in correction, in godly instruction, or in their children's choice of friends or future? How can they approach all of these questions and conversations with godly wisdom? In this seminar we will share from our in-process journey of parenting young children (ages 9, 7, and 5) and hopefully encourage others in their particular season of parenting 

Pastor Justin Kim:  Released!  The Gospel Freedom of Forgiveness, Repentance and Reconciliation 

Laurel Lounge

Are you carrying the weight and pain of a broken relationship?  The pain sustained through the wounds from relationships can derail us from God's purposes and plans. Forgiveness, repentance and reconciliation are often confused or avoided entirely.  Let’s look to Scripture together to find out how the truth of the Gospel can redesign the architecture of our relationships and set us free to live out the purposes He has for us.

Tuesday Only

Pastor Thien Doan:  The Fears and Lies That Sabotage Us

Laurel Lounge

Do you ever wonder: Why am I so anxious? Why can't I shake this anger or depression?
Most of our struggles trace back to a fear or lie that we've unknowingly held onto. These fears and lies continue to sabotage us at every step. They impact our choices, damage our relationships, and keep us trapped. This seminar aims to help us identify and overcome these obstacles to find freedom, spiritual renewal, joy, and peace by replacing the lies with God's truth, revealing the Bible's antidote to your fears and standing on God's promises.

Pastor Kyle Shimazaki:  Help Me Share Jesus

Auditorium

As believers we profess that heaven is real but many of us live practically as if eternity is not real or pressing enough to want to help rescue our loved ones from being separated from God. The reality is that few things are more intimidating than sharing the Gospel. We fear rejection, placing strain on our relationship, or being considered a fanatic. We feel ill-equipped or “not called as an evangelist". But God is working in us to overcome our fears. Let’s learn from Scripture practical ways to share the Gospel by the power of the Holy Spirit because there’s much at stake. 

JEMS Missionaries:  God is Moving in Japan!  Come see how!

Brookside Lounge

What does it take to share Jesus Christ in one of the most unreached nations on Earth?  We are privileged to host a panel of both current and upcoming JEMS missionaries who are on the front lines of what God is doing in the Land of the Rising Sun. Come hear first-hand the stories of how God is actively moving today and gain an insider’s look at global ministry.  You can ask specific questions about their ministries, Japan or missions and find out how you can play a direct role in this historic movement.

Karl Shimamura:  Marriage through the Lens of Eternity; Lessons Learned through Loss

Multipurpose Room

In February 2021, Karl's beloved wife, Kathy, passed away after a battle with cancer.  While his journey of grief has taken him through feelings of deep despair and hopelessness, God has been faithful to restore hope, bring healing and renew his joy.  Hoping to comfort those currently grieving and those who wish to prepare for life’s inevitable hardships, Karl will share about the lessons and truths God has shown him along the way. All are welcomed to join us as grief is a reality we all will someday face.