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Workshop: Incredible discoveries about Jesus Christ in the Quran (2+4 units) |
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Petras Bahadur |
For many years Adventist have tried to reach Muslims, but unfortunately with little success. Too often we have simply tried to teach them the Christian faith through the Bible. If you want to know how you can use the Quaran to tell Muslims about Jesus Christ, then this workshop is for you.
Petras Bahadur is Deputy Director of the Department for Adventist-Muslim Relations at the General Conference. Raised in Pakistan, he worked there for over 15 years. He is happy to share his missionary experiences with the Muslims with young people. He is married and has four children. |
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Workshop: Youth on Fire (2 units) |
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Dr. Cindy Tutsch |
Each of us likes gifts. Especially, if they come directly from God. The Holy Spirit is God's most special gift. If you want to learn how the Holy Spirit works and how we can become victorious with his help during the time of tribulation, then you are exactly right in this workshop. Cindy Tutsch works for the Ellen White Estate. Her task is to inspire young people for Ellen White and her books. For 37 years she has worked with young people. She was a youth pastor, a bible teacher and a youth secretary. She is married and has 3 grown-up children. |
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Workshop: Ellen White and the upcoming conflict (2 units) |
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Darryl Thompson |
Current events give us an insight into what will be happening in the world at the end of time. Through his messenger, Ellen White, God has given us important advice and instructions so that we can prepare for these dangerous times. In this workshop you will learn how you can use the digital features of the Ellen White Estate's to study these messages even better.
Darryl Thompson has worked for over nine years as deputy director for the Ellen White Estate at the General Conference in Silver Spring, Maryland. During the last three years he led a team that developed the new www.egwwritings.org site. On this website one can read the books of Ellen White in nine languages, including German. Darryl loves and appreciates the writings of Ellen White and has the desire to get a lot of people the opportunity to read those books. |
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Workshop: Spirit Filled Leadership (2+2+2 Units) |
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Justin McNeilus
Sebastian Braxton |
Sebastien Braxton and Justin McNeilus are currently the directors of the known youth movement "Generation of Youth for Christ" (GYC) It is a movement supported by more than 7,000 young people, who have the objective to support the Seventh-Day-Adventist Church in its mission. Sebastien and Justin will share with you the principles of a successful leader and you will learn how with God's you can bring your vision to life. You wil also learn how a dedicated youth group, community or organization develops, and how you can lead others, while you will be led by God. Justin McNeilus is the director of Generation of Youth for Christ (GYC), a youth movement of more than 7,000 young people who have the goal to support the Seventh-day Adventist Church in their mission. He lives with his wife, Stephanie, in Minnesota and works as deputy director of the Sterling State Bank. Justin has a heart for young people and supports the young people so that they engage more actively for Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Sebastian Braxton is the director of STRIDE, a missionary student organization that has made it his aim to reach students at secular universities in Boston with the Gospel. He is an authentic speaker who loves to inspire young people with the Word of God.
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Workshop: Stepping forward for Mission (2 units) |
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B. P. |
The bible is very clear with the fact that the gospel should be preached to all nations. There are devoted missionary who go and preach in remote and challenging parts of the world in oder to preach the gospel to every nation - even to those cultures, where doing mission work and reaching people is very difficult due to their sharp contrast to Christianity. In this workshop you will learn from challenges and miracles. You will learn how to become a full-time missionary, as well as B.P. will tell you about several options of how to be a short- time missionary, e.g. student-missionariy. In addition, you will learn how to share the gospel in your home country. B. P. is an Adventist Frontier Missionsis missionary in a Middle Eastern country, where works on establishing Christian faith among the Muslims. His main topics are evangelism, discipleship and awakening, which he addresses in his sermons and publications. He is married, has two little children – a family, who supports him in his work.
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Workshop: GSE-Triathlon (Fridaymorning and Sundaymorning) |
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Gerlinde Alscher |
A competition - three disciplines: Health - Social - Evangelism Good triathletes are characterized by short transitions between the different disciplines and a quick adjustment of the body to the new strain. Continuous training and discipline as well as perfecting your technique are the way to victory. But what does this have to do with evangelism? If you want to know, then come and experience the workshop: Practically, close to life, challenging, playful. A workshop that will keep you “moving”. Don’t forget your Sneakers. Gerlinde Alscher loves to link health, social action and mission in practical ways with each other and motivate others to do likewise. She is a DVG-educational consultant and director of the DVG-education center in Gunzenhausen. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: God's failure? (2 units) |
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Bernd Bangert |
Jesus promises us to answer our prayers, if we pray in His name (John 14:14). But sometimes there are situations in life where one has the impression that God does not answer our prayers. Do we have too little faith or have we not prayed correctly? How do we deal with unanswered prayers? We want to discuss these and many other questions concerning prayer and look for answers in the Bible.
Bernd Bangert has worked as an independent management consultant and coach for 20 years. He previously worked for many years as an Adventist pastor. In his heart he is a child of God and an Adventist.
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Workshop: Your opportunities for a voluntary social year at home or abroad. (2 units on Sunday morning) |
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Iris Manuela Brandl-Grau |
In this workshop the following issues will be discussed: Can I do my community service with ADRA at home country or abroad? ADRA offer young people the possibility to do their social service to their fellow men abroad. ADRA Germany eV, owns the sponsership for “Anderen Dienst im Ausland" which is officially recognized the German Federal Bureau for Civil Services, as well as the public recognition of the voluntary service involved in development policy "weltwärts", that works in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Apart from that former volunteers will share with you their experiences on spiritual change, social skills, adventure, cross-cultural experiences, and a lot more. Iris Manuela Brandl-Grau has been working for 12 years with ADRA as the coordinator for volunteer services. In this position, she has accompanied over 100 young people during their operations abroad and she also kept in contact with many of them afterwards. Before that she had worked for Adventist World Radio in Darmstadt, for the International Atomic Energy Agency (UN Organization) and for the Canadian Embassy in Vienna. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Are you sure? (2 units) |
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Erhard Biro |
Have you ever wondered whether you are really saved? Do you know the joy of being accepted by Jesus? Is there any way to even have assurance of salvation while facing our faults and weaknesses? In this workshop I would like to explore with you what the Bible says about true assurance of salvation and where it warns of false assurance of salvation. This workshop could change your faith life completely! Erhard Biro is a preacher and is currently head of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Baden-Wuerttemberg. His concern is to help young people find confidence and comfort in their faith. He is happily married and has three children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Keep it Burning (2 units) |
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Michael Dörnbrack |
The Youth in Mission Congress is over, what now? You’re back in your youth group and ask yourself, how can I keep the fire burning? You long after that God can use you and your church to lead people to Christ and impart the fire of faith? Growth, both spiritually and numerically, is not a coincidence but the result of principles, which God has clearly described in His Word. Explore God's growth formula! Michael Dörnbrack is a pastor and the head of the Josiah mission school. He has a passion to train young people for the service for Jesus. He is happily married with Meike and father of 4 children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: „The Eva-Workshop“ (2 units) |
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Judith Fockner |
What did God have in mind when he created the woman, friendship, love and sex? All questions on this topic are allowed to be asked! (Unfortunately for women only :-)). Judith Fockner is a youth pastor, and currently a passionate wife and mother. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Reading the Bible with success (2 units) |
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Gennadi Giesbrecht |
It is always more difficult to understand someone correctly than to misunderstand someone. Whoever wants to get to know a person, has to let his partner talk about him/herself. God has spoken to us in His word and He wants to be understood by us. In this workshop we want to think about how we can understand God and His will in the Bible even better. How do we get as much as possible out of the Bible, rather than putting our own thoughts into it? Do can we profit personally from reading the Bible? Gennadi Giesbrecht is a pastor in the churches Calw and Gechingen. He studied theology in Austria and Germany. He is married and has four children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: „Know-How for a Guide“ (2 units) |
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Stephan Igler |
No one is born a master - No youth leader is born a master! But we can learn from the master - from Jesus - when we are facing this task! Whether as a youth leader, Co-leader, or even if we’re only part of the team: What qualifications are crucial for you, so your youth group will profit from your work, as well as you? What human and what spiritual principles are important for you and your youth group? Stephan Igler, born 1964, is currently pastor in Esslingen, Kirchheim and Göppingen. He was head of the Youth Association of Baden-Wuerttemberg from 1997-2005. He is happily married and has 3 children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: When Gods winds blow (4 +2 units) |
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Heinz Hopf |
1. Pentecost - History or model? 2. Glossolalia - a "new" spiritual gift? 3. The history of the Charismatic movement 4. Rivers of living water Heinz Hopf was working as a youth pastor and church pastor in various churches and was head of the Voice of Prophecy and head of the Baden-Württemberg Union. Currently, he is excited about the active retirement and is still involved in encouraging people for a successful life with Jesus. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: The Jehovah's Witnesses ... (2 units) |
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Johannes Kovar |
We want to come to terms with the thesis of Jehovah's Witnesses that only Jehovah is God. With God the Father - there are no problems, but what about the divinity of Jesus Christ and the person of the Holy Spirit? Of course we want to think through biblical arguments, but also show how one can prove the Deity of Jesus even with a “witness Bible”. John Kovar is a consecrated pastor and has served several years in various towns. He is currently working as a lecturer in theology and as the library director at the Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen. He is married and has five children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Straight Talk to Young Men (2 units) |
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Vito Kukić |
Nowadays we have no lack of literature on the subject of relationships, love and sexuality. Our information society offers more about the “theme no.1” than you would want to know. So why offer another workshop? Although we already have a lot of input on this topic, this workshop will give you facts, experiences of others and help - inside information that you will not get anywhere else. The speaker wants to also focus on God’s word on this topic. Some of the content will be: How are men (and women) really "worked "? Why should I abstain and have no sex before marriage? What effect does my pre-marital relation(s) have on my marriage later on? How do I find the "right" partner for life? Why is it so important to gain biblical knowledge about relationships, love and sexuality? As well as other topics that have to do with "The Bible, Sex and Body-Building ". Vito Kukíc is a pastor in Konstanz. Before he began his ministry in 2003, he completed his theological studies in Austria and the USA (Andrews U.), where he also received his M.A. He loves to inspire people for Jesus and His word, and to study with them His word, too. Vito was born in Croatia but grow up in Germany and in the Adventist Church. He is surrounded by three wonderful treasures - his wife Aleksandra and two daughters. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: The battle plan of the enemy and the ignorance of the community (2 units) |
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Roland Lachmann |
God reveals in His great love the planned attacks of the enemy (Satan) against the community at the end of time in a detailed way. “Hello community and youth and ... wake up! That something we should be concerned about ... because that is exactly the time we live in...! Roland Lachmann is a pastor in the district of Heilbronn. He served four and a half years as a preacher in South Africa. The time there has shaped its current service crucially. An additional education in the area in evangelism at home and abroad has completed his scope of functions. Seminars, lectures, training courses and training are part of his personal understanding of serving others. His vision and purpose: To paint Jesus Christ into the minds of people - no matter whether they are part of the church or not. Roland Lachmann is married and has eight children. ONLY IN GERMAN!
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Workshop: Do not disturb - I’m refueling! (2 units) |
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Günther Machel |
Whoever seeks time for prayer and silence should be able to withdraw. But one does not have go on a pilgrimage like Hape Kerkeling. Companionship, time with Jesus - how do I find that? What do I do during this time? What experiences have others made? This is going to be about our personal journey of faith. Günther Machel is currently head of the SDV. Previously, he spent 9 years as head of the Voice of Prophecy and 11 years head of the youth department in the SDV. He is married and has three grown-up children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Identity and Mission (2 units, only on Sunday) |
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Gabriel E. Maurer |
In this workshop we want to engage with the biblical concept of the "remnant". Why did God have a particular group of believers at various times and what was his plan with them? We will look at current interpretations and highlight the definition of the "remnant "from the spirit of prophecy. In addition, we will address the following questions: What standing does the global Church of Seventh-day Adventists have and what effect does this have on Adventist mission? If you want to learn more about this topic - the "remnant" in the end times - then this is exactly “your” workshop. Gabriel E. Maurer is a pastor and the general secretary of the Euro-Africa Division in Switzerland. Through his service in the church he came in contact with many people from different countries. What fascinates him is the fact that our global community is united through Jesus Christ and His mission to us. His special interests includes human, spiritual growth and mission. ONLY IN GERMAN!
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Workshop: Enrich your faith! (2 units) |
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Björn Reinhold |
Have you ever longed to impart your faith to another human being? Or have you even experienced that you were able to help someone with his/her decision for baptism? Giving bible studies makes this possible. This workshop will provide practical tips on how you can give bible studies. It's worth it! After all giving bible studies does not only enrich other people’s faith, but also your own faith! Björn Reinhold, happily married to his wife, Silvia, is now a pastor in Ortenau, Baden-Württemberg. He loves to give Bible studies. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop:Are you still asleep or are you already living? (2 units) |
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Carsten Reinhold |
There are too many Christians who still live a life of spiritual mediocrity and feel comfortable with it. But more and more yearn for a life of radical devotion to a great God, empowered by the Holy Spirit. They know that they need help from heaven. The Bible calls this help by the Holy Spirit - latter rain, refreshment, revival. What is the difference that the Holy Spirit makes in a revival? What does revival look like today? What are the requirements for a revival, what are the consequences? These and other questions will occupy us during this workshop. Does God have grandchildren? Carsten grew up in an Adventist home; he recognized early on in his teens that God only has children. Bit by bit he got to know God as his own father and to love Him. After he had heard the call to ministry from God, he studied theology in Austria and the USA. Today he serves as a pastor in Freudenstadt / Nagold. Carstens great hope is that God will bring His work to completion with the youth of this generation. What if we could later look back and say: Earlier we thought we would change the world- now we know that God has done this through us? ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: The writing workshop (2 units) |
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Sylvia Renz |
1. Unit: ... more than Harry Potter: how to put eternal content in to modern writing form- the 5 big S to successful writing 2. Unit: Practice makes perfect - Author Training Bring: pen and pad, and good suggestions. Groups: max. 25 per workshop Sylvia Renz is the author and supervisor of the International Bible Studies Institute at the Voice of prophecy. From an early age on stories and the Bible fascinated her. As she did not only loved to read, but also loved to write stories and short stories, she began to write books later on and has published more than 20 books so far. She is married to Werner Renz, and they have three adult children together. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Creation or Evolution? (2 units) |
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Werner Renz |
In school, during the studies and professional life one is confronted again and again with the origin of man. Was it the Big Bang or the creative power of God? Werner Renz has had various discussions with physicist during TV and radio recordings that brought surprising results. In this workshop you will learn how to justify your belief in a Creator in an intelligent manner. Werner Renz was 21 years a radio presenter at the Voice of Prophecy. He is married to the author Sylvia Renz, who works at the Voice of Prophecy in the Bible correspondence courses. They have 3 children together. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: The crisis within: The sighting of the remnant (Revelation 12: 17 ) (4 +2 units) |
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Olaf Schröer |
God's predictions in Revelation 12-14 are being fulfilled before our very eyes. There are crises within and outside the Adventist Church: The crisis within: The sighting and the remnant that Revelation 12:17 talks about. The crisis outside: The sea animal, the image of the beast, Babylon and the mark of the beast connected with the current financial crisis and the planned world government. We will see how God will lead his church to victory and how we can take part in this victory. Olaf Schröer, pastor in Mannheim, 47 years old, married, one daughter, is a specialist in biblical prophecy, on which he has already held many seminars, workshops and lectures - at home and abroad. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Inspiring Faith (4 units Fridaymorning and Sundaymorning) |
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Stephan Sigg |
Unit 1: "God is spirit"- and who are you? The Holy Spirit has an identity and creates identity. Unit 2: Open your eyes! The Holy Spirit gives you insight. In fact, what is the work of the Holy Spirit? Unit 3: Juicy! - Or, what does faith taste like? My faith and the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Unit 4: Standing in the rain and yet not being wet! The Holy Spirit and the latter rain in the end times. Stephan Sigg is married and has two grown-up children. As a pastor, he leads the youth department of the Euro-Africa Division and is supporting the mission and the work of youth organizations and associations. He has a heart for young people and would like to get them excited about the work of the Holy Spirit. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Holy Ghost Meeting (2 units on friday morning) |
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Stephan Sigg |
Ellen White already said during her time: " The promise of the Spirit is a 212matter little thought of; and the result is only what might be expected - spiritual drought..." (3TT 211) In my workshop we will be using the Bible to find out about the gift of the Spirit and about how to receive the Holy Spirit. A clear biblical understanding of who the Holy Spirit is, what he does and how one can receive the Holy Spirit will offer protection from false expectations and enthusiasm. Our own church history is a living testimony for this. The Holy Spirit is the key to and the seal for an inspiring, enthusiastic faith in Jesus Christ. Stephan Sigg is married and has two grown-up children. As a pastor, he leads the youth department of the Euro-Africa Division and is supporting the mission and the work of youth organizations and associations. He has a heart for young people and would like to get them excited about the work of the Holy Spirit. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Occultism hidden in his robe (2 units) |
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Bernd Stagneth |
Is Occultism still an issue? Especially among Christians? Can we also find it among us? How serious should we be about it after all? Or do young people get involved on the fire? In this workshop we want take a look behind the curtain of the various occultism. Where it is sold to us in a shiny robe? Can I be burdened by it? If so, how? What is the path to liberation? What does the Bible say? If you are interested and want to know more about this subject, then simply come and take a look. Bernd Stagneth a pastor in Schwäbisch Hall. He has a special talent to talk to young people about "hot potatoes". He is happily married and has two little girls. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: The almost forgotten day (2 units) |
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JT |
If you want to know more about God’s gift of the Sabbath to you; if you want to know more about the great experiences people make with the Sabbath and about why that day will play a special role just before the second coming, then you are welcome to join us in this workshop. JT is a bible worker in Isny and helps the students of the Josiah mission school in the training and mission operations. He is married to Anna and they have two grown-up children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: How does being a Christian and asset management work together? (2 units) |
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Norbert Zens |
- What relationship do faith and money have? - What are biblical principles of financial planning? - Basics on the financial system of the Adventist Church - How can I manage to handle the income? Norbert Zens is the Treasurer of the Euro-Africa Division since July 2010. While studying business administration, he has learned about the Adventist Church. Later he served ten years as CEO at the Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen and then as head of the audit unit of the General Conference of the Adventist Church. The practical application of faith in all areas of our lives is a constant motivation and challenge for him. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: People have different personalities. Christians, too. (2 + 4 units)
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Sven Fockner |
Paul speaks of the church as a body with different limbs. How am I/ How can I remain a part of this body, without being driven by the spleen into the madness and the little to be constantly stepping on your feet? We will deal with issues concerning the question of how we as Adventists can maintain a peaceful way of dealing with each other, despite the different personalities. What is my place in the community? How can God's spirit change me? are others "weird"? How do I stay authentic without hurting other people? Sven Fockner (33) is a pastor and works for the Department of Integrativeevangelism SDV. In his spare time he enjoys spending with his wife Judith and their son Jan. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: The bible and the Ancient Near East (2 units on sunday) |
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Friedbert Ninow |
The Bible is not just a book any author of the Stuttgart Bible Society has invented and then has published it. In fact, it is a collection of writings that has developed over centuries in a culture that is different to ours. The knowlegde and understanding of this ancient culture helps us to understand the Bible better. This workshop will attempt to impart a useful approach to this ancient culture. Friedbert Ninow is the principal of the Theological College Friedensau. He specialized in the Old Testament and the Archaeology of Palestine. He has worked for several years on a archaelogical research project in Jordan. He is married and has two sons. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: God and my everyday life (2 units, Friday morning and Sunday morning)
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Alfred Proske |
There are some situations in our lives that are difficult to comprehend. Why did God reach out to me during my employment contract for Saudi Arabia? How did I respond to that? What was my final decision? What experiences did I make while going through this process? What influence did God have on total change of life at the age of 42? Is the Sabbath the only problem we have to face in a secular business world? To what extend do I leave my decision to God? Is there a way to plan your career? How is the Sabbath God's gift for us in today's world? I have prepared a 9 min. video about Africa, Russia, Belgium, to emphasize the subtitle of this workhop
Alfred Peter Proske is a former manager of an automotive group in retirement, 63 years old and still very active. He is married and has 3 grown-up children. ONLY IN GERMAN! |
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Workshop: Duet instead of a duel! (4 units) |
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László Szabó |
"Love, what a lovely mist! But in marriage, there lies the art." Intuition and gut feeling are not enough when it comes to the art of marriage. It takes a lot more for an intimate, balanced and lasting love relationship - especially in an environment where about 50% of marriages fail! Don't put it at risk! This is a workshop about the most important areas of a love relationship and about how to develop good qualities in these areas. - the process of how love is dying and about what one can do about it - personality structures in a relationship: discover your strong and weak areas ahead of time! We will also address other important topics and talk about professional resources that are available to help. The tests and offers are not only for couples. Bonus: This topic opens extraordinary ways for mission work! How? You will find the answer during this workshop! László Szabó has 13 years of experience in marriage preparation, marriage counseling and therapy. He is currently a lecturer at the Theological College of Friedensau.
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