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John 5, Do You Want To Get Well?

Core Singles FellowshipOn November 23rd, Cathy Stambaugh will be speaking on John 5, Do You Want To Get Well? “Do you want to get well?” This seems like a strange question to ask someone who has been paralyzed for 38 years. But Jesus poses this question to the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda, and He is asking us the same question today.”

About the speaker…

Rev. Cathy Stambaugh

Rev. Cathy Stambaugh was ordained to the office of Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America in November 2012. She is a graduate of Western Seminary, earning her Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership. Cathy has been leading Bible studies and speaking to groups at workshops, conferences, and special events for over 15 years. She is currently the Pastor of Discipleship and a Lecturer for BWGI Ministries.

Cathy and her husband, Chris, have been married since 1986, and are both active in teaching small groups and serving in leadership at Church of the Chimes. Chris, Cathy, and their two children, Joshua and Megan, live in San Jose, California.

 

Real Faith and its Three Counterfeits

Core Singles FellowshipOn October 19th, Dr. David Eckman will be speaking on Real Faith and its Three Counterfeits. “Living Faith has distinct characteristics that are observable. False faith also has distinguishing characteristics. Learn the difference and learn how to more effectively walk by faith.”

About the speaker…

Dr. David Eckman

Dr. David Eckman has been a pastor for 16 years followed by seven years as a Dean and Vice-President for Western Seminary in San Jose, CA. and Portland, OR. He studied at Oxford University while working on his doctorate, and received his Ph.D. in Old Testament and Hebrew from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds an M.Div., M.Th., and Ph.D.

Dr. Eckman is currently retired from Western Seminary, and is now full-time with BWGI Ministries. He is an international speaker and educator, and has authored several books including: Becoming Who God Intended, Knowing the Heart of the Father and Sex, Food & God.

 

Sharing Life with Christ in 100 words

Core Singles FellowshipOn Oct 26, Jan Villott will be leading a workshop titled My 100 Words. “In her time with us, Jan will talk about sharing Christ in a natural, spontaneous way. In a series of questions, we will have the opportunity to find our own 100 word story!

About the speaker…

Jan Villot

Jan Villot is a nationally known speaker and workshop leader. She is the founder and creator of My 100 Words Workshops and a co-founder of the Telling Your Story Conference. She is a Bible study teacher, mentor, deacon and member of BWGI Ministries team.

“I am passionate about using our faith stories to connect people for Christ… because within our stories is God’s story. It has been pure joy for me to work with hundreds of men and women to help them find and share their personal testimonies in a way that is spontaneous, natural and spirit led.”

Discovering Hidden Treasures: A Closer Look at the Real You

Core Singles FellowshipOn September 21st, Devin Kleffer will be speaking on Discovering Hidden Treasures: A Closer Look at the Real You.Explore the misconceptions of cultural-based self-worth, and how the REAL you is infinitely more valuable.

About the speaker…

Devin KlefferDevin Kleffer has been involved in education for more than ten years, with experience in both private and public institutions, including special education. He earned his Master’s Degree from Western Theological Seminary, and his California Teaching Credential from San Jose State University.

Devin currently serves the Monte Vista Christian School community both as a member of the school’s faculty and its coaching staff. He teaches U.S. History and Men’s Moral Development, where he has ditched the humdrum of essays, and a dependence on traditional assessment methods, for a variety of technology-based projects. The result has been engaged students involved in critical and creative thinking.