Ohio Christian Singles Conference Workshop Details

Healthy Living

Finding Your Identity (available in all four sessions)
This is for singles who struggle with maintaining a positive self image with contributing factors such as negative self-talk and continuously trying to meet unrealistic expectations.

Depression/Anxiety (available in two afternoon sessions)
Information coming soon.

Loneliness (available in all four sessions)
Everyone experiences loneliness at some point in their life. Loneliness can occur even though you have friends and others that care about you. Individuals often try filling the deep empty ache of loneliness by material gain, or jumping into another relationship, or through a bad habit that can become addictive. These methods of coping with loneliness only lead one's soul deeper into emptiness.

Constance Kirk, L.P.C.C.-S, LCDC III will reveal how learning to deal with loneliness can be both challenging and rewarding. Are you willing to look at what's beneath your wings and soar to a new freedom?

Struck Down but Not Destroyed: Recovering from Trauma (available in two afternoon sessions)
Many of us have either experienced or know someone who has experienced trauma in their life. Trauma comes in many different forms such as an unexpected and sudden loss, abuse (physical, sexual or emotional), or any personally threatening situation. Survivors of trauma experience a myriad of physical symptoms and emotional responses. You may be angry with those who have caused you pain, God or yourself. You may feel powerless, hopeless or numb. All of these responses (and many others) are normal.

If you, or someone you know, has faced a traumatic situation this seminar is for you. Pat Krebs, a chaplain and licensed counselor will help you take understand how trauma impacts you and your relationship to God and others. You may have been struck down in your life but you will not be destroyed.

Contentment (availability to be announced soon)
Are you where you want to be? Do you compare yourself to others? The pressures of this world lead us to believe that in order to be content we have to do more, be more, achieve more and have more. Pat Krebs, a chaplain and clinical counselor will take us on an inward journey to explore how our view of God and self can lead you away from or towards a deep, true and lasting contentment. Drawing on biblical principles, and humorous examples Pat will share insights with you that will help you transform the chaos of life into opportunities for contentment.

Dating/Relationships

Internet Dating & Stereotypes (available in all four sessions)
It can work! Discuss safety concerns and tips on how to meet people via the internet from someone who met her husband online.

Boundaries (available in all four sessions)
Information coming soon.

Ministry

Defining Discipleship and How It Looks in Our Culture (available in two afternoon sessions)
The “grass roots community” -- the investigation of who God is calling us to be in our culture and what to do about it.

Devotions for Singles (available in all four sessions)
In a world where it is difficult to find the time for daily devotions and then finding a devotional that applies to living the single life can leave you discouraged and looking for direction. This workshop is geared to answer those questions.

From Columbus to China and Back Again... and Again... (available in all four sessions)
Community service oriented discussion. Learn about taking a leap of faith on the never-ending journey to find and follow His passion and purpose for your life.

What the Bible Teaches About Being Single (available in all four sessions)
"Does the Bible Teach that It is Better to be Single than Married?" by Virginia McInerney -- this class is great for singles who feel confusion by 1 Cor. 7 because we don’t necessarily see our lives as being better than our married friends. Have your confusion over that particular verse laid to rest! Be free living in the knowledge of what Paul was really saying about singles and marrieds. "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free!"

Being Single Again

Single Parenting and Dating (availability to be announced)
Information coming soon.

Life Responsibilities

Self Defense: SING! (availability to be announced)
Being single doesn’t have to mean you’re defenseless! Join us and learn the right moves to feel confident living, working, shopping and traveling by yourself.

Building Your Financial Future (available in all four sessions)
This seminar is designed for people who are just beginning to save and invest. It discusses debt management, defining your savings goals and paying yourself first. Since many people begin saving through programs at work, the seminar reviews employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)'s. Protection issues are reviewed briefly.

Traveling (available in all four sessions)
Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you have to stay home. This workshop will show you how to travel the world or as far as your budget will take you!

Cooking for Singles (available in all four sessions)
Table for one? Takeout? Enjoy cooking but hate eating leftovers for a week straight? Let Chef Rick spice up your weekly meals. Due to space, this workshop is limited to 15 people at each session.