Conferences/Retreats taught by Kris Swiatocho (Scroll down for long list)
Navigate Pastors/Staff/Lay Leadership Retreat, Aug 16-18, 2012 Gatlinburg, TN
If your a leader, full-time, part-time or volunteer ministering to singles adults, this retreat is for you. Limited structured format including discussion and problem solving topics. Plenty of mingling and down time. Price very affordable. Bring your whole family, your whole team. Click here for details.
DEADLINE to hold rooms at the low rate of $62 per night, August 5th
DEADLINE to hold rooms at the low rate of $62 per night, August 5th
Navigate Pastors/Staff/Lay Leadership Retreat, Sept 13-15, 2012
Alexandria, LA
If your a leader, full-time, part-time or volunteer ministering to singles adults, this retreat is for you. Limited structured format including discussion and problem solving topics. Plenty of mingling and down time. Price very affordable. Bring your whole family, your whole team. Click here for details.
Navigate Leaders Conference (Salisbury, NC Oct date coming)
Description: Navigate is a leadership conference designed to help start, build and maintain your single adult ministry. There are various formats that can be hosted by your church/ministry. Navigate was created out of a need to provide high-quality, affordable, single adult leadership training for your entire ministry. Training that you, a local church could host at very little to no cost. Click here for more information.
Available Conferences/Retreats:
The Ultimate Gift
Description: Based on the movie/book by Jim Stovall, this conference/retreat takes you into a journey of self-discovery. You will learn about real purpose through a series of gifts. This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
Jesus, Single Like Me
A walk with Christ through His eyes as a single adult.
Description: Jesus, Single Like Me is a celebration of who you are as a single adult. Because Christ is single, he knows first-hand what we are going through. He can relate to being alone, desiring a mate, family issues and responsibilities, friendships with the same and opposite sex, pain and disappointment, financial issues, etc. But even through the storms of our single lives, Jesus shows us the victory of being single. Celebrate, Jesus, Single Like Me.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event or retreat. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Order the book today of the same title. Includes study questions and leaders guide. Great for small groups or in preparation of bringing Kris to your city to teach. Each chapter is a separate talk.
Description: Jesus, Single Like Me is a celebration of who you are as a single adult. Because Christ is single, he knows first-hand what we are going through. He can relate to being alone, desiring a mate, family issues and responsibilities, friendships with the same and opposite sex, pain and disappointment, financial issues, etc. But even through the storms of our single lives, Jesus shows us the victory of being single. Celebrate, Jesus, Single Like Me.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event or retreat. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Order the book today of the same title. Includes study questions and leaders guide. Great for small groups or in preparation of bringing Kris to your city to teach. Each chapter is a separate talk.
Building Relationships That Last: Over the Hedge
Description: Based on the movie by DreamWorks, this conference/retreat takes you on a journey to understand that all of the relationships start with God and as a result of that relationship, a relationship with friends, family and romantic. We will discuss: 1) Why our relationships fail; 2) Christ first and how that affects all other relationships; 3) The five parts of a healthy romantic relationship. Supplemental material drawn from the bible study “Singles and Relationships” by Kris Swiatocho and Dick Purnell as well as “Finding a Lasting Love” by Dick Purnell. This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
*This conference has been taught using a number of different movies including Robots, Ice Age, Madagascar, and Shrek. Etc.
*This conference has been taught using a number of different movies including Robots, Ice Age, Madagascar, and Shrek. Etc.
Ok, So I'm Out of the Boat, Now What?
Description: This conference is a leadership focused. As leaders we have already taken the huge step of getting out of the boat. We don't have to be begged or prodded to serve the Lord. But what comes next? How do we take our abilities, our gifts and use them specifically to the area God has called us. Come and take this journey with Peter who also had the same issue.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
Options: This conference can be taught with specific areas of growth such as Sunday school/small groups, greeting/ushering, team building, monthly events, and missions.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
Options: This conference can be taught with specific areas of growth such as Sunday school/small groups, greeting/ushering, team building, monthly events, and missions.
On the Road Again: Relationship Reconciliation
Description: Are you on the right road to experience meaningful relationships (family, friends, romantic)? One obstacle on the road keeps many from this desired destination. Have you discovered this obstacle and removed it from your path? You may be surprised the obstacle has more to do with your past relationships than your present. And, most importantly, it keeping your future hostage. What is this obstacle? How can it be removed? Avoid needless delays and detours on your relationship road by learning the importance of reconciliation.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon.
The Bachelor: Whose Picking Your Mate?
Description: With so many TV shows, online dating, speed dating, etc. singles get confused on how to really find their mate. This conference/seminar explores God's method to find the right one..rose and all.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon.
REACH: What are you reaching for?
Description: Today we are constantly reaching for something. From our remote control, mouse, car keys, or Iphone, our priorities get challenged. So how in this fast paced world do you find balance? How do you make sure you are reaching for the right things.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
Your Born Identity: Learning Who You Really Are in Christ
Description: Between our family, our friends, our work and even our talents, we can easily miss our identity. Others often mean well but often tell us who they think we are. This conference examines what your real identity is in Christ, who God says you are.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
From The Manger to the Cross: The Women in Jesus' Life
Description: This conference/retreat is based on the bible studies by Kris Swiatocho featured in Crosswalk online magazine. You will learn what various singles did in the Bible during the life of Christ; what Christ did for all of us; and ultimately what we should be doing as a result. This conference will take your the cross not just to die with Christ but to live for Christ.
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
Note: Optional name for women only: Her Hands, His Hands, My Hands
This conference can be taught in a 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
Note: Optional name for women only: Her Hands, His Hands, My Hands
Leaving A Legacy in the Sand (most requested conference/retreat)
Description: This conference/retreat take you on a journey of finding your purpose, passion and developing your spiritual gifts. Various movie clips are used through out to support the outline as well a taking a spiritual gift test and small group discussion application. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
Optional names: Finding Your Purpose and Passion; Rock on With Purpose
Optional names: Finding Your Purpose and Passion; Rock on With Purpose
Contacting, Connecting, & Keeping
Description: Do you know where your people are? We know we do a great job of bringing folks in the door. We ask our members to invite our neighbors. We host fall festivals and Christmas events. But then what do we do? This conference/seminar gives you specific ways to contact, connect and ultimately keep guest as well as members. Let's close that back door of our churches and ministries and help folks to get connected.
This conference can be taught in 1-3 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
This conference can be taught in 1-3 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Spiritual gift test/discussion/application; Communion
Facing the Giants
Real Change Requires a Real God, Real Friends and Real Support
Description: Based on the movie by Sherwood Pictures, this conference/retreat takes you on a journey of facing the giants in our lives by acknowledging what needs to change, confronting it, embracing the support of friends and family and ultimately giving it to God.
This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
Description: Based on the movie by Sherwood Pictures, this conference/retreat takes you on a journey of facing the giants in our lives by acknowledging what needs to change, confronting it, embracing the support of friends and family and ultimately giving it to God.
This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
Teambuilding 101
The Building of a Team by God, inspired by Nehemiah
Description: Based on the movie Joshua by Joseph Girzone, this conference/retreat takes you on a journey of understanding what real community is about, how to build relationships resulting in a team and how this team can accomplish anything in Christ, even building a wall in 52 days. What wall do you need to build in your ministry?
This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
Description: Based on the movie Joshua by Joseph Girzone, this conference/retreat takes you on a journey of understanding what real community is about, how to build relationships resulting in a team and how this team can accomplish anything in Christ, even building a wall in 52 days. What wall do you need to build in your ministry?
This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
The Big Chill
How to Rest, Relax and Renew in Christ
Description: Based on the movie Ice Age 20th century fox this conference/retreat takes you on a journey of learning what real rest, relaxation and renewal is in Christ. A great conference for tired leadership team/ministry to help recharge them for a new year.
This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
Description: Based on the movie Ice Age 20th century fox this conference/retreat takes you on a journey of learning what real rest, relaxation and renewal is in Christ. A great conference for tired leadership team/ministry to help recharge them for a new year.
This conference can be taught in one-day (watching the movie prior to coming) to 2 or 3-day event (watching the movie on a Friday night). The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
Reach Out Reach In
How to develop and warm and welcoming church/ministry
Description: This conference/retreat focuses on how we greet others in our church and ministries. From the parking lot to the pew to follow-up and the building of relationships, all make a difference on who comes to our church and who stays.
This conference can be taught in 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
*Optional names: Welcome too…How to develop a warm and welcoming ministry, First Impressions: How to develop a warm and welcoming ministry
Description: This conference/retreat focuses on how we greet others in our church and ministries. From the parking lot to the pew to follow-up and the building of relationships, all make a difference on who comes to our church and who stays.
This conference can be taught in 1-3 day format. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon. Optional exercises: Communion
*Optional names: Welcome too…How to develop a warm and welcoming ministry, First Impressions: How to develop a warm and welcoming ministry
Thrive
Description: This conference focuses on taking the most from life that the Lord has given us. Living in the present of where God has us, forgetting the past (but learning from it), moving towards the future. This conference can be taught in one to three day event.
The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon.
The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application. Works well with break on a Saturday afternoon.
Chasing What Matters
Description: This conference/retreat focuses on the things we chase versus our relationship with God. Whether it be friends, romantic relationships, possessions, or power, we can all get side-tracked from the focus God ask of us.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Ten Towns Tour
Taking the next step in your church/ministry Conference/Retreat (outreach).
Description: This conference/retreat focuses how to go out into our community, our jobs and our neighborhoods to reach others for Christ. Optional: Application of material during the conference in your town/city.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Description: This conference/retreat focuses how to go out into our community, our jobs and our neighborhoods to reach others for Christ. Optional: Application of material during the conference in your town/city.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
The Price is Right
Learning what is important in life.
Description: This conference/retreat focuses how to get the most out of life. You will learn the importance of things from God's and man's perspective. Optional: Sketch including a price is right game show.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Description: This conference/retreat focuses how to get the most out of life. You will learn the importance of things from God's and man's perspective. Optional: Sketch including a price is right game show.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Just Jump
Taking a leap into trying new things for yourself and your church/ministry.
Description: This conference/retreat focuses creative ways we can explored not only taking ourselves out of our comfort zones but also our ministries and churches. From personal and ministry road trips to creative ways we teach to outreach ideas way, way outside the box, this conference is sure to keep you jumping.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Description: This conference/retreat focuses creative ways we can explored not only taking ourselves out of our comfort zones but also our ministries and churches. From personal and ministry road trips to creative ways we teach to outreach ideas way, way outside the box, this conference is sure to keep you jumping.
This conference can be taught in 1-2 day event. The format includes icebreakers, warm up exercises, small group discussion and application.
Custom Conferences/Retreats
Any of the talks/workshops can be customized for a 1-3 day event. Depending on the theme your church has chosen, you can combine talks, change the title of an existing conference/retreat or have one created/written for you. Just give Kris a call at 919.434.3611 or swiatocho@gmail.com.
Need a short-term website, logo or brochure for an event?
Kris Swiatocho can develop a marketing campaign for your church, ministry, long or short term even, complete with registration capabilities. Just give her a call at 919.434.3611 or swiatocho@gmail.com.
