Roots and Wings 2006

Inside Out

Date: July 27 - 30, 2006
Location: Houston, Texas

This year we take a step inward to examine our relationship with Christ and its central relevancy to all aspects of life. Join young adults from across the nation, as we deepen our understanding of ministry, relationships, and career.

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Workshops:

Christianity in the Workplace: ( iPriority, Priority Leader )
Dating/Marriage Relationships
Dealing with Burnout
Training Young Leaders
Leading Effective Bible Studies
Asian American Identity

Recorded Workshops:

Powerpoint Presentations:

Workshops

Christianity in the work place
The question "What am I doing here?" or, perhaps from a graduating senior "Where do I go from here?" reverberates in our minds like the intrusion of a booming bass from someone's car radio. In this workshop we will meet staff and working professionals from Priority Associates and hear what they have to share about some of the tools that can help you integrate your professional and personal/spiritual lives. Personal leadership develops from the inside out. At the core of all we do is our value system, what some call our "center" or "true
north". Come learn and network with a ministry that is located over 20 cities in the States on how they are living to be the salt and the light in their work places and how we can maximize our impact on those we rub shoulders with daily.

Characteristics of Christ-like Relationships
God created us to be in relationship with others and in this seminar you will learn keys to building healthy Christ-like relationships. You will gain insight into characteristics that will build a solid foundation for your relational future. Whether you are single, dating or married, this seminar will assist you in how to effectively plant seeds that will grow your relationships.

Dealing with burn out
"Are you feeling burnt out and tired from ministry? Does the word "ministry" itself conjure feelings of dread? In today's fast paced world, serving in church can sometimes move faster and become more burdensome than our ability to keep up. What can we do about feelings of depression and discouragement? This workshop will offer
a safe place to be yourself and practical ways to find God's rest."

Training Young Leaders
Many of us in church leadership got involved because we were faithful, not because someone trained us or invested in our lives. The thought, then, of training younger leaders is daunting. How do we give what we haven't received? In this workshop we'll learn about building a leadership community that learns together, and we'll look at ways to rethink leadership. We'll address topics such as authority, friendship, and passion. We'll also try to address your specific concerns.

Leading Effective Bible Studies
Do you hope for more from Bible Study? Do you want to lead Bible Studies more effectively and see more fruit? In this workshop, we'll explore concepts and methods which will equip both the novice Bible Study leader as well as the most experienced leader. We'll look at:
(1) The goals in leading Bible study
(2) Leading fruitful and fun discussions
(3) Transforming lives through Bible Study
(4) Contextualizing Scripture for Taiwanese young adults
(5) and Trouble-shooting disastrous Bible studies.

Following Jesus without Dishonoring Your Taiwanese Parents
Should I obey God or my parents? How can I both honor my parents and obey God's calling in my life? How can I help counsel my friend through this process?

This workshop is both for those struggling with this issue and for those who lead young adults with these challenging issues. We'll cover the following:
(1) Explore the tensions we often face with parents as Taiwanese Americans
(2) Define what is means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and honor our parents
(3) Offers biblical models for making decisions and discerning God's will
(4) Gives practical suggestions for loving Jesus and honoring our Taiwanese parents
(5) Give suggestions for counseling others through these issues

Asian American Identity
Following Jesus affects all aspects of our lives. Our ethnic identity - as Taiwanese Americans and/or Asian Americans affects our whole lives too. Whether or not you've thought about the impact of ethnicity - come explore how it affects your life, work, relationships, and faith. You'll learn about God's special care and use of bi-cultural people in Scripture, strengths and growth areas of your culture(s), and how you can more fully glorify God as you grow in ethnic identity.

Speaker Biographies

TOM LIN (KEYNOTE)After graduating from Harvard in 1994, Tom served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over 5 years in Boston. In 2000-2002, Tom served as a HR Director of a Fortune 500 company, and Leadership Pastor at Wellspring Covenant Community Church (San Lorenzo, CA). Since 2002, Tom has served as Country Director of the Mongolian Christian student movement, Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS).

A 2nd-generation Taiwanese American, Tom is also the author of "Losing Face, Finding Grace," (IVP, 1997). He currently serves on the Advisory Board of Leadership and Legacy Foundation (www.L2foundation.org) and on the Board of Directors of Wycliffe Bible Translators (www.wycliffe.org).

Tom is currently pursuing a M.A. in Global Leadership (long distance) from Fuller Theological Seminary. In his free time, he loves playing soccer with his wife Nancy and daughter Abby (who just learned how to kick).

TED LAW (WORKSHOP)
Ted is the English Pastor of West Houston Chinese Church and leads a
congregation called Meta, www.metacommunity.com. He has a passion to see local churches regain their missional purpose. Ted is originally from California, where he went to school. He did his undergraduate work at UC Berkeley and got a Master's of Divinity from Talbot Theological Seminary. He and wife Amy have two daughters, Emi and Mia. He enjoys eating sushi, hanging out with friends, photography, and reading.

COREY TABOR (WORKSHOP)
Corey is the Pastor of Maturity and Ministry at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin, Texas where he oversees discipleship, adult and singles ministries. Prior to coming on staff at Greater Mt. Zion Corey served as the Founder and Campus Staff Member of Texas Gospel Fellowship, a ministry of Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship designed to reach African American students at the University of Texas at Austin. Corey graduated from the University of Texas in August of 2000 with a B.S. in Communication Studies. He has been married to his wife April Tabor since June of 2003. Corey believes that his purpose is to inform, instruct and inspire people to fulfill their God-given purpose. In his down time, Corey enjoys watching football, playing golf, and reading.

SABRINA CHAN (WORKSHOP)
Sabrina Chan is an Area Director with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - overseeing staff and students in a family of five fellowships who are seeking to reach the UT Austin campus. She serves on InterVarsity's national Asian American Coordinating Team, and from 2001-05 was a staffworker for Asian American Campus Ministry at UT. Sabrina graduated from Rice University in 1999 with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Before InterVarsity staff, she worked in Houston as a computer network engineer. She enjoys music, writing, technology, cycling, and leading and serving in the Mosaic Austin church community.

LIZ TENNEN (WORKSHOP)
Liz Tennen is a native Houstonian but by no means is she lacking international culture. With Russian & Polish grandparents who survived the holocaust, an Israeli father, and a Canadian mother, one can say she defintely has a flavorful heritage. Liz was raised in a typical
Jewish home, but after graduating from the University of Houston in 2001 with a BA in marketing she became a follower of Jesus. Soon after Liz accepted a sales position with DHL Worldwide Express and that became the stepping stone to where God has lead her to today. She is now full time staff with Campus Crusade for Christ working under the Priority Associates ministry in Houston. She has a passion for the Jewish people to know Christ and wants to impact professionals working in radio, television & print for Gods kingdom.

2006

NTPYAC - National Taiwanese Presbyterian Young Adult Council

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