Overview of Limitless Conference

We are so excited about this year’s first ever Women’s Conference!

What would you be ready to achieve in your life if all limits were stripped away? Join us for this one-of-a-kind women's conference and learn how you too can live LIMITLESS. Conference speakers include Olympians: Amber Neben (cyclist), Leah Amico (Softball) and Tori Pena (pole vaulter) who have learned to break through limits of their sports and personal lives. Once the limits are stripped away you will be able to explore your next steps through workshops in many different areas of your life.

Here are a few additional details about the conference:

• Register at www.thecrossing.com/limitless
• Check us out for current info at our Facebook page Limitless Womens Conference and #limitlessconf
• Friday, May 10, 2013 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Conference held at The Crossing
• Food available for purchase both days (Gourmet food truck)
• Cost is $50

Friday ~ Feel free to get here early where we will have food trucks available from 5-6:00pm. Check in begins at 5:30pm and the conference will officially begin at 6:15pm. Enjoy a night of meeting new friends hearing from Olympian Amber Neben and speaker Brett Detken. You will also enjoy music from Tim Timmons both Friday and Saturday. We will conclude at 8:30pm

Saturday ~ We’ll have coffee for you at 7:30am as well as food trucks. We’ll start at 8:30am! The morning is jam packed with music, testimony from Jaime Hindman (founder and executive director of Divine, organization that provides support for women in the sex industry), interviews with 3x Gold Medalist Leah O’Brien and young Olympian Tori Pena. Not to mention a powerful message from Brett Detken. Then at 11am there will be 10 Life Focused Workshops where you can choose 2. These one hour workshops will help you take practical steps towards areas in your life you have felt limited in. Life focus workshops include parenting, health/fitness, goal setting, single sexuality, managing change, soul care, Olympian forum, finances, marriage and art expression. When you get done at 1:30pm you will be inspired to live limitless!

Music for Limitless Conference

Tim Timmons is a worship leader, songwriter, and artist based out of The Following Church in Laguna Hills, CA. His passion to invite people to respond to Jesus has inspired him to write such modern worship favorites as The Grateful, Child of God and Never Will.Having lived with a diagnosis of incurable cancer for the past 9 years, the honesty and personal vulnerability in Tim’s worship leading has given him a platform to point people to Jesus in concerts, churches and conferences across the country.

As an artist, Tim’s songs have recently appeared in the 20th Century Fox 2010 film I Am and the annual A Christmas Together compilation project (new release coming Winter 2011). Named one of Orange County’s Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential People by OC Metro in 2009, Tim has infiltrated the Christian music culture with features on the Catalyst Music Project (INO/Integrity) and Worship Leader Magazine’s Song DISCovery as well as his releases of The Grateful, Destinations, and Live From The Tent. Collaborating with noted songwriters (including Brent Kutzle (OneRepublic), Adam Watts and Andy Dodd (Disney), Mike Donehey (Tenth Ave North),and Vicky Beeching (Integrity) and many more) Tim brings his unique musical flare to every session, whether spiritual or secular. Currently writing for his next release, Tim continues to create original songs of faith that wrestle with the implications of truly following Jesus. Tim and his amazing wife Hilary have been married for 14 years and have 4 (count em, 4) amazing kids; Malia, Noah, and twins Aaron and Anna.

Olympians for Limitless Conference

Amber Neben

Amber Neben ~ The summer of 2008 was a dream come true as Amber competed for the U.S.A. at

the Olympics in Beijing, China. While the race itself turned out to be adisappointment due to a

mechanical problem, the experience of the opening ceremonies, meeting other Olympic athletes and

representing her country was unlike any other. Who would of thought it could get any better? Well, it

took just six weeks following the Games in Beijing. On September 24, 2008, Amber became a World

Champion as she rode to victory in the Time Trial at the 2008 World Championships in Varese, Italy.

Tori Pena

Tori Pena, a young Olympic pole vaulter from Huntington Beach. Peña was born in Los Alamitos,

California. Her father's family are of Mexican extraction, and her maternal grandmother Angela

McCoy (née Coyle) was born in Derry. Peña lives in Huntington Beach, where she graduated from

Edison High School. In July 2010 won the Irish national championships at Morton Stadium with an

Irish record which she equalled in Barcelona. At the 2011 European Athletics Indoor Championships

she set an Irish indoor record of 4.35 metres (14 ft 3 in). At the San Diego Triton Invitational on 27

April 2012 she set an outdoor Irish record of 4.52 metres (14 ft 10 in). This qualified her for the 2012

Olympics.

 

 

Leah O’Brien-Amico

Leah O’Brien-Amico is a USA Softball Olympic Gold Medalist 1996, 2000, 2004 (FirstBase/Outfield)

She is currently the host for Christian Sports Show on Trinity Broadcasting Network, "More Than

Conquerors". She is married to Tommy Amico and mother of 3 boys. Her accomplishments include

(just to name a few) 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist (USA Softball: 1996, 2000, 2004), 2-Time World

Champion, Holds the Women's College World Series Record for batting average in a single

tournament, hitting .750 (9 for 12) in 1994, Named the 1997 NCAA Woman of The Year for the state

of Arizona, Inducted into the Athletes In Action Hall of Faith (2008), Named #44 Best Athlete in

California High School of all time. She also been featured in (just to name a few) Sports Devotional

Bible by Zondervan , One Message of Victory Sports New Testament , How Do You Know He's Real

Devotional Book by Amy Hagberg, The Goal and the Glory by Josh Davis, A Book of Prayers: To

The Heavens from the Stars by Chuck Spinner

Limitless Workshop Speakers

Parenting - Kimberley Palmiotto. She is currently the educational psychologist at Coastal Educational Services. She was the school psychologist at Newport Mesa USD, Adjunct Professor at 2003-2006 Asuza Pacific and School Psychologist at Garden Grove USD. Her topic will be Managing Stress in the Family. This workshop addresses how stress impacts family dynamics from anxiety in children to parenting stress. Discussion surrounding how to manage stress in the family will be included.

Health / Fitness: Cori lefkowith corilee10s@gmail.com.Cori is a health and fitness fanatic who played tennis for a nationally ranked Division I team before becoming a personal trainer. Since becoming a trainer, she has competed in powerlifting competitions becoming the 2011 Massachusetts/Rhode Island Raw State Champion. She loves working with women to help them become stronger, more confident, empowered individuals through exercise. She also loves igniting a passion for fitness in people of all ages so that they can lead healthier, happier lives.NASM CPT, NASM CES, NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist, NASM Kettlebell Specialist, NASM Senior Fitness Specialist, SPIN Instructor, Battling Ropes Level 1

 Life Plan / Goal Setting: Bonni Stachowiak | Innovate Learning www.innovatelearning.com/bonni-stachowiak/www.innovatelearning.com |www.techcouple.com | @bonni208. Bonni enjoys the opportunities she has to help individuals in the professional and academic worlds maximize their potential. As an Associate Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University of Southern California, Bonni thrives on encouraging and challenging students to discover and leverage their unique strengths. In her role at Innovate Learning, she partners with organizations to assist them in achieving their goals through a results-oriented and intrinsically-motivated workforce. She has over 20 years of business experience. Prior to transitioning to academic roles and consulting opportunities, she held executive positions in human resources and corporate learning for franchise and education organizations. She blogs at www.teachinginhighered.comand podcasts with her husband at www.techcouple.com.

Single Sexuality: Markita Robertson www.edelorycedunlop.comEvelyn Deloryce Dunlop is a native of New York City, born and raised in Southeast Queens. She relocated to Costa Mesa, California in 1995 to attend Vanguard University of Southern California (formerly Southern California College), where she completed both bachelor's and master's degrees in Biblical Studies. Deloryce has been involved in teaching ministry for over 25 years, teaching ages preschool through senior adults. She currently serves her alma mater as Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs for the Department of Religion, and as an adjunct instructor of Biblical and Women's Studies. As a graduate student, she served as the chief architect of the minor in Women's Studies at Vanguard. Deloryce is single and lives in Orange County, California. The Law of Jealousy is her first novel.

Managing Change: Julia Ludwig, wife and mother of three beautiful angels. After 20+ years of a career in sales and marketing she decided to take a leap of faith to stay home and enjoy these precious years with her family. The previous 5 years she encountered several crises that tested her limits but also grew her faith. She has dealt with loss of her husband’s father to cancer, her mother surviving cancer, open heart surgery on her infant, loss of pregnancies, working the big corporate sales world and choosing to come home to her children, struggling to find identity in that, making it all work and nurture her marriage of 17 years. It is her deep desire to help others love and forgive all people they encounter, including themselves.

Soul Care: Kristi Gaultiere, Psy.D is a Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, and Marriage and Family Counselor specializing in “Christian Soul Care” since 1987. Kristi and her husband Bill (a psychologist, spiritual director, and ordained pastor) have a donor-supported ministry to pastors and leaders called Soul Shepherding. In counseling, spiritual mentoring, seminars and retreats Bill and Kristi help people to connect honestly and deeply with Christ in ways that facilitate soul transformation. Kristi has earned her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and her Masters degree and in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC4) and Marriage and Family Therapist (#MFT29887). She has worked in private practice as a Christian Psychotherapist for over twenty years. Kristi also has earned a certificate in Spiritual Direction, Formation, and Leadership from the Leadership Institute.

Olympian Forum: This workshop will give you an opportunity to talk with each of the Olympians and ask them questions about their specific journey.

Finances: Linda Jones is a VP of Finances and loves to share her passion with others. In this class you will discover the do’s and don’ts when it comes to your money. You’ll get some clear next steps regarding your budget, debt reduction and ideas to help you better manage your money.

Linda Jones is a CPA and former winner of the Elijah Watt Sells award for highest scores in the country on the CPA Exam.  She earned her undergraduate degree in Math from UCI, and her MBA from UCLA.  She began her career in public accounting, and has since worked in corporate finance and accounting, primarily with companies in the medical device industry.  Linda teaches finance courses and serves in the financial ministry at The Crossing.  Grounded in God’s Word, this workshop will focus on biblical principles of financial management.

Marriage:Annie Brogger, M.S., MFT is a Marriage and Family Therapist and was the Director of Counseling Department at Capo Beach Calvary before starting her own practice. She believes in marriage and giving people tools to help them connect with their spouse, deal with communication breakdowns and pursue breakthroughs!

Art Expression: Pamela Maddox is a mother of three and wife of one talk dark and handsome music pastor (almost 19 years!). Although her degree is in Social Science, her talents are in interior design. Designer and owner of Metamorfosi, Pamela keeps busy with work and keeping track of her two teen daughters social calendars. Pamela loves taking objects and space and creating works of art (or just creating messes!). "People always seem to feel more rest and peace in their spaces once the transformations are complete…and that is the real beauty of being in design." Many times expression happens without words but rather with visual or tactile expression. No art degree is required for this time. Process your thoughts and the weekend's teachings like you were in art class again!?

Conference Speaker: Brett Detken will be sharing 2 powerful messages on the limits we set for ourselves and how to break through those limits. Brett is a passionate and dynamic communicator. She hasspoken at women’s retreats, workshops, and churches all over the country. She has been on staff at The Crossing Church in various roles, including creative arts director, women’s director, and teacher over the past 15 years. She has her Marketing Degree from Azusa Pacific University and will soon obtain her Master’s in Business Leadership (Fall 2013). She has 2 children and has been married for 14 years to her husband, Patrick, who is also on staff at The Crossing Church as one of the teaching pastors. Brett understands that many women settle for what IS, instead of WHAT CAN BE! According to Brett, "We settle for living a life full of limits, many of which we place on ourselves. However, this is not the life that was meant to be lived.” She will teach on how to change from saying, “I can’t, I won’t, and I’m not,” into “I CAN, I WILL, and I AM!"