Monday, April 1, 2013

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
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!"

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Your Community Group in 5 Words!


We want you to film your group, at a upcoming group gathering, writing out your groups experience in 5 words.  We want to know what you love about your group, or what you have learned through your group by creatively WRITING out for the camera 5 words that describe your group experience, film it, and then email that video to bdetken@thecrossing.com. There are many ways this can be done....Each member can each hold a sign with one word on it, or they can get a piece of cardboard  and write all 5 words on it, as they are holding it in front of them, it’s up to you to be as creative as you want to be! You can be outside, inside, at the church...you can shoot it anywhere as long as it includes your group, somehow displaying your groups 5 words!

Here are some things to think about before you film:

  • Make sure whereever you are filming  has enough light in the room so that the words can be seen on camera.
  • Make sure your whole group is in the film.
  • Make sure the words are written BIG ENOUGH and LEGIBLY ENOUGH to be read on camera. (Always make them bigger than you think they need to be)
  • We will only be showing the images of the groups, not any audio.  Meaning, if you talk on camera, the audience won’t hear anything you say...so make sure you “talk” through your 5  words.
  • We need your video by OCTOBER 23rd, to be used in the weekend video.

For an example of what we are doing, they can click on this link: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Your3Words

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Prayer Moments


These were some of the responses to those Community Group Leaders that prayed over people this past weekend

 The reason praying for people this weekend was meaningful to me was because………..it is also out my comfort zone to ask someone that I don't know, if they would like me to pray for them.  I was a little nervous when asked to do this on Sunday, but after giving this to God, and asking the Holy Spirit to guide me, I found much joy in praying for the women that came to me.  I am one of those people who can't always find the eloquent words that some people have when praying,  but God showed me today that all you need have is a caring heart and will to do what God asks of us.  – Karen

Yes, it was a touching time for me too.  Just standing there up front, seeing so many people come up.... it was impactful, moving.I have to tell you a funny story that happened later that evening.Pam and her mom, me and my aunt went out to a Mexican place in Tustin.  When we were done and headed out the door, I turned to say good-bye and this man who I never saw before was coming out at the same time, and he said (out of the blue) you can pray for me.  He smiled and walked off.  My mouth dropped, and I asked my aunt if I heard him right?  Yes, I had, and I just couldn't get over it. As we got in our car,  he drove slowly by, and I asked if he could wait a minute.  He was the passanger, and a woman was driving.  I got out of my car and I said, I'm sorry I looked so surprised, but we had just come from church and it was all about prayer and then you came up out of the blue and said that to me. ... His wife told me he always asks people to pray for him (and he had seen me praying in the restaurant.) with that, I told him I would pray for him as they drove off. I stood amazed.  God creates such fun intimacy at times! The reason praying for people this weekend was meaningful to me was because……….. I could almost see the hidden pain as people came forward.  I got choked up, and thanked each person for taking a risk to come forward (it felt brave for so many)  It was also meaningful because praying for someone, makes me feel very connected to them in the spirit. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. – Mindy

I'm blessed to be a blessing. Prayer is what heals me and I want to extend that healing to others.  – Marina

There are so many things that we neglect as a Church! It is so easy for us to show up on any given Sunday and listen to a sermon. So seldom do we as a Church have the opportunity to unite as we did today! We cried together, we celebrated in our weakness, but most of all we stood together as one in Prayer. As we start this next season, "No One Stands Alone" I noticed today that we as one body, we will not let anyone be left behind. – Roger

The person that came to me asked for a physical needs prayer. I looked into their eyes that had dark circles around them and saw a glimpse of a seriously real issue a person needed prayer for.  This person has a continued place in my heart and I continue to pray for them. This was meaningful to me because I cannot overlook the need to pray for others. This is a serious deal.  – Matt

The reason praying for people this weekend was meaningful to me was because it gave me the opportunity to get out of my self seeking ways and be of service to another human being who really needs the pray in their time of need. It was a humble act where God could use me. It was such an intense feeling to be praying for a couple who is going through a relational struggle while holding their hands feeling them tremble. I felt very inspired afterwards. Thank you for the opportunity to grow.  – Jeff

...it was a chance to let the people of our church know that we stand with them in any circumstance they may be facing. –Miles

We had to pull in people from Guest Services to help pray upstairs. Three women came up to me right after Tim's "alter call." It was one of the most powerful Crossing experiences I have ever been a part of ...Thank you both for your leadership, vision, and hearts! – Nicole

The first and only guy that approached me for prayer was a single dad there with his son. He told me he had just gone through a divorce as he was crying. I could also see that his son was struggling with some kind of pain. I stood there thinking "you have to be kidding me."  Hearing this Dad's story obviously struck a chord personally with me.  As he was sharing and crying, I began to cry and put my hand on his shoulder and prayed for him and his son. We both stood there, praying through our tears. Thank you for inviting me to pray and thank God for using my pain to relate and pray for other hurting fathers dealing with divorce. – Ethen

.....because it made me feel connected to someone I didn't know seconds before, and after praying and crying with them, I felt like we were both part of the body of Christ and the Church. – Beth

 I don’t want people to feel alone or broken. Where there  are two or more gathered in his name there is God with them, God,  can heal any hurt or brokenness if we ask him for it through prayers. This was not about me it was about God, and letting those people know he is with in every step of their  life. – Pam

The reason praying for people this weekend was meaningful to me was because Hearing the stories of the people I prayed for reminded me of my own brokeness and how God has helped to heal me and continues to give me peace through my own struggles. – Robin

It was so awesome praying for people this weekend.  I was a little nervous thinking I wouldn't know what to pray or it wouldn't be eloquent enough.  The cool thing is the Holy Spirit spoke through me and it was such an awesome experience.  I was on fire when I prayed for the women and it was all God.  I pray that the women I prayed for left the church with their burdens lifted and the peace of God within them.  To see the number of people come forward was amazing.  We all carry our burdens but God says to release them to Him and that is what I felt we helped these people do yesterday.  I learned last Friday that my dad was diagnosed with leukemia so I know how important prayer is.  He isn't a believer so I carry that burden but God says I am not to be anxious about anything and to trust in Him.  What an awesome God we serve!!!! – Kim

Well, I broke the rule of men with men and women with women. A sweet old lady asked me to pray for her daughter with severe migraine headaches. Not going to pass that one up even if I have to deal with you and Tim out back. This lady had Parkinson’s disease setting in and she never asked to be prayed for. Her only concern was for her daughter. Kindly pray for her. It was an honor to hold her shaking hands. – Chris

......only God has the power for real comfort, real forgiveness, real wisdom and it's awesome to see the smiles through the tears when someone looks up that you've just  prayed for.  I saw those same tears and smiles as my brother said yes to Jesus later that day, we serve a powerful and wonderful God and 7 years of my prayers were answered too.  Vicki
I prayed with a young lady named Heather and Saturday night was her FIRST time at The Crossing!!! Wow, how cool is that and she ended up praying for me at the end... What a complete Blessing it was for BOTH of us!!! We then directed her to the kiosk to sign up for a group! God is SO GOOD!!!!! – Monique

The reason praying for people this weekend was meaningful to me was because everyone has a civil war going on inside of them.  And when someone actually takes the time to pure the Holy Spirit into them when times are tough, it feels as though both our souls have been washed clean with tears of joy. – Lisa

….I could impact a family, through the power of The Holy Spirit.  I could feel the need of hope and serenity that only He can provide.  I could reach out to people that are in dire need of His healing hands, and apply the gifts that He has given me. – Kevil

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Summer Grow

Connections for Women: Becoming a Vessel God can use
June 25 and July 2
6:30-8pm
No charge
If you need childcare, contact cclark@thecrossing.com ASAP

Spiritual Leadership Boot Camp or SLBC. During these 4 weeks of training you will learn…
-          How to study the scriptures
-          New spiritual practices
-          The fundamentals of the faith
-          Spiritual leadership techniques
-          Facilitating a spiritual discussion and group discussion
-          Knowing how to lead someone to Christ
-          Establish a spiritual growth plan for yourself.
-          How to mentor others

What’s the next step?
The Spiritual Leadership Boot Camp (SLBC) begins the last week of August for 4 weeks. You have the option of coming on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. (All the days are the same). If you miss your day because of travel or vacation you can attend one of the other days.

The date of SLBC begins: (3 options during the week)
-          Tuesday, August 28th (6;30-8:30pm) for 4 weeks and ends September 18th
-          Wednesday, August 29th (6:30-8:30pm) for 4 weeks and ends September 19th
-          Thursday, August 30th (6:30-8:30pm) for 4 weeks and ends September 20th

Spiritual Retreat  in July
·         The Spiritual Retreat for Men is on July 14th 9-1pm. Location TBD but it will be a time to connect with the Lord, practice spiritual disciplines and refocus for the fall season.
·         The Spiritual Retreat for Women is on July 28th 9-1pm. Location TBD but it will be a time to connect with the Lord, practice spiritual disciplines and refocus for the fall season.
20's Group
As someone who started attending the church 18 years ago as a 21 year old I know what’s it’s like to want to build a good foundation. When I started attending I was still in college finishing my social work degree. Over the past 18 years much has happened. 14 years ago I met my wife at the church and we now have 2 kids (9  year old son and 7 year old daughter). The Lord redirected my career path to enter into ministry 13 years ago. I went back to school and have been in full time ministry ever since. So as you can tell much has happened in 18 years but as I turn 40 in December I am more determined to pour into the next generation.
We will meet at Starbucks on Harbor and Wilson. Not sure yet what we will study but we will let the Holy Spirit lead our discussions. We will meet for 7 weeks, every Tuesday from 8:30-10pm. Not sure the location, we will start at Starbucks, maybe head to the church or my home or maybe one of your places.
The group is intended to challenge your walk, strengthen friendships and call you higher. If you were a part of M-6:8 then you know what it’s like to be pushed, this will have a similar feel but smaller and with people your age, dealing with similar issues your dealing with.
 The resolutions we will pursue in this group include…
·         Be willing to be held accountable for your life by discussing your life authentically and
            transparently.
           Be willing to study and learn the Bible.
·         Be willing to memorize scripture.
·         Be willing to be accountable to purity
·         Be willing to give the full tithe.
·         Be willing to learn to share your faith locally and globally and then share it locally and
            globally.
·         Be willing to share your testimony in front of the church.
·         Be willing to lead and mentor other men.
·         Be willing to be accountable for your finances.
·         Be willing if you are dating someone meet with me and discuss your relationship and 
            choose to court her.