Fuel Your Faith: The 2025 WFW Seminar Schedule & Speakers
Get Fueled for Faith: A first look at the WFW 2025 Seminars
This year's theme, "Fueled by Faith," is energetic, positive, and directly ties into the dual nature of the Winter Family Weekend: being physically fueled for sports and spiritually fueled for our Christian walk. The seminar schedule is designed to provide attendees with the spiritual "fuel" they need, from deep biblical knowledge to practical tools for daily life.
Wednesday, Dec 24th: The Fuel of God's Word
(Location: Riverside Ballroom)
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: "The Wilderness Tabernacle: A Shadow of Heavenly Things."
- Presenter: Brian Hoselton
- Summary: Unpacking the rich symbolism and profound lessons of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, revealing its intricate connections to God's ultimate plan and heavenly realities.
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM: "The 'I AM' Statements: Unpacking the Depths of Christ's Divinity."
- Presenter: Steve Myers
- Summary: A detailed study of Jesus' seven profound 'I AM' declarations in the Gospel of John, exploring what they reveal about His divine nature, His identity, and His relationship with the Father.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: "After the Apostles: Navigating the Storms of the Second-Century Church."
- Presenter: Andy Lee
- Summary: Examining the crucial and often turbulent period following the death of the original apostles, exploring the key challenges, emerging heresies, and faithful developments that shaped the early Church.
- 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: "The Perfect Sacrifice: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Sacrificial System."
- Presenter: Frank Dunkle
- Summary: An inspiring exploration of the Old Testament sacrifices, revealing how each element may point forward to and find its ultimate, perfect fulfillment in the person and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, Dec 25th: Fueled for Life: Practical Application
(Location: Riverside Ballroom)
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: "Building a Resilient Mind"
- Presenter: Dr. Roy Fouch
- Summary: Providing practical, faith-based tools and strategies drawn from both scripture and psychology to help attendees cultivate mental wellness, emotional strength, and spiritual resilience in a stressful world.
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM: "The Art of Godly Communication"
- Presenter: Lena VanAusdle
- Summary: A workshop focused on the biblical principles and practices of effective, Christ-like communication, with a goal of strengthening relationships within families, the church community, and everyday interactions.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: "Too Busy for God? Finding Time for Spiritual Connection in a Hectic World"
- Presenter: Dr. Eric Mohr
- Summary: This seminar will provide a practical, step-by-step framework for integrating meaningful spiritual connection into a hectic modern life. Moving beyond inspiration, it will offer actionable strategies for identifying time, creating routines, and overcoming the logistical hurdles that often prevent a deeper relationship with God.
- 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: "Building a Family Legacy"
- Presenter: Dr. Philip Aust
- Summary: This seminar will explore the essential tools and biblical principles for creating a lasting, multi-generational legacy of faith, service, and character. It will provide practical guidance on how to effectively communicate core values to children and grandchildren, establish meaningful family traditions, and build a family identity that is resilient and centered on God's way of life.
Saturday, Dec 27th: Fueling Our Relationship
(Location: Hamilton Ballroom)
- 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM: "Beyond the Basics: Igniting Your Personal Bible Study" (TED Talk Style)
- Presenter: Scott Delamater
- Summary: This focused talk will share practical techniques and fresh perspectives designed to move beyond routine Bible reading, helping attendees discover deeper insights and make personal study more engaging and fruitful.
- 1:00 PM - 1:25 PM: "When Prayer Feels Like a Monologue: How to cultivate a true, two-way conversation with God." (TED Talk Style)
- Presenter: Stephen Bouchette
- Summary: This TED Talk-style seminar will explore the common challenge of feeling like prayer is a one-way street. It will offer practical, biblical insights on how to shift our perspective and actions to better hear God’s voice and cultivate a true, two-way conversation with Him.
We can't wait to see you there!