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Faith At Work's
1999 Southeastern Conference Report

Invitation to the Work Weary Heart

with Bob Slocum

**held February 12-14, 1999 at Epworth-by-the-Sea * Saint Simons Island, GA**

The Invitation is still open... Do you know the heart of your work? and where God fits in? Do you ever wonder if this is all there is? or how to find/create your balance? Do you need time & space to listen to God, your heart and other pilgrims on life's journey? Contact Russ McKee, the conference chair, to schedule an event in your area.		Kay Campbell passed the Conference Chair microphone to Russ McKee.


Main Speaker Bob Slocum Bob is a Presbyterian layman and a high-tech entrepreneur. He is founder of Polatomic, Inc., a Dallas, TX company that specializes in new product development for NASA, the US Navy and Lucent. Bob is a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary and has taught the Doctor of Ministry course Empowering the People of God for Ministry for the last 10 years. Bob is author of the book Maximize Your Ministry that describes his approach for developing a "heart driven ministry" in the church and in the world. Order it today from FAW. Bob is a regular writer for Faith@Work magazine.		Music Leaders: Ken Campbell & Steve McLeod Ken & Steve hail from Morrow Presbyterian Church, Morrow, GA & minister regularly at conferences as The Back Row Bunch.


Conference Schedule The Conference began with Friday's dinner at 5:30pm followed by the program at 7pm and concluded with Sunday's lunch at 11:30am. But there was also Saturday night's gathering at the Tabby House!	Conference Accommodations Epworth-by-the-Sea is a Methodist Conference Center, situated on the Intracoastal Waterway at beautiful and historic Saint Simons Island.	Mary Anna Hite and Carole Murphy agree that the SE Conference is a vital part of their journeys.

Small group sharing builds community.
But we make sure there's time for games as well.

Conference Workshops "Discovering Rest in the Scriptures": Connecting the Bible with our weary souls. Led by Nancy Boyle: Christian educator, fisherman, FAW Board chair, grandmother. "Juggling Life": Finding a balance in our lives/schedules thru a hands-on examination. Led by Kay Campbell: college instructor & energetic, menopausal mom. "Blossoming While Buffeted": Learning how to grow creatively during change and loss. Led by Gail Kittleson: wife, mother, writer, walker, bereavement cards & literature creator. "At the Heart of Me": Using a personality profile to understand "Who I Am". Led by Russell McKee: pastor, musician, FAW Board member, Marissa's daddy. "With a Song in My Heart": Using music to center us -- it's an essential part of who we. Led by Steve McLeod: singer, songwriter, daddy, elder. Pastoral Counseling: 15-minute personal sessions. Led by Bob Murphy: pastor & anxiety worship creator.

Conference Vision: Provide a yearly celebration of small group life across local & denominational lines. Provide a place where laity & clergy can mix their hopes & visions for the church of Jesus Christ. Provide a place to introduce newcomers to relational Christianity & "cross-train" more experienced leaders.	Who is Faith At Work? A national network of leaders & learners dedicated to equipping people for soul-full living through — Biblical faith grounded in life experience shared fellowship in small groups new modes of ministry in the marketplace	Current FAW ministries include: Faith@Work magazine regional conferences leadership training church renewal weekends small group training women’s & men’s events

To schedule a Conference or Workshop in your area,
contact: Russ McKee. (To guess what's in the SE Conf Jar contact Kay)

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