The Wizard Nebula - Located South of the Foundation Grant Galaxy - Has Been Photographed by the Hubble Telescope. Some See a Resemblance to Mark Jeske

NASA cleaned up the original photograph of the Wizard Nebula,

which I hacked from their site.

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Session List - Men of His Word - 

Who's Who in Church and Change

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1: Session Title: Men’s Ministry Starter Kit (Some Assembly Required)

 Presenter: Darin Aden

Too Often Men Go It Alone. Some Would Rather Fail Than Admit They Don’t Have It All Together Or Have All The Answers. In Truth, We Need Each Other Like A Band Of Brothers  Gathering Men Around God’s Word?  What Can We Do To Foster A Band Of Support And Encouragement For Men? We’ll Hear Ideas From Other Men’s Ministries, Share Our Own Questions, And Share God’s Encouragement As We Explore How We Might Start And Sustain A Men’s Ministry “A Band Of Brothers “At Our Home Congregations.

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2: Session Title:  Breakfast Of Champions

Presenter: Jeff Gunn

The Statement, “Feedback Is The Breakfast Of Champions,” Is Valid, But Men Need More Than Just Ordinary Feedback.  We Need Honest, Forthright Feedback From Those Whom We Know Love Us, Trust Us, And Want To See Us Be Strong And Successful.  That Unique Combination Of “Speaking The Truth In Love” (Eph 4:15-16) Is What God Says Is The “Breakfast Of Champions,” The Thing That Will Help Us Grow Up Into Christ.  In This Session, Jeff Gunn Will Dialogue With The Participants On The Importance Of Accountability Partners And “Battle Buddies” In Our Christian Walk.  In This Practical Session, We’ll Explore The Why’s And The How’s Of Creating A Team Of “Mighty Men”—As King David Did—Men Who Can Support Us And Direct Us.

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3: Session Title: And Who Is My Brother?

Presenter: Steve Stern

We May Think Our Brother Is From Our Family Or Our Church Or Our Neighborhood, But Maybe Our Lord Wants Us To Raise Our Eyes A Little Further.  Maybe He Wants Us To See That Our Brother Could Be The Person We Don’t Care Too Much About, The Person Who Lives In A Way That Offends Us, Or The Person Whose Culture We Don’t Understand.  How Can We Find Ways And Opportunities To Show These Brothers That We Are Their Keepers?

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4: Session Title:  Gentlemen’s Club

Presenter: Jason Ewart

Our Culture Trains Men To Treat Women As If They Are A Commodity. This Training Shows Up In Your Dating Or Marriage Relationship More Than You Might Be Aware.  In This Session You Will Discover How To Retrain Your Mind In Order To Become The Gentleman Of Your Woman’s Dreams, As Well As The Man God Created You To Be.

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5: Session Title:  The Quest For Authentic Manhood

Presenter: Ben Berger

What Does It Mean To Be A Man? What Does It Mean To Be A Christian Man? Are You Living In Your God-Given Roles As A Man, Husband, Father, Employer/Employee, Friend, Citizen…? Come To Learn God’s Definition Of A Man And Join Other Men Just Like You On The Quest For Authentic Manhood.

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6: Session Title:   Working Worldly Wise For God

Presenter: Wayne Mueller

Why Do Secular Ventures Often Prosper While The Efforts Of The Church Stumble Around Without Progress? Why Do Businesses And Political Movements Find Success In Spite Of Their Wrong Motives And Immoral Approaches, But Our Christian Congregations With Good Motives And Actions Fail? Jesus Has The Answer For Us In Luke 16:8,9.  Although The Scriptures Often Tell Us To Avoid Worldliness, There Is One Aspect Of This World’s Approach To Success That We Should Follow.

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7: Session Title:  Faith Walk

Presenter: Dave Long

In This Session You’ll Have A Chance To Take Inventory And Map Your Own Faith Walk From Beginning To Present Day. In Return For Sharing Your Story, You’ll Hear How Other Brothers In Christ Have Met The Challenge Or Fallen Short Of God’s Calling. Throughout History God Has Used Flawed And Imperfect Men For His Own Purposes, So What Might He Have In Store For You? You May Be Surprised How Another Man’s Story Can Teach You Something About Your Own.

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8: Session Title: Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing-The Pathological Antagonists In Our Midst

Presenter: John Johnson

This Session Is Designed To Help You Recognize Wolves, Understand What Drives Their Hunger, And Learn How To Keep Them From Forming A “Pack” At Your Work Or Church.  These Wolves, Sometimes Known As “Clergy Killers,” Have An Underlying Agenda To Discredit And Take Down A Leader.  They Always Claim The Best Intentions, But Build Coalitions Against The Leader Behind His Back.   Therefore, Having Authentic Christian Brothers Around You Is Even More Critical Today Than Ever Before.  Learn To Protect Yourself And Your Brothers. The Kingdom Of God Is At Stake. 

 

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9: Session Title: Making The Change From “New Member” To New Brother

 Presenter: Dan Solofra

Reaching Out To Bring People Into The Church Is Important, But What Can We Do To Keep New Members From Walking In The Front Door And Out The Back?   We Will Explore A Practical And Common Sense Approach To Making New Members Feel Like The Brothers And Sisters In Christ That They Are.

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10: Session Title: Brothers That Step Up: “Here Am I Send Me”.

 Presenter: Mark Vance

This Session Will Bring You Firsthand Examples Of WELS Boots- On-The-Ground Efforts In Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief Around The World.  In Addition, You Will Learn How These Efforts Build Bridges To The Gospel.  So Join Us To Rejoice In The Fruits Of This Work And Reap The Benefits Of Getting Involved.

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11: Session Title: Porn, Pride, And Proverbs

 Presenter: Mike Novotny

 Everyday Bible-Reading, Church-Attending, Passage-Memorizing Christians Battle A Temptation They’ve Never Told Anyone About:  Pornography.  Although They Know It Would Be Better To “Gouge Out Their Eye” Than To Lust After Another Image, They Still End Up In The Same Familiar Places Doing The Same Familiar Things.  “Porn, Pride, And Proverbs” Is An Honest Look At Pornography In Our Culture And Its Effect On Christian Men.  God’s “Book Of Wisdom” Will Guide Sexual Addicts, The Struggling, And The Strong Alike To Biblical And Practical Answers For This Growing Issue Among Us.  

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12: Session Title: Dealing With Loss

Presenter: Mark Henrich

We All Have Suffered Loss Or Have Loved Ones Hurting Because Of Loss. It May Have Been The Loss Of A Parent, Spouse, Child Or Friend To Death Or Divorce, The Loss Of A Job, A Financial Setback Or Health Issues. This Session Will Provide Insight In The Following Areas:  How Do We Deal With Loss? Who Do We Turn To For Guidance And Support? How Can We Be Our Brother’s Keeper During Times Of Loss?

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13: Session Title: Living And Sharing Your Savior

Presenter: Craig Groeschel via James “Ski” Skorzewski

Have You Ever Missed An Opportunity To Share Your Savior? Did You Miss It Because You Didn’t See It? In This Session We Will Look At How To Better See All Of The Opportunities Our Savior Gives Us To Share What He Has Done.

We Will Also Explore How To Turn Those Opportunities Into Conversations About Jesus.

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14: Session Title: Prayer: The Under-Rated, Under-Utilized, Under-Appreciated Gift

Presenter: Kenn Kremer

Prayer Is The Prelude To A Miracle.So, Why Are We So Slow To Put This Extraordinary Spiritual Resource To The Test? Why Have We Not Been Better Stewards Of This Profound Gift? This Session’s Answers Will Give You Insights On How To Improve Your Own Prayer Life. 

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15: Session Title: Parenting From Jesus’ Heart

Presenter: Tony Schultz

Who Is Sufficient For This? To Love Your Wife Like Christ Loved The Church—Then To Be A Father To All Your Children! Only Jesus Can Fill Your Heart To Overflowing—So That You Can Be The Husband And Father That The Holy Spirit Empowers You To Be! In This Session We Will Explore How God Blesses Us Everyone Through The Power Of God’s All Sufficient Word. 

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16: Session Title: Making Money God’s Way

Presenter: Mark Jeske

Do You Want Your Business Endeavors To Be Lucrative? Is It Possible For Them To Be Lucrative Without The “Filthy Lucre” Part? The Bible Has Some Severe Warnings About Materialism And The Idolatry Of Loving Money, But Is It Inherently Sinful To Want To Build Your Family’s Wealth? Join Pastor Jeske For A Walk Through The Book Of Proverbs To Find God-Pleasing Ways To Make Money.

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17: Session Title: It’s Not About Us – Creating A Culture Of Care And Concern Beyond Our Walls

 Presenter: Dan Johnson

We Are Passionate About Jesus And We Love Our Families, Churches, And Our Christian Organizations.  Yet, How Can We More Powerfully Create A Culture Of Caring And Concern That Reaches Beyond Us – Into Our Communities? Dan Has Been A Lutheran Elementary School Principal, A Lutheran High School Principal, And He Currently Serves As President Of Wisconsin Lutheran College. Dan Will Facilitate A Dialogue, Based Upon His Varied Experiences, Focusing Participants On Living Lives Out Loud For Christ As We Are God’s Hands And Feet.

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18: Session Title: Care Enough To Correct

Presenter: Don Scheuerlein 

Talking About The Flaws And Errors Of Others Is Easy Enough.  Our Sinful Nature Actually Enjoys Finding Fault.  But Do We Care Enough For Our Brother To Correct Him?  Do We Even Know How?   See How The Scripture Guides Us To BeOur Brother’s Keeper In Caring Enough To Correct And Admonish As Well As To Love, Forgive And Restore. 

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19: Session Title: Service: It’s NOT About Me, It IS About Me, It Is About NOW   Youth Track

Presenter: Jim Buske

As A Young Adult Leader, You Are In Training To Be God’s Leaders In Your School, Your Church And Someday In Your Own Home. In This Session We Will Ask How And Why We Serve Others And How We Can Take Our Service Into Our Congregational Life. Young Adult Leaders — We Need To Start Now, Not Tomorrow,  Because Today Is All We Are Promised!

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20: Session Title: Why Isn’t It About ME  Youth Track

Presenter: Brandon Wigley

How We Deal With Others In The World Ultimately Shows What We Think About God. In This Session We Will Address The Struggles And Celebrate The Triumphs That Are Specific To Young Men. Ultimately, We Will Direct Our Eyes To The Cross For Forgiveness And Perfect Inspiration For Living That Glorifies God.

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21: Session Title: A Map To Manhood Youth Track

Presenter: Leon Ehlert

 Backpacking Takes A Certain Skill Set. In The Wilderness You Must Be Able To Find Your Path, Protect Yourself And Others, And Provide For Bodily Needs. Any Errors Can Have Disastrous Consequences; Yet Your Skill, When Applied Correctly, Can Create Great Confidence. Likewise, Moving From Boyhood To Manhood Requires A Skill Set. This Session Aims To Equip Young Men With The Tools To Successfully Navigate The Terrain That Leads To Manhood.