Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here or
by calling (704) 847-5600 x216, Monday – Friday (1:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
Location:
Southern Evangelical Seminary
3000 Tilley Morris Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-5600
DIRECTIONS FROM I-485
Exit 57 to Hwy 16 North ( Providence Road)
Right onto McKee Road
Right at fork onto Tilley Morris Road
Seminary is 2 miles ahead on the left
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:00 – Continental Breakfast, Worship
PLENARY SESSION ONE:
8:30 – God’s Story – C. K. Ardizzone
9:45 – Mind, Heart, and Strength – Patty Tunnicliffe
10:45 – Morning Workshops
11:45 – LUNCH – Etiquette Moment with Becky Pitts
PLENARY SESSION TWO:
12:30 – Seasons of Life – C. K. Ardizzone
1:30 – Afternoon Workshops
2:35 – Tea with Becky
PLENARY SESSION THREE:
2:45 – Such a Time as This – Patty Tunnicliffe
4:00 – Dismissal
WORKSHOPS
Please select one morning and one afternoon workshop.
Morning Workshops:
God’s Love in the Midst of Pain – If God loves us, why does He let us suffer? While there are no easy answers, we believe God has given us clues as to how to hold on to our faith in Him even in the face of evil and suffering. – Jill Graham, Mitzi Koch
World-Proof Your Kids – Learn practical teaching strategies, learning activities, and valuable resources to help prepare your children to live out their faith in these turbulent times. – Nancy Branson
Steeling Their Hearts: Arming Teens/Young Adults against Attacks on the Christian Faith – Lean how to respond to the most common challenges against Christianity that the young adult in your life is facing. – Tricia Scribner
Made in His Image – Discover the distinctive value of the feminine role in the Christian home, church, and community as well as the purpose and need for women’s ministry in the local church. – Nora Hale, Jeri Zangmeister
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: The Art of Persuasion in Conversational Apologetics – Learn interesting ways to engage your neighbors, colleagues, work-out friends, or total strangers. As believers, we should be ready to show the significance of the Gospel to every area of life. – Cathy Njoya, Dianna Newman
Motherhood: What About Me! – Do you desire to experience joy and peace in your role as a mom in the midst of this fast-paced, changing world? – Sharon Johnston
What is Your Child Doing at School? – Public or private…You may be surprised! – Panel Discussion
Afternoon Workshops:
What Am I Going to Wear Today? – You are a message. What does your message say about you? – Rebecca Stroupe Pitts
Empty Nest, Holy Quest – Don’t waste your most productive season of life! Learn how you fit into God’s plan and embrace new opportunities to mature, minister, and mentor. – Tricia Scribner and Panel
How Do I Find Contentment in this Chaotic World? – Discover practical ways to experience contentment, joy, and peace amidst the busyness of life. – Sharon Johnston
Why Me? Why Now? – Did you know that the first eight years of your child’s life are key to whom he/she becomes? – C.K. Ardizzone
Single Satisfaction – Identify the lies of our culture that can lead single women to feel miserable about their singleness. Adapt a healthier, Christ-centered perspective. Learn practical strategies for living a full and contented life as a single Christian woman. – Dr. Nancy Waring, Cathy Njoya
How Deep is the Father’s Love – For those involved in abortion ministry or recovery. – Paige Bryden
Raising Daniels and Esthers in a Secular Culture – The leadership legacy of mothers and grandmothers. – Zan Tyler
PLENARY SPEAKERS
C. K. ARDIZZONE
C. K. Ardizzone, M.Ed., brings 40 years of experience as an educator, therapist, counselor, mother, 
grandmother, and public speaker to iLifeTV’s engaging new series, Raising An Amazing Generation. Mrs. Ardizzone has co-authored two textbooks, is author of the booklet Motherhood: The Most Important Job of Your Life, and has served as education columnist for The Charlotte World newspaper. She co-founded and currently serves on the board of The Brookstone Schools, an inner city school of excellence for under-served children in Charlotte, NC and also serves on the Advisory Board of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte.
PATTY TUNNICLIFFE
Patty Tunnicliffe taught American and European history in the public schools for years before going into
real estate. She graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary in 2005 with an M.A. in Apologetics. Patty has taught various Bible Study classes, writing her own materials for courses in the Occult and Doctrinal Essentials of Christianity. She teaches in a special program for students called Cross Currents, designed to help students defend their faith. Patty is a popular speaker at conferences worldwide.