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2. the seminars
A seminar is a teaching session (about an hour long) where we all get to listen, learn and sometimes share our experiences of life, Christianity, the bible and loads more besides.
As there are so many seminars at Momentum, we split them into different streams, some of which might be like those below. The streams below were at Momentum 09, they may well change in 2010, but we'll let you know if they do!
We'll also upload the full seminar programme nearer the event, but you can get an idea of speakers and subjects by checking the who's coming page.
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A chance to get to grips with (and go beyond) the basics. If you come along to Momentum not knowing too much about Jesus, the Bible, Christianity and faith, then drop in and hear some more. No pressure sessions, with life changing truths to get you going on your journey with God. Simple. Plus the speakers are quite good and quite funny too.
general
Imagine this as your seminar stream equivalent of an Asda or Argos. You know, the place you go to where you get everything under one roof. You get the idea, a big random explosion. And that’s the point of the general seminar stream; loads of stuff on everything from evangelism and spirituality to life and, of course, plenty of Jesus.
going deeper
A nautical nod to all things under the sea… not quite, but it is a series that’ll drown your mind cogs with theological insight from the sharpest minds on the block. Bible based teaching, questions on life, faith and the universe and discussions on all sorts (not liquorice though). Stuff to keep you afloat with all of today’s postmodern moaning.
healing & wholeness
We all struggle with stuff in our past (and present for that matter). We have a few open and honest talks on stuff like dealing with shame, accountability and confession and on top of all that is a small series for anyone who has suffered from abuse, or those interested in helping people move from brokenness into wholeness and healing.
leadership
What makes a leader? Do you have to be good at telling people what to do and have strong opinions on everything? What about all that stuff about servanthood, character and humility? Come and join us for a few discussions on taking a lead that will get even the least sophisticated theological minds racing. Interesting, yet challenging, like an bike ride up Ben Nevis.
relationships
’You say tomarto. I say tomayto... Let’s call the whole thing off’. Alternatively you can come to the Momentum Relationships stream of seminars and learn about the intricacies of the other sex, married life, singleness and dating. There’s a session for everyone, from those looking for love through to those of you who are married and learning about each other’s bits.
rethinking church
A lesson in ecclesiology with a few seminars on all things churchey. Find out a bit more how the first Christians got on with doing it and what we can draw from their experiences. Plus you’ll get to hear from people who are doing church these days in all manner of new ways. Come, listen and ask a few questions whilst you’re at it.
soul action
The bible is full of it, in fact so was Jesus. You can’t love God without loving others. You can’t have faith without action. You can’t seek the kingdom without serving the poor. Every issue from third world debt, poverty and injustice are screamed from the tent tops in this stream that draws inspiration from the joint Tearfund and Soul Survivor initiative of the same name.
students
Getting out of bed in the afternoon, drinking endless cups of tea and gaining intimate knowledge of ‘Cash in the Attic’. Besides this busy schedule, students also study a lot, face some pretty massive choices, changes and dilemmas. This stream attempts to prepare you for the pressures of starting out at uni, getting a career and the rest that comes with studentdom.