Formation in Christlikeness: The Process of Change

PURCHASE
AUDIOS AND VIDEOS FROM THE EVENT

About the Conference

How do we become different? What are the elements of transformation? In what ways is the Bible a reliable guide? Does it impact our relationships and society? What does it mean for me personally? These and other questions will be considered in five plenary sessions and experiential and idea workshops. Join Dallas, Jim, Mindy, Scot, Eduardo, James, and a number of other resource people as together we explore the process of formation in Christlikeness from a variety of perspectives.

Speakers

	Dallas Willard - Professor of Philosophy at USC and an ordained minister, Dallas has written books like The Spirit of the Disciplines, The Divine Conspiracy, Renovation of the Heart and The Great Omission.
	James Bryan Smith - Director of The Aprentis Institute and professor at Friends University, Jim is an ordained United Methodist minister and has written many books including The Apprentice Series and Devotional Classics.
	Mindy Caliguire - The author of Discovering Soul Care, Spiritual Friendship, and more, Mindy is the Founder of Soul Care and works with churches and the Willow Creek Association on congregational spiritual formation.
	Scot McKnight - A religion professor at North Park University, Scot is a widely-recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus, and is the author of The Jesus Creed and more.
	James Catford - Chief Executive of British and Foreign Bible Society of England and Wales, James previously worked in commercial publishing, is Chairman of Renovaré Britain and Ireland, and is a Trustee on other NGO boards.
	Edurado Rosa Pedreira - The Director of Renovaré Brasil, Eduardo has a ThD in Theology, is the editor of The Best of Brazilian Spirituality, and is the pastor for Comunidade Presbiteriana da Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiros.

Schedule

Friday, September 23
10:00pm	Registration Opens @ Friends University
2:00pm	Ministry Demonstration Workshops (optional)
3:00pm	Break and Bookstore
3:30pm	Friday Afternoon Conversations (optional)
5:00pm	Dinner (on your own)
7:00pm	Session 1 w/ Dallas Willard “Vision/Intention/Means: The Ingredients of Transformation”
8:15pm	Break and Bookstore
8:45pm	Session 2 w/ James Bryan Smith “Living in the Triangle: The Process of Transformation”
10:00pm	Prayer for Sleeping
Saturday, September 24
8:30am	Morning Coffee and Bookstore
9:00am	Session 3 w/ Scot McKnight “From Capernaum to Rome with Peter: A Life Transformed by God's Call”
10:15am	Break and Bookstore
10:45am	Session 4 w/ Mindy Caliguire “Hounded by Heaven: Living Into Personal Transformation”
11:45pm	Lunch (on your own)
1:15pm	Workshops
2:30pm	Session 5 w/ James Catford “The Good and Beautiful Community: Living Into Social Transformation”
3:30pm	Break and Bookstore
3:45pm	Session 6 w/ Eduardo Rosa Pedreira “The Good and Beautiful Community: Living Into Social Transformation”
5:00pm	Prayer for Sending

Registration

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get the registration brochure (pdf 350kb) Registration Costs
Early Registration (thru 6/1/2011):	$89 per person
Regular Registration (thru 9/1/2011):	$109 per person
Late Registration (thru 9/23/2011):	$119 per person
Partner Registration (any time):	$99 per person
Friday Afternoon Conversations*:	$25 per person
600 registrations are available for the conference. 600 PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED. Register online (at www.renovare.us) or by calling Renovaré at 303-792-0152. Registration includes attendance at general sessions and workshops. No meals are included with registration. Childcare is not available. Cancellation fee: $25/person. No refunds after September 10, 2011. * Friday Afternoon Conversations are limited access events for a small group of people (25 or less) to meet with one of the event session speakers: Willard, Smith, Caliguire, etc. You may sign up for this at registration or add it on later (as long as space is available). The Friday afternoon conversations with Dallas Willard, James Bryan Smith, Scot McKnight, and Mindy Caliguire are full. There is still space for James Catford and Eduardo Rosa Pedreira.
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About The Aprentis Institute

The Aprentis Institute at Friends University is our host for "Formation in Christlikeness: The Process of Change."

As a preeminent Christian spiritual formation institute and compass for work in the field, The Aprentis Institute:
• offers an experiential undergraduate major and minor,
    training future leaders both for the field of spiritual
    formation ministry and for lifelong personal integration
• ministers to churches and organizations desiring to
    grow in the area of Christian formation
• works with existing organizations to expand an
    emphasis on intentional formation

EVENT UPDATES

- download the conference registrant booklet
- sold out registration is closed; email to be put on a wait list

- a new hotel at $99/night now taking reservations
- added Renovator Ministries Friday Ministry Demo Workshop
- added Ascending Leaders Friday Ministry Demo Workshop
- registration brochure (pdf 350kb)
- promo flyer (pdf 500kb)

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CONFERENCE PARTNERS

The Aprentis Institute
Ascending Leaders
christianaudio
ChristianBibleStudies.com
Conversations Journal
The Cross Labyrinth
Group Mind Consulting
InterVarsity Press
Kyria.com
Micah Groups
Renovaré Brasil
Renovaré USA
Renovator Ministries
Wheatland Mission
Vox Dei Community

Become a Partner Church/Organization

The largest city in Kansas, Wichita will be a comfortable and convenient locale for conference attendees. Arrive a day early or stay on a day after and experience one of the more than 40 museums and galleries.

CONFERENCE details

Meeting Site

Friends University
Founded in 1898 by the Religious Society of Friends, today Friends University provides undergraduate and graduate liberal arts instruction within the context of the Christian faith. Alumni Auditorium in Davis Administration Building, where we will hold our general sessions, seats 680 people and has 20 stained-glass windows.

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Wichita and
Drury Plaza Broadview
$99/night is the rate for the conference hotels, the Hyatt Regency Wichita and the Drury Plaza Broadview (the newly remodeled and historic Hotel Broadview). A 5-minute drive from Friends University (free event shuttles are available) both of these properties are located downtown overlooking the Arkansas River. You will not find closer hotels to the conference nor such a tremendous value. This great rate for the Drury is available for September 20-26. Parking at the Drury is $8/night . To make a reservation at the Drury, please visit the Drury website or call 1-800-378-7946 and mention group 2121412 and the event dates (September 22-24). Unfortunately the Hyatt is sold out.

Airline

United Airlines
United Airlines is offering a discount of up to 10% off published fares. The discount applies to travel to and from Wichita between 9/16 and 10/2. Use Promo Code 587DV when making your reservation. The discount is available at www.united.com, at other travel websites, or with your travel agent. Bonnie Parker of AAA Travel (1-316-722-6226) would also be pleased to assist you in making your travel arrangements.

Bookstore & Exhibitors

The Apprentice Series and other books, including those by the featured speakers, will be available at the event at discounted prices. A number of publisher and spiritual formation ministry exhibitors will also be present. Potential exhibitors may apply for one of 10 available spots.

Promotional Collateral

Registration Brochure
Informational Flyer
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