In this one day event, we'll explore the gift of spiritual friendship along the path of life. Do you have others you can process with regarding your spiritual journey?  Mindy Caliguire will explore the components of deeper soul-level-friendships that keep us mindful of our spiritual journey in the midst of everyday life.  Come and join as we pursue deeper, spiritual relationships!   Lunch will be provided. If you have any special dietary needs, please email Kevin at kevin@ltinc.org. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:15   Registration Opens

9:00   Session 1: Keynote and Corporate Worship - Mindy Caliguire, speaker

11:00 Breakout Sessions: 

1. Cultivating Spiritual Friendships Beyond Your Peers (Steve Macchia & Kevin Antlitz, Lecture Hall 1): Spiritual friendship doesn’t have to exist exclusively among your generation and intergenerational relationships need not be narrowed down to the confines of a mentor/mentee relationship. There are riches to be found in developing deep relationships across the gap of decades that usually divide us – if we are receptive to God's invitation. When young and old are open to give and receive from one another, the reciprocity of relationship has blessing and value for both.  In this session, we will share our story and explore the obstacles and benefits of cultivating meaningful spiritual friendships beyond our peers.
2. Spiritual Friendship in the Local Church (John French & Jeremy Stefano, Chapel): We will be discussing the tremendous need for and joy of spiritual friendships within a local church setting. In our time together, we will consider the challenges and fruits relative to such friendships. In this session, two examples of the enriching experience of true, spiritual friendship will be shared and explored.
3. Nourishing Spiritual Friendship in Marriage (David & Susan Currie, AC254): Conversations between spouses often address the outer things of life--schedules, parenting, jobs, outings--but rarely explore one of the most intimate parts of our relationship--a shared life of the soul. What does such spiritual intimacy look like, and how do we nurture it in the midst of often full households and usually too-full calendars? We'll address these questions, and give participants a chance to reflect on what works for them in the rhythms and dynamics of their own marriages.

12:00 Lunch

1:30   Session 2: Keynote and Corporate Worship - Mindy Caliguire, speaker

3:00   Event Concludes

Featuring:
Plenary Speaker: Mindy Caliguire, Founder, Soul Care

Conference Host: Stephen Macchia, Founder and President, Leadership Transformations
Lead Musician: Matt Scott, Ministry Development Associate, Leadership Transformations

Presented by:
Leadership Transformations

In partnership with:

Gordon-Conwell Pierce Center for Disciple-Building and the Ockenga Institute

 BIOS

	Mindy Caliguire is the founder of Soul Care, a spiritual formation ministry, and Director of Transformation Ministry for the Willow Creek Association. She serves as a frequent speaker and leadership consultant, working with local churches and national organizations such as Willow Creek Community Church, Seacoast Church, Renovare, Spring Arbor University, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Her books include Discovering Soul Care, Spiritual Friendship, Soul Searching and Simplicity, as well as Write for Your Soul: The Whys and Hows of Journaling, with her husband Jeff Caliguire. Mindy, Jeff, and their three adventurous teenagers are all active members at Willow Creek Community Church.  "Mindy is not only one of the best communicators of spiritual transformation that I know: she's one of the most authentic embodiments of it. She'll rock your world."  -- Mark Buchanan "I'm delighted that our WCA team member Mindy Caliguire is joining Steve and the LTi team for your 9th Anniversary celebration. I commend her to all of my friends at LTi with heartfelt joy and congratulations." -- Bill Hybels
	Steve Macchia is the founder and president of Leadership Transformations as well as Director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Steve is a pastoral teacher, conference speaker, ministry leader, retreat facilitator, ministry mentor/coach, and spiritual director. He's also the author of several books, most recently, Crafting a Rule of Life (InterVarsity Press). He and his wife Ruth have two children, Nathan and Rebekah, and make their home in Lexington, Massachusetts.
	Matt Scott serves as Ministry Development Associate at Leadership Transformations. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, he is a graduate of the University of Mobile, earning a double major in Worship Leadership and Music Performance. In May of 2011, he completed his Masters of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His interests include cycling, carpentry, songwriting, and the hymns of the Church. He and his wife, Kristen, live in Lowell, Mass. with their dog, Stella.