Inductive Bible Study, Sessions 1 and 3

Pastor Gabe Barber, EFC Orange County
You don’t need a Seminary degree to study the Bible! The beauty of God’s word is that it was written by normal people, for normal people. Come to this workshop to learn how to deepen your personal Bible studies and open up the Scriptures.

CANCELLED

Lose Your Life, Session 1, 2, and 3

Pastor Joseph Chou, EFC Los Angeles
A workshop about what our Christ-centered mission in life is, with an emphasis on how take real steps out into the mission field; going beyond summer mission trips. Check this workshop out if you're interested in how to find your life by first losing it!

"Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
Matthew 10:29

Basics of Christianity, Sessions 1, 2, and 3

Pastor Charlie Hsu, EFC San Diego
Ever wondered just what exactly does the word "Christianity" mean? Or why is "Christianity" important to/for you? Have a question about the common words you hear in church many times? Or common practices you have observed?  This workshop will try to answer some questions and clear some misconceptions. More importantly, it will raise one important question for you while giving you the options to consider on how to answer that one question. So whether you want to preview or review this thing called "Christianity," this workshop should be able to help you out in that endeavor.

Worship Team Leading, Session 2 only

Pastor Ted Kau, EFC East Valley
Leading a worship team and a congregation into the Lord's presence is both a privilege and a challenge. This workshop covers relational, theological, and musical aspects of music ministry (Psalm 33:3 principle, prophetic and priestly roles, song selection, running practices, key transitions, instrumentation, team recruitment, etc.). Ted has led worship since 1980, spearheaded the 1990 and 1994 nationwide EFC music ministry tours, and has helped oversee several worship albums.

Science & Religion, Sessions 1 and 2
(All ages welcome, but recommended for 10th and higher)

Andy Kuo, EFC Los Angeles
How do we reconcile seemingly contradictory issues regarding science and our Christian faith? Topics to be explored:
• Origins of life: Age of earth (Creation account, ²³⁸U and ¹⁴C dating), Abiogenesis (Primordial soup), Big Bang model (Doppler shift of light, evidence, issues), Creation (intelligent design, literal/allegorical), Evolution (Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Adaptation, Natural selection)
• Abortion: Definition of life (conception, blood, trimester, birth)
• Biotechnology: Human Genome Project, Stem cell research, Cloning (Reproductive and Therapeutic)

Free Will | Predestination, Session 3 only

Andy Kuo, EFC Los Angeles
A common question is how free will and predestination work together in God's world with resepct to salvation. How does one reconcile the doctrine of election and the doctrine of salvation by grace? This major controversy among Christians will be discussed, as well as a brief introduction to the major beliefs of Calvinism and Arminianism. The purpose of this workshop is to present these opposing views, and participants are encouraged to come to conclusions on their own.

Personal/Relational Evangelism, Sessions 2 and 3

Sam Shui, EFC East Valley | Isaac Liao, EFC Orange County
Don't know how to share Jesus without make it one of those "awkward" moments? Come and get some help on ways to share Your faith with others. Learn how to cultivate a life of evangelism, and shining your light for Jesus.

"We talk of the Second Coming; half the world has never heard of the first." Oswald J. Smith

"The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed." Hudson Taylor

Sexual Purity for Guys, Sessions 1, 2 and 3

Pastor Eddie Sun, EFC Los Angeles
Hey guys, we all know that this is an area where EVERY GUY struggles in. We don't have to struggle alone—let's just get together and share with one another and support each other in this battle. We'll be talking about pornography, masturbation, struggles in our thought life, boundaries in dating, faithfulness to your spouse, accountability, forgiveness, and every other topic related to sexual purity for the man of God. Let's stand together to support those who may have stumbled, celebrate the victories, and share strategies with each other.

Sexual Purity for Girls, Sessions 1, 2 and 3

Helen Yu, EFC Irvine
Do you have serious questions that do not always have simple answers? Questions that begin with,"I don't know how to ask this ..." Writer Kathleen Norris states that sin is not just specific acts or naughty misbehaviors—especially sexual ones—but rather something more troublesome. Is it possible to link one's hunger for spirituality with one's need for romantic and sexual needs, interest and longings? Let's come together and share about our journey together.

When considering your faults and virtues, look carefully at whom you compare yourself to. If you compare yourself with those far from God, you will become more like them. Compare yourself to the saints if you want to become one.

Purity of heart and body must be defended because chastity "safeguards" authentic love.  — Purity 365

How to Know God's Will for Your Life, Session 1 only

Pastor James Yu, EFC Irvine
WHAT are you doing with your life? Do you think God has something to say about what you do and where you go with your life? If you’re a Christian, is this life really "YOURS"? Think about it. If you WANT someone to CHALLENGE what you're DOING and where you're GOING then you've come to the RIGHT place.

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18