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Even though the AFAM Conference was cancelled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, we have put together an online session to be held Saturday, March 14—Today—via Facebook.
Join us at 10:00 a.m. to noon Central Time.
The AFAM Conference is an event within The Navigators focused on caring for the needs of the African American community. While we value people, we also desire to promote discipleship in various contexts including, but not limited to, college campuses, military bases, churches, and neighborhoods. Our conference is designed to equip ethnic minority men & women and their friends in discipleship.
We look forward to you joining us in March!
Date:
Price:
Normal Rate: $215*
College Student Rate: $155*
*Included in the rate: Saturday lunch and dinner, 1 track, 2 workshops, 3 plenary sessions. Hotel rate is separate from the registration fee.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Lodging:
$114/night plus taxes*
*Room Block ends Friday, February 28, 2020 – Book Now
Schedule:
Tracks and Workshops
Saturday morning you will choose from 6 tracks. These tracks give more than a basic level in teaching and application on that subject.
Discipleship as an African American Man
Discipleship as an African American Woman
Discipleship as an African American Parent
Discipleship as an African American Church (Guest Speaker-Jonathan Brooks)
Discipleship and Racial Reconciliation
Discipling the Difference: Entering Various Barriers as a non-African American
Workshops will be offered on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
1) Workshop Title: Trauma-Informed Discipleship
Presenter: Raushanah Jackson, MS LMFT
Description: Trauma is ubiquitous in the human experience. This two-part workshop seeks to ground participants in an accurate understanding of trauma, as well as assist them in recognizing and identifying trauma in their own experiences. In part two of this workshop, participants will gain ease in hearing and responding to stories of trauma of those they serve.
Offered: Saturday and Sunday (two parts; must attend both days)
2) Workshop Title: Living and Discipling in our Sexual Brokenness
Presenters: Panel Discussion
Description: Sexual brokenness is nothing new in our lives and culture, yet it remains a hidden struggle. Join our panel as they share their past and current struggles, helpful ways they have been discipled in it, and answer any questions you may have.
Offered: Saturday and Sunday
3) Workshop Title: Authentic Discipleship
Presenter: Eddie Broussard
Description: What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Today people have all kinds of answers to this question. Let’s go back to the very words of Jesus and His disciples to discover afresh what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
Offered: Saturday only
4) Workshop Title: Do you not know? A Wholistic View of the Body as Temple
Presenter: Michelle Dodson
Description: What does the Bible have to say about our physical, mental and emotional health? Sadly, today many Christians are not able to answer this question. But the God we serve cares about our entire selves (mind, body, soul and spirit). Using a biblical lens, in this workshop we will explore the intersection of wholistic health and discipleship.
Offered: Saturday Only
5) Workshop Title: Developing Disciplines for a Healthy Financial Future
Presenters: Chris and Tara Lynn
Description: Feeling the personal financial crunch? Come explore how to develop the disciplines of building a financial future that pays spiritual and financial dividends.
Offered: Saturday and Sunday
6) Workshop Title: Ministry as a Career…Is it possible?
Presenters: Marvin Campbell and Carlos Windom
Description: What can ministry look like as an African American on a college campus, military base, with my friends, or in my neighborhood? This workshop will explore the realities of ministry as a profession as well as opportunities within The Navigators.
Offered: Sunday Only
7) Workshop Title: Freedom from Anxiety
(open to college students and recent grads only)
Presenters: Carolyn and Oliver Porter
Description: The workshop is designed to help current college students and recent grads develop a greater understanding about anxiety, learn helpful coping skills, and explore various relaxation techniques. Specific Scriptures will be incorporated to help young adults begin a journey toward freedom from anxiety, stress and worry, ending with a guided Christian meditation.
Offered: Sunday Only
8) Workshop Title: Is It Still a Good Thing? Reclaiming God’s Design for Marriage
Presenters: Dex and Patriece Johnson
Description: Despite the discouraging news and statistics we hear, God still has a unique plan and purpose for marriage. In this workshop, we will discuss how we can find bliss in our brokenness when we embrace God’s design for marriage. Whether you are married, single, or engaged, this workshop will help you establish a Kingdom vision for a fruitful and fulfilling marriage!
Offered: Sunday Only
9) Workshop Title: Seeking the Lord through Listening Prayer
Presenter: Jacqueline Holland
Description: Discover principles of listening that will facilitate a deeper relationship with the Lord through prayer.
Offered: Saturday and Sunday
10) Workshop Title: Call of Duty: Social Justice and the Gospel
Presenter: TBD
Description: Have you ever heard someone say, “Why do we need to talk about social justice? Let’s just focus on the gospel”? In this workshop we will explore the beautiful weavingof justice and salvation in the gospel. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we discover that the gospel and social justice cannot be separated.
Offered: Saturday and Sunday
Spring Break
Spending your spring break near the conference location helps engage the community around our event. The Schaumburg Conventions and Visitors Bureau has compiled volunteer opportunities and a list of local churches who may be able to be a resource for your ministry as you plan your trip. Please note that the organizations and churches are not aware of our event so you will be initiating this on own.
Download list of volunteer opportunities here
Download list of Local Churches here
Transportation Information
United Airlines Discount
Visit united.com/meetingtravel and in the Offer Code box enter ZHSR243771. Discount will be applied at time of ticketing. Depending on your departure location the discount will range from 2-10% off the original rate.
In order to receive this discount, your flight must be scheduled to arrive and depart between March 10, 2020 and March 18, 2020.
Airport Transportation
Shuttle service to and from the airport is not provided therefore, we recommend using a service such as Lyft or Uber. After researching shuttle companies, it was determined that Lyft and Uber are typically cheaper. Listed below are the average costs of Lyft and Uber from O’Hare and Midway.
Chicago Midway to Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
Travel Time: 1 hour, 7 minutes
Distance: 35.7 miles
Lyft: $42-$49 (Personal or Shared ride)
Uber: $48-$61 (Pool, UberX, Comfort)
Chicago O’Hare to Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
Travel Time: 18 minutes
Distance: 13.6 miles
Lyft: $25-$35 (Personal or Shared ride)
Uber: $25-$36 (Pool, UberX, Comfort)
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