Workshops

Workshop Session at the WCCCC Winter Conference

C:Cantonese, E:English, M:Mandarin
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How to Address Tough Questions on the Christian Faith?

Wilson Wong - English, Cantonese
A1, B1

Your God, my god… all the same god?”  How does Christianity differ from other religions?  Find your answer to this and other tough questions people may ask about the Christian faith.

Come to learn:

• How does Christianiy differ from other religions?

• Why does God allow suffering, pain?

• Why can't all gods exist in peace?  Why does it have to be your (Christian) God?

• Other common questions non-believers may ask...

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Fasting and Prayer

Milton Wan - English
A2

What is the purpose of fasting?  What is the relationship between fasting and prayer?  Understand the biblical guidance for fasting and its purpose.

Come to learn:

• What is the purpose of fasting?

• How do I fast?  What is NOT fasting?

• What is the relationship between fasting and prayer?

• How do I know fasting works?

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Personal Witnessing and Evangelism

Benny Wong - English, Mandarin
A3, B3

Everyone is unique, and each person responds to the gospel in a unique way.  Learn how to present the key points of the Christian faith to your family, friends, coworkers, and other people we meet.  Discuss different methods that are effective for sharing the gospel.

Come to learn: 

• What are the key points of the Christian faith?

• How do I present these points clearly?

• What advice or techniques are beneficial to bringing the good news to people around me?

• How do I respect the other person's beliefs?

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How to Relate with Different People in Church?

Larry Tong - Cantonese
A4

How do you love those in church who are living lifestyles of homosexuality, cohabitation, etc?  Discuss how to love your brothers and sisters, but at the same time, confront them about their sins.

Come to learn: 

• Can I love and care for a person, but disagree with their beliefs?  How do I do that?

• How do I confront my brother or sister in a respectful way?

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Providing Discipleship Support to New Believers

Susanna Sham - Cantonese
A5

“But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.” (Mt 13:6) Learn how to strengthen and nurture new believers so that they may grow to be firmly rooted in Christ.

Come to learn: 

• What do new believers need?

• How can I play a role in a new believer's first steps?

• What good literature can I provide a group of new believers?

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Practicing Forgiveness

Steve Diehl - English
B2

Receiving God's forgiveness, forgiving others, and asking others for forgiveness are absolute essentials to life.  Learn the key to life, health, and love.

Come to learn: 

• I keep repeating my sin, how can God forgive me?

• It's too hard to deal with the personal issues I have with others, how can I move myself to forgive?

• How do I open myself to ask for forgiveness from others?

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How to Deal with a Breakup?

Walter Lau - Cantonese
B4

How do you end a relationship wisely?  Is it possible to have a healthy break-up?  Learn how to handle your emotions, feelings, and struggles from a dating relationship in a healthy way.

Come to learn: 

• What happened that caused the breakup?  What did I do wrong?

• I miss being in a relationship, what do I do after a breakup?

• How do I act around my ex from now on?

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Rated PG-Christian: Suitable for Followers of Christ

Michael Weidman - English
B5

Should Christians entertain themselves by watching horror movies? How about ones that glorify violence? Or TV shows or commercials that promote fame and sex? Learn how we are influenced by the mass media and how to have discernment in your entertainment.

Come to learn: 

• What kind of influences does the mass media have on us?

• How should Christians have discernment in their entertainment choices?

• Are there entertainments choices that Christians should stay away from?  What are they?

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